Have you ever wondered how to make a wasp trap? Maybe the idea of poisoning giant yellow and black bugs with some sticky substance doesn’t sound too appealing. Or maybe you prefer to live in harmony with nature, and not wage war against the winged intruders of your personal space. Whatever your reason for wanting a wasp trap, I think we can all agree that there are many options to choose from. But which one is right? And do any work at all? Besides showing you how to make a wasp trap, I’m also going to tell you about the best wasp traps that actually work. If you want to get rid of that wasp problem and not just keep chasing them away, I’ll show you exactly how to do it on this page. If you have a wasp nest on your property, then you’ve likely already discovered how large of an issue wasps can be. Wasps are typically docile in the summer months when there’s enough food to go around, but as soon as food supplies dry up and it becomes cold outside, they become more aggressive and start looking for places to nest.
How To Make A Wasp Trap
Introduction
This is a blog post about how to make a wasp trap.
What you will need:
- A funnel
- A pan to cook it in.
2 Liter Bottle
You will want to use a 2 liter plastic soda bottle or water bottle. The smaller 1.5 liter size will work, but it is harder to fill. You’ll also need a straw and a sharpie marker for labeling the trap with its direction of travel (upstream or downstream).
If you can’t find an appropriate plastic bottle in your area, consider using an old glass juice bottle instead since it’s durable enough for reuse and has a wide enough mouth for easy filling with bait items like apple cider vinegar or honey mixed with some sweetener such as sugar or maple syrup.
Sugar
You’ll need a cup of sugar and a cup of water. Add the sugar to the water, stir until it’s dissolved, then let it cool.
Jelly (Grape)
The next step is to make the jelly. Place a small amount of water into a pan and heat it up until it simmers. Add the sugar and stir well until it dissolves completely.
Next, add your grape juice concentrate (or apple juice) and stir again until everything has dissolved. Next, turn off the heat but leave this mixture to cool down while you prepare your bottle trap.
Once cooled, test its consistency by pouring some onto a saucer or plate; if it holds its shape when you push it around with your finger then the jelly is ready for use! If not, continue cooking for another 10 minutes before testing again until you get a good consistency that can be poured easily into jars or bottles.
Afterwards pour into empty jars/bottles ensuring there are no air bubbles trapped inside by shaking them from side-to-side several times before leaving them upside down to drain for about 15 minutes (this will also help reduce any foam residue).
1 cup water
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup of grape jelly (the kind you buy in the store, not the kind that comes from grapes)
You’ll also need a saucepan for mixing the ingredients. Put all three ingredients into the saucepan, then turn on your stove and heat it over medium heat until it boils. Once everything is dissolved, add some extra water to dilute it even more so that there’s enough liquid to cover your wasps when they’re lured in by their delicious scent.
A funnel and a pan to cook it in.
Now you just need a funnel and a pan to cook it in. The funnel is used to pour the mixture directly into the bottle, whereas the pan allows for easier heating of the mixture (so it flows more easily into the bottle). Of course, you don’t have to use these items if you feel like doing things manually—but if you do so, be sure not to burn yourself!
Once your trap has been set up and filled with wasps’ favorite treats, go outside and hang it from a tree branch where there is little risk of wind blowing them away.
Conclusion
We hope that this article helped you to prepare a wasp trap with ease. Wasp traps are an effective way of dealing with the problem of wasps in your backyard and garden. The best thing about making your own trap is that you can customize it to suit the needs of your particular wasp problem. If you want more tips on how to keep pests out of your yard, check out our other articles on pest removal here!
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- Fast Acting — This trap uses an attractant bait that flies can’t resist. Lured by the scent, flies enter the trap through the cap and drown in the water.
- Easy to Use — Follow the easy directions on the bag to expose the trap entrance. Add water to activate bait and hang the trap outside, at least 20 feet away from any living spaces.
- Outdoor Use Only – Once activated, these traps have a strong odor. Only use this trap outdoors, and at least 20 feet away from any living areas.
- Made in the USA – At RESCUE!, our goal is to design and manufacture the safest and most effective pest control solutions available. We proudly manufacture our products in the USA!
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