Take care while doing this step.
Different baits work at different times of the year.
Do not add honey.
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Adding honey will attract honeybees, so it’s important not to use this as a sweet bait.
Add a bit of vinegar to the mix to keep bees out of your trap.
ensure that you punch through both the top and bottom portions of the bottle.
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Then, thread a piece of wire or string through the holes to serve as the handle for hanging.
When a wasp is killed, it releases pheromones that can attract other wasps.
This is why it’s beneficial to trap them instead.
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No, do not use honey as bait in a wasp trap.
Honey will attract bees.
Western Yellowjacket Wasp - Spring Control.
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Colorado State University Extension.
Yellowjackets and Other Social Wasp Management Guidelines.
University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources Statewide Integrated Pest Management System.
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