ASPECTEK Wasp Traps, 2-Pack – Reusable Hourglass-Shaped Traps, Yellow Jacket & Hornet Catchers for Indoor & Outdoor Use

Though I could hardly believe it, these simple wasp traps seem to work. The delivery took over six months however. The items came from Canada. The firm actually answers questions if you write to them, since the instructions are rather vague, translated from the French. It was unclear how many 'shots' of the liquid preparation one should use, such as a mixture of orange juice, sugar and vinegar. Make sure you change the liquid regularly. Since the liquid easily pours out through the holes in the device, I suggest hanging the device outside and pouring the liquid from a jug into the device outdoors since you will make a mess! I bought two devices and so far no wasps either when we eat outside or worse, when they nest in your roof or inside your brickwork.

Cheap and cheerful Wasps love them to bits Just bought more of them

We've had a persistent wasp and hornet problem in our area this year, and after trying a couple of less elegant solutions, we picked up the Aspectek traps on the strength of the hourglass design and the promise of selective catching. A month in, here's the honest verdict. Setup and aesthetics Assembly is straightforward — no faff, no tools. My wife's first comment was that it looks "cute," which isn't something you'd normally say about a pest trap. That's genuinely a point in its favour: it doesn't look like an eyesore hanging in the garden, and the hourglass shape gives it a certain charm that the standard yellow plastic traps sorely lack. Does the selective catching actually work? In our experience, yes. We've caught a steady stream of wasps with no bees caught in the crossfire — which was my primary concern going in. The design appears to do what it claims in this respect, and I'd rather not be inadvertently contributing to the local bee population's problems. The attractant — a mixed picture The guide included an attractant recipe, but we had no luck with it whatsoever. A quick search online turned up an alternative that worked considerably better, so I'd suggest doing the same rather than persisting with the included formula if you're not getting results early on. Worth experimenting with. One practical issue: wind If you're hanging these somewhere exposed, be aware that the attractant can leak out of the small ventilation holes when the traps swing in a strong breeze. I haven't landed on a reliable fix yet — though switching to a thicker attractant like jam might help reduce the spillage. Something to keep in mind when choosing where to hang them. The hornet problem Here's where I'll temper expectations: despite regularly spotting hornets investigating the traps over the past month, we haven't caught a single one. They seem curious but unconvinced. Whether that's an attractant issue, a trap-design issue, or simply hornets being hornets, I can't say for certain — but if hornets are your primary target, I'd want to see more evidence this will deliver before giving it a full five stars. Verdict Cleaning and resetting is easy, it looks good, it catches wasps selectively, and it does the job it sets out to do — mostly. The attractant recipe needs improvement and the hornet performance has been a disappointment so far. Solid four stars: recommended for wasp control, with realistic expectations if you're hoping to tackle hornets too.

I buy these every year and they are great at attracting wasps as long as you follow the instructions and put correct quantities in etc

Thay work brilliant

Not escape proof!!!

This didn't work for the first few days then suddenly it's caught loads of huge wasps! Brilliant!

No stars!!!!!!! I have caught all bees! Just let 7 out and will not be using again! I can’t find out how to get refund either! Please contact me.

Parfait. Très efficace.

Op 4 dagen tijd 340 wespen in de 2 vallen, ja, ik was zó onder de indruk dat ik ze geteld heb! En dat met ordinaire Fanta. Morgen probeer ik het receptje dat bij de wespenval zat. Ik ben benieuwd!

UPDATED (June 2020): After a few years of use, the acrylic glue I used to seal the bottom melted off in the heat! It was a mess, I threw the traps away. I replaced them with something else last summer, and it wasn't as effective as these traps. So I purchased a new set for this year. One thing I'm happy about, I didn't have to seal the bottoms! It appears Aspectek read our many reviews, and used their own glue to seal the bottom portion. Perfect! I'm hoping it's long lasting glue, finger's crossed! I still stand by my bait recipe, it's magic when it comes to catching these little devils and great for repelling the bees! It occurred to me that I didn't mention how I applied the Vaseline to the openings. I use Q-Tips! You know the Q-Tips you probably hate, the ones that are loose? Those are the best to use, they act like tiny paint brushes and get underneath the entrance holes easier. Full disclosure, I have long slender hands/fingers. That helps to get the bottom holes/entrances. If I end up with chunks of Vaseline sticking out of the holes (which blocks the wasps from getting inside), I use a clean Q-Tip from the outside of the trap, and wipe the chunks out of the way. Highly recommended! I'll update later if that opinion changes. Thanks for reading, I hope this helps! P.S. I've added 2 new photos. One showing the Vaseline on the holes and one showing the Aspectek glue along the bottom. ORIGINAL REVIEW (Dec 2016): I purchased this April 2016, put them outside in May 2016 and retired them for the winter in Oct 2016. Here's how it went. After reading the reviews (thanks guys!) I decided I would be okay with the gap where the two plastic parts come together. I have a high heat glue gun with acrylic glue, so right out of the package, I sealed it up along the bottom. It took a bit of experimenting, but I figured out a recipe that the wasps seem to love. I use a glass measuring cup to mix it together, it's easier for pouring inside the trap. BAIT RECIPE It equals roughly ⅔ cup. Anything more then that, and you'll be spilling over. Ingredients: • 3 tbsp Sugar • 1 shot of Water • 1 shot of Cranberry Juice • 1 shot of Vinegar After you've dissovled the sugar: • 2 drops of Dawn Soap (or whatever dish soap you have on hand) NOTE: The reason for the soap? We're drowning these poor buggers and the soap breaks the surface tension; they can't escape once they've fallen in. Directions: 1. Mix all of the ingredients together with a fork until the sugar is completely dissolved. 2. Use 2 drops of Dawn Soap (or similar) and slowly mix it in, so you don't get suds. 3. While the trap is sitting on a level surface, slowly pour the mixture inside of it. I've never caught any bees with my recipe, I have caught flies. Thankfully my recipe appears too tangy for the bees! It's easy to rinse/clean; I also apply Vaseline to the inside of the entrance holes. If they try to escape, they can't get a proper grip. Both of the strings that hang the traps, snapped in half before the season was done. It seemed like the sun/heat dried them out until they were brittle, but the traps landed in the grass, so they didn't crack or break. I already had some cotton twine in the house, I used that to replace them no problem. I've trapped hundreds, if not thousands of wasps this season. It's not a perfect trap, but it's pretty close. If you don't have a hot glue gun, I'm not sure this would be worth purchasing. Hopefully I've helped you make an informed decision. Recommended with caution!

Molto bella ed elegante e non stona rispetto a una bottiglia di plastica fatta in casa ed è riutilizzabile. Va bene anche da appendere alle piante da frutta. Penso che ne prenderò altre.

Very effective. Had some last year, put out in early March. Solved our wasp problem. Best traps around.