5-Pack Washable Hive Beetle Traps | Reusable Beekeeping Trap

Keep Your Hive Healthy with Reusable Beetle Traps

Protect your bee colony from destructive small hive beetles with this 5-Pack of Removable & Washable Hive Beetle Traps. Designed specifically for beekeepers, these durable plastic traps slot directly into your hive and work with vegetable oil to capture beetles before they can damage your comb, honey, or brood. Available in 2 size options to fit different hive configurations.

Why Beekeepers Love These Traps

• Easy to Install & Remove: Simply slide the trap into the hive — no tools required. Remove just as easily for cleaning.
• Fully Washable & Reusable: Rinse, dry, and reload with vegetable oil. Built for season after season of use.
• Sturdy Plastic Construction: Resistant to the humid environment inside a hive, won't warp or degrade quickly.
• Pack of 5: Ideal for beekeepers managing multiple hives or dealing with heavier beetle pressure — place one per hive or more as needed.
• 2 Size Options: Choose the size that best fits your hive setup.
• Chemical-Free Trapping: Uses vegetable oil (not included) as the trapping medium — no harsh chemicals near your bees.

How to Use

1. Fill the trap approximately 1/3 of the way with vegetable oil.
2. Insert the trap into your hive at the bottom board or between frames, depending on trap size and hive style.
3. Bees will chase beetles into the trap, where they become submerged in the oil.
4. Regularly check, empty, wash, and refill the trap for continuous protection.

What's in the Box

• 5 × Plastic Hive Beetle Traps (choice of size)

Perfect For

Hobbyist and commercial beekeepers looking for an affordable, eco-friendly, and reusable solution to manage small hive beetle infestations without introducing chemicals into the hive.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many hive beetle traps do I need per beehive?

A: A general starting point is one trap per hive. If you're experiencing a heavier infestation, you can place additional traps — this 5-pack gives you plenty of flexibility to cover multiple hives or increase coverage within a single hive.

Q: What liquid do I use to fill the hive beetle trap?

A: Fill the trap approximately one-third of the way with standard vegetable oil. The oil is safe near your bees and effectively traps beetles that are chased into it by the colony. Vegetable oil is not included.

Q: Can I reuse these hive beetle traps?

A: Yes! These traps are fully washable and reusable. Simply remove the trap from the hive, empty the contents, rinse it clean, allow it to dry, and refill with fresh vegetable oil before reinserting. The durable plastic construction is designed to withstand repeated use season after season.

Q: Will these traps harm my bees?

A: No. These traps are designed to target small hive beetles specifically. Bees are able to chase beetles into the trap without entering themselves. The chemical-free, oil-based trapping method is considered safe for use inside active beehives.

Production & Packaging Notice

To maintain high stock availability and fast shipping times, our items are sourced from multiple verified manufacturing facilities. While the core quality, materials, and product specifications remain identical, you may notice slight variations in the packaging design, manufacturing origin, or the wording of the printed instructions.