Spring Trapping Season is Coming
Get ready for the upcoming spring trapping season. Queens will emerge as soon as daytime temperatures reach 15 degrees Celsius.
Yellow Legged (Asian) Hornets, What to Do?
Are you being invaded by Yellow Legged (Asian) hornets? Do you want to get rid of these pests but don’t know how anymore? Is your usual hornet trap not working or catching many other insects? Unsure of what to put in a hornet trap or which bait to use?
Discover Ornetin, the effective hornet trap that offers a simple and environmentally friendly solution. Ornetin helps eliminate Asian hornets without harming other species: thanks to its innovative design, this selective hornet trap specifically targets Asian hornets without affecting the rest of the biodiversity. It’s a trap that can be easily installed in the apiary, at home, or in the garden. You will reduce the pressure that Asian hornets exert in your area and effectively contribute to the collective fight against this pest.
Why Should We Trap Asian Hornets?
Asian hornets pose a real threat to our biodiversity. By attacking insects and primarily preying on butterflies and bees, they exert significant pressure on our pollinators, which has a domino effect on the entire ecosystem. Installing an Asian hornet trap is a viable option to counter this invasive threat.
At the departmental level, Asian hornets destroy an average of 60 tons of insects. To combat this scourge, insects, already struggling with other threats, must adapt to this invasive species, which currently has no predators or competitors to regulate it. This is why we have invented Ornetin, an effective, selective, and easy-to-use hornet trap.
It's essential to trap, but do it right!
Faced with the threat of Asian hornets, this invasive species, trapping is clearly a solution. However, trapping must be done correctly. Not all traps are equivalent.
The strengths of Ornetin
Ornetin incorporates a highly effective trap into a hyper-simple design that stands apart from any other. Its effectiveness relies on fundamentally different mechanisms compared to more common “bottle” traps.
Ornetin operates dry, without a liquid bath (except in spring). It also functions horizontally, featuring a large exposure surface and multiple holes for visibility inside. It’s incredibly practical and easy to distribute in multiple locations. As for bait, it’s minimalistic—no beer or wine, just two spoonfuls of cane or beet syrup. And of course, it’s 100% washable for lifelong effectiveness. You’ll keep it forever.
In essence, Ornetin is not just a hornet trap; it represents innovation in both home and professional hornet trapping solutions. Designed to be durable, reusable, and extremely cost-effective compared to other methods, it offers long-term attractiveness.
The Ornetin team also supports a broad community. Users of Ornetin often share field trapping experiences that are invaluable for refining trapping methods based on locations and seasons. We dedicate significant effort to consolidate and widely share this information on our website (ornetin.com/resources) in four languages.
The battle against these invaders is complex, but with the right tools, we can effectively protect our biodiversity.
Thanks to Ornetin, tackling Asian hornets becomes a less daunting task!
Piège à frelon : les avantages d’Ornetin
Ornetin intègre dans un design hyper-simple un piège très performant qui ne ressemble à aucun autre. Son efficacité repose sur des mécanismes sous-jacents complètement différents de ceux des pièges « bouteille » plus courants.
Ornetin fonctionne à sec, sans bain de liquide (sauf au printemps). Il fonctionne également à l’horizontale, avec une surface d’exposition élevée et de multiples trous permettant de voir ce qu’il y a à l’intérieur. Il s’agit également d’un piège très pratique, facile à distribuer à plusieurs endroits. Quant à l’appât, il est plus que sobre, pas de bière ni de vin, seulement deux cuillères de sirop de canne ou de betterave. Et bien sûr, il est 100% lavable pour être efficace à vie. Vous le garderez pour toujours.
Découvrez tous les atouts du meilleur piège à frelon !
The battle against these invaders is complex, but with the right tools, we can effectively protect our biodiversity.
Thanks to Ornetin, tackling Asian hornets becomes a less daunting task!
Las ventajas de Ornetin
Ornetin reúne en un diseño hipersencillo una trampa de alto rendimiento como ninguna otra. Su eficacia se basa en mecanismos subyacentes completamente distintos a los de las trampas «de botella» más comunes.
Ornetin funciona en seco, sin baño líquido. También funciona en horizontal y con una superficie de exposición elevada y múltiples orificios que muestran lo que hay en su interior. También es una trampa ultra manejable, fácil de distribuir en múltiples ubicaciones. En cuanto al cebo, es más que sobrio, ni cerveza, ni grosella negra, sólo dos cucharadas de sirope. Y por supuesto, es 100% lavable para ser eficaz muchos años. Lo conservarás para siempre.
Ornetin: How does this Asian hornet trap work?
Getting rid of Asian hornets simply and effectively? It’s possible!
Pour two tablespoons of beet syrup onto an absorbent material like straw, cotton, or paper. This limited bait will attract the first two or three hornets. They will then call all their fellow hornets to it through the multiple holes on the large “exposure” surface.
Your mission is to trap the hornets and keep them alive for as long as possible to maintain the trap’s attractiveness! When your Ornetins are full, it’s time to empty them. You can easily immerse them in a bucket of water for 6 hours. Then, drain and clean them. Bait and repeat!
Piège à frelon Ornetin, comment ça marche ?
Piéger les frelons asiatiques simplement et efficacement ? C’est possible !
Versez deux cuillères de sirop de betterave sur un matériau absorbant comme de la paille, du coton ou du papier. Cet appât restreint, attirera les deux ou trois premiers frelons. Ceux-ci attireront ensuite tous leurs congénères en les appelant à travers les multiples trous de la large surface « d’exposition ».
Vous voulez capturer les frelons et les garder en vie le plus longtemps possible pour maintenir le pouvoir d’attraction du piège ?
Lorsque vos Ornetins sont remplis, il est temps de les récolter et d’en vider le contenu. Vous pouvez facilement les plonger dans un seau d’eau pendant 6 heures. Ensuite, égouttez-les et nettoyez-les. Appâtez et recommencez !
Como funciona Ornetin?
Vierta dos cucharadas de jarabe de azúcar sobre un material absorbente como paja, algodón o papel. Este cebo limitado atraerá a los dos o tres primeras avispas. Éstas atraerán a todos sus congéneres llamándolos a través de los múltiples agujeros de la amplia superficie de «exposición».
Quieres mantener vivas a las avispas atrapadas el mayor tiempo posible para mantener el poder de atracción de la trampa. Cuando tus Ornetin estén llenos es el momento de recogerlos y vaciar el contenido. Puedes sumergirlos fácilmente en un cubo de agua durante unas horas. Luego escúrrelos y límpialos. ¡Pon cebo y empieza de nuevo!
The hornet trap offering the lowest cost for selective trapping!
Although Ornetin may have a slightly higher upfront cost, it is by far the most cost-effective homemade hornet trap in terms of total operating expenses.
With bait consisting of just two spoonfuls of sugar syrup per week, ongoing costs are minimal. There’s no need for beer, wine, or blackcurrant syrup (outside of queen trapping season), which makes a significant difference.
After 5 months, the overall cost is lower compared to other traps (non-selective ones).
After 12 months, Ornetin becomes cheaper than homemade ‘bottle’ hornet traps (non-selective ones)!
In partnership with Le Parfait
Le Parfait needs no introduction! Le Parfait jars have been a French household staple since 1930, known for their durability and quality. Their wide 100mm opening ensures easy handling and cleaning.
Available in 750ml and 1000ml, these Made in France jars play a key role in Ornetin’s effectiveness. Their threaded design allows quick setup, while the large opening enhances hornet attraction while reducing unintended captures.
With no narrow neck, emptying and cleaning are effortless—a simple twist removes odors, making the trap ready to use again.
Le Parfait jars make DIY hornet traps simple and effective, and Ornetin has redefined trapping with a thoughtfully designed, biodiversity-friendly solution.
