Ornetin in the Media

Faced with the Asian hornet threat, the Béarn-based company Ornetin has just announced the launch of industrial production from Mauléon of a UV trap, designed to be more effective while remaining selective.

France 3

France 3

June 21, 2025

"A more effective and more selective hornet trap"
Covers Ornetin’s improved trap, focusing on its UV-reflective surface and biodiversity-friendly design.

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La République des Pyrénées

La République des Pyrénées

June 13, 2025

"What if this Asian hornet trap designed in Béarn became the new standard?"
Highlights the Béarnaise origin of the trap and its potential to become the national standard.

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August 5, 2023
"Pau: An engineer develops a simple and selective trap against Asian hornets"

Engineer Lorenzo Pons created a reusable, selective, and effective trap to protect his beehives in Gelos. Designed to be accessible to everyone, his invention offers a practical solution against Asian hornets.

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Placéco

Placéco

May 28, 2025

"In Mauléon, Béarn and the Basque Country join forces against the Asian horne"
Reports on the regional collaboration that led to the Ornetin UV trap.

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Neozone

Neozone

May 24, 2025

"Ornetin: the invention of an Asian hornet trap that attaches to simple jars"
Describes a simple, chemical-free design: a plastic adapter that screws onto standard jars and efficiently targets Asian hornets.

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May 24, 2025
"Ornetin: the invention of a selective, affordable, and remarkably effective trap against Asian hornets"

Neozone highlights the Ornetin trap’s simple and eco-friendly design — a plastic adapter that fits standard jars to selectively catch Asian hornets without chemicals.

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Watch the Ornetin Trap in Action

A review of the Ornetin trap by Adrien Ducouloux (@les_ruchers_d_api25) and how it works in real conditions. Published by Les ruchers d’Api25 on Youtube.

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