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.
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France 3June 21, 2025 "A more effective and more selective hornet trap" |
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La République des PyrénéesJune 13, 2025 "What if this Asian hornet trap designed in Béarn became the new standard?" August 5, 2023 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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PlacécoMay 28, 2025 "In Mauléon, Béarn and the Basque Country join forces against the Asian horne" |
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NeozoneMay 24, 2025 "Ornetin: the invention of an Asian hornet trap that attaches to simple jars" May 24, 2025 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. |
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.