Ornetin Classic - Asian Hornet Trap
This trap is designed as a lid that screws onto Le Parfait 100mm diameter canning jars.
It's a cute, clean design that is infinitely reusable with no waste. To prime the trap, place a strand of straw in the bottom and pour two spoonfuls of feeding syrup over it. The hornets will smell it and enter the trap. Once inside, they will call all their mates.
Once the traps are filled up with hornets, simply dip them into a bucket of water and let them soak for 6 hours. Then drain, unscrew, empty and clean the jars and start again.
You can order this trap as a UNIT, PACK 3 or PACK 6 WITHOUT BOCAL, or as a UNIT + BOCAL (see options above).
Designed in France for the enjoyment of all Asian Hornets in Europe.
Visit our blog page to learn more about Ornetin and useful tips. Also, you can find videos on our Youtube page, how-to's, and many other handy resources to help you in your daily trapping!
Included
Your order includes :
- 1 Ornetin Muzzle – made of
natural wooden boards and a transparent plastic glass panel - Mounting screws for quick
and easy installation on your hive - A user guide with setup
instructions and seasonal recommendations - Access to online resources
and practical tips from experienced beekeepers
Glass jars are NOT included with the UNIT, 3-PACK, or 6-PACK. Please contact us if you are considering purchasing glass jars. We can offer you a good deal when they are ordered in batches of 20 units or by pallets.
Specifications
Ornetin is manufactured using an industrial plastic injection process with recyclable High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE).
This material is weather- and UV-resistant, easy to clean, and built to last for many years of use.
We have moved beyond 3D printing, which helped us get started and validate the concept in 2021–22, but had lower durability and higher sensitivity to temperature (not suitable for hot water or dishwashers).
HDPE Ornetins are more compact and uniform. The surface texture is carefully controlled and specially designed to allow hornets to grip securely with their legs, while preventing dirt from sticking permanently.
A simple rinse under running water is enough to make the trap ready for use again and again.
Installation
Place a few strands of straw at the bottom of a screw-top jar “Le Parfait Familia Wiss” with a diameter of 100 mm. Pour two spoonfuls of syrup over it, then screw on the Ornetin trap.
Install the traps horizontally in your preferred location and wait for the first Asian hornets to arrive. Once the trap is baited, they will attract their nestmates. When the traps are full, submerge them in a bucket of water for 6 hours. Afterwards, drain, empty, clean, and add new bait.
You can download the user guide in English.