Waxmoth Trap This idea has been published many times on various discussion groups so it is impossible to attribute it to any individual. I have made one for myself, but as yet I have not tested it. When I do put it into use I will publish my findings here. It is simply constructed from a 2 litre plastic drinks bottle. The one that I have made and drawn at left is of clear plastic, but amber or other colours should not be a problem as I believe that the attraction is by smell. A 30 mm diameter hole is cut in the side of the bottle, just below the shoulder of the neck. I was originally concerned that this may allow rainwater into the interior of the bottle and I intended to place a shield over the top of the hole, but when I hung it up with baling twine (with the noose opposite the hole)... The bottle tilted and obviated the need to do this. QTY     Ingredients 1 Cup White Vinegar 1 Cup Sugar (Any type) 1 Banana Peel The mixture is made up and the bottle is topped up with water until all the liquid represents 75% of the volume of the bottle. I doubt that the quantities or qualities of the ingredients will make much difference. I expect that fermentation will take place, which may make the mixture repugnant to human noses, but no doubt waxmoths have a different perspective on this. To use the trap... Just hang it up using a loop of baling twine, near to hives in the apiary. I presume that the moths are attracted, enter and just drown.

Written... 24 January 2002, Revised... 12 June 2002