{"product_id":"disposable-small-hive-beetle-trap","title":"Disposable Small Hive Beetle Trap","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall hive beetles hide from bees by retreating to dark corners of the hive. That's actually what makes the Beetle Blaster work — you're placing a dark, oil-filled trap exactly where beetles want to be, and then letting the bees do what they naturally do. Bees chase beetles toward the edges and corners of the hive. Beetles enter the trap looking for refuge. They can't get out. Spring through early summer is when beetle pressure is highest, and that's when these traps earn their keep — before beetle populations have a chance to establish and overwhelm a colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Beetle Blaster is a disposable trap. You fill it with vegetable oil (apple cider vinegar works too, and can improve attractiveness), slide it between frames, and replace it when it's full or at the end of the season. It can't be cleaned and reused — that's the main trade-off compared to reusable options like the \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/foxhound-reusable-small-hive-beetle-trap\"\u003eFoxhound Reusable Beetle Trap\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/small-hive-beetle-baitable-trap\"\u003eBeetle Jail\u003c\/a\u003e. The upside is that disposal is simple — no cleaning, no refilling, no maintenance mid-season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill the Beetle Blaster roughly halfway with vegetable oil. Slide it between frames in the upper brood box or honey super, flush with the top bars. The trap fits between standard Langstroth frames. Place one in each top corner of the box for best coverage. Check and replace as needed — a full trap means it's working. For a detailed walkthrough, read our blog post: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/blogs\/beekeeping-equipment\/how-to-catch-small-hive-beetles-with-a-beetle-blaster\"\u003eHow to Catch Small Hive Beetles With a Beetle Blaster\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBeetle Blaster vs. Other Trap Types\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carry three beetle trap styles because different beekeepers prefer different approaches. The Beetle Blaster (this product) is disposable and requires no cleaning. The \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/foxhound-reusable-small-hive-beetle-trap\"\u003eFoxhound Reusable Beetle Trap\u003c\/a\u003e is a reusable XL version that holds more oil and can be cleaned and refilled. The \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/small-hive-beetle-baitable-trap\"\u003eSmall Hive Beetle Baitable Trap\u003c\/a\u003e (Beetle Jail) is also reusable and accepts multiple bait types including ByeBye Beetle or diatomaceous earth. None of these is universally better — it comes down to how many hives you're running and how much maintenance you want to do mid-season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUses bee behavior — bees naturally chase beetles into trap corners, no additional lure required (though ACV can improve effectiveness).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFill with vegetable oil or apple cider vinegar — inexpensive, widely available, no chemical treatments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits between standard Langstroth frames — 10-frame and 8-frame compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisposable — no cleaning required. Replace when full or at season's end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpring and summer use — peak beetle season. Not needed in winter when beetle pressure is low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisposable in-hive oil trap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVegetable oil or apple cider vinegar (not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-frame and 8-frame Langstroth hives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle \/ 12-count pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/blogs\/beekeeping-equipment\/how-to-catch-small-hive-beetles-with-a-beetle-blaster\"\u003eHow to Catch Small Hive Beetles With a Beetle Blaster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/blogs\/beekeeping-equipment\/small-hive-beetle-trap-bait-old-and-new\"\u003eSmall Hive Beetle Trap Baits: Old and New\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/blogs\/beekeeping-pests\/how-to-catch-small-hive-beetles-with-a-beetle-jail\"\u003eHow to Catch Small Hive Beetles With a Beetle Jail\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/small-hive-beetle-baitable-trap\"\u003eSmall Hive Beetle Baitable Trap (Beetle Jail)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/foxhound-reusable-small-hive-beetle-trap\"\u003eFoxhound Reusable Small Hive Beetle Trap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/small-hive-beetle-oil-trap\"\u003eSmall Hive Beetle Oil Pan Trap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/small-hive-beetle-control\"\u003eSmall Hive Beetle Control\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/pest-control\"\u003eBeekeeping Pests\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":47288948916476,"sku":"Black Small Hive Beetle Trap  Single","price":1.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Count","offer_id":47288948949244,"sku":"Black Small Hive Beetle Trap","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/Disposable-Small-Hive-Beetle-Trap-Single-Foxhound-Bee-Company_78664206-46da-4314-90df-2502b72702df.png?v=1751295822","url":"https:\/\/proudlibertarian.com\/en-de\/products\/disposable-small-hive-beetle-trap","provider":"Proud Libertarian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}