Protect Against Asian Hornets

Asian Hornet Monitoring Tools from Apitura®

Asian hornets (Vespa velutina) are an invasive species threatening bees, wildlife, and ecosystems across the UK and they are spreading every year.

Beekeepers, gardeners, and conservationists need to stay ahead. The Trap-X® Asian hornet trap and Bait Pod™ bycatch friendly bait delivery container are designed to trap and monitor hornet activity early, giving you time to protect your bees, hives, and local biodiversity.

About Apitura

At Apitura, we’re dedicated to protecting bees, pollinators, and biodiversity by developing eco-friendly, bycatch-friendly monitoring solutions for Asian hornet detection. With invasive species like Vespa velutina threatening honeybees and ecosystems across the UK and Europe, we’ve designed innovative tools that help beekeepers, conservationists, and environmental managers stay one step ahead.

Trap-X® – Asian Hornet Traps

The Trap-X® Asian Hornet Trap is engineered to make monitoring hornet activity simple, effective, and sustainable. Its innovative guiding fins and precision funnel design work together to direct hornets efficiently into the trap, ensuring high capture rates while keeping bees and other pollinators safe.

• Highly selective – Designed specifically for Vespa velutina

• Eco-friendly – Built to minimise environmental impact

• Bycatch-friendly – Reduces accidental captures of beneficial insects

• Easy to use – Lightweight, durable, and simple to deploy

Whether you’re monitoring a single hive or an entire region, Trap-X® gives you the data and confidence you need to protect your bees.

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Bait Pod™ – Cleaner, Smarter Lure Delivery

Designed to work seamlessly with Trap-X®, the Bait Pod™ is a spill-resistant, bycatch-friendly bait container that makes liquid attractant deployment safer, cleaner, and more efficient.

• Controlled lure release – Extends attractant effectiveness

• No-spill design – Cleaner handling, less waste

• Bycatch-friendly – Minimises risks to bees and pollinators

• Reusable & sustainable – Built for long-term monitoring

Used together, the Trap-X® and Bait Pod™ provide a powerful early-warning system for Asian hornet detection — helping you act fast, protect pollinators, and support biodiversity.

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Why Monitoring Matters

The Asian hornet is an invasive predator that threatens honeybees, wild pollinators, and ecosystems across Europe. Early detection is essential.
Apitura’s solutions give you the tools and confidence to:

• Detect Asian hornet activity before nests become established

• Monitor hornet movements and map local risk levels

• Protect hives and surrounding biodiversity

• Support national reporting and community action

Together, we can safeguard pollinators and reduce the impact of invasive species.