Bait Pod™ – Smarter, Cleaner & Eco-Friendly Asian Hornet Monitoring

The Bait Pod™ is an innovative, bycatch-friendly bait container designed for cleaner, more efficient liquid attractant delivery. Ideal for monitoring or trapping invasive insects such as Asian hornets (Vespa velutina), the Bait Pod™ provides a smarter, more sustainable solution for precise lure deployment.

Innovative Bait Delivery for Targeted Vespa velutina Monitoring

The Bait Pod™ is an eco-friendly, bycatch-friendly bait container engineered for cleaner, safer, and more efficient liquid attractant delivery. Perfect for use in Asian hornet traps, it supports beekeepers, conservationists, and pest managers in their efforts to monitor and control invasive species such as the Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) — without harming beneficial insects.

Why Choose Bait Pod™?

1. Smarter Liquid Attractant Delivery

The Bait Pod™ has been specially designed to hold and release liquid lures in a controlled way, ensuring consistent performance over time while minimising waste and spillages.

2. Bycatch-Friendly Design

Protecting biodiversity is at the heart of Apitura. The Bait Pod™ works seamlessly with selective trapping systems like Trap-X®, helping to minimise the accidental capture of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

3. Perfect for Asian Hornet Monitoring

Whether you’re a beekeeper monitoring hive safety or a conservation team tracking invasive hornet populations, the Bait Pod™ ensures precision monitoring without impacting the surrounding ecosystem.

Protect Bees. Control Asian Hornets. Monitor Smarter.

Asian hornets pose a growing threat to honeybees, wild pollinators, and local biodiversity across the UK and Europe. Early detection is critical. When paired with the Trap-X® Asian Hornet Trap, the Bait Pod™ provides:

• Targeted Vespa velutina monitoring

• Reduced risk to non-target species

• Cleaner and safer lure handling

• Sustainable invasive species control

How the Bait Pod™ Works

1. Fill – Add your chosen liquid attractant into the Bait Pod™.

2. Place – Position it securely within your Asian hornet monitoring trap.

3. Monitor – Check regularly for hornet activity and respond accordingly.

Its spill-resistant design ensures minimal mess, while the controlled release system improves efficiency and lure longevity.

Key Features & Benefits

• ✅ Eco-Friendly & Sustainable – Reduces plastic waste and chemical exposure

• ✅ Selective Monitoring – Designed to minimise bycatch of beneficial insects

• ✅ Clean & Safe Handling – No-spill design for hassle-free use

• ✅ Compatible with Trap-X® – Works perfectly with Apitura’s flagship hornet monitoring system

• ✅ Supports Beekeepers & Conservationists – Developed to protect pollinators and biodiversity

Bait Pod™ + Trap-X® = The Perfect Monitoring Solution

For maximum effectiveness, pair the Bait Pod™ with the Trap-X® Asian Hornet Trap — Apitura’s proven, eco-friendly monitoring system. Together, they provide a powerful early-warning tool against the spread of Asian hornetsacross the UK and Europe.

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Technical Specifications

• Product name: Bait Pod™

• Application: Asian hornet monitoring and invasive insect tracking

• Attractant type: Compatible with liquid lures

• Design: Bycatch-friendly, spill-resistant, and reusable

• Compatibility: Optimised for use with Trap-X® and other hornet traps

Protect your bees. Monitor smarter. Control invasive hornets responsibly.

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