This solar-powered station is designed for hanging in outdoor spaces to help manage flying insects. Tests show that the dual-entry tunnels utilize a specific funnel geometry to encourage entry while making exit difficult for wasps and hornets. The housing is constructed from Acrylonitrile Styrene (AS) polymer, which provides a high level of resistance to the fermented sugar baits often used in these units.
Specifications indicate that the unit features a blue/purple LED light source intended to help with visibility during twilight hours. However, the solar panel component may experience yellowing or material changes after several months of intense sun exposure, which can affect its charging efficiency. Additionally, because the lid lacks an airtight seal, moisture from rainfall may enter the reservoir and dilute your liquid bait, requiring more frequent maintenance after storms.
Practical Use Considerations
When setting up this station, ensure the lid is threaded carefully to avoid cross-threading, as the plastic grooves are relatively shallow. While the nylon cord is rated for standard bait weights, placing the unit in a location protected from high winds can help prevent the brittle polymer body from sustaining impact damage. It is also important to note that the integrated light is most effective within a five-meter radius and serves primarily as a close-range attractant rather than a wide-area lure.
For those looking for a different approach to pest management without the use of liquids, you might consider a perimeter sticky trap system which utilizes adhesive surfaces instead.
You can find a variety of other pest control solutions to keep your outdoor areas comfortable in our wasp and hornet lure-and-trap stations category.
