This 6-pack refill kit offers a non-toxic way to manage wasps, hornets, and yellowjackets by exploiting their natural olfactory triggers. Each refill includes a solid vial, a liquid pouch, and a treated paper membrane, creating a 360-degree scent plume that targets both ground-nesting and aerial species. Laboratory data indicates that the primary attractant, Heptyl Butyrate, is calibrated for a steady release over a 14-day period.
Features of the Rescue! refill system include:
- Pheromone-based lures that do not attract beneficial pollinators like honeybees or butterflies.
- A no-touch pouch design to limit human contact with the active ingredients.
- Target specificity for both Paper Wasps (Polistes) and Yellowjackets.
In practice, environmental factors such as high winds or direct sunlight can accelerate the desiccation of the attractants. Adding two tablespoons of water to the bottom of the trap can help maintain the humidity levels needed for a heavy scent plume. Note that the efficacy of the pheromones drops significantly after 16 days, making a strict bi-weekly replacement schedule the most effective way to use this system.
For those who find the bi-weekly maintenance of a reusable station to be too frequent, a disposable high-capacity bag trap might be a more suitable low-maintenance option.
Browse more specialized lures and trap accessories in our wasp and hornet lure-and-trap stations section.
