Wie funktioniert der Velutinakegel im Fallenaufbau?

Der Velutinakegel leitet Hornissen ueber das Flugloch durch den Trichter nach oben in eine Fangzarge. Durch die kleine Oeffnung finden Vespa velutina und Vespa orientalis den Rueckweg nicht mehr, waehrend Bienen ueber ein Absperrgitter entkommen koennen.

Fuer welche Beutensysteme ist der Velutinakegel geeignet?

Der Velutinakegel ist fuer die meisten Magazinbeuten geeignet, solange eine Auflageflaeche von mindestens 230 x 230 mm fuer die Plexiglasscheibe vorhanden ist.

Kann ich mit dem Velutinakegel eine selektive Lebendfalle bauen?

Ja, der Velutinakegel ist fuer den Aufbau einer selektiven Lebendfalle konzipiert. In Kombination mit Boden, Zargen, Plexiglasscheibe, Absperrgitter und Lockmittel entsteht eine Falle, bei der Bienen und andere Nuetzlinge wieder entweichen koennen.

Welches Lockmittel passt zum Velutinakegel?

Besonders geeignet ist ein spezielles Lockmittel fuer Vespa velutina wie zum Beispiel das BeeVital VeluTractive Lockmittel, das gezielt Hornissen anzieht und sich im Fallenbau bewaehrt hat.

Wie oft sollte ich die Falle mit Velutinakegel kontrollieren?

Gerade in stark belasteten Gebieten empfiehlt sich eine taegliche Kontrolle. So wird die Lebendfalle tierschutzgerecht betrieben und Nuetzlinge koennen schnell wieder freigelassen werden.

Velutinakegel Vespa velutina selective trap

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Velutin cones for trap construction

Product Description

The Velutinakegel for trap construction is a specialized accessory for selective live traps against the Asian hornet (Vespa velutina). The cone, made of clear white plastic, is suitable for most common hive systems and helps to specifically protect bee colonies at the apiary. In combination with a matching plexiglass panel and an attractant, it creates a Velutina trap designed for monitoring and live capture.

The cone is mounted in a plexiglass panel that rests on the rebate of a box. Hornets crawl through the Entrance into the hive, follow the funnel upward, and enter the capture chamber. The opening is sized so that Vespa velutina remains inside the trap structure, while bees, native wasps, and bumblebees can escape through queen excluders.

Special features

Cone shape for selective trapping with a bottom opening of 185 mm
Universally adaptable via Plexiglas panels in hive size
Transparent plastic for good visual inspection inside the trap

Advantages

Gentle protection of bee colonies against Vespa velutina and Vespa orientalis
Selective live capture with significantly reduced bycatch of bees and beneficial insects
Easy retrofitting of existing magazine hives with a bottom board, boxes, and queen excluders
Easy to handle thanks to low weight and simple cleaning
Flexible use at various locations and with different hive systems

Conclusion on the Velutina cone for trap construction

The Velutina cone for trap construction is the right choice for beekeepers who want to specifically protect their bee colonies from the Asian hornet without unnecessarily harming other insects. The combination of a well-designed cone shape, large opening, and universal mounting options in Plexiglas panels creates an effective, selective live trap for the apiary.

Use the Velutin cone to monitor your hives early on and remove Vespa velutina from your bees’ flight path in a controlled manner.

Holtermann Practical Tip: First, set up the trap on a heavily trafficked flight side of your hive and observe for one to two days which insects fly in. This allows you to detect early on whether Vespa velutina is present in the area and to optimize the trap’s selectivity before equipping multiple apiaries.

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Technical specifications for the Velutina cone for trap construction

General

Item No.:	73735
Description:	Velutin cone for trap making
Product type:	Accessories for Velutina live trap
Category:	Velutina Accessories
Color:	White, Clear

Function

Application:	Trapping Vespa velutina and Vespa orientalis as a selective live trap
Compatible hive systems:	Suitable for most box hives
Application:	Monitoring trap at the apiary with live capture

Scope of delivery

Contents:

1x plastic Velutin cone

Material

Material:

Plastic

Dimensions

Approx. outer diameter:	223 mm
Cone height approx.:	165 mm
Bottom opening diameter approx.:	18.5 mm
Minimum installation area dimensions approx.:	230 x 230 mm

Weight

Empty weight approx.:

0.1 kg

FAQ on the Velutin cone for trap construction

The Velutin cone guides hornets through the Entrance and up through the funnel into a trap frame. Due to the small opening, Vespa velutina and Vespa orientalis can no longer find their way back, while bees can escape through queen excluders.

The Velutin cone is suitable for most box hives, provided there is a surface area of at least 230 x 230 mm for the Plexiglass panel.

Yes, the Velutin cone is designed for building a selective live trap. When combined with a bottom board, boxes, a Plexiglas panel, queen excluders, and attractant, it creates a trap from which bees and other beneficial insects can escape.

A special attractant for Vespa velutina, such as the BeeVital VeluTractive attractant (Item No. 73603), is particularly suitable. It specifically attracts hornets and has proven effective in trap construction.

Daily checks are recommended, especially in heavily infested areas. This ensures that the live trap is operated in accordance with animal welfare standards and that you can quickly release beneficial insects.

Quick Guide: Velutin Cones for Building Hives

1. Preparation

Set up the hive with the bottom board and an empty frame.
Cut a piece of Plexiglas to the size of the hive and cut a hole in the center that matches the outer diameter of the cone, leaving no rim.

2. Assembling the Velutin cone

Place the Plexiglas sheet on the rebate of the bottom box, with the wide opening of the cone facing down.
Insert the Velutina cone flush into the cut-out hole and secure it firmly.

3. Assembling the catch chamber

Place the second box on top of the Plexiglas sheet to serve as the collection chamber.
Place queen excluders on top of the top box so that bees and other beneficial insects can escape, but the hornets cannot

4. Place the attractant

Place a suitable attractant for Vespa velutina in the collection chamber, for example in a bowl or an attractant container.
Make sure that bees cannot drown directly in the liquid.

5. Operation and monitoring

Set up the trap near the apiary, but not in direct sunlight.
Check the trap regularly, ideally daily, and handle captured hornets in accordance with local regulations.

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