![]() They also have information about nests in the link above. Fishermen have been known to use this procedure to discover yellow jacket nests and use the grub as excellent fish bait. The foraging yellow jacket will normally make a "bee line" straight to the nest which is often no more than 1,000 yards from the food source. By close observation, a person can follow the flight line of the yellow jacket back to her nest. Foraging yellow jackets will be attracted to the raw fish and will chew off a tiny particle of the meat. A freshly caught small fish should be diced slightly on the exterior with a knife and hung in a tree about 5 to 6 feet off the ground. ![]() "Bee Lining" for Fish Bait: Bee lining is a method by which a person may locate a yellow jacket nest by observing foragers as they return to their colony with food. This method of yellow jacket control is not as efficient as nest elimination but it may help reduce the population to acceptable levels. Foraging yellow jackets are attracted to the raw meat and will often become overloaded with food and fall into the water and drown. All you need is a pot of water, a slice of citrus fruit, and a heat source to boil the mixture for 10 to 15 minutes. The detergent will act as a wetting agent and eliminate surface tension which will improve trap efficiency. Homemade Traps: A crude yellow jacket trap is made by hanging a raw fish or piece of liver (slightly diced on the exterior) by string about 1 to 2 inches above a container of detergent and water. Raw bologna has proven to be a very successful yellow jacket bait and it does not attract beneficial insects. Monitor the traps, attractiveness to beneficial insects such as honey bees and alter the bait if necessary. Wash the trap with soap and water after several days use. ![]() Traps should be serviced daily to remove dead insects because the odor can become very offensive. Exhausted yellow jackets fall into the liquid and drown. Most trap directions call for a reservoir to be filled with an attractant such as sugar water. Last Updated November 23rd, 2022: A carpenter bee trap is a better method of controlling carpenter bees compared to using insecticides which can kill other helpful insects as well. Traps may be placed along side dumpsters or restaurant loading docks. Traps should be placed around the perimeter of human recreational areas well in advance of outdoor activities.
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