Beekeeper Guides
Everything you need to know about using Gard'Apis traps effectively.
Guide on Bait for Hornet Traps
Learn which baits work best, how to use a sponge to protect bycatch, and how to safely handle and reset your trap.
Zero-Bycatch: How to Use the Red and Orange Nozzles
Understand when to use red vs orange nozzles across the season to maximise selectivity and protect beneficial insects.
Emptying Your Traps
Step-by-step instructions for safely emptying, freezing, and redeploying your Gard'Apis trap with virtually zero bycatch.
Nozzle Guide: Bycatch Management
Use the correct nozzle colour for the season to maximise selectivity.
Red Nozzle
Spring (March – June)
Wider opening captures queens emerging in spring. Use during queen season.
Orange Nozzle
Summer – Autumn (July – November)
Standard opening for worker hornets. Use throughout active season.
Always check your trap weekly. Release any bycatch immediately.