{"product_id":"small-hive-beetle-baitable-trap","title":"Small Hive Beetle Baitable Trap","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall hive beetles move to the darkest corners of the hive when bees chase them. That's the behavior the Beetle Jail exploits. Place it in the top corners between the outermost frame and the hive wall, and you're putting an oil-filled trap exactly where the beetles are heading. Bees chase beetles toward the corners. Beetles enter the trap through narrow slots. They drown in the oil. You clean and reload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe three-compartment design is what separates this from the disposable Beetle Blaster. Two compartments hold oil — vegetable oil is the standard fill, apple cider vinegar is a common alternative that some beekeepers find more attractive to beetles. The third compartment is a bait chamber: you can fill it with fermenting fruit (melon rind, banana peel), ACV, or a dedicated bait like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/byebye-beetle-bait\"\u003eByeBye Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also use diatomaceous earth in place of oil if you prefer a dry trap. The flexibility to swap bait types mid-season is the main practical advantage over disposable options — if one bait isn't producing, you change it without buying new traps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe've found 2–4 traps per box is the right range depending on beetle pressure. The trap sits between the outer frames and the box wall, so it doesn't crowd your frames or reduce working space in the hive. Compartments open fully for cleaning — run water through them, shake dry, and reload. We've had the same Beetle Jails running for multiple seasons without replacing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReusable — open compartments, rinse with water, reload. No need to replace each season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThree-compartment design — two oil chambers for drowning beetles, one bait chamber to lure them in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccepts multiple bait types — vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, ByeBye Beetle bait, fermenting fruit, or diatomaceous earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits between frames — sits between the outer frame and hive wall without displacing frames or reducing working space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThin entry slots — wide enough for beetles, too narrow for bees. Colony is undisturbed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpring and summer use — place traps when beetle pressure starts in spring; pull or leave in place as pressure drops in fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 2–4 traps per box. Put them in the top corners of the upper brood box or honey super, between the outer frames and the side of the hive. Keep them flush with the top bars so there are no gaps where beetles could hide instead of entering the trap. For a detailed placement guide and video, see: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/blogs\/beekeeping-pests\/how-to-catch-small-hive-beetles-with-a-beetle-jail\"\u003eHow to Catch Small Hive Beetles With a Beetle Jail\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBeetle Jail vs. Beetle Blaster\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/beetle-blaster-disposable-black-small-hive-beetle-trap\"\u003eBeetle Blaster\u003c\/a\u003e is disposable — no cleaning, just toss and replace. The Beetle Jail is reusable and accepts more bait options. For beekeepers running multiple hives or who want to experiment with bait types, the Jail is the better value over a season. For beekeepers who want zero maintenance, the Blaster is simpler. We carry both for that reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReusable in-hive baitable trap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompartments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 (2 oil + 1 bait)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFill Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVegetable oil, ACV, ByeBye Beetle bait, diatomaceous earth, fermenting fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-frame and 8-frame Langstroth hives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle \/ 6-count \/ 12-count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-Count Pack Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 × 2.75 × 2.12 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/blogs\/beekeeping-pests\/how-to-catch-small-hive-beetles-with-a-beetle-jail\"\u003eHow to Catch Small Hive Beetles With a Beetle Jail\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/blogs\/beekeeping-equipment\/small-hive-beetle-trap-bait-old-and-new\"\u003eSmall Hive Beetle Trap Baits: Old and New\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/blogs\/beekeeping-equipment\/how-to-catch-small-hive-beetles-with-a-beetle-blaster\"\u003eHow to Catch Small Hive Beetles With a Beetle Blaster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/small-hive-beetle-oil-trap\"\u003eSmall Hive Beetle Oil Pan Trap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/beetle-blaster-disposable-black-small-hive-beetle-trap\"\u003eBeetle Blaster Disposable Trap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/guardian-bee-hive-entrance\"\u003eGuardian Bee Hive Entrance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/small-hive-beetle-control\"\u003eSmall Hive Beetle Control\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pest-control\"\u003eBeekeeping Pests\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":52393466822968,"sku":"Baitable Beetle Trap 1","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Count","offer_id":52393466855736,"sku":"Beetle Jail 12 Pack","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/0783\/2120\/files\/Small_Baitable_Beetle_Trap_1.png?v=1779110130","url":"https:\/\/robinsemporium.store\/products\/small-hive-beetle-baitable-trap","provider":"Robin's Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}