Beetle Barn Hive Beetle Trap
The Beetle Barn is a simple, low-cost hive beetle trap that turns the bees' own behavior against the pest. Honeybees harass small hive beetles and chase them into tight, dark corners — so this trap gives the beetles a corner to hide in, then holds them with the bait you load inside. The clamshell housing lets beetles in but keeps bees out. Available as a single trap or in 10-, 20-, and 50-packs to cover a larger apiary.
Features
- Clamshell design that opens and closes for easy baiting
- Beetles get in; bees stay out
- Heavy-duty plastic built to last season after season
- Sits on the top bars or on the bottom board
How it works in real life
Load a small amount of approved bait into the middle of the Beetle Barn and close the top, then set it on top of the frames or on the bottom board. Honeybees pester the small hive beetles and drive them toward dark, confined spaces — the beetles slip into the trap looking for refuge and cannot get back out. Check and re-bait as needed through beetle season.
WARNING: Blythewood Bee Company recommends only approved pesticides be used in hive beetle traps. We cannot and do not suggest the use of Fipronil, a Crisco/Boric Acid blend, or any other unapproved product to kill hive beetles inside this trap.
Before you order
The Beetle Barn is a refuge-style trap you bait yourself with an approved product. If you would rather use an oil-tray trap, the Cutt's Beetle Blaster hangs between the frames and is used with Hive Beetle Trap Oil.
Pairs Well With
Specifications
- Type: refuge-style hive beetle trap (bait-it-yourself)
- Material: heavy-duty plastic
- Placement: top bars or bottom board
- Bait: approved products only (see warning)
- Pack sizes: single, 10-pack, 20-pack, or 50-pack
FAQ
What bait goes in a Beetle Barn?
Use only approved bait products — see the warning above. Do not use Fipronil or homemade Crisco/Boric Acid blends.
How does it trap beetles without catching bees?
The clamshell openings let small hive beetles enter but are too small for bees, and the dark interior draws beetles seeking refuge.
Where do I put it in the hive?
On top of the frames or on the bottom board, wherever you see beetles gathering.
How many does a hive need?
Use as many as needed to cover where beetles congregate; they are inexpensive, so beekeepers often run several. For a full apiary, the 10-, 20-, and 50-packs bring the per-trap cost down.
