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Yellowjacket Trap, Disposable

How It Works

Like our reusable trap, the RESCUE! Disposable Yellowjacket Trap features the same powerful lure as well as a handy disposable bag for additional ease and convenience. Simply add water to activate the powdered lure pouch - the insects simply won’t be able to resist its lure.

Pet Safety

Our Yellowjacket Traps do not use any killing agents or poisons. The product relies on trapping yellowjackets until they expire on their own.

The yellowjacket lure we use is very powerful at attracting yellowjackets. Use caution when maintaining traps. Make sure any trapped yellowjackets are dead before disposing of the trap.

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Unique Features & Benefits

  • Lure pouch included
  • Catches multiple species
  • Perfect for taking on the go for picnics or camping trips
  • Lure lasts for weeks, with no rebaiting necessary

What It Catches

The disposable trap is effective in targeting and trapping all of the major species of yellowjackets found in North America. It’s perfect for picnics and camping trips. The insects simply follow their instincts, enter the trap and drown in the liquid inside.

Where To Hang It

Our Disposable Yellowjacket Traps are intended for OUTDOOR USE. We recommend hanging the trap at least 20 feet away from outdoor living spaces.

Good Locations for the Disposable Yellowjacket Trap are any areas 20 feet away from human activity:

  • Fences
  • Trees
  • Shepherd's hooks

For helpful information on how to determine whether you have wasps or yellowjackets check out our latest buzz post.

The trap is designed to catch major species of yellowjackets found across North America. It lures them in with a specially formulated attractant and traps them so they drown in the liquid inside.
Cut the top of the bag along the marked line, pull open the cap, add water to the fill-line to activate the included lure, then hang the trap outdoors. Yellowjackets are drawn in by the scent, enter through the top opening, and drown in the liquid.
The trap should be used outdoors — hang it at least 20 feet away from human activity areas (patios, decks, play spaces). Good hanging spots include fences, trees, shepherd's hooks, or other structures away from where people gather. Hanging the traps too close to areas where people hang out can draw more yellowjackets to the area.
This trap uses no poisons or chemical sprays, just a powerful, scented lure and water. That said, because it involves trapped stinging insects, you should hang it away from areas where kids or pets roam, and avoid placing it near food prep or eating areas.
Depending on the severity of your yellowjacket problem and the season during which you are using the trap, this trap may catch hundreds or even thousands of yellowjackets. Early in the season, the worker population is smaller, and the most likely catches will be queens. Later in the season, you will catch mostly worker yellowjackets, who can number in the thousands per colony.
The trap remains effective until the liquid dries out or is full of insects. Depending on conditions, most traps will last between 2 - 4 weeks. Heat and exposure to sunlight will make the water evaporate more quickly, reducing the lifespan of the trap. When the trap is full or dries out, dispose of it in your trash and replace with a new trap if yellowjacket populations are still active.
No — the attractant is included and pre-loaded inside the trap. All you need to do is add water. There is no need for additional bait or refills with this disposable model. Some of the attractant granules may not fully disolve. This is normal and not a sign of a defective trap.
No — this specific product is designed for yellowjackets. It does not target wasps or hornets; for those pests, we recommend our Wasp TrapStik or W-H-Y Trap. If you need help identifying the difference between wasps and yellowjackets, we have a handy blog with tips. You can also send us an email or message us on social media with pictures and we will do our best to identify your pest!
Wait until all captured insects are dead. Then simply close the top and discard it in the trash. There’s no need to handle insects directly or empty the trap. To prevent leaks in your garbage can, you can wrap the trap in a plastic garbage bag or seal it in a 1-Gallon Zip-Loc bag.
Use the trap outdoors during warm weather when yellowjackets are active — typically spring through late summer/fall. Hanging traps early in the season helps catch queens before nest-building; during summer and fall, traps reduce worker populations and protect outdoor living areas.

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