{"product_id":"flat-trap","title":"Flat Trap","description":"\u003cb\u003eThese Flat Traps are beetle traps that are...flat! \u003c\/b\u003e Add a thin layer of diatomaceous earth (DE) to the trap and close it up.  The trap is flat enough you can add one or more to a standard bottom board and then the bees will chase the small hive beetles into the trap where they perish in the DE.  These are flat enough that they could sit on top of the frames, however, the beetles can only enter from the top, it is not recommended.   Please more than one on the bottom board to not only catch small hive beetles, but could also catch mites that might fall off the bees and into the traps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, this should easily fit on the bottom board for \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLayens, TopBar, or even Long Lang hives!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese traps are fully reusable!  \u003c\/strong\u003eOnce a trap is full of beetles or the DE has gotten moist, simply wipe out the trap, add new DE, and replace in the hive!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe black dot is to help align the lid with the box when sliding it in place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement in the hive: \u003c\/strong\u003e They should be placed directly on the bottom board.  To place above the frames, there must be enough room for the bees to chase the beetles into the top entrances of the trap.  \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese traps cannot be placed on their sides or the DE will spill out.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe traps are 3d printed in\u003cspan style=\"color: #99cc00;\"\u003e green and black\u003c\/span\u003e PETG and are food safe for bees.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with all beetle traps, a strong bee colony will chase the beetles into the hive.  However, the trap can be \"baited\" with a small ball of pollen or pollen patty.  Simply smear or place a small piece of pollen patty inside and place the trap.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diatomaceous earth (DE) needs to be replaced every few weeks in humid conditions.","brand":"RP Beeworks","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":48414027481336,"sku":"SKU 5009","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Pack","offer_id":48414027514104,"sku":"SKU 5009","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Pack","offer_id":48414027546872,"sku":"SKU 5009","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Pack","offer_id":48414027579640,"sku":"SKU 5009","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/7623\/6024\/files\/1000019766.jpg?v=1779131017","url":"https:\/\/rpbeeworks.com\/products\/flat-trap","provider":"RP Beeworks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}