Protect Our Bees. Take Back Control from Wasps.
GotchaPest is working alongside beekeepers and growers across New Zealand to reduce wasp pressure and protect pollination where it matters most.
The problem we're facing
German wasps are a direct threat to our bees
German wasps aren't just a nuisance — they put serious pressure on pollination, impacting crops, ecosystems and livelihoods across New Zealand.
Attack hives
Raid beehives and steal honey stores.
Kill worker bees
Directly reduce colony strength and numbers.
Compete for food
Outcompete bees for nectar and pollen sources.
Spike in summer
Populations explode during peak season.
Why this matters
Bees are critical to New Zealand's food production
If we lose control of wasp populations, we don't just lose honey — we risk the backbone of our food production.
A united Kiwi response
This is no longer a solo fight
GotchaPest is helping bring together a coordinated, nationwide effort to reduce wasp pressure.
Real action across New Zealand
Thousands of traps already deployed
From backyard users to commercial operations, Kiwis are stepping up — supporting apiaries under pressure, orchards during pollination, and rural and urban environments alike.
Start Tracking NowFast deployment
Simple, scalable trapping that anyone can set up in minutes.
Proven community recipes
Lure recipes tested and trialled by community members across NZ — available to you through the app.
Community-powered data
Real-time insights from traps logged nationwide.
NZ-made innovation
Built for our environment and our pollinators.
The GotchaPest Tracking App
Where it all comes together
- Register traps
- Log catches (with photos and estimates)
- Identify hotspots in real time
- See pest pressure building across regions
Beekeepers can:
- Monitor local wasp activity
- Adjust trap placement
- Stay ahead of seasonal spikes
Strength in numbers
Every trap set. Every catch logged. Every location tracked.
Reduce wasp pressure. Protect our bees. Safeguard pollination.
Supporting all sectors
Where there are pests, we're helping reduce the impact
Beekeeping operations
Less hive stress, stronger colonies.
Avocado growers
Better pollination, better yields.
Apple producers
Healthier blossom set at critical times.
Lifestyle blocks & farms
Wasp-free outdoor living.
Explore by crop
Wasp control for every NZ orchard
Detailed, crop-specific guidance on protecting pollination, reducing wasp damage and keeping workers safe — built for Kiwi growers.
The outcome
Together, we're working toward
Lower wasp numbers
Less hive stress
Stronger pollination
Better yields
Join the movement
Protecting NZ's bees — three simple steps
Download the app
Track traps, log catches and monitor wasp activity across NZ.
Set your traps
Use any standard bottle with your GotchaPest trap.
Track your impact
Your data helps identify pest hotspots and emerging risk.
Contact Us
Got a question or looking to stock GotchaPest? Get in touch and our team will get back to you right away.
If we act together, we stay ahead. If we don't — wasps will.