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Is the wasp trap safe for bees?

Yes. The GotchaPest Wasp Trap uses a bait of beer and sugar that mimics the sweet scent of rotting fruit. Bees naturally avoid this bait, making the trap a selective solution that targets wasps while keeping pollinators safe.

What bait should I use for wasps?

Wasps are attracted to the sweet scent of rotting fruit, which you can mimic with a simple mix of beer and sugar. This bait is what makes the trap bee-safe — bees naturally avoid it.

Are GotchaPest traps reusable?

Yes. All GotchaPest traps are designed to be reused season after season. The screw-on traps attach to standard plastic bottles, and the indoor fruit fly trap is a purpose-built standalone unit. Simply empty, clean, and refill with fresh bait.

Do the traps use chemicals?

The fruit fly traps are designed for chemical-free control using everyday household ingredients. The fly and wasp traps use natural bait attraction. No harsh chemicals or disposable chemical devices are required.

Where are GotchaPest products made?

GotchaPest traps are designed and manufactured in New Zealand — Kiwi innovation solving Kiwi pest problems.

What bottles do the traps fit?

The screw-on traps are designed to fit standard plastic drink bottles. Just screw the GotchaPest trap cap onto the top of a standard bottle, fill with your bait, and you're ready to go.

Where can I buy GotchaPest products?

GotchaPest products are available from a growing network of retailers across New Zealand, including Mitre 10, Kings Plant Barn, Pestrol, PestStop and other leading garden centres and hardware stores. Use our Stockist Finder to locate a store near you, or buy directly from our online shop.

How do I become a GotchaPest stockist?

Demand is rising and stock is moving. GotchaPest is quickly becoming a go-to solution across New Zealand. Visit our Retailers page to apply — we offer fast sell-through, strong margins, low footprint and an eco-friendly angle.

What is the GotchaPest NZ Tracker?

The GotchaPest NZ Tracker turns every trap into part of a bigger picture. By logging your trap locations and catches, you help build a real-time view of insect activity across New Zealand. Every upload helps identify hotspots, seasonal trends, and emerging outbreaks.

How do I report a pest catch?

Set your trap using any standard bottle with your GotchaPest trap. When you empty it, snap a photo, estimate your catch, and upload it through the GotchaPest app. It only takes a minute and helps protect NZ.

What pests does GotchaPest cover?

GotchaPest currently offers solutions for flies, wasps, and fruit flies (both indoor and outdoor). Each product is purpose-built for its target pest. Additional pest solutions may be developed in the future.

Can I use the traps in commercial environments?

Yes. GotchaPest traps are used in cafés, restaurants, commercial kitchens, orchards, farms, schools, food businesses, council parks and food preparation areas. See our Commercial Solutions page for more information.

How does the GotchaPest bee-safe wasp trap work?

The trap uses a liquid wasp lure that wasps find irresistible but bees don't. Wasps crawl in through one-way entry ports and can't escape, then drown in the lure. The entry holes are sized so bees generally can't get in, and the lure blend isn't attractive to bees — making it genuinely bee-safe when used as directed.

Is the wasp trap really safe for bees?

Yes — the design and lure are chosen to target wasps, not bees. Bees are attracted to sweet, flowery scents, while wasps are drawn to protein and fermented sugar. Our lure leans toward what wasps want, and the entry ports are sized to suit wasps. We still recommend hanging it away from beehives and flowering plants as an extra precaution.

What bait attracts wasps but not bees?

Wasps love protein and fermented sugars — so meat scraps, fish-based cat food, jam mixed with water, or beer and sugar all work well. Avoid pure honey or floral syrups, which can draw bees. The GotchaPest wasp refill lure is pre-mixed to be attractive to wasps while staying unappealing to bees.

How do I tell a German wasp from a common wasp in NZ?

Look at the face: the German wasp has black dots or a vertical line, the common wasp has an anchor-shaped mark. Side-on, the German wasp shows a complete yellow band behind the eye; the common wasp has a black mark there.

What should I do if I find a wasp nest in my backyard?

For a small, exposed paper-wasp comb, remove it at night with soapy water. For a large or hidden German or common wasp nest — especially in the ground or a wall — call a professional; disturbing it can trigger a dangerous swarm.

When are wasps most aggressive in New Zealand?

Late summer and autumn (roughly February to April). Colonies are at peak size, new queens are being raised, and workers are hooked on sugar — which is when drink-stealing at the barbecue spikes and the best time to run a bee-safe trap.

Do wasps have any natural predators in NZ?

A few — birds like swallows and fantails catch them mid-air, and garden spiders snare them in webs. But in NZ beech forest, wasp numbers still explode because they have few effective predators here.

NZ MADE🐝 BEE SAFEREUSABLE

Reusable, Bee-Safe Wasp Trap

Fast, safe, and seriously effective — NZ-made wasp trap that protects pollinators.

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$14.99incl GST

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Reusable design

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Key Benefits

Bee-safe design — protects pollinators
Uses a simple beer and sugar bait
Screws onto any standard plastic bottle
No mess, no cleanup, no chemicals
Ideal for homes, orchards, schools and campsites

100%KIWINZ MADE

The story behind this trap

The Reusable, Bee-Safe Wasp Trap — Recycles your drink bottles. Refills with community recipes. Lasts for years.

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Take back your outdoor spaces with a trap that works fast, protects pollinators, and helps reduce plastic waste. Designed and manufactured in New Zealand, this clever wasp trap targets the pests that ruin your summer while keeping our precious bees safe. Wasps are attracted to the sweet scent of rotting fruit — which we easily mimic with a simple mix of beer and sugar. Bees, on the other hand, naturally avoid it, making this trap a smart, selective solution for homes, lifestyle blocks, orchards, schools, cafés, and campsites. And the best part? It uses something you already have: a plastic bottle. Just screw the Wasp Trap Cap onto the top, fill with your bait, and hang it up. When it's full (and it will get gross), simply unscrew the trap, pop the bottle's original cap back on, and throw the whole thing away. No mess. No cleanup. No chemicals.

Your purchase unlocks the full GotchaPest experience — free

Every GotchaPest trap comes with free, unlimited access to our state-of-the-art app — the first of its kind in New Zealand — built to help you win the long game.

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Buzzy, your helper

A friendly Kiwi AI assistant for trap placement, bait recipes & troubleshooting — anytime.

Community recipes

An evolving library of bait mixes, tips & seasonal tricks shared by trappers across NZ.

Pest intelligence

Live hotspots, seasonal trends & early warnings — the first tool of its kind in New Zealand.

NZ’s first pest-tracking network

State-of-the-art pest intelligence, built in Aotearoa

This trap is part of a live, nationwide network. Every catch feeds the GotchaPest map — and Buzzy, your AI Trap Buddy, turns it into guidance you can act on.

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Covers the whole of NZ

From Cape Reinga to Bluff — community-driven coverage nationwide.