User Guide

W-H-Y® Trap for Wasps, Hornets and Yellowjackets
The W-H-Y® TRAP for WASPS, HORNETS & YELLOWJACKETS and the W-H-Y® ATTRACTANT KIT are proven to lure and trap the following species: Paper
Wasp (Polistes fuscatus), European Paper Wasp {P. dominulus), Golden Paper Wasp (P. aurifer), Paper Wasp (P. metricus), Red Wasp (P. Carolina), European
Hornet (Vespa crabro), Bald-faced Hornet (Dolichovespula maculata), Aerial Yellowjacket (D. arenaria), Blackjacket (Vespula consobrina), California Yellowjacket
(V. sulphurea), Common Yellowjacket (V. vulgaris), Eastern Yellowjacket (V. maculifrons), Forest Yellowjacket (V. acadica), German Yellowjacket (1/ germanica),
Northeastern Yellowjacket (V. vidua), Prairie Yellowjacket (V. atropilosa), Southern Yellowjacket (V. squamosa), Transition Yellowjacket (V. flavopilosa) and Western
Yellowjacket (1/ pensylvanica).
Keep Out of Reach
of Children
CAUTION
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
CONTENTS
1 TUBE
NET. WT.
0.05. oz
1 VIAL
NETWT.
0.05 oz
1 BOTTLE
NETWT.
0.88 oz
INGREDIENTS
Active ingredient: Heptyl Butyrate 99.8%
Other ingredients 0.2%
Total 100.0%
Active ingredient: 2-Methyl-1 -butanol 59.75%
Other ingredients 40.25%
Total 100.00%
Active ingredient: Acetic Acid 8.0%
Other ingredients 92.0%
Total 100.0%
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND
DOMESTIC ANIMALS
Caution. Causes moderate eye
irritation. Avoid contact with eyes
or clothing. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Remove
and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. This product contains wasp,
hornet and yellowjacket attractant. Wasp, hornet and yellowjacket stings can
cause allergic reactions and death. Seek immediate medical attention if stung
and an allergic reaction occurs.
FIRST AID
If in Eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20
minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then
continue rinsing.
Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. Have the product
container or label with you when calling a poison control center, doctor, or going
for treatment. For emergency information concerning this product, call the
National Pesticides Information Center (NPIC) at 1-800-858-7378 seven days a
week, 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM Pacific Time.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. For residential, commercial, and
agricultural use. For non-food use only. Do not hang trap if you are allergic to wasp, hornet or yellowjacket stings.
Initial Setup
1. Remove twist-tie and enclosed Attractant Vial and Attractant Bottle from top
chamber.
2. Remove Attractant Tube and felt pad from bottom chamber. (Leave cone in
place.)
3. Bait the bottom chamber first:
a. Place felt pad into center of bottom cap.
b. Cut tip of Attractant Tube.
c. Carefully empty attractant liquid onto felt pad.
d. Screw bottom cap back in place.
e. Set trap on flat surface.
4. Next, bait the top chamber:
a. Remove Attractant Vial from its plastic pouch.
b. Pop open lid to Attractant Vial and snap into one of three notches next to
the cone in the top cap. (Figure 1)
c. Pour Attractant Bottle contents into top chamber.
d. Add water to top chamber so solution reaches the Start Line. Add 1 -2
drops dishwashing liquid to the water mixture.*
e. Thread twist-tie through hole on top cap.
f. Screw top cap back on and hang trap outdoors. (Figure 2)
5. Wash hands with soap and water.
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Trap Placement:
Top Chamber:
Use Rate:
Use 2-4 traps for a 10,000 square foot area, or 8 to 16 traps per acre. For
areas with heavy infestation, use a maximum of 48 traps per acre.
Reusing the Trap:
The attractants in the W-H-Y® Trap are designed to last 2 weeks. W-H-Y®
Attractant Kit refills, which last an additional 2 weeks, should be available for
purchase wherever the W-H-Y® Trap is sold. Refills are also available through
various online retailers; please visitwww.whytrap.com for details.
1. Check to make sure all trapped insects are dead.
2. Empty dead insects and wipe insect residue from trap. (Top chamber cannot
be emptied of insects without replacing the attractant.)
3. Follow directions for baiting the bottom and top chambers in the initial setup
instructions.
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Top Cap
Twist-tie
Attractant
Vial N.
Attractant Borne
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Attractant Tube
Top Chamber
Bottom Chamber
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Felt Pad
Bottom Cap
Catching the Queens:
Wasp, hornet and yellowjacket queens hibernate during the winter, then
emerge to look for nest sites. Paper wasp queens are the first to emerge,
usually in late winter. Hornet and yellowjacket queens emerge later, during
the first warm days of spring. When you use the W-H-Y® Trap at that time,
you can capture some queens and reduce the likelihood that a nest will
be established nearby. Insects caught this early in the season may not be
numerous, but each queen captured represents one less nest later on. Once
queens begin nest building, the W-H-Y® Trap may have periods of lower
catches until worker populations grow.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
1. Hang trap outdoors, at least 20 feet away from plants grown for food or feed,
building entries, and any known wasp, hornet or yellowjacket nests. Hang
traps in late evening or early morning when wasps, hornets and yellowjackets
are less active.
2. In extreme hot and dry weather, hang trap in the shade.
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location out of reach of children
and pets.
DISPOSAL: Deposit used attractant and attractant packaging in trash for
collection. Wash hands with soap and water.
*Adding dishwashing liquid to the water mixture in the top chamber will coat the
insects' wings and make it harder for them to fly once trapped.
In hot and dry weather, liquid level in top chamber may evaporate below the
Start Line before the attractant is due to be replaced. Do NOT add additional
water to bring the liquid back up to the Start Line, as it will reduce attractant
effectiveness.
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Made in USA
Sold by Sterling International, Inc.
3808 N. Sullivan Rd., Bldg. 16
Spokane, WA 99216-1630
1-800-666-6766
EPA Reg. No. 84565-3-49407 EPA Est. No. 49407-WA-001
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