Hornet Traps

Register a named physical trap, log daily catch counts using its 8-character access code, and search for traps near your location.

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What is a named trap?

A named trap is a physical Asian hornet trap that has been registered in HivePulse. Each trap gets an 8-character access code. Anyone who knows the code — you, a neighbour, a volunteer, a field researcher — can log daily catch counts against that trap without needing a HivePulse account.

Named traps make it easy to run distributed monitoring networks: register traps at multiple locations, share the access codes with local beekeeping associations, and collect catch data from the community.

Trap detail screen showing the access code, catch history, and log-catch button
Trap detail screen showing the access code, catch history, and log-catch button

Registering a trap

  1. 1
    Go to Hornets → Traps

    Navigate to /hornets/traps on the web, or open the Hornet Traps screen on mobile.

  2. 2
    Tap Register New Trap

    Enter a name (e.g. "North fence"), GPS coordinates, and an optional description.

  3. 3
    Save

    Your trap is registered and an 8-character access code is generated. Note it down or share it.

Register trap form showing name, GPS, and the generated access code
Register trap form showing name, GPS, and the generated access code

Logging a daily catch

  1. 1
    Enter the access code

    On the Traps page, type the 8-character code in the search box. The trap opens without any login.

  2. 2
    Tap Log Today's Catch

    Enter the number of hornets caught since the last check.

  3. 3
    Save

    Only one catch per trap per day is stored — submitting again today updates the existing record.

Finding traps near you

The Nearby tab on the Traps page shows registered traps within 50 metres of your current GPS location. This is useful when you're in the field and want to log a catch for a trap you manage but don't remember the access code for.

Nearby traps list showing two traps within 50 m, with distances
Nearby traps list showing two traps within 50 m, with distances

Trap map

All registered traps appear as blue pins on the Hornets map at /hornets/map. This gives local beekeeping associations an overview of coverage gaps — areas with no trap and high nest density that would benefit from a new trap placement.