Abstract
An experimental freeze-dried sardine-based bait and a commerciallyavailable frozen sardine-based bait, both containing 0.5% sulfluramid, were compared for attractiveness, palatability and effectiveness against common and German wasps. The freeze-dried bait was rehydrated and the frozen bait thawed before use. Compared to a fresh non-toxic sardinebased cat-food, both baits attracted a similar number of wasps and had a similar weight of bait removed by wasps. Both baits also caused a similar reduction in the number of wasps collecting bait and flying in and out of nests. Thus, if commercially feasible and cost-effective, freeze-drying would be a suitable alternative to freezing as a method for storing bait for wasp control.
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