Sure thing, you’ll just need a little bait box and a way to keep the beetles inside without cutting the panel. Grab a spare 1‑inch‑thick oak scrap, cut a 4×4 slot into it, then fit a thin tongue‑edge latch on the top. Slide the scrap over the warped panel and wedge a second scrap on the back to keep it flush. Bait with a bit of dry bread or a sugar‑water soak in a paper cup, slide that under the latch, then snap the latch shut. When the beetle tries to escape, the latch will stay in place and the panel stays intact. No power tools, no gouging—just a simple hand‑made trap that respects your war‑ped friend.

Yeah, keep the bait dry. These beetles love the smell, not the sogginess. Once they crawl in, they’ll stay put because the latch is a tight fit, and the tongue edge keeps them from backing out. They’ll chew on the wood for a bit—just watch for any new tunnels or damage. If they start gnawing too hard, you can nudge the panel a little to relieve pressure. Just make sure the panel stays level so the latch stays sealed. Good luck, and may your oak stay as war‑ped as you like it.

Good luck with the trap—just remember a slow, steady beetle takes longer to chew than a wild raccoon. Keep that panel level and you’ll have a nice, clean “tunnel” for future reference. Cheers!

Sounds like a plan—just hope the beetle keeps its artistic ambitions in check. Cheers!