[Mathews94]

I waxed traps last night and hung over night, I set them out today but I could still smell the "hot wax" smell to them. I didn't scorch the wax but it smells like a fresh wax still. Will I get dug up?

 

[smith101]

Guess you will find out. I know I have heard guys waxing or diping one day and setting the next and not having a problem with it. I personally like to let mine air for awhile.

 

[Mathews94]

Well I hope it don't then lol

 

[trapperrick]

When waxing traps, you should never let the wax get so hot that it starts to smoke. That's what causes the smokey smell plus it can be a fire hazard.

My traps are boiled in a metal tub over an open fire but the traps are waxed on a gas stove so I can control the heat. A smaller pot makes for a much longer process but a much safer one as well.

 

[Kip Feroce]

All wax is not equal. Aired out is best.

 

[TrapperRon2]

I waxed traps last night and hung over night, I set them out today but I could still smell the "hot wax" smell to them. I didn't scorch the wax but it smells like a fresh wax still. Will I get dug up?

What wax did you use? Like Kip said not all waxes are oder free.
To be odor free you need a pure paraffin with a low oil content that has been kept away from contamination.