Vespa orientalis Anel® funnel trap

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The ANEL funnel trap is a practical and durable solution designed for the selective capture of predatory wasps that attack beehives.
Its design allows it to be mounted in homemade containers or empty Langstroth bodies, simulating a hive to increase wasp attraction without harming honeybees.

Recommended operation and use:

• Mount the funnel on a sealed container or two empty Langstroth bodies to simulate a beehive.
• Place bait inside (e.g. fish scraps, sugar syrups or glucose) that attracts wasps.
• Wasps enter the funnel, attracted by the light and the bait; once inside, it's difficult for them to escape.
• To avoid accidental capture of non-target species, adjust the hole diameter according to the species (see technical characteristics).
• Install a queen excluder if you want to allow bees to escape without trapping them.
• Place traps at strategic points in the apiary and check their contents periodically.

Benefits for the beekeeper:

• Specific protection against invasive wasps that prey on hives.
• Easy integration with Langstroth equipment and low-cost homemade traps.
• Durable material designed for outdoor use and long-lasting.
• Design that minimizes risk to bees by using adaptations such as excluders and calibrated holes.

Practical recommendations:

• Place the trap at the height and orientation where the greatest wasp activity is observed in the apiary.
• Combine its use with good management practices (reduction of entrances, feeding weak hives, regular inspections).
• Record the location and performance of each trap in a field notebook to optimize placement and maintenance.

Conclusion:
The ANEL funnel trap is a simple, inexpensive, and effective tool that, when properly installed and complemented with management measures, helps reduce predator pressure on hives and protect beekeeping production.

?Technical characteristics:

• Brand: Anel ®.
• Anel reference: AN60110-K.
• Color: Transparent white.
• Reusable.
• Base diameter: 23.00 cm.
• Diameter of the narrow part of the cone: 15mm.
• Height: 17.00 cm.
• Approximate Weight: 95 grams.
• Material: High durability, heavy duty plastic, suitable for outdoor use.
• Applications: Capture of Vespa orientalis , Vespa velutina and other hive predators.
• Compatibility: Fits homemade containers and Langstroth bodies (recommended assembly with two bodies to simulate a hive).
• Recommended hole settings:
  • Approximately 7.8 mm for Vespa velutina (reduces accidental catches of larger species).
  • Approximately 8.6 mm for Vespa crabro (if you want to capture or exclude this species as needed).
• Maintenance: Periodic checks; emptying and cleaning as necessary to maintain bait effectiveness.