A non-toxic wasp feed with a honey bee feed in combination with an insect repellant additive which is repellant to insects other than wasps. The insect repellant additive includes a non-toxic, organic and/or synthetic additive. The wasp pest management system also provides a wasp feeding station containing the non-toxic wasp feed of the invention to control foraging wasps without harming the wasps. A wasp feeding station includes an upstanding weather-proof housing with a ground-engaging base plate at a bottom end of the housing. Wasp access ports are provided at a top of the housing in an elevated position, typically 4 to 5 meters above the base plate. A reservoir containing non-toxic wasp feed of the invention is mounted within the housing together with an associated storage tank for the non-toxic wasp feed.

A non-toxic wasp feed with a honey bee feed in combination with an insect repellant additive which is repellant to insects other than wasps. The insect repellant additive includes a non-toxic, organic and/or synthetic additive. The wasp pest management system also provides a wasp feeding station containing the non-toxic wasp feed of the invention to control foraging wasps without harming the wasps. A wasp feeding station includes an upstanding weather-proof housing with a ground-engaging base plate at a bottom end of the housing. Wasp access ports are provided at a top of the housing in an elevated position, typically 4 to 5 meters above the base plate. A reservoir containing non-toxic wasp feed of the invention is mounted within the housing together with an associated storage tank for the non-toxic wasp feed.

A Honeybee Swarm Trap to provide an inexpensive but sturdy bee box for keeping bees that is flexible in its application. To propagate beehives a beekeeper commonly uses a swarm catcher. These swarm catchers are placed near existing beehives, typically those naturally occurring, a swarm trap may be placed near the location of original beehive. Scout bees can visit the swarm trap and assess the trap for a swarm or propagated swarm to take up residence. Once the honeybee swarm take up residence in the swarm trap, the beekeeper can move the swarm to another location to house the honeybee colony.

A Honeybee Swarm Trap to provide an inexpensive but sturdy bee box for keeping bees that is flexible in its application. To propagate beehives a beekeeper commonly uses a swarm catcher. These swarm catchers are placed near existing beehives, typically those naturally occurring, a swarm trap may be placed near the location of original beehive. Scout bees can visit the swarm trap and assess the trap for a swarm or propagated swarm to take up residence. Once the honeybee swarm take up residence in the swarm trap, the beekeeper can move the swarm to another location to house the honeybee colony.

Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods are disclosed for liquid bee feeders. An example liquid bee feed includes a vessel to contain liquid bee feed. A lid is removably coupled to the vessel. The lid includes a recess having a sidewall extending into the vessel and a fluid channel through sidewall to fluidly couple the vessel and the recess. A plug is movably coupled to the lid and disposed within the recess to impede the liquid bee feed from flowing through the fluid channel while in a first position. The plug includes a first surface including a feeding port, a second surface extending from the first surface towards the recess, and an opening on the second surface. The opening aligns with the fluid channel when the plug is in a second position to allow the liquid bee feed to flow through the fluid channel and through the feeding port.

Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods are disclosed for liquid bee feeders. An example liquid bee feed includes a vessel to contain liquid bee feed. A lid is removably coupled to the vessel. The lid includes a recess having a sidewall extending into the vessel and a fluid channel through sidewall to fluidly couple the vessel and the recess. A plug is movably coupled to the lid and disposed within the recess to impede the liquid bee feed from flowing through the fluid channel while in a first position. The plug includes a first surface including a feeding port, a second surface extending from the first surface towards the recess, and an opening on the second surface. The opening aligns with the fluid channel when the plug is in a second position to allow the liquid bee feed to flow through the fluid channel and through the feeding port.

A system and method for transporting bees allows live bees, in hibernation, to be exported by sea. The system has a packaging device having a box with a funnel through which the bees fall and are collected, a transport box having a body, a cover of the same geometry and larger than the body to cover the side walls and top of the body, ventilation openings arranged in two of the side walls, and at least one floor arranged to cover a lower part of the body. The body is where bees are collected and a feeder is located at an opening of the body and contains gelled food. An interior space houses the bees and allows them to feed from the perimeter of the feeder, where the gelatinized food is located, and at least one refrigerated container where the transport boxes, previously palletized, are arranged for maritime transport.

A system and method for transporting bees allows live bees, in hibernation, to be exported by sea. The system has a packaging device having a box with a funnel through which the bees fall and are collected, a transport box having a body, a cover of the same geometry and larger than the body to cover the side walls and top of the body, ventilation openings arranged in two of the side walls, and at least one floor arranged to cover a lower part of the body. The body is where bees are collected and a feeder is located at an opening of the body and contains gelled food. An interior space houses the bees and allows them to feed from the perimeter of the feeder, where the gelatinized food is located, and at least one refrigerated container where the transport boxes, previously palletized, are arranged for maritime transport.

A bee feeder designed to prevent bee drowning and minimize inter-hive fighting. The feeder comprises a long rectangular container, optimally 2 to 6 feet in length, with taller walls (4 to 10 inches) to contain a significant volume of bee syrup. Floating wooden dowels, approximately inch in diameter and slightly shorter than the width of the container, are placed side by side atop the syrup, creating a safe bee feeding surface. The dowels are light enough to float as bees land on them, enabling access to the syrup. High-sugar concentration syrup used in the feeder creates an osmotic preservation effect, protecting the dowels from decay. This invention provides an efficient and safe method for feeding large numbers of bees, with advantages over smaller or bucket-style feeders, particularly in terms of surface area and ease of use. It allows bees to feed without crowding and requires fewer refills.

A bee feeder designed to prevent bee drowning and minimize inter-hive fighting. The feeder comprises a long rectangular container, optimally 2 to 6 feet in length, with taller walls (4 to 10 inches) to contain a significant volume of bee syrup. Floating wooden dowels, approximately inch in diameter and slightly shorter than the width of the container, are placed side by side atop the syrup, creating a safe bee feeding surface. The dowels are light enough to float as bees land on them, enabling access to the syrup. High-sugar concentration syrup used in the feeder creates an osmotic preservation effect, protecting the dowels from decay. This invention provides an efficient and safe method for feeding large numbers of bees, with advantages over smaller or bucket-style feeders, particularly in terms of surface area and ease of use. It allows bees to feed without crowding and requires fewer refills.