[llmandrakell]

I just recently designed a new swarm trap entrance that can be 3d printed and I would love some feedback. Let me know your thoughts. You can download and print the design free on Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2340818

Simple Open/Closed swarm trap entrance. I was tired of fighting with using the circular entrance discs and wanted something a little cheaper and easier.




Features:

• 1.75" entrance hole to accommodate most sizes of drilled entrance holes
• Roofed entrance hole to protect from wind/rain
• Entrance guard to prevent birds from entering
• Vented closed side
• Easy to manipulate slider - even with gloves!
• Print or paint in whatever color you want

 

[FlowerPlanter]

Clever.

Use different colors in your nuc yard to reduce drift.

 

[Mr.Beeman]

Send me half a dozen or so and I will give you honest, real world application feedback.

 

[Bigd-bigm]

Looks good - although I would be concerned about the entrance roof breaking off when the trap is being moved. I try to be gentle with those bees but sometimes I get clumsy.

 

[llmandrakell]

Looks good - although I would be concerned about the entrance roof breaking off when the trap is being moved. I try to be gentle with those bees but sometimes I get clumsy.

Good point! Thanks.