Wasp management system

Abstract

A wasp management system having a wasp feeding station (1) that includes and provides a semi-solid wasp feed supply, such as a gel, jelly, paste, wax or similar substance, for feeding and control of wasps. The wasp feeding station (1) includes a housing (2). A wasp entry vent (3) adjacent an upper end of the housing (2) provides access for wasps to and from the housing (2). A wasp feed module (4) is mounted within the housing (2) and has an associated weighing device (5) for weighing the wasp feed module (4) to indicate when the wasp feed module (4) needs to be reloaded with wasp feed. A vapour dispensing device (6) is mounted within the housing (2) and is operable for discharging a wasp attractant vapour (7) to attract wasps into the housing (2) for feeding at the wasp feed module (4).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a wasp management system that uses one or more wasp feeding stations to control foraging wasps without causing harm or stress to the wasps or the environment. The invention also relates to a semi-solid wasp feed for wasps to consume. Background Technology

[0002] Wasp infestations are a global problem affecting businesses, the public, and agriculture. They can lead to brand damage and lost revenue due to negative perceptions, potential insurance claims, and crop damage. Wasps' natural food supplies dwindle in late summer, and facing hunger, they seek alternatives such as food, drinks, and sugar consumed at parties. This can lead to conflict with humans. Conventional solutions such as wasp traps have proven ineffective and unpleasant. Traps send a negative message and have been shown to potentially increase the incidence of stings.

[0003] Since the intensive cultivation of vineyards, orchards, and fruit farms, and the development of sugary foods (including soft drinks and alcoholic beverages), humans have inadvertently fed wasps, as wasps are adapted to feed on these human-produced food sources to prevent starvation in late summer. The wasp pest phenomenon is a consequence of human food production, which has led to wasps gradually being viewed as pests.

[0004] Wasps are not picky when they begin to feel hungry, and during wasp pest season, they will forage from any available food source. Wasps searching for food are not deterred by traps or the presence of humans. They are attracted to processed foods with added sweeteners, flavorings, and aromatherapy, such as those offered at theme parks, candy stores, bakeries, cafes, bars, and garbage collection points where food scraps, packaging, and containers are disposed of.

[0005] Unlike other pollinating insects, hungry wasps are attracted by the smell of sugar and syrup in soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. Although wasps are considered beneficial insects in vineyards, orchards, and fruit farms, when hungry, they will swarm and feed on ripe fruit, causing damage and disease, and increasing the likelihood of stings to staff and visitors.

[0006] In venues such as theme parks, eradicating wasp nests is essential. Wasps frequently nest in areas that can pose a danger to visitors and staff in queuing areas, public walkways, and on rides. Although many nests are discovered and eradicated during wasp infestation season, overwhelming wasp infestations can persist because many nests are difficult to locate or eradicate. Wasps may also fly in from nests outside the theme park boundaries to feed.

[0007] Deploying traditional wasp traps actually attracts more wasps to one area, increasing the potential danger. Trapped, distressed, and dying wasps release pheromones, warning other wasps to become defensive and aggressive and more likely to sting. Trapping systems are largely ineffective at reducing intrusion or sting rates, and these devices are unsightly and unpleasant when installed near food suppliers.

[0008] Overuse of pesticides to kill wasps can have adverse environmental impacts. These chemicals are often highly toxic. They can damage soil and contaminate groundwater. As a result of cross-contamination, these toxins can harm other non-target species and may cause health problems in humans. Many of these chemical pesticides are no longer permitted for use.

[0009] Social wasps are highly evolved insects, exhibiting a high level of social organization; in other words, they are fully social species. Wasps are an integral part of food webs and play a vital role in maintaining ecosystem harmony. Healthy native wasp populations can be considered a good indicator of the overall health of the local biodiversity system.

[0010] As apex predators, wasps are vital insects in global food production. They spend much of their lifespan as natural biological control agents, preying on lepidopteran pests that could otherwise devastate entire food crops. A UK estimate suggests that wasps remove 14,000 tons of harmful pests from fruits, crops, and gardens annually.

[0011] Wasps are active pollinators when foraging for insects or nectar, collecting pollen on their nearly invisible hairs and inadvertently transferring it from one flower to another. Hibernating queen wasps store essential yeasts (particularly yeasts of the species *Saccharomyces cerevisiae*) in their intestines during the winter. They keep these yeasts alive until spring, when the queen wasp then transmits them to her colony, which ventures out and disperses the yeasts to crops used in the production of wine, beer, and bread. Wasps are also a food source for many other organisms, such as birds, spiders, dragonflies, reptiles, frogs, toads, and various small mammals, all of which include wasps in their diet.

[0012] At the end of the season, a small number of stingless male wasps are born for reproductive purposes. Otherwise, all adult wasps are female. Wasps have proboscis-like mouthparts and generally do not feed on solid food. Adult wasps spend their lives preying on insects and insect larvae, then bringing them back to the hive and chewing them up to feed the young wasp larvae. In return, the larvae secrete a nutrient syrup for the adult wasps to consume. This is a food exchange process known as copulation. Besides nectar and sap, the syrup produced by these larvae is the primary food source for adult wasps.

[0013] This food exchange process naturally decreases in late summer. As the queen bee's egg-laying decreases, the food supply from the larvae also diminishes. Faced with hunger, wasps have few options but to seek alternative food sources. Therefore, they are attracted to places with readily available carbohydrate sources, such as commercial and public places where people gather, as well as commercial areas such as hotels, leisure facilities, and gardens.

[0014] The present invention aims to provide an improved wasp management system that solves the above-mentioned problems. Summary of the Invention

[0015] According to the present invention, a wasp feeding station is provided, the wasp feeding station comprising: case, The wasp entered the vent, which was located in the side wall of the shell. The wasp feed module is installed inside the housing. A weighing device is used to weigh the wasp feed modules, and A vapor distribution device located inside or above the housing, the vapor distribution device being operable to discharge wasp attractant vapor.

[0016] In one embodiment of the invention, the wasp feed module is suspended within the housing by a hanger, which incorporates a weight sensor forming a weighing device. The hanger may be a hanger cable.

[0017] In another embodiment, the wasp feed module is supported within the housing on a weight scale sensor plate that forms the weighing device.

[0018] In another embodiment, the wasp feed module includes a plurality of spaced-apart wasp feed boxes, each of which includes a rectangular outer frame in which a feeding grid is installed, the feeding grid having a tube with multiple end openings for receiving wasp feed, the wasp feed boxes being spaced-apart on a bracket supported within a housing by a weighing device.

[0019] In another embodiment, the wasp feed module includes a wasp feed jelly block mounted on a support plate and installed inside the housing by a weighing device.

[0020] In another embodiment, the UVC illuminator is installed inside the housing.

[0021] In another embodiment, the wasp inlet vent is located at the upper end of the housing, and the air intake vent is located in the side wall of the housing below the wasp inlet vent.

[0022] In another embodiment, the air intake vent is adjustable.

[0023] In another embodiment, a horizontal substrate is mounted at the lower end of the housing and protrudes outward from the lower end of the housing.

[0024] In another embodiment, the angled substrate is mounted at the lower end of the housing and protrudes outward from the lower end of the housing.

[0025] In another embodiment, a suspension cable is installed at the top of the housing for suspending the housing from the support.

[0026] In another embodiment, one or more mounting brackets protrude outward on one side of the housing for mounting the housing onto a support.

[0027] In another embodiment, the housing is mounted on a mobile support chassis.

[0028] In another embodiment, the housing is foldable on a mobile support chassis between an upright operating position and a horizontal storage position on the support chassis.

[0029] In another implementation, the supporting chassis is a semi-trailer.

[0030] In another embodiment, the mobile support chassis includes a semi-trailer with a loading bed on which the housing of the wasp feeding station is mounted. The housing is in two segments, namely a lower segment and an upper segment, with the upper segment hinged to the lower segment so that the upper portion of the housing can be folded on the loading bed between an upright operating position and a horizontal storage position. When in the storage position, the upper end of the housing is supported in an associated upwardly opening receiver slot on a support frame at the front end of the semi-trailer.

[0031] In another embodiment, the wasp feed is a semi-solid wasp feed, such as gel, jelly, paste, wax or similar substance, for the feeding and control of wasps.

[0032] In another embodiment, a monitor is provided that is operable to monitor the amount of wasp food in order to detect the depletion of the wasp food supply.

[0033] In another embodiment, the monitor is operable such that when the wasp food supply is depleted or nearing depletion, the monitor automatically sends a warning notification via a network technology such as Wi-Fi, mobile network, or Bluetooth to a receiving device such as a mobile phone or computer to notify the wasp food supply of its due date for replacement.

[0034] In another embodiment, the wasp feed jelly blocks are produced using 3D printing or molding technology.

[0035] In another embodiment, the wasp feed supply includes UV dyes.

[0036] According to another aspect of the present invention, a wasp feeding array is provided, the wasp feeding array comprising a plurality of wasp feeding boxes containing semi-solid wasp feed for consumption by wasps.

[0037] In one embodiment of the invention, a wasp feeding box is provided, comprising a frame that surrounds a grid of tubes with end openings containing semi-solid wasp feed. The feed-receiving tube has a sufficient diameter to allow wasps to pass freely as they consume the semi-solid wasp feed.

[0038] In another implementation, the wasp feeding array is suspended on a weight scale sensor and indicator to monitor for a decrease in feed weight and send alerts to a receiving device via Wi-Fi, mobile network, Bluetooth, or similar technologies to notify the user of the due date for feed replacement as needed.

[0039] In another embodiment, the feed supply is wasp feed jelly blocks. The wasp feed jelly blocks are produced using 3D printing, molding, or other suitable technologies.

[0040] Advantageously, the present invention provides an insertable wasp feed configuration for containing and providing semi-solid wasp feed, such as gel, jelly, paste or wax, for wasps to consume.

[0041] In another embodiment, the feed supply is located on a flat weight scale sensor and indicator for use at other wasp feeding stations.

[0042] Advantageously, the present invention includes adding UV tracer dye to semi-solid wasp feed and using a UV emitting device (such as a drone) to locate wasp nests.

[0043] In another embodiment, the invention exemplifies a wasp feeding station suitable for deployment in selected locations.

[0044] On the other hand, the present invention incorporates camera technologies, such as those used in wasp feeding stations, which are of the type described in earlier patent application publication WO 2021 / 191472 A1, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0045] In another embodiment, the semi-solid wasp feed has the type described in earlier patent application publication No. WO 2023 / 214095A1, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Attached Figure Description

[0046] The invention will be more clearly understood through the following description of some embodiments of the invention, given by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a wasp feeding station according to the present invention, wherein it is cut open to show the internal components; Figure 2 This is a detailed perspective view of a wasp feed module that forms part of a wasp feeding station. The wasp feed module includes eighteen wasp feed boxes and is equipped with inline weight sensors and indicators. Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the bracket portion of the wasp feed module, which includes six wasp feed boxes. Figure 4 This is a detailed perspective view of a wasp feed box, which forms part of a wasp feed module and contains semi-solid wasp feed. Figure 5 This is an enlarged perspective view showing a portion of a wasp feed box containing semi-solid wasp food; Figure 6 This is a perspective view of a wasp feed module produced as a jelly block according to another embodiment of the present invention, the wasp feed module having an inline weight sensor and indicator suspended therefrom. Figure 7 This is a perspective view of a wasp feed module according to another embodiment of the present invention, the wasp feed module comprising six wasp feed boxes, the wasp feed module being mounted on a planar weight sensor having an indicator; Figure 8 This is a perspective view of another wasp feed module produced as a jelly block according to another embodiment of the present invention, the wasp feed module being mounted on a planar weight sensor having an indicator; Figure 9 This is a perspective view of a wasp feeding station for flat roof installation according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10This is a perspective view of a wasp feeding station for suspended installation according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 11 This is a perspective view of a wasp feeding station for installation on a sloping roof according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 12 This is a perspective view of a side-mounted wasp feeding station according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 13 This is a perspective view of a wasp feeding station for mobile deployment according to another embodiment of the present invention; and Figure 14 yes Figure 13 The diagram shows a perspective view of a wasp feeding station for mobile deployment during transport. Detailed Implementation

[0047] Refer to the accompanying drawings and refer to the accompanying drawings first. Figures 1 to 5 The figure illustrates a wasp feeding station according to the invention, generally indicated by reference numeral 1. The wasp feeding station 1 includes and provides a semi-solid wasp feed supply, such as gels, jellies, pastes, waxes, or similar substances, for wasp feeding and control. The wasp feeding station 1 includes a housing 2. A wasp entry vent 3 adjacent to the upper end of the housing 2 provides a passage for wasps to enter and exit the housing 2. A wasp feed module 4 is installed within the housing 2 and has an associated weighing device 5 for weighing the wasp feed module 4. A vapor distribution device 6 is installed within the housing 2 and operable to discharge wasp attractant vapor 7 to attract wasps into the housing 2, thereby feeding them at the wasp feed module 4.

[0048] The wasp feed module 4 is suspended inside the housing 2 by a hanger cable 9, which is connected to a weighing device, a weight sensor 10, which is connected to an associated indicator 11.

[0049] See details Figures 3 to 5 The wasp feed module 4 includes a plurality of spaced-apart wasp feed boxes 12. Each wasp feed box 12 includes a rectangular outer frame 14 having a top wall 15 and a bottom wall 16 interconnected by end walls 17 and 18. A feeding grid 20 is mounted within the frame 14 and includes a tube 21 with an end opening for receiving wasp feed. It should be noted that each tube 21 has dimensions that allow wasps to move through the tube 21 to access the feed inside. Each tube 21 is filled with semi-solid wasp feed. The structure of the feeding grid 20 provides an ideal surface for foraging wasps to land and feed. The feeding grid 20 is formed by intersecting horizontal panels 26 and vertical panels 27 within the frame 14 to form an array of rectangular cross-section tubes 21.

[0050] Multiple boxes 12 are spaced apart and mounted on a bracket 22 having a top plate 23 and a bottom plate 24, which respectively engage the top wall 15 and the bottom wall 16 of each wasp feed box 12 to fix the wasp feed boxes 12 to the bracket 22 in an upright, spaced parallel orientation. Figure 2 A bracket 22 is shown, which includes three stacks of wasp feed boxes 12 and two vertically spaced intermediate plates 25 to provide a stack of eighteen wasp feed boxes 12 on the bracket 22.

[0051] Special reference Figure 1 The housing 2 is an upright structure with a rectangular base 30 having an outwardly extending flange mounting plate 31. The outwardly extending flange mounting plate has a through hole 32 at each corner for securing the mounting plate 31 to a horizontal support surface, such as the ground or a flat roof, by means of mounting bolts or rivets (not shown).

[0052] Upright sidewalls 33 extend upward from the base 30, and the upper ends of these upright sidewalls are connected by a rectangular top 34. When the housing 2 is installed on the ground, wasp entry vents 3 are provided at the upper end of each sidewall 33, typically 4 or 5 meters above the base 30.

[0053] A technical access port 35 is provided in the side wall 33 at the lower end of the housing 2, and this technical access port is combined with an adjustable air intake vent 36. Multiple UVC illuminators 37 are installed inside the housing 2 and can operate at night to disinfect the internal structure and components inside the housing 2.

[0054] Once secured in place via the flat base mounting plate 31, the unit's height provides a safe 360° wasp entry vent 3 above the human interaction area, making it suitable for ground installation. The 360° wasp entry vent 3 allows wasps to freely enter and exit the wasp feed module 4 in both directions. The wasp feed module 4 is inserted and attached to the suspension cable 9 via the technical access port 35, and raised within the housing 2 to the desired operating height, securing it in place near the wasp entry vent 3 at the top of the housing 2.

[0055] An internal vapor distribution device 6 (such as an atomizer, evaporator, or similar technology) can be operated intermittently to disperse the wasp attractant aroma through the 360° wasp entry vent 3, thereby accelerating the wasp attraction process. An adjustable air intake vent 36 located at the base of the technical access port 35 provides an upward flow of internal air. A UVC illuminator 37 installed within the housing 2 operates at night to disinfect the internal structure and components.

[0056] In operation, the wasp feed module 4 is inserted into the wasp feeding station 1, which is suspended on a hanging cable 9. This hanging cable has an inline weight scale sensor 10 and an indicator 11. When the wasps consume the feed, the inline weight scale sensor 10 actively monitors the amount of feed supplied.

[0057] Once the wasp food supply is nearly depleted to a predetermined low measurement value, indicator 11 automatically sends a warning notification via Wi-Fi, mobile network, Bluetooth, or similar communication technology to a remote receiving device (such as mobile phone 13 or computer) to notify that the wasp food supply is due for replacement. The wasp food supply is then replaced as needed.

[0058] Now for reference Figure 6 The diagram illustrates another wasp feed module according to a different embodiment of the invention, generally indicated by reference numeral 40. Components similar to those previously described are designated with the same reference numerals. In this case, the wasp feed module 40 includes a wasp feed jelly block 41 mounted on a rectangular support plate 42, wherein an upwardly extending plate support cable or rod 43 is suspended within the housing 2 by a hanger cable 9 as previously described. The wasp feed jelly block 41 is manufactured using 3D printing, molding, or other suitable processes.

[0059] Now for reference Figure 7 Another wasp feed module according to another embodiment of the invention is shown, generally indicated by reference numeral 50. Components similar to those previously described are designated by the same reference numerals. In this case, a bracket 22 having a wasp feed box 12 is supported within a housing 2 on a weighing sensor plate 51, which forms a weighing device with an associated indicator 11. Using this wasp feed module 50, both feed supply and warning notification function as previously described. This wasp feed module 50 is suitable for use in other wasp feeding stations 1 as a replacement for the wasp feed module 4 previously described.

[0060] Now for reference Figure 8 This illustrates another wasp feed module according to another embodiment of the invention, generally indicated by reference numeral 54. Components similar to those previously described are designated with the same reference numerals. This is consistent with... Figure 6 The arrangement shown is similar; however, in this case, the wasp feed jelly block 41 is mounted on the weight scale sensor plate 51. Using this wasp feed module 54, both the feed supply and warning notification functions as previously described. This wasp feed module 54 is suitable for use in other wasp feeding stations 1.

[0061] Figures 9 to 12Various arrangements for mounting the housing 2 on multiple different supports are shown. Components similar to those previously described are designated with the same reference numerals.

[0062] Figure 9 A housing 2 is shown, wherein a horizontal base plate 55 protrudes outward at the bottom of the housing 2 and has a through hole 56 for bolting the base plate 55 to a horizontal support surface, such as the ground or a flat roof.

[0063] Figure 10 A suspension cable 58 or rod is shown mounted on the top of housing 2 for suspending housing 2 on an overhead support.

[0064] Figure 11 An angled base plate 59 is shown at the bottom of the housing 2, which is used to mount the housing 2 on a sloping roof or the like.

[0065] Figure 12 A housing 2 with laterally projecting mounting brackets 60 is shown for securing the housing 2 to, for example, a wall. Each mounting bracket 60 has a horizontal inner leg 61 that projects outward from the housing 2 and terminates in an upright outer leg 62 with a through hole 63 for fasteners to secure the outer leg 62 to an upright support surface, such as a wall or column.

[0066] Now for reference Figure 13 and Figure 14 The figure illustrates a wasp feeding station according to another embodiment of the invention, generally indicated by reference numeral 70. Components similar to those previously described are designated by the same reference numerals. In this case, the wasp feeding station 70 has a housing 2 mounted on a mobile support chassis comprising a semi-trailer 71 having a loading bed 75 on which the housing 2 of the wasp feeding station 70 is mounted. The housing 2 is of two segments, namely a lower segment 72 and an upper segment 73. The upper segment 73 is hingedly attached to the lower segment 72 by a hinge 74, such that the upper portion 73 of the housing 2 can be mounted on the loading bed 75 as follows: Figure 13 The upright operating position shown is similar to... Figure 14 The load bed 75 shown is folded between horizontal storage positions. In the storage position, the upper end 76 of the housing 2 is supported at the front end of the semi-trailer 71 in an associated upwardly opening receiver slot 77 on the support frame 78.

[0067] It should be understood that the wasp feeding station 70 can be easily transported to any desired location, with the housing 2 in a folded storage position, and subsequently folded and unfolded into an upright operating position on the loading bed 75 of the semi-trailer 71 for use. This is particularly useful for controlling wasps in temporary events such as concerts, markets, or sporting events.

[0068] UV tracer dyes can be added to semi-solid wasp feed to facilitate the tracing of wasp nest locations. Then, at night, UV-emitting drones and other suitable UV-emitting devices are used to survey the area to locate wasp nests. The wasp feeding station 1 may include a camera system integrated with species recognition and AI technologies to warn of invasive species and provide scientific data such as wasp population fluctuations.

[0069] Various wasp feeding station configurations combine the technologies and processes described previously.

[0070] This invention utilizes insertable semi-solid wasp feed, which features active monitoring of feed quantity and automatic notification of feed replenishment upon expiration. The control system also incorporates a method for tracing wasp nest locations.

[0071] Advantageously, the wasp pest management system of the present invention produces a wasp-free environment. The system generally brings benefits to businesses, organizations, agriculture, and society, and has a positive impact on biodiversity and the environment by providing wasp control without harming the ecosystem.

[0072] In operation, the control process removes wasps from food suppliers, dining areas, and waste disposal points. This feeding technology works without harming the insects and eliminates any need for a trapping system. Once activated, the carbohydrate-seeking wasp pest population feeds exclusively from this system. Interaction between wasp pests and humans ceases, and sting rates and wasp complaints drop to near zero.

[0073] The present invention provides a wasp feeding station that provides an insertable semi-solid wasp feed supply, such as gel, jelly, paste, wax or similar substances, for wasp feeding and control, and the wasp feed supply can be replaced as needed during the control process.

[0074] Advantageously, the amount of wasp food is actively monitored using weight, size, or other suitable sensor devices or apparatus to detect the depletion of wasp food supplies. When the amount of wasp food in the wasp feeding station is sensed to be at a preset low level or near depletion, the monitoring device automatically sends a warning notification via networking technologies such as Wi-Fi, mobile networks, or Bluetooth to a remote receiving device such as a mobile phone or computer, notifying the wasp food supply of its due date for replenishment.

[0075] The present invention also provides a method for providing semi-solid wasp feed in a box, container, or other suitable containment structure or arrangement that provides an ideal environment and surface for wasps to feed on the wasp feed supply. This method can provide semi-solid wasp feed as jelly blocks produced using 3D printing, molding, or other suitable manufacturing processes.

[0076] The present invention also provides a method for locating wasp nests by adding UV dyes included in wasp feed supplies and for surveying areas using UV tracking devices such as UV-emitting drones and other UV-emitting devices.

[0077] The apparatus and method of the present invention may also include: integrating a camera system with species identification and AI technologies to warn of invasive species and provide scientific data such as wasp population fluctuations.

[0078] Conveniently, the present invention provides a series of wasp feeding stations suitable for deployment in a variety of applications, such as ground mounting, suspended, side mounting, roof mounting and mobile deployment.

[0079] This invention provides a method for controlling wasps by feeding them semi-solid wasp feed without causing harm or stress to the insects or the environment.

[0080] Although the shell 2 described herein has a rectangular cross-section, it may have other configurations. For example, it may have a cylindrical cross-section.

[0081] The terms “including” and “contains” and any variations thereof required for grammatical reasons shall be considered interchangeable and given the broadest possible interpretation.

[0082] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but may be modified in both construction and details within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A wasp feeding station (1), the wasp feeding station comprising: Shell (2) Wasps enter the vent (3), which is located in the side wall (33) of the housing (2). Wasp feed module (4), which is installed inside the housing (2). Weighing device (5), the weighing device being used to weigh the wasp feed module (4), and A vapor distribution device (6) is located inside or above the housing (2) and is operable to discharge wasp attractant vapor (7).

2. The wasp feeding station (1) according to claim 1, wherein the wasp feed module (4) is suspended in the housing (2) by a hanger cable (9) which incorporates a weight sensor (10) forming the weighing device.

3. The wasp feeding station (1) according to claim 1, wherein the wasp feed module (50) is supported within the housing (2) on the weight scale sensor plate (51) forming the weighing device.

4. The wasp feeding station (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the wasp feed module (4) comprises a plurality of spaced-apart wasp feed boxes (12), each wasp feed box (12) comprising a rectangular outer frame (14) in which a feeding grid (20) is installed, the feeding grid having a tube (21) with a plurality of end openings for receiving wasp feed, the wasp feed boxes (12) being spaced-apart on a bracket (22) supported by the weighing device within the housing (2).

5. The wasp feeding station (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the wasp feed module (40) comprises wasp feed jelly blocks (41), the wasp feed jelly blocks being mounted on a support plate (42) and installed in the housing (2) by the weighing device.

6. The wasp feeding station (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the UVC illuminator (37) is installed inside the housing (2).

7. The wasp feeding station according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the wasp inlet vent (3) is disposed at the upper end of the housing (2), and the air intake vent (36) is disposed in the side wall of the housing (2) located below the wasp inlet vent (3).

8. The wasp feeding station according to claim 7, wherein the air intake vent (36) is adjustable.

9. The wasp feeding station according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a horizontal base plate (55) is mounted at the lower end of the housing and protrudes outward from the lower end of the housing.

10. The wasp feeding station according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the angled base plate (59) is mounted at the lower end of the housing and protrudes outward from the lower end of the housing.

11. The wasp feeding station according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a suspension cable (58) is installed at the top of the housing for suspending the housing on a support.

12. The wasp feeding station according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein one or more mounting brackets (60) protrude outward on one side of the housing for mounting the housing onto a support.

13. The wasp feeding station (70) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the housing (2) is mounted on a mobile support chassis.

14. The wasp feeding station according to claim 13, wherein the housing is foldable on the support chassis between an upright operating position and a horizontal storage position on the support chassis (71).

15. The wasp feeding station (70) according to claim 13 or claim 14, wherein the supporting chassis is a semi-trailer (71).

16. The wasp feeding station according to any one of claims 13 to 15, wherein the mobile support chassis comprises a semi-trailer (71) having a loading bed (75), the housing (2) of the wasp feeding station (70) being mounted on the loading bed, the housing (2) being two segments, namely a lower segment (72) and an upper segment (73), the upper segment (73) being hingedly attached to the lower segment (72) by a hinge (74) such that the upper portion (73) of the housing (2) is foldable on the loading bed (75) between an upright operating position and a horizontal storage position, and when in the storage position, the upper end (76) of the housing (2) is supported in an associated upwardly opening receiver slot (77) on a support frame (78) at the front end of the semi-trailer (71).

17. The wasp feeding station according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the wasp feed is a semi-solid wasp feed, such as gel, jelly, paste, wax or similar substance, for use by wasps for feeding and control.

18. The wasp feeding station according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a monitor is provided, the monitor being operable to monitor the amount of wasp food to detect the depletion of the wasp food supply.

19. The wasp feeding station of claim 18, wherein the monitor is operable such that when the wasp food supply is exhausted or nearly exhausted, the monitor automatically sends a warning notification via a network technology such as Wi-Fi, mobile network, or Bluetooth to a receiving device such as a mobile phone or computer to notify that the wasp food supply is due for replacement.

20. The wasp feeding station according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the wasp feed jelly block is produced using 3D printing technology or molding technology.

21. The wasp feeding station according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the wasp feed supply contains a UV dye.

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