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A bee and wasp trap is provided, comprising a threaded cylindrical base unit with handles, a bait, a curved funnel shaped insert having internal lugs containing holes and configured to thread into the base unit, and a lid having tabs with pins, such that rotation of the lid engages the pins within t

A bee and wasp trap is provided, comprising a threaded cylindrical base unit with handles, a bait, a curved funnel shaped insert having internal lugs containing holes and configured to thread into the base unit, and a lid having tabs with pins, such that rotation of the lid engages the pins within the lug holes, and such that removal of the lid turns the trap on. The bee and wasp trap has particular utility in connection with efficient abatement of bees, yellow jackets, and other stinging insects around the exterior of residential homes and other outdoor locations.

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1. A bee and wasp trap for efficient abatement of bees, wasps, and other stinging insects, comprising: a cylindrical base unit having a bottom surface and a curved side wall; two side handles each defining a hole therein, said side handles connected to the outside of said side wall of said base

1. A bee and wasp trap for efficient abatement of bees, wasps, and other stinging insects, comprising: a cylindrical base unit having a bottom surface and a curved side wall; two side handles each defining a hole therein, said side handles connected to the outside of said side wall of said base unit; an internal thread at the top of said side wall of said base unit; a curved funnel shaped insert having a narrow opening at the bottom and an external thread at the wide top configured to fit said internal thread of said side wall of said base unit; a plurality of internal lugs each defining a hole therein, said internal lugs connected to the top of said funnel shaped insert; a lid configured to cover said wide top of said curved funnel shaped insert; a plurality of tabs connected to the bottom of said lid; at least one pin connected to the side of each said tab; a top handle connected to said lid; and a bait inside the bottom of said cylindrical base unit; wherein said lid is configured to fit at the top of said base unit and over said wide top of said funnel shaped insert, such that rotation of said lid engages said pins within said lug holes and reverse rotation disengages said pins from said lug holes, and such that placement of said lid over the top of said base unit and over said wide top of said funnel shaped insert inactivates the trap, and such that removal of said lid activates the trap to attract bees, wasps, and other stinging insects. 2. The bee and wasp trap of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of screws connecting said top handle to said lid. 3. The bee and wasp trap of claim 1, wherein said bait comprises sugar in a liquid. 4. The bee and wasp trap of claim 1, wherein said base unit and said funnel shaped insert each comprise a plastic material. 5. The bee and wasp trap of claim 1, wherein said base unit and said funnel shaped insert each comprise at least one of poly(vinyl chloride), polypropylene, polyethylene, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resin, styrene-acrylonitrile resin, polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, and blends thereof. 6. The bee and wasp trap of claim 1, wherein said base unit and said funnel shaped insert each comprise a transparent plastic material. 7. The bee and wasp trap of claim 1, wherein said base unit and said funnel shaped insert each comprise at least one of poly(methyl methacrylate), polystyrene, polycarbonate, and polyethylene terephthalate.