For research purposes, I am interested in collecting venom.
Does anyone know the best way to collect venom from incoming
foragers? I once heard of an electrically charged board, that when
placed in front of the hive, causes foragers to sting it and in turn
collects the venom.
I have had bad luck finding any information on this subject.
Does anyone have ideas or references?
I went out and asked my bees for volunteers willing to donate
some venom, but they showed little interest.
Thanks
Timo Haarmann
Ecological Studies Team, Los Alamos National Laboratory
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