Reimagining Venom Harvesting: Practical Electrostimulation on <i>Vespa velutina</i> Nest in Nature
The growing interest in <i>Vespa velutina</i> venom stems primarily from its impact on human health due to stings and its potential pharmacological applications. Traditionally, venom extraction methods have relied on capturing individual hornets or removing and euthanizing entire nests,...
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| description | The growing interest in <i>Vespa velutina</i> venom stems primarily from its impact on human health due to stings and its potential pharmacological applications. Traditionally, venom extraction methods have relied on capturing individual hornets or removing and euthanizing entire nests, followed by dissection of venom sacs—a labor-intensive and disruptive process. In this work, we present a novel, non-invasive approach to venom harvesting. Using a portable electrostimulation device, venom was extracted directly from active <i>Vespa velutina</i> nests in their natural habitat. This method eliminates the need for nest manipulation, significantly reducing disturbance and improving efficiency. These visuals highlight the practicality and potential of this groundbreaking technique, opening new avenues for sustainable and scalable venom collection. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c1dcb210d6274250bc68896452a0501b2025-01-24T13:29:30ZengMDPI AGDiversity1424-28182025-01-011715310.3390/d17010053Reimagining Venom Harvesting: Practical Electrostimulation on <i>Vespa velutina</i> Nest in NatureXesús Feás0Daniel J. Cabadas1Carmen Vidal2Academy of Veterinary Sciences of Galicia, Edificio Escola Galega de Administración Pública, Rúa Madrid, No. 2-4, 15707 Santiago de Compostela, SpainEstrada de Fornelos, Vilán No. 42, 36847 Fornelos de Montes, SpainFundación Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Santiago de Compostela (FIDIS), Hospital Clínico, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, SpainThe growing interest in <i>Vespa velutina</i> venom stems primarily from its impact on human health due to stings and its potential pharmacological applications. Traditionally, venom extraction methods have relied on capturing individual hornets or removing and euthanizing entire nests, followed by dissection of venom sacs—a labor-intensive and disruptive process. In this work, we present a novel, non-invasive approach to venom harvesting. Using a portable electrostimulation device, venom was extracted directly from active <i>Vespa velutina</i> nests in their natural habitat. This method eliminates the need for nest manipulation, significantly reducing disturbance and improving efficiency. These visuals highlight the practicality and potential of this groundbreaking technique, opening new avenues for sustainable and scalable venom collection.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/17/1/53<i>Vespa velutina</i>venom extractionelectrostimulationnon-invasive techniquesinvasive speciesOne Health |
| spellingShingle | Xesús Feás Daniel J. Cabadas Carmen Vidal Reimagining Venom Harvesting: Practical Electrostimulation on <i>Vespa velutina</i> Nest in Nature Diversity <i>Vespa velutina</i> venom extraction electrostimulation non-invasive techniques invasive species One Health |
| title | Reimagining Venom Harvesting: Practical Electrostimulation on <i>Vespa velutina</i> Nest in Nature |
| title_full | Reimagining Venom Harvesting: Practical Electrostimulation on <i>Vespa velutina</i> Nest in Nature |
| title_fullStr | Reimagining Venom Harvesting: Practical Electrostimulation on <i>Vespa velutina</i> Nest in Nature |
| title_full_unstemmed | Reimagining Venom Harvesting: Practical Electrostimulation on <i>Vespa velutina</i> Nest in Nature |
| title_short | Reimagining Venom Harvesting: Practical Electrostimulation on <i>Vespa velutina</i> Nest in Nature |
| title_sort | reimagining venom harvesting practical electrostimulation on i vespa velutina i nest in nature |
| topic | <i>Vespa velutina</i> venom extraction electrostimulation non-invasive techniques invasive species One Health |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/17/1/53 |
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