Amazon shoppers are turning to a £4 plastic drink can opener and cover to keep bees, wasps, and other insects out of their beverages during the summer heatwave. The Abeillo Manual Easy Can Opener, priced at £3.99 for a pack of six, has been branded “brilliant” by customers seeking to enjoy outdoor drinks without unwelcome intruders.
How the Gadget Works
The simple device attaches to the ring pull of a can, allowing users to open it without using their fingers or nails. It is “designed with a slide switch that helps you open and close soda can lids,” according to the product description. Users simply “slip it onto the tab until it locks, lift up to open the can, then swivel it to cover the mouth opening.”
The handy tool has gained traction on social media, with users highlighting its dual benefits of keeping bugs out and potentially preventing drink spiking. Larry Conger posted on X: “Keep the bugs, the sand, the bees out of your drinks. I bet this would be a hot seller tho esp for the ladies. This is a brilliant idea for stopping people from spiking drinks. You could promote it like that as well, don’t you think?”
Social Media Praise
One user replied: “That little clip-on lid with the lever opener on the soda can is genius for bugs.” Another commented: “That is a major lifestyle upgrade,” while a third agreed: “Keeps the bees out. Ever drink a soda with a bee in it? Not fun.” A fourth social media user noted: “‘This is a brilliant idea for stopping people from spiking drinks.’ BOOM! All the reason to get one (or more).”
Heatwave Context
The product’s popularity comes as the Met Office has activated Extreme Heat warnings for parts of southern and central England and Wales, with Amber warnings extending into Friday and Saturday. Met Office chief forecaster Matthew Lehnert said: “This is exceptional heat for June with temperature records expected to be broken this week. Red warnings are reserved for the most severe events and we’re expecting significant impacts from this heatwave, with health issues likely, even beyond those who are more vulnerable to the heat.” He added: “High humidity is an additional factor for this heatwave which will mean the heat will feel much more potent for many. When you couple all of this with the high overnight temperatures, with temperatures likely to stay above 20°C for large parts of England and Wales, these combined impacts all increase the potential for significant impacts.”
The Abeillo Manual Easy Can Opener is available on Amazon for £3.99 for a pack of six, offering an affordable solution for outdoor drinking during the sweltering conditions.
