We have two swarm to do this week. One today that is around 20ft up. Er have a pool hose used to cleanimg and may try that. Tuen a cut out Saturday. Fixing to make this design! Thank you so much!
This is awesome!!! My hubby used a shop vac, it worked for one cut out, but the next time most of the bees didn't make it. I love the screened container bucket idea! Being stuck too long in a bucket is really what killed the one cut out. Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Seems like there is a significant possibility of bees blocking the narrow meshed suction pipe leading from the "bee-compartment" to the vacuum-cleaner. The surface of the pipe outlet covered with mesh is way too scarce. Safer designed devices offer wider meshed surfaces through which the air is sucked into the vacuum cleaner. Moving the air outlet from the bucket cover to the bottom of the external bucket will solve the problem. Otherwise, it is one of the neatest designs to find in the internet. Congratulations. :)
Totally agree. The cross section was a the same size as the inlet hose, so the pressure will be the same. If it were a little bigger the bees wouldn’t even feel pull from it.
Brilliant unselfish thumbs up video of your sharing of info on this subject, might just suggest a hose without the corrugations to stop jamming and bunching of bees in the tube and a smoother less traumatic ride into the bucket, but aside from that a job well done and congrats for sharing.
I use a gallon ziplog bag filled half way with air and put it at the bottom of the bucket to serve as landing pad (real air bag) for the bees to land in the bucket. Works great. I also use a regular vacuum that I have and not need to buy a buckethead vac. So all one need is a bucket with lid, a couple feet of pvc pipe and a gallon ziplog bag.
I have watched SEVERAL clips for DIY Bee Vacs- YOUR'S BY FAR IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST! Cheap and very simple! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!
Thank you
We have two swarm to do this week. One today that is around 20ft up. Er have a pool hose used to cleanimg and may try that. Tuen a cut out Saturday. Fixing to make this design! Thank you so much!
Thanks, your system is simple, brilliant, efficient, and reliable to transport the bees safely. !You are a genius!
Fantastic. Very relaxed, clear and great demonstration. Great idea.
This is awesome!!! My hubby used a shop vac, it worked for one cut out, but the next time most of the bees didn't make it. I love the screened container bucket idea! Being stuck too long in a bucket is really what killed the one cut out. Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Seems like there is a significant possibility of bees blocking the narrow meshed suction pipe leading from the "bee-compartment" to the vacuum-cleaner. The surface of the pipe outlet covered with mesh is way too scarce. Safer designed devices offer wider meshed surfaces through which the air is sucked into the vacuum cleaner. Moving the air outlet from the bucket cover to the bottom of the external bucket will solve the problem. Otherwise, it is one of the neatest designs to find in the internet. Congratulations. :)
Totally agree. The cross section was a the same size as the inlet hose, so the pressure will be the same. If it were a little bigger the bees wouldn’t even feel pull from it.
learned two important points from the video. valuable. thank you
👍on the video!
My only suggestion is to throw some sawdust on the floor to suck up to demonstrate the vaccum suction adjustment!
Brilliant unselfish thumbs up video of your sharing of info on this subject, might just suggest a hose without the corrugations to stop jamming and bunching of bees in the tube and a smoother less traumatic ride into the bucket, but aside from that a job well done and congrats for sharing.
Thank you for the video! I used for my first bee extraction and it worked great!
I have one for Bee Removal and they’re $35 now amazing almost double in five years
I have watched so many videos and this is the best and easiest one to make. I have a swarm in a cinder block wall of a car wash. Thank u so much
I like your vac!! AMAZING...Thanks for share
I use a gallon ziplog bag filled half way with air and put it at the bottom of the bucket to serve as landing pad (real air bag) for the bees to land in the bucket. Works great. I also use a regular vacuum that I have and not need to buy a buckethead vac. So all one need is a bucket with lid, a couple feet of pvc pipe and a gallon ziplog bag.
I like the ziplok bag idea
What fittings did you use to connect hoses with? Everything I find in pvc will not fit the hoses and has to be modified slightly
Could you make up a printable parts list, so I would know what to ask for at the store?
Plans?
Great video. What did you use to hook your screen to your catch bucket and is the screen ( wire screw) or (plastic screen wire ) ?? Thanks
Wire screen. Silicone sealant and pop rivets.
Tried to message you on here,and your website to get a complete parts list. Still need it,thanks
What parts do you use on the bucket that you attach the hos to? I cant find anything.
1 1/4" PVC fittings found at Menards or local hardware store.
Very good yob
How did you attach the screen to the bucket?
Gasket sealer and pop rivets.
Aces and Eights Firearms Thank you
Think I'll spend the 300 dollars to get the good kind that doesn't sound like the airport runway!
It's your money. Spend it how you wish.
Now, 37 bucks 3 years later.