October Swarm!! And Everything Bee Vacuum Review
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- Опубліковано 20 жов 2023
- Hello everyone and welcome to my bee yard. Another 'FIRST' in the bee yard for me and it had me running all over. I saw a swarm in the air and I was able to track it to a tree. So I git the opportunity to do a review on a new product that I have. Come along and let's see how this thing does on swarms.
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Thanks for joining me in my bee yard here in Louisiana as I share how I maintain my beehives. My videos are not meant to be 'How To' videos, but simply me sharing my experiences in beekeeping as I learned it from my mentors, teachers, and studies.
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Your absolutely right. Doing this for 10 years I’ve never had a season that I second guessed myself so many times. A real head scratcher.🤷🏼♂️♥️👍🏼🙏 God bless and good luck!
It’s the year of second guessing😁😁
Another great video Mike. Keep them coming! I met the owner, Tony, at the Texas Beekeepers Summer clinic this year. Neat fellow...he is the real deal...he also presented on Managing mean bees.
Thanks! Tony’s definitely the guy to give that lecture.
Thanks for sharing! I just used my Everything Bee Vacuum a couple of days ago for the first time. A friend called and had a swarm on her electric meter box. If it had been anyone else, I wouldn't have bothered but she was worried about her grandkids who were coming to visit. This swarm was probably no bigger than a softball but the vac did what I needed it to do. I like the fact that I could leave the fan on low overnight and deal with the bees the next morning.
You’re welcome Ken. Well, those are the kinds of swarms and colonies that this thing is made for. Going to be nice to have it on hand when I need it.
That bee Vac looks pretty cool. Nice job Mike. Hopefully they will make it.
It’s a very nice piece of equipment for sure. They’re doing fine. Might be requeening with them soon.
Glad to see you so excited Mike! Nice video, really like that bee vac, going to put that on my Christmas List.
It was like it was my first swarm I got so worked up Tom. You’ll love it. Using mine tomorrow for a removal if all goes right.
Hey Mike!!!!! I’ve been searching UA-cam for the last few weeks for October swarms, I have had the identical thing happen to me a few weeks ago !!!!!! I looked at all my hives , I had two absconds this year, it was not because of mites , I had a problem with jumping spiders and praying mantis devouring my bees in my nuc yard , so while I was cleaning up boxes and frames and all my honey mess from the last pull I noticed that two frames that had brood , not much , about enough to do two mite tests, I figured I would let them die off because if they had disease i didn’t want to add them to a healthy hive , low and behold a new queen had hatched the beginning of October and between the small amount of new nurse bees in the frames , and the new queen mated ! I have a few frames of brood getting worked and this new queen is fabulous!!! She is fat tailed and laying eggs like crazy and the bees are working like mad! They seem to be packing nectar , syrup , pollen in a beautiful pattern and I think this nuc is well on its way to be a healthy over wintered nuc ! It blew my mind when I figured what was going on! I’ve watched the new appointed guards run off other bees and other insects like Yellowjackets!!! Im elated they are doing so well , I lost two colonies this year and I just got a free one back 🎉🎉🎉😂😂
That machine is really super. I have one I have used for 4 years and still going strong. The idea of cutting a hole in a piece of plywood and using it as a bottom board for the bees to then climb up into the brood box is priceless. I never really minded shaking the bees out of the bucket, but what I did mind was dumping all the trash from a cutout into the box with the bees. I have put an inner cover on the box and then dumped them on to that in an effort to not get trash and dirt in the hive. But using this new method eliminates all of that. I always learn something new from you. Great job as always. Take care and God Bless.
Thanks for sharing your experience with the longevity of the vac. If I can get time before tomorrow, I’ll make the board and try it out.
I think you gave it an honest review, looked like it worked very well. Like that you Let them read the instructions. Have a great day
I have to say, I found nothing negative. If I would have, I definitely would’ve said it. I also figured the bees needed to know how it worked so they knew where to go.
Thanks for a great video Mike you will enjoy the vacuum with swarms
You’re welcome and thanks Russell!!
Love the newest version with the screened bottom for ventilation. It is the Cadillac of bee vacs for sure. The remote is a must if you're carrying it on your back. I had about 12 pounds in it from my last cutout. I just pour them out on the top of the frames and then set it where they can just walk in the front like you did. Thanks Mike!!
Yea, he had one there with the bottom screen. It was a nice addition and something that folks in the south should consider. Thanks Rodney!!
Our golden rod has just about played out , but it was the best I've seen in several years.
Ours is on the downside now, but same here, it’s doing very well compared to previous years.
I know what you mean about tanging. It does illicit a response though. They tore my head up this spring trying to tang a swarm with a couple of nail bars.
That’s not the response I’m looking for😂😂
Caught a swarm in daughter's backyard last Thursday (10/26). Latest I've caught one also. Going to nurse it along and see if it makes it. No beehives around that I know of--they live in the country-- so it is likely feral. Live in west central Texas. It was in 70s when I caught it, in the 30s today (10/30).
Yep, that’s all we can do is see if they’ll pull thru. Maybe combine, but being so late, the choices are limited I suppose. Hope you get them on thru and thanks for watching!!
Maybe make a 12 extension on your vacuum tube. Then you don’t need the ladder.
Definitely an idea to try.
love it mike,on my wish list bee blessed
Thanks!! You’ll enjoy it when you finally get it.
Nice one. Good luck with them.
Thanks!
Please keep us updated on these bee nature will do what nature does but you have to love it.
I will and have actually shot a little footage of what has happened to them. That’ll be in a week of two when it releases. Thanks for watching!!
When you have unused equipment laying around you have nothing to lose by collecting even small swarms 😊
Hi I have some equipment around all time and never see any of my swarms going in 😅
I definitely agree. You are right and that’s a great way to look at it. Thanks for watching once again!!
Love the modelling shots ,mmm would like one .
I thought I’d throw those in for fun😁😁
wow, northern Missouri swarm season long iver
I thought the same here. I bet you guys are getting cold next week. We’re into the upper 30’s, so that should shut things down. Take care up that way and thanks for watching!!
You crack me up dude. I enjoy your videos thanks for sharing. Im going to get me one of those everything bee vacs someday. Come on spring Im ready to get back to it.
Glad you enjoy the antics. Gotta have fun doing this stuff. Thanks for the support!!
Interesting bee vac..
I have to say, it was super nice to use.
Hi Mike
Enjoyed the video, I have an Everything Bee vac, and love is for cutouts and swarm catching . I've had mine for three plus years and retired my Colorado bee vac. As far as our weather, we are still summer with rain finally started in September.
Thanks for the comment, that’s good to know. I have no doubt after using it that it will last. Hope all is well down your way. We’re looking at upper 30’s next week.
Gonna have to change your name to the "Famous Bee Buster Mike Barry"
😂😂. I could get a suit with a logo and all.😁
Very cool review! Thanks! Yappy said he got one in Slidell and was going to give it a try. Interested to hear his review since he uses the Colorado Bee Vac. Just seems that battery power would be super awesome, not to mention the portability.
Looks like I may need one if I do many more swarm removals or cut outs. 😂
Thanks Lisa!! As much as I like sucking them into a box and then just pulling a screen later on, the idea of know shop vac, extra hoses, 110vac power, straps, and weight really have me liking this unit Lisa. Very nice and compact.
Mike your silly, you couldn't shake the bee's out of the vacuum because they weren't done reading the instructions 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂😁😁. That was it, they were still reading!!😎😎
Hey Mike. October 24th and I have a swarm. Gotta try to save them.
Is this something or what Thomas?? So late and we’re dealing with swarms🤦♂️
Mike. Alternatively to leaving the queen caged, could you use a queen excluder either under the brood chamber or on the entrance in order to allow the queen to get busy asap in the new box?
I thought about that Brad. That’s what I was saying about needing a NUC. I knew I needed a NUC for the tiny cluster, but I also knew I would’ve had to use a full size excluder under the five frame. But I was prepared to make it work for a few days. So that was the plan if I sucked her up, but then I spotted her and figured best to catch her. But then the whole flight thing happened 😁. I did move them to a new location based on my buddy’s advice so that they would still scout out their original location. That worked and she’s laying in eggs.
@@MikeBarryBees Thanks fortaking us along. That's a slick bee vac!
I have a hive still that was a swarm October 15th of last year. She has been my best colony she is my Holly hive. She has been so good that I am going to start breading queens from her. So it is possible to get them through through through
Good to know. They are doing pretty well and she’s laying eggs at last check. Hoping she has time to build up a little and I’ll be sure they have food. I might even be combining her with one that has just recently made emergency cells.
Great review video! Tom loves his everything bee vac. It’s definitely a great piece of equipment to have when doing cut outs! My question is where did you get your veil?
Thanks! I got the veil at HillCo. He’s actually coming out with an improved model soon.
You are totally correct this season has been very difficult an different than I have ever seen. The best part it will for sure keep us all on our toes just to see what Mother Nature will throw at us next . I have been watching the weather for us an by what they are saying for us we are going to get over normal amounts of snow. Just have to set back an see what happens as it happens. Thanks for the quick video. Good luck with it. THANKS
It’s been a doozy for sure. But like you stated, keeps us on our toes and it also ensure we stay vigilant and don’t get complacent.
Thanks Mike, if the bee business goes bad you can always become a vacuum model 😂. Thanks again, great video, God bless you and yours!
😂😂😂. That’s the fall back plan for sure😎😎
Goldenrod is long gone here. Expecting a frost on Monday.
We’re finally seeing it start to fade here. Another week or two and it’ll be gone.
Great video Mike, I've watched all of Randy's 628 Dirt Rooster videos and saw how this everything bee vac evolved over the years. If you're doing swarm removals or cut outs from what I've seen, you can't go wrong with this system! If it's a huge cut out, you might need two buckets like one Jeff did recently. Thanks for the video!
Thanks Tommy, and that’s the only thought I’ve had is will it hold what I need it to hold. But I do t do a lot of removals and swarms, but ya never know now😁😁
So if the direction were still in the bucket, would this be considered a how not to? I don't i've ever seen an October swarm, September we may get a few up here, but not many. That goldenrod was beautiful. Good stuff Mike.
Well, not actually. I’d say it’s more of a demonstration of “How a typical guy figures out how to operate equipment, never read the instructions”……..😎
12 foot extended tube.
I use 2 in. Pvc pipe 10 foot- section added to my hose . Works great but 2 sections need a ladder to help hold up pvc
That’s an option for sure. I’d have to use smaller pipe to ensure I keep the suction strong enough.
Stop thinking Mike lol
It would help me have less stress for sure😁
I got an everything bee vac this year and I used it for three cutouts and I found it is best to not dump the bees in the hive because you dump all the debris and dead bees into the hive. Instead I prop a board in front of the hive and dump the bees on it and let them walk in and I have had a quiet a few dead bees in the bottom. Hope to see you at the North American Honey Bee Expo in January.
Yea, I’m the same way when I do the removals and the other vacuums allow them to just leave the debris and the dead on the vacuum bottom board. It with this vacuum, I’m feeling like the convenience out weights that to an extent. But I will find out if we’re able to do this removal this weekend. I’ll get a better measure of what I have. Lord willing, I’ll see you there!!
Good catch and good review. That is one beekeeping tool I do not have.
Thanks! And I tell ya Brian, it’s a very nice piece of equipment that can be stored in the tricolor a car or back of a truck during swarm season.
We’ve had a bunch of those tiny swarms like that this year! Just crazy! We were thinking maybe supercedure swarms🤷♀️Mike where do you get that veil? Looks nice! Hope all is well with you!
A link to that hood would be nice.
Rick, the veil is from HillCo. Here is the link: hillcobees.com/products/folding-beekeeper-veil
Planning on talking a bit more about in an upcoming video.
Meloney, the season has been so unpredictable. This veil is from John at HillCo. hillcobees.com/products/folding-beekeeper-veil
Så spännande! Undrar om Everything Bee Vacuum kommer att finnas till försäljning i Sverige framöver? Vore väldigt kul om jag kunde vara först här hos mig att använda denna smarta produkt.
Thanks for watching!! I’m not sure if he is expanding to overseas, but you surely could send him a message and ask. Here is the link to his email:
www.allmybees.com/contact.html
Are you trying to catch a smaller swarm than me?😅
I’m trying, but after seeing yours, I’m not sure I beat you😁😁
Mike great video. However I’m curious about the bee vail you used?
Any info on brand or where can purchase?
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!! I hit that veil from HillCo. Really neat and convenient.
Hey Mike I wanted your opinion on this, I had two strong hives going into winter and thought they would be alive and fine in spring. Well they died now when I took them apart they each had two deep supers of honey. How ever they had one empty super between them and the honey, I think they started to move up but didn’t make it in the extreme cold snap we had 😂. What do you think? I appreciate your opinion. Thanks for another great video. Hope our weather improves soon and our winters get back to normal, don’t mind the cold but it’s the deep freeze that hurt everyone and everything.🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝❤🐝🐝🐝
I’d have to agree with you on the empty super between them. That’s if they died from starvation. If they died of a virus or absconded, then of course it didn’t matter. But one thing I have learned is that if honey or food is always above them, they have a better chance at not starving than if it’s only on the sides. So if there was only empty space above and stayed freezing, then they easily could starve. My opinion of course and very humbled that you value my opinion. Thanks so much for your continued support!!
I'm down the road from you. I'm having trouble with to much broud
Well, I’m not really sure that’s trouble. That’s a good thing at this time. I would want as much brood as possible. That keeps the backfilling down and builds them for winter. I say that as I’m commenting on a warm, but honestly I feel this is a ‘one-off’ type of deal and I’m happy to see others building strong right now. When you say down the road, where at?
@@MikeBarryBees Husser galatas rd
@@CharlesDevall-ce2du gotcha….you’re Chuck right. I just texted Kenny to make sure before I answered since you’re Charles on here.
@@MikeBarryBees yeah stop in sometime
I'm worried about the number of bee to the amount of food storage
Hey Mike, what would stop you from plucking drones from a good hive and shacking up the drones and queen instead of a mating flight?
Queens won’t mate with drones in the hive. They will only mate in flight, so she has to do a mating flight. Wish we could do that because I could catch drones easy enough, but just not how it works. Flying out on mating flights is what prevents in-breeding. Queens actually out-fly their own drones by up to a mile in some cases. Drones form an apiary will go about a half mile away while queens from that very yard will go a mile or more. This prevents inbreeding and gives better queens.
@@MikeBarryBees I knew it sounded too easy. Thanks!
@@stevehoffman9875 you’re welcome. Take care Steve!!