How to make a bee vac

Removing bees from buildings, also known as doing a "cut out" was my first big step towards becoming a professional beekeeper....and for that matter was how I got the "Bee Whisperer" name! The essential piece of equipment for that job is the bee vac. A piece of apparatus which changes a vacuum from a bee killing machine to a bee removal machine.

[@somethingforthefamily5869]

she's a good helper

[@loislangley2975]

Nice one. Simply put, clearly shown. Ghank you from Queensland Australia.

[@BeekeepingwithTheBeeWhisperer]

Thanks

[@frankiesmith7215]

I like your design!!

[@taylormckee9627]

I would have put some weatherstripping on the bottom of the box to insure a complete seal. Other than that, it's a great idea!

[@TSIRHCSEVAS]

Not rude at all. Just keep up the good work. We are here for the bees at the end

[@cncjimbob1]

Bypass should be on the other side so that if any bees enter it they won't be sucked up into the vacuum. Also the inlet and outlet do not have to be in the center of the box where the handles are. This area is difficult to seal.

[@benjamindejonge3624]

I love your videos, thanks from Spain Europe

[@BeekeepingwithTheBeeWhisperer]

Thanks for the comment!

[@tonyandric4380]

I like the top-only design. A couple of thoughts: cut off the top 3/4" of the medium so the plexiglass can bond to the full 3/4" width of the board on the ends. Also, add a flap so you can pull the hose and close in the bees rather than having them walk out the hose (not putting hole by the handle). This is a simple design for beginners doing their first removals. For anyone doing over 10 removals a year, a professional bee vac such as the Everything Bee Vacuum will pay for itself quickly in saved time & colonies. Overall nice video.

[@BeekeepingwithTheBeeWhisperer]

Great suggestions!

[@rickasisco]

Putting the screen at an angle also acts to add more surface area to the screen, so it will be less likely to suck up bees against it as it fills.

[@BeekeepingwithTheBeeWhisperer]

very true.

[@MuhammadAlDjazairy]

Very interesting, thank you for sharing !

[@beefriendlychannel7965]

If you slightly angle the bee inlet towards the downward slope, they won't even touch the screen.

[@BeekeepingwithTheBeeWhisperer]

Great tip!

[@beefriendlychannel7965]

@@BeekeepingwithTheBeeWhisperer I'm a carpenter that just happens to tend and steward bees.
Not having bends or minimalizing the ones you can't avoid helps. The hose will ideally be above the trap in a perfect world. Minimalising that 90° angle to a couple of 45s might make their entrance a little less traumatic.

[@beefriendlychannel7965]

@@BeekeepingwithTheBeeWhisperer We're here to help each other out. I wish someone would tell that to the other 99%.

[@Robbie-Rob_Bees_Apiary]

how you cover the inlet hole to trap the bees once you are finished?

[@BeekeepingwithTheBeeWhisperer]

A paint spray can lid worked well in my last one, I'll see if that fits.

[@beehinde]

Disappointed you didn't say "Here's one I made earlier". LOL

[@BeekeepingwithTheBeeWhisperer]

Hahaha, I'm making this one because I lost (in a fire) the one I made earlier!!!

[@sentimentalbloke7586]

Hello Amy

[@BeekeepingwithTheBeeWhisperer]

I will pass that on!