Catching Bees With an Omaha Steak Foam Cooler!

In beekeeping, it is best to save money for beekeeping equipment and avoid spending money on bees themselves. Given the right circumstances, it is possible to catch free bees. While catching swarms may seem complicated, it is easy when you understand a few basic principles. There's no need to spend money on expensive swarm catch boxes. When you get creative, you can make swarm traps from free items you already have laying around. Let's explore 8 swarm trap ideas from reclaimed equipment and upcycled materials.
For example, did you know you can catch bees with an Omaha Steak foam box, wax, hot glue, and a few pieces of wood? And, it takes less than 5 minutes.
Hang this handy foam honeybee swarm box in a tree to catch free bees for your bee yard.
Don't believe me? Stay tuned to the end of the video to see a swarm we caught last season on one of these foam boxes.
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