Good ole Okie ingenuity! I'm fixing to get some of those 5 gallon buckets now. Either at my local Tractor Supply or Academe Sporting goods store in Stillwater.
El solo devilito esa cormena porque le quito la corrida las pecoreadora y tomando en cuenta que es una cormena recien llegada desatre total muy mal manejo estoy total mente deacuero contigo.
I love the bucket, and you show that it works! Saw another beekeeper prep the empty frame with rubber bands thus: On one flat side two bands corner to corner to create a support bed for you to lay the comb on; then other bands stretched around top and bottom as you did but pushed to both sides to be able to slide them around comb you are emplacing. Seemed smart.
What the people need, is a way to make'm smile. It aint to hard to do, and you know how. Gotta get a message, get it on through. Let the music play. whoa listen to the music.
Thanks! Trying to give my full process so everyone can do this from bee bucket to having honey. If you see anything I left out let me know and I’ll work a video in this year.
@@OkAdventure994 brother my traps are showing very promising signs already!! The bees are scouting each trap consistently and have been showing up every day a little more at a time. I have noticed some dead bees in the traps, so I’m thinking they’re leaving guards overnight🤷🏻♂️. I think I had the traps out MAYBE 3 days and scouts were showing up already. Waxing the interior is key, and the bucket being waterproof, and the bees being able to defend the trap are going to be big factors in the bees staying in the trap. Just my opinion👍🏻
I like the idea of the complete idea of the bucket.I love that you are teaching your son something that he can always remember that you took the time to teach him about how smart the bee's are and the natural ways of life can be so amazing. Love the videos going to try it in the bucket.Do you live around others who have bees ?
Loving these videos, very helpful for someone like me who wants to start keeping bees next year, so does the Queen go in the Trap with the Swarm when you catch them.
I love the group activity, peacefulness and good ideas. Excellent! Feedback though...seasick now. Too fast and erratic camera. Please steady and slow with fewer positions.
Next Level Fishing Entertainment I left the trap in the spot where I was going to put the hive for 4 days. I only did that so the bees could know where there hive is the my yard.
i have caught a swarm in my bucket, I just want to move it off the roof of the shed 9ft? high down to the ground on a pallet. Do i have to tape them off and let them sit? it is so close thx
Good question. I would put them in the spot where you would want them to be and release them. You will lose some bees that may go back to where the swarm was caught. You could also leave them in the hive trapped inside for a few days. But I wouldn’t do that unless they have sugar water, pollen patty and some water in the hive with them.
If you have the swarm caught within 5 miles radius you can put them in the hive you want them to. But.... Place a bushy branch in front of the hive entrance. They need to re-oriëntate themselves then even more. Off course you will loose some bees but because of the distraction you will have 90% of the bees staying in the hive
Love the simplicity of this. Do you recommend a queen excluder when transferring to the hive box? As well do you do a mite check after your transfer to hive box?
Hi...I did exactly the same ,took bees out back off yard and added them to hive ,however a few hours after I've done that,seems to be a fight and all the bees went haywire ... The next day the whole swarm left and just left all the brood and honey... I can bought maybe it's cos a couldn't see the queen and didn't lock her in queen cage. I see you didn't bother to do that. Will they not leave ?? Mine left over night,was gutted when I got there next day to an empty hive.. What did I do wrong????
@@OkAdventure994 no other hives... I did close the entrance to smaller,and I will bought I'd be ok... But they all left...They can't be to far... I see bees every day..
Best part of the year for me is swarm season . I haven't used this type of trap before . Have you caught many with the 5 gallon buckets? It's great your son takes an interest in your hobby as well. Hi from Australia.
Yes I have catch many swarms with this bucket. Last year I had caught two in the same spot and this year I have scouts already checking out the bucket again. Won’t be long and they’ll move on in.
I have a question. I have 6 humming bird feeders with sugar water in them but the humming birds can't get to 4 of them because they are covered with bees. This has never happened before. How can't I catch these bee and make a hive, or can I ?
As soon as I found the swarm move into the Bee Bucket I take the bucket down. Move it home and put it in the exact spot where I want the hive to be. And I leave it there for a week. Then transfer the hive as shown in the video. If you have a wide open entrance make sure to pinch it back to a 3/4” entrance.
Do you leave them in the bucket with the entrance sealed for one week? And what is the reason for leaving them in the bucket and not transfer immediately?
This is great... 2 questions. Do you need clean wax on the frames or can you use what you painted the bucket? Do you need to clean the bucket after transfer? Awesome site..
I used the same wax that I painted the bucket with. I’ve never cleaned the bucket after transfer. The day I put the bucket back in the field I spray one spray of swarm lure and leave it.
You can build you one from many types of materials. In Oklahoma I have to hive a hive with removable frames for legal reasons. But I’ve seen hives built for just about anything you can think of
I thought I’d come by and watch another video while my wife is cleaning the kitchen so I can start cooking but congratulations I’m gonna make a bunch of those can I ask you how many did you start with I guess she called him swarm traps? ✝️✝️✝️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
After that video that hive ended up filling the 10 frame deep box in a month. Last time I check in December when we had some nice weather there was still bees alive.
Holy crap, this is really incredible. Never knew to use a 5gal bucket and your transfer to a proper hive was so gentle and respectful. Dude. Respect.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm learning a lot here also
Great project for the family to bond together! Wish my step children were interested in Apiary! Great Job for being gentle with the bees!!
Good ole Okie ingenuity! I'm fixing to get some of those 5 gallon buckets now. Either at my local Tractor Supply or Academe Sporting goods store in Stillwater.
this should be done at night. when all bees are back in the bucket.
No this bucket had been in that spot for a week. The bees were orientated to that spot. All foragers moved right into the deep hive body.
El solo devilito esa cormena porque le quito la corrida las pecoreadora y tomando en cuenta que es una cormena recien llegada desatre total muy mal manejo estoy total mente deacuero contigo.
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I love the bucket, and you show that it works! Saw another beekeeper prep the empty frame with rubber bands thus: On one flat side two bands corner to corner to create a support bed for you to lay the comb on; then other bands stretched around top and bottom as you did but pushed to both sides to be able to slide them around comb you are emplacing. Seemed smart.
Great job! I like your traps! Thank for showing video. You have a great time! After your video showing. No more buckets in any store… ha ha…
Thank you for this. You make it look ez and doable
You bet!
Great job!! I can't wait for Spring to put some traps out!!
You and your son in those sandals 👌🏿
great channel, very educative and informative. I love the fact that you also involve the little boy
Youngster was playin some doobie bros on those rubber bands.
What the people need, is a way to make'm smile.
It aint to hard to do, and you know how.
Gotta get a message, get it on through.
Let the music play.
whoa listen to the music.
Love the vid.I have a clear understanding what to do now.👍
Love your videos about swarm trapping brother!!! Thank you again!!
Thanks! Trying to give my full process so everyone can do this from bee bucket to having honey. If you see anything I left out let me know and I’ll work a video in this year.
@@OkAdventure994 brother my traps are showing very promising signs already!! The bees are scouting each trap consistently and have been showing up every day a little more at a time. I have noticed some dead bees in the traps, so I’m thinking they’re leaving guards overnight🤷🏻♂️. I think I had the traps out MAYBE 3 days and scouts were showing up already. Waxing the interior is key, and the bucket being waterproof, and the bees being able to defend the trap are going to be big factors in the bees staying in the trap. Just my opinion👍🏻
done, sold!!
Good video
Excellent thank you
thanks for sharing
why did u leave second swarm bucket out in the woods for the slow bees? those workers dont have queen so they will die?
Have tried putting foundation in the bucket for them to draw comb on?
Good video, like that you evolved the family, that's the best part!
How do you determine the frames to to put in,is there a science to the number of frames 🎞️? I'm super new I'm gonna build a few Bee traps soon
I like the idea of the complete idea of the bucket.I love that you are teaching your son something that he can always remember that you took the time to teach him about how smart the bee's are and the natural ways of life can be so amazing. Love the videos going to try it in the bucket.Do you live around others who have bees ?
No I do not
This is so awesome! How did the swarm do?
Ended up being one of my best queens. Half of my queens go back to this one.
Great family time.!
Loving these videos, very helpful for someone like me who wants to start keeping bees next year, so does the Queen go in the Trap with the Swarm when you catch them.
Yes
What we're those bars on top of box and what was in that picher
I just caught a swarm in a bucket in the UK, I've moved them to 6 frame nuc, do I put the Queen excluder on for a few days..?
Shouldn't need a queen excluder tell you get to where you are going to make honey
I love the group activity, peacefulness and good ideas. Excellent! Feedback though...seasick now. Too fast and erratic camera. Please steady and slow with fewer positions.
How long did you have that swarm trap out there. The 628 dirt rooster dumps all the bees out next to the box and they all get in line and March in it
Next Level Fishing Entertainment I left the trap in the spot where I was going to put the hive for 4 days. I only did that so the bees could know where there hive is the my yard.
Outstanding
Great video I am learning a lot from watching your channel
i have caught a swarm in my bucket, I just want to move it off the roof of the shed 9ft? high down to the ground on a pallet. Do i have to tape them off and let them sit? it is so close thx
great video. what are the brown bars you lay on the hive at approx 12:30 into the video?
Pollen patty cut into strips
What is in the water and what is the food you're feeding on top
Sugar syrup and pollen pattie
Hey just trying to get into the OK Bee keeping hobby. Can you tell me where to buy some used hives? Thanks man.
Not sure where to find used equipment. Best bet is to che k Facebook groups or Craigslist
What do you do if you catch the swarm .5 - 2 miles from where you want to final hive to be?
Good question. I would put them in the spot where you would want them to be and release them. You will lose some bees that may go back to where the swarm was caught.
You could also leave them in the hive trapped inside for a few days. But I wouldn’t do that unless they have sugar water, pollen patty and some water in the hive with them.
If you have the swarm caught within 5 miles radius you can put them in the hive you want them to.
But....
Place a bushy branch in front of the hive entrance.
They need to re-oriëntate themselves then even more.
Off course you will loose some bees but because of the distraction you will have 90% of the bees staying in the hive
Very useful
❤
Awesome video! its great that we get to see the whole process!
More to come!
@@OkAdventure994 What did you feed them? What were them bars?
@@guardiandogoargentinos1385 pollen patties cut into strips.
how ofter do you catch swarm with this kind of trap?
Love the simplicity of this. Do you recommend a queen excluder when transferring to the hive box? As well do you do a mite check after your transfer to hive box?
Great questions! I’d like to know too!
Do you add water when you melt your wax? I melted down some comb scraps and it was real thick.
Yes I add about 2 inches of water
so what do you put in the bucket to attract them?
Swarm lure or lemon grass oil
After you put them in the hive, do you treat for mites?
Ok. De todos modos tenemos que tener cuidado para no tener mold dentro de las paredes
Hi...I did exactly the same ,took bees out back off yard and added them to hive ,however a few hours after I've done that,seems to be a fight and all the bees went haywire ... The next day the whole swarm left and just left all the brood and honey...
I can bought maybe it's cos a couldn't see the queen and didn't lock her in queen cage. I see you didn't bother to do that.
Will they not leave ??
Mine left over night,was gutted when I got there next day to an empty hive..
What did I do wrong????
Really not sure. Sounds like maybe robbing. Did they have a large entrance or a small one? Do you have other hives in your yard?
@@OkAdventure994 no other hives... I did close the entrance to smaller,and I will bought I'd be ok... But they all left...They can't be to far... I see bees every day..
Best part of the year for me is swarm season . I haven't used this type of trap before . Have you caught many with the 5 gallon buckets?
It's great your son takes an interest in your hobby as well. Hi from Australia.
Yes I have catch many swarms with this bucket. Last year I had caught two in the same spot and this year I have scouts already checking out the bucket again. Won’t be long and they’ll move on in.
I have a question. I have 6 humming bird feeders with sugar water in them but the humming birds can't get to 4 of them because they are covered with bees. This has never happened before. How can't I catch these bee and make a hive, or can I ?
You can't catch them that way. You must use a trap. Have to catch the queen to start a new hive
When is best time for me to start laying the traps out?
If your not sure of your swarm season put them out when the trees first start to bloom and leave them tell the leaves fall off.
What happens if you leave them in the bucket . Can't you harvest your Honey from the bucket ?
It would be possible if your state laws allow it
Hey I love this video but i need to know how Long after getting bee's in bucket did you transfer the bee's to the hive?
As soon as I found the swarm move into the Bee Bucket I take the bucket down. Move it home and put it in the exact spot where I want the hive to be. And I leave it there for a week. Then transfer the hive as shown in the video. If you have a wide open entrance make sure to pinch it back to a 3/4” entrance.
@@OkAdventure994 thanks alot gratefully appreciated 🇯🇲
Do you leave them in the bucket with the entrance sealed for one week? And what is the reason for leaving them in the bucket and not transfer immediately?
@@nosaokafor5096 no leave entrance open they will die. I do this to allow them to start drawing some comb.
@@OkAdventure994 fine.....what is the implication if you move them immediately?
I'm a new in ur channel my friend, i love 💘 ur video.
I am watching this video after catching my first swarm.
When is the best time time to move them?
Wait tell you see a good amount of pollen coming inside. I normally just wait a week then pull the buckets on the next check.
Where do you get the wax if your just starting out? Can you buy this wax?
Yes buy some yellow beeswax
I'm hoping to catch my first swarms this spring. What do you use for your liquid feed?
I use sugar syrup. (White sugar mixed with water)
Hi, great video! What time of the year did you set the traps out? Does it matter?
Early spring through to fall
Liked your video. It would help when you use terms like cold or warm you would give us the temp
At 1.23 I see the queen at the entrance
Great video. The bees were fairly docile. Have you ever caught an aggressive swarm? What do you do with them?
Yes I have. I will do a combine with another hive after dispatching the aggressive queen or try to do a requeen.
Lot of bees are out forging why would you take them on the daylight . You have to wait till night time .
Time constraints
Sorry to ask a basic question. What does honey exactly come from? Is it the poop of bees? :))
Nope honey is regurgitated nectar. Meaning the bees eat it then throw it back up
Please
the bar food you're giving the bees ?
Pollen patties. Contact your local apiary for more information.
This is great... 2 questions.
Do you need clean wax on the frames or can you use what you painted the bucket?
Do you need to clean the bucket after transfer?
Awesome site..
I used the same wax that I painted the bucket with. I’ve never cleaned the bucket after transfer. The day I put the bucket back in the field I spray one spray of swarm lure and leave it.
Do you apply new beewax when you want to get another swamp?
@@nosaokafor5096 nope. First application is all that is needed.
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надо соты оставить . пчел вытрусить в улей. ловушку опять установить . в нее пчелы охотнее ,рой,зайдет...
That's neat. You ever had those bees marching for you?
Yessir
What about if you don't have a been hive.????
You can build you one from many types of materials. In Oklahoma I have to hive a hive with removable frames for legal reasons. But I’ve seen hives built for just about anything you can think of
What’s the food?
Sugar water and pollen patty
Where are located. I am at Kingfisher Ok
I’m in Hinton, Oklahoma
I can't beelieve you guys don't have shoes on. Crazy
I thought I’d come by and watch another video while my wife is cleaning the kitchen so I can start cooking but congratulations I’m gonna make a bunch of those can I ask you how many did you start with I guess she called him swarm traps? ✝️✝️✝️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I started with 4 bee buckets. Caught 2 my first year with them.
My heart was racing the whole time you were transferring the bees. How were you not afraid of them stinging your hands???
As long as your really slow and gentle the bees will usually stay pretty calm.
Why not just leave them in the bucket and add an extra bucket on top?
Would be nice if I could. Unfortunately in my state I must have removable frames in all my hives. It’s state law.
@@OkAdventure994 oh wow! That’s important to know! I wouldn’t be surprised if Texas is the same way.
@@TimeIsHoney yeah the laws are what is detering me, too much money to lose if it goes wrong.
@@Seriouslydave always the laws!
@@Seriouslydave Texas is the same way. I looked up the laws. Almost every state is the same when it comes to the frames being able to be removed.
Nice
Great vids on the swarm trap. Hadn’t seen that before. How did that hive do?
After that video that hive ended up filling the 10 frame deep box in a month. Last time I check in December when we had some nice weather there was still bees alive.
What month did you catch this swarm?
Nice