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.
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.
@@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.
I like your design!!
Nice one. Simply put, clearly shown. Ghank you from Queensland Australia.
Thanks
Not rude at all. Just keep up the good work. We are here for the bees at the end
Would it be better to put the super on top let bees climb no rubbish in the frams?
I love your videos, thanks from Spain Europe
Thanks for the comment!
she's a good helper
Very interesting, thank you for sharing !
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.
very true.
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.
Great suggestions!
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!
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.
how you cover the inlet hole to trap the bees once you are finished?
A paint spray can lid worked well in my last one, I'll see if that fits.
If you slightly angle the bee inlet towards the downward slope, they won't even touch the screen.
Great tip!
@@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.
@@BeekeepingwithTheBeeWhisperer We're here to help each other out. I wish someone would tell that to the other 99%.
Disappointed you didn't say "Here's one I made earlier". LOL
Hahaha, I'm making this one because I lost (in a fire) the one I made earlier!!!
Hello Amy
I will pass that on!