[beenerds]

I made a bee vac this afternoon for the many swarms I plan on collecting this year.

The vacuum is a 18volt Ryobi cordless.

Inside is a box with a removable bottom to dump the girls in the waiting boxes.

Plans were used from this site and modified to fit the vacuum.

 

[Bens-Bees]

I like it... where did you get the vacuum though?

 

[beenerds]

I got the vacuum at home depot for $49 it didn't come with any batteries but my drill battery fits.

 

[kbfarms]

How well does it suck?

Enough vaccum? I like the cordless idea.

 

[beenerds]

It work well, I want some more hose but it sure sucks up the ants

 

[honeybeekeeper]

The thing is that you dont want it to suck to hard or it will kill them, also you want to attach a cushion or something soft up against the wall of the opposite side where they enter the box! Gives them a soft landing. I also attached a clear piece of hose at the beginning so i can see how fast they go in the hose so i can regulate the pressure at the box! I also put brass corner guards on the outside corners for support, you never know when you will accidently drop the box!...Good Luck!!