Bee-Vac questions

BeeV · June 01, 2011, 09:26:36 PM

Why do you choose to use a vac on some cut outs and not others? (I probably know the answer to this but I might be surprised.) And number 2, I haven't seen any videos or read how the bees in the vac are handled post cut out. I would think they would be a tad cranky after being vacuumed up. Jus wonderin.

David McLeod · June 01, 2011, 09:33:41 PM

I use the vac on all cut outs. I'm paid to remove the bees so they get the vac (bushkill). Mainly I need the bees in the box ASAP so I vaccuum them up then transfer the comb. As far as temperment goes they are pretty forgiving and can be moved to a bottom board that very afternoon without veil or gloves.

AllenF · June 01, 2011, 09:38:39 PM

Dragging the cords out for the vac is a pain. Also, when it is hot, you have to watch it and keep the bees from over heating. But the vac is a very useful tool and makes moving a lot of bees easy.

Jim134 · June 01, 2011, 10:02:21 PM

Quote from: David McLeod on June 01, 2011, 09:33:41 PM
I use the vac on all cut outs. I'm paid to remove the bees so they get the vac (bushkill). Mainly I need the bees in the box ASAP so I vaccuum them up then transfer the comb. As far as temperment goes they are pretty forgiving and can be moved to a bottom board that very afternoon without veil or gloves.

This is the new designed for Rodo BeeVac

http://robo.bushkillfarms.com/

BEE HAPPY Jim 134 :)

BeeV · June 04, 2011, 08:07:02 AM

Thanks!

Michael Bush · June 04, 2011, 08:38:40 AM

>why do you choose to use a vac on some cut outs and not others?

I choose not to use it all the time... and I have two of them...

AllenF · June 04, 2011, 08:43:14 AM

Quote from: Michael Bush on June 04, 2011, 08:38:40 AM
I choose not to use it all the time... and I have two of them...

One for each hand? Cuts down removal time in half.