Scoop and score swarm catch! The safest, easiest way i catch swarms.
Here i do a thorough demonstration of using the scoop and score bucket to catch swarms safely.
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@rodneymiddleton9624 Жыл бұрын
I use mine daily!!! I can catch a swarm in mid air if I can get the bucket in the middle of the swarm with a little Swarm Commander. I can’t thank you enough for this idea!!!
@Elioha-gt8pu
Жыл бұрын
Everyone talks to much, before the came to the important things youre tired of it all the things...
@cordovanbee Жыл бұрын
Great job on the Demonstration and Explaining as you go!! What a wonderful idea!! Thanks
@jimallen1176 Жыл бұрын
Wow, a lot of great tips. Like the wire basket & telescoping pole. The queen excluder on bottom is a great idea too. Great video.
@LSUTigerMomАй бұрын
The day after seeing this, I had a swarm in a tree in my backyard! I used an empty, black plastic, nursery pot. It’s very lightweight. I duct taped it to a telescoping painters stick. I whacked the limb with the swarm and they fell directly into the bucket. So easy and quick. I held the bucket near the limb for about 5-15 minutes, for the bees that were flying around, and they went into the bucket. Thank you so much for such an informative and well done video. Also, Since then I had another swarm in the same tree. So the throne was used twice.
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Ай бұрын
Thank you. I am happy it helped you with beekeeping.
@derricklogan2058 Жыл бұрын
Just the sound of the bees being so calm with the harmony of their buzzing put me to sleep while watching your video! This was absolutely awesome with your explanation of what you were doing and how it's supposed to be done! Great job, sir! Thank you!
@stevehamilton948610 ай бұрын
Finally- finally some ingenuity. I’ve been watching these bee removal videos for one week now, first person to utilize creativity. I think when e hit the limb, the bees dropped a small amount of distance. The mesh provides familiarity. They don’t even know what happened. As long as the queen stays in there he’s good to go.
@LSUTigerMomАй бұрын
I am planning on changing to the wire basket like you used. The swarm arrived before I could get it! You have a real gift for teaching. God Bless You.
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. God Bless you too.
@tealkerberus7482 ай бұрын
Nice work! I'm a big fan of things that make work safer, and not having to climb a ladder for a high swarm is a major improvement!
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@raymondhellberg3600 Жыл бұрын
Yay, I made one like this a couple of years ago and have saved me a lot of dangerous, sweaty climbing. Great tip from you is to keep the bucket up to attract all those bees scattered around after knocking the swarm down - I'll try that next time for sure, thanks! Greetings from Norway.
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
Thank you and glad to hear from you.
@quiltcavequilter6952 Жыл бұрын
I just caught a swarm today using the same method but my bucket was on a swinging arm so that when it’s brought down to dump you can swing it like a pail. A fellow lady beekeeper welded the arm to fit around the bucket and a bit deeper than the 5 gallon bucket so that it could freely swing.
@bondservantministriesinc.672 Жыл бұрын
Awesome job explaining everything!
@jawharp9467 Жыл бұрын
This was my favorite thing I learned today. Thanks for posting!
@Doxymeister Жыл бұрын
What a cool idea! A little ingenuity goes a long way, eh? Love it!🐝
@tonyt.1596 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video. I like your bucket idea.
@Danielseven-ir2mq Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing.
@etiennelabeille Жыл бұрын
The use of the mesh bucket is clever, either by accident or design. Will make one for this season!
@flowerstreetfarmbees Жыл бұрын
Great tip to reinforce the handle! I've had them break several times and have been contemplating a solution. Appreciate it!
@stilesevans1 Жыл бұрын
first part "yeah we get it." Once you started the demonstration it got better and the basket thing got was really good.
@Thelavendershoppe Жыл бұрын
I thought this was great! I’m new to beekeeping and caught my first swarm last week. I didn’t know to put the Queen excluder on the bottom. Thanks for the information.
@bobwebber8521 Жыл бұрын
This would have to be the best tip I have seen. Will get busy right away to build one. Thanks so much.
@homesteadingpastor Жыл бұрын
New Subscriber Here! Thanks for sharing this awesome demonstration with us. Great idea using the basket & the telescopic pole. 🙌🏻👍🏻🐝🐝🐝🐝
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome. Thank you for subscribing.
@DavidHarrison-hx1dtАй бұрын
Great idea. Thanks for sharing this. Very good video. Something I’ll be investing in.
@robeccs Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the big tip. I have 3 of those mesh trash can which I bought at Lowes for .50 each several yrs back. As for the pole I have several of them but I don't know where they are at.🙃👏🏽👏🏽👍🏼🍻✌🏽
@kiaya00723 күн бұрын
I was a bit dubious at first but after seeing how good the bees were in your catcher i must admit its simplicity in design makes it truly genius. The bees dont get agrivated because they stay in a neat little ball. Have seen some bee keepers use a veiled straw hat on low hanging limbs in the past and that worked very well too so I should not have been a doubter. Sorry about that. Great video too. Thanks for sharing
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
23 күн бұрын
Thank you.
@jeannecourter6349 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this very helpful video. I just lost a swarm because it was too high up in the trees so I may have to get a bucket system as you demonstrated. Thank you very much for making this video.
@dcsblessedbees Жыл бұрын
That works slick, thanks Randal for sharing your tips.👍I'll be making me one of those heading to Ace today.😁
@HoneyMarketingBoardАй бұрын
Bag/Zip ties would work well to fasten the handle on... Great Video . Thanks.
@stephencaughley12186 ай бұрын
Brilliant. Thanks for sharing.
@michaelbrinkman352810 ай бұрын
I may have to try that! May have my first swarm tomorrow on the side of a shed
@LSUTigerMom2 ай бұрын
Genuis. Best video yet on catching swarms high in a tree.
@skibeerski5617 Жыл бұрын
Randall that was very well done. Thank you to the person that came up with the basket concept.
@LisaBaker-cb7bg6 ай бұрын
Love this! Such a great piece of ingenuity!
@intheshell35ify11 ай бұрын
That sheds some light on bee thinking.
@davidlayne8755 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for showing us your catching bee's. , I love your ideal using the can ... I'm headed to Big Lots 😮
@motormaker Жыл бұрын
Fascinating. I remember your video when you showed how this device was made. I immediately collected all the parts to put one together. I haven’t needed it yet but it’s ready for when I do. I’ve caught two swarms since that time but they were both on low branches. The first about a foot off the ground and the second about four feet. The second was just last Sunday. It was very cold and they spent Saturday night outside. I’m not sure if they will make it but at least I got them in a box before it started snowing Sunday night. Monday morning I put a feeder on them. Fingers crossed they will be okay. Time will tell.
@motormaker
Жыл бұрын
I got down to the bee yard today. They have consumed half a quart of feed and they were bringing in full pollen baskets. I think they’re going to be fine.
@danm358416 күн бұрын
I wish I had found this yesterday! Broke my pole twice, trying to catch a swarm because of the weight of the bucket. Great video!
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
16 күн бұрын
Thank you. This set up is a game changer for catching swarms. I have a subscriber that will stand in his be yard whil swarm is issueing and he stands pole up with swarm commander on can and swarms will settle on it. He has caught about 5 this way.
@danm3584
16 күн бұрын
@@randallcarter-carterhillho2277 wow!
@danm3584
12 күн бұрын
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277 so the swarm I caught and put in the hive left and went back into the tree. So I used this idea the next time. They are now safe and at my house. One question, it was easier to get them, but it was much harder to get them out. They clung to the mesh. Any suggestions?
@radudas18 ай бұрын
Very helpful. I didn’t know this trick.
@kareneaton3395 Жыл бұрын
Great video Randell. Keep em coming!
@rtxhoneybees Жыл бұрын
Randall. This is the most helpful video Ive watched in a long time. Im definitely going to make one of these. THANKS!
@PKBees Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting. I think I'll give this idea a try.
@krissaann333 Жыл бұрын
Bad Ass! Thanks! Im gonna make one these this weekend! Blessings! 💜💜💜🙏🙏🙏
@donnadarter6845 Жыл бұрын
I love it!!!! Going to go buy the stuff to make one tomorrow. Thanks for sharing.
@temijinkahn511 Жыл бұрын
Terrific tool. Thank you for the tip!
@michaelfike7542 Жыл бұрын
Great catch. I have a 5 gallon bucket made the same way with parts of it cut out and i have screen around it. If you get them in the bucket the rest will fly to it. But I do like the one you have better. ❤️🐝
@michelledavis5155 Жыл бұрын
So cool!! I am so glad I saw your video.
@HakimsHoney Жыл бұрын
This is awesome. Thanks for sharing! Headed to the hardware store now to build one!
@mattkissmyasstyrants8676 Жыл бұрын
Love it, Great idea. I Learned a lot, Thanks.
@eas4075311 ай бұрын
That bee on his head around 8:15 tickled me! 🤣
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
11 ай бұрын
she was along for the ride for a few seconds.
@pmlm1571 Жыл бұрын
Excellent, you are a benefactor!
@toddwelsh8353 Жыл бұрын
Great demo, thanks!
@josephrawls Жыл бұрын
Great video. I've been wanting to change my bucket out with the basket for the last couple years but just haven't done it yet.
@adamestep3593 Жыл бұрын
Your tool is genius!!!
@Red_Pill_Matrix Жыл бұрын
Great demo!
@buttermilkbees Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Randall!
@joetripp123 Жыл бұрын
I love the mesh garbage can idea but I don't think you need the paint roller section. Just fasten the pole directly to the side of the can (or bucket). This is what I do with my current bucket using some small ratchet straps and zip ties. It makes the reach a foot or two shorter and makes transporting a little more cumbersome, but the strength of the whole thing is way better.
@raterus
11 ай бұрын
Another option, you cut some holes in the top & bottom sides of the bucket, you can feed a hoop clamp through it, and just tighten the rod to the bucket with a screwdriver.
@seedsandarrowsfrontier9224 Жыл бұрын
Great idea! Thanks for sharing the video
@keithspillman Жыл бұрын
Took your advise a while back and have the same setup. I've used it several times this year and it works great!!! The last extension is pretty useless unless working almost vertical. The leverage gets the best of you without some support as you said. Another great common sense video. Thanks Randall!!
@kathyhardee2398 Жыл бұрын
Amazing invention!
@michael2B Жыл бұрын
Great Idea thanks Randall
@andrerousselsapet5219 Жыл бұрын
Great idea All ideas as they come Is always welcomed
@Mrsdonimarie3 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you.
@rsrawat19474 ай бұрын
Excellent!
@johnbeard7404 Жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thank you.
@hilreal Жыл бұрын
I made one using 2 pieces of pictures type, one lightly smaller than the other that telescopes. Bolted to a 5 gallon bucket but I really like the lighter weight mesh bucket. I'll be looking for one! Thanks.
@hilreal
Жыл бұрын
Pvc
@juanitaziegler7016 Жыл бұрын
Very informative
@geraltofrivia8529 Жыл бұрын
Great video, we just invented our own swarm capture "milk carton on a stick" but it seems someone is steps ahead.
@sherryerwin51411 ай бұрын
I just saw what you were talking about OMG!!!
@AG-yj1jv9 ай бұрын
Wow! You can HEAR the difference as the bees returned to the bucket!
@PlanetaryHealer-in2sf11 ай бұрын
Impressive for sure
@rtxhoneybees Жыл бұрын
Coming back to congratulate you for the number of views. I knew this one was special!
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@hardlyyoung3638 Жыл бұрын
what you've shared will make a real difference in peoples attempts to successfully mine for honey and remain respectful of the bees that make it...not to mention all the time saved . more time to spend enjoying the process and the product.. I buy my honey and I don't dance with bees but I appreciate you and frankly the bees here in southern California would too..I read lately they are starving and pissed off...the fancy flowers people are planting in the yards are primarily for adorment..and not nutritious enough to sustain a hive.. plus... it's not legal to keep bees in most the cities that allow you to water non native plants .. funny cause the golfers seem to stay liquidated.. and they all call the girls honey
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words.
@choochoo4059 ай бұрын
excellent
@AliyAbrash-oe4qs6 ай бұрын
tanks
@khamphadulichamthuc Жыл бұрын
Great
@terrynpiper7667 Жыл бұрын
I wish I had seen this a couple of weeks ago. Caught a swarm last week just outside my apiary. Took me half an hour to carefully cut the branches around the swarm and get them into the box while crawling under the hedgerow. Annoyingly, I have one of these waste bins in the shed and moved it to get the box. Just never thought to use it.
@200cdl Жыл бұрын
Nice
@kathyhathaway8823 Жыл бұрын
That was a GREAT IDEA. Ya I can say I have never seen a swarm go to a bucket like that. Thank you very much for showing this. Are you getting a good flow yet this season??. THANKS
@attilaelekes5534 Жыл бұрын
Wow. Thxs.
@jasoncopin Жыл бұрын
awsome
@COOPERSCICHILDS Жыл бұрын
Coooool 👊🏿
@bobfanning6816 Жыл бұрын
Hey man, a lot of good ideas here. One word of caution, if you are using a plastic outer cover, you might want to put the ratchet strap under it. I broke an outer cover before I realized this to be a problem. I strap the inner cover and carry the outer cover home separately (if it is plastic). Good video, thanks.
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I have a few of those plastic covers.
@eddevault4604 Жыл бұрын
Great instructions…..I have never been able to find an equivalent wire mess basket like that….I’ve tried the internet….and even flea markets….but I’ve not found anyone that makes them anymore….
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
They are on amazon. I just searched metal mesh garbage cans. I say some at menards last summer as well. They might not have them any more though.
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@eddevault4604
Жыл бұрын
@@randallcarter-carterhillho2277 I’ll check those out….I may have called them by the wrong name…..
@eddevault4604
Жыл бұрын
@@apveening ….I will….Thank You….
@slippersmomma
Жыл бұрын
The dollar store will have something close.
@NATURALBEEKEEPERSCOLLECTIVE Жыл бұрын
There where still bees coming into land as you walked away to show the camera, You have the Queen before 12 minutes for sure. That is way kinder and safer to catch the bees. Hardly any stress at all. My grandad uses Dark Brood Comb on a pole for high ups that he cannot reach. Your idea might even be better. I do a lot of swarm rescues so I am going to make one of these and compare it to some of our contraptions. The only thing I would do different is have that bucket on strong light weight tripod just for stability in difficult to reach places like if you had an angle to reach out etc Great video! and great job there.
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@suzylarry1 Жыл бұрын
nice catch , good source of Re-USE and the Bees seem to like the way you caught them ! The march would tell me , The Queen is in the box . would you think those bee's are YOUR Bee's that decided to venture out ?
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Yes, I pointed out the colony they came from.
@steveo1006 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Discovered yours in searching for blue green horizons queen throne bucket for a new bee keeper. I do like you design. My question is why do you think there may be a virgin queen in that swarm. I thought conventional wisdom says the original queen leaves with the swarm. The queen excluder on the the bottom board is a trick I’d not heard of in my mere 12 years. I caught 3 swarms in one days but 2 left and I wish I had known of the queen excluder trick.
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
The queen in this swarm was not a virgin. The same colony swarmed about 9 days later and I caught The swarm 30 feet up. It likely had a virgin queen.
@JasonEmery97 ай бұрын
Looks like a good technique. Where did you buy the pole?
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
7 ай бұрын
Local hardware store in the paint section.
@jljjoubert3611 Жыл бұрын
Goodday sir. You're opinion on a few aspects will be appreciated. 1. The queen excluder at the bottom. Is it to prevent the swarm leaving,because the queen can't get through? 2. I would have liked to see the broad you're using. I am of the opinion in an attempt to prevent pests I use wax foundation and then feeding the bees within the box to make up for the lack of broad. For this I use the " Genius lid" With this lid I can see the proceedings in the hive without opening it. 3. You take the hive away before dark. What about the bees returning from scouting to find nothing. Thanks for this demonstration. Cobus🐋
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
1. Yes 2. I am not sure what broad is. Please clarify. 3. Overall I find it best to move about 45 mins to an hour after swarm capture. Sure there will be 20-30 bees left but they will find a place to go. If I waited til dark to move it they would have oriented and worked about 7 hours that day and then the field force would want to go back to where I left the hive til dark.
@jljjoubert3611
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the response. By "broad" I am referring to the foundation you use and the comb build by other bees. 3. You're explanation makes sense. How for did you take the hive from where you caught it? If you take it a few kilometers away, then the bees will orientate again and stay there. If not far from where you caught it, then you are quite right. The way you handled the bees is an eye opener. I am from South Africa and I am sure the local swarms will not take this in their stride. Although swarming bees tend to be more docile. Stay safe,Cobus🐳
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
@@jljjoubert3611 3. I moved the colony about 30 meters. If I was going to move them more more than about 3 kiloneters away I would have waited til dark and moved them. I started years ago using wax doundations but I now use plastic for the durability and ease of assembly.
@jljjoubert3611
Жыл бұрын
I am using wax foundations. Thanks for all the advice. Stay safe. Cobus🐳
@mmb_MeAndMyBees
4 ай бұрын
@@randallcarter-carterhillho2277 Think 'Broad' is a Spelling or Typo to mean : "Brood" ! Saw today's Q&A with Fred Dunn. . . He went to Kentuky to go to the NAHBE . . . And saw an Old Dude 'making' a Frame Clip to add to an extention Pole. Nice and Cheap and easy. A Commentator mentioned your Channel. . . Seeing the Bucket in action was Cool ! Sayong Hi from Scotland. 🏴 Enjoyed your Demonstration today. . . Thank You !😎
@johndeo5951 Жыл бұрын
😍😍😍😍😍
@zardiw8 ай бұрын
I would have put the box on the trailer so it's higher............Z
@brucesbees Жыл бұрын
Randall is that bucket about the same size as a 5 gallon bucket?
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
It is slightly smaller. I would guess it would hold apx 3.5- 4 gallons. Search metal mesh garbage can on amazon and you should see them.
@annescambler4221 Жыл бұрын
Brill. Im on it.
@jonmarcos8488Ай бұрын
Where did you get the pole?
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Ай бұрын
Home depot. Any hardware store should have them in paint section.
@lindarodriguez5019 Жыл бұрын
From what I know the bees go to the queen so the queen is in there
@zeke135 Жыл бұрын
Look up a queen's throne....
@brettellis1837 Жыл бұрын
CHECK OUT AUSSIE MIKE'S BEES AUSTRALIA HAVE A LOOK AT HIS SWARM CATCH POP UP CLOTHS BASKET BLOODY BRILLIANT.
@brettellis1837
Жыл бұрын
Worth a look.
@thomasbridgeman58152 ай бұрын
No more plastic buckets for me
@timesurfingalien10 ай бұрын
Get to catching. They gonna fly off
@georgegodwin2752Ай бұрын
Would have better video if your head was not blocking view
@veronicagoper5162 Жыл бұрын
Do you any one in la that can remove a colony we have 2 colonies one in front of my house and one in the back of the house I don’t want to kill them if any one out there who is interested in making a video for money come and remove my bee hives
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
Bruce's bees might know of someone. He is in southeast alabama. I do not know of anyone in that area.
@veronicagoper5162
Жыл бұрын
I’m in Los Angeles California if you anyone the colony is bigger now
@oaktowngee1 Жыл бұрын
Too much talking and not enough doing! Seems like an advertisement for your product.
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I use mine daily!!! I can catch a swarm in mid air if I can get the bucket in the middle of the swarm with a little Swarm Commander. I can’t thank you enough for this idea!!!
@Elioha-gt8pu
Жыл бұрын
Everyone talks to much, before the came to the important things youre tired of it all the things...
Great job on the Demonstration and Explaining as you go!! What a wonderful idea!! Thanks
Wow, a lot of great tips. Like the wire basket & telescoping pole. The queen excluder on bottom is a great idea too. Great video.
The day after seeing this, I had a swarm in a tree in my backyard! I used an empty, black plastic, nursery pot. It’s very lightweight. I duct taped it to a telescoping painters stick. I whacked the limb with the swarm and they fell directly into the bucket. So easy and quick. I held the bucket near the limb for about 5-15 minutes, for the bees that were flying around, and they went into the bucket. Thank you so much for such an informative and well done video. Also, Since then I had another swarm in the same tree. So the throne was used twice.
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Ай бұрын
Thank you. I am happy it helped you with beekeeping.
Just the sound of the bees being so calm with the harmony of their buzzing put me to sleep while watching your video! This was absolutely awesome with your explanation of what you were doing and how it's supposed to be done! Great job, sir! Thank you!
Finally- finally some ingenuity. I’ve been watching these bee removal videos for one week now, first person to utilize creativity. I think when e hit the limb, the bees dropped a small amount of distance. The mesh provides familiarity. They don’t even know what happened. As long as the queen stays in there he’s good to go.
I am planning on changing to the wire basket like you used. The swarm arrived before I could get it! You have a real gift for teaching. God Bless You.
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. God Bless you too.
Nice work! I'm a big fan of things that make work safer, and not having to climb a ladder for a high swarm is a major improvement!
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
2 ай бұрын
Thank you
Yay, I made one like this a couple of years ago and have saved me a lot of dangerous, sweaty climbing. Great tip from you is to keep the bucket up to attract all those bees scattered around after knocking the swarm down - I'll try that next time for sure, thanks! Greetings from Norway.
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
Thank you and glad to hear from you.
I just caught a swarm today using the same method but my bucket was on a swinging arm so that when it’s brought down to dump you can swing it like a pail. A fellow lady beekeeper welded the arm to fit around the bucket and a bit deeper than the 5 gallon bucket so that it could freely swing.
Awesome job explaining everything!
This was my favorite thing I learned today. Thanks for posting!
What a cool idea! A little ingenuity goes a long way, eh? Love it!🐝
Thank you for the great video. I like your bucket idea.
Thank you for sharing.
The use of the mesh bucket is clever, either by accident or design. Will make one for this season!
Great tip to reinforce the handle! I've had them break several times and have been contemplating a solution. Appreciate it!
first part "yeah we get it." Once you started the demonstration it got better and the basket thing got was really good.
I thought this was great! I’m new to beekeeping and caught my first swarm last week. I didn’t know to put the Queen excluder on the bottom. Thanks for the information.
This would have to be the best tip I have seen. Will get busy right away to build one. Thanks so much.
New Subscriber Here! Thanks for sharing this awesome demonstration with us. Great idea using the basket & the telescopic pole. 🙌🏻👍🏻🐝🐝🐝🐝
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome. Thank you for subscribing.
Great idea. Thanks for sharing this. Very good video. Something I’ll be investing in.
Thanks for the big tip. I have 3 of those mesh trash can which I bought at Lowes for .50 each several yrs back. As for the pole I have several of them but I don't know where they are at.🙃👏🏽👏🏽👍🏼🍻✌🏽
I was a bit dubious at first but after seeing how good the bees were in your catcher i must admit its simplicity in design makes it truly genius. The bees dont get agrivated because they stay in a neat little ball. Have seen some bee keepers use a veiled straw hat on low hanging limbs in the past and that worked very well too so I should not have been a doubter. Sorry about that. Great video too. Thanks for sharing
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
23 күн бұрын
Thank you.
Thank you for this very helpful video. I just lost a swarm because it was too high up in the trees so I may have to get a bucket system as you demonstrated. Thank you very much for making this video.
That works slick, thanks Randal for sharing your tips.👍I'll be making me one of those heading to Ace today.😁
Bag/Zip ties would work well to fasten the handle on... Great Video . Thanks.
Brilliant. Thanks for sharing.
I may have to try that! May have my first swarm tomorrow on the side of a shed
Genuis. Best video yet on catching swarms high in a tree.
Randall that was very well done. Thank you to the person that came up with the basket concept.
Love this! Such a great piece of ingenuity!
That sheds some light on bee thinking.
Thanks so much for showing us your catching bee's. , I love your ideal using the can ... I'm headed to Big Lots 😮
Fascinating. I remember your video when you showed how this device was made. I immediately collected all the parts to put one together. I haven’t needed it yet but it’s ready for when I do. I’ve caught two swarms since that time but they were both on low branches. The first about a foot off the ground and the second about four feet. The second was just last Sunday. It was very cold and they spent Saturday night outside. I’m not sure if they will make it but at least I got them in a box before it started snowing Sunday night. Monday morning I put a feeder on them. Fingers crossed they will be okay. Time will tell.
@motormaker
Жыл бұрын
I got down to the bee yard today. They have consumed half a quart of feed and they were bringing in full pollen baskets. I think they’re going to be fine.
I wish I had found this yesterday! Broke my pole twice, trying to catch a swarm because of the weight of the bucket. Great video!
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
16 күн бұрын
Thank you. This set up is a game changer for catching swarms. I have a subscriber that will stand in his be yard whil swarm is issueing and he stands pole up with swarm commander on can and swarms will settle on it. He has caught about 5 this way.
@danm3584
16 күн бұрын
@@randallcarter-carterhillho2277 wow!
@danm3584
12 күн бұрын
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277 so the swarm I caught and put in the hive left and went back into the tree. So I used this idea the next time. They are now safe and at my house. One question, it was easier to get them, but it was much harder to get them out. They clung to the mesh. Any suggestions?
Very helpful. I didn’t know this trick.
Great video Randell. Keep em coming!
Randall. This is the most helpful video Ive watched in a long time. Im definitely going to make one of these. THANKS!
Thanks for posting. I think I'll give this idea a try.
Bad Ass! Thanks! Im gonna make one these this weekend! Blessings! 💜💜💜🙏🙏🙏
I love it!!!! Going to go buy the stuff to make one tomorrow. Thanks for sharing.
Terrific tool. Thank you for the tip!
Great catch. I have a 5 gallon bucket made the same way with parts of it cut out and i have screen around it. If you get them in the bucket the rest will fly to it. But I do like the one you have better. ❤️🐝
So cool!! I am so glad I saw your video.
This is awesome. Thanks for sharing! Headed to the hardware store now to build one!
Love it, Great idea. I Learned a lot, Thanks.
That bee on his head around 8:15 tickled me! 🤣
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
11 ай бұрын
she was along for the ride for a few seconds.
Excellent, you are a benefactor!
Great demo, thanks!
Great video. I've been wanting to change my bucket out with the basket for the last couple years but just haven't done it yet.
Your tool is genius!!!
Great demo!
Thanks, Randall!
I love the mesh garbage can idea but I don't think you need the paint roller section. Just fasten the pole directly to the side of the can (or bucket). This is what I do with my current bucket using some small ratchet straps and zip ties. It makes the reach a foot or two shorter and makes transporting a little more cumbersome, but the strength of the whole thing is way better.
@raterus
11 ай бұрын
Another option, you cut some holes in the top & bottom sides of the bucket, you can feed a hoop clamp through it, and just tighten the rod to the bucket with a screwdriver.
Great idea! Thanks for sharing the video
Took your advise a while back and have the same setup. I've used it several times this year and it works great!!! The last extension is pretty useless unless working almost vertical. The leverage gets the best of you without some support as you said. Another great common sense video. Thanks Randall!!
Amazing invention!
Great Idea thanks Randall
Great idea All ideas as they come Is always welcomed
Awesome! Thank you.
Excellent!
Excellent. Thank you.
I made one using 2 pieces of pictures type, one lightly smaller than the other that telescopes. Bolted to a 5 gallon bucket but I really like the lighter weight mesh bucket. I'll be looking for one! Thanks.
@hilreal
Жыл бұрын
Pvc
Very informative
Great video, we just invented our own swarm capture "milk carton on a stick" but it seems someone is steps ahead.
I just saw what you were talking about OMG!!!
Wow! You can HEAR the difference as the bees returned to the bucket!
Impressive for sure
Coming back to congratulate you for the number of views. I knew this one was special!
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
what you've shared will make a real difference in peoples attempts to successfully mine for honey and remain respectful of the bees that make it...not to mention all the time saved . more time to spend enjoying the process and the product.. I buy my honey and I don't dance with bees but I appreciate you and frankly the bees here in southern California would too..I read lately they are starving and pissed off...the fancy flowers people are planting in the yards are primarily for adorment..and not nutritious enough to sustain a hive.. plus... it's not legal to keep bees in most the cities that allow you to water non native plants .. funny cause the golfers seem to stay liquidated.. and they all call the girls honey
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words.
excellent
tanks
Great
I wish I had seen this a couple of weeks ago. Caught a swarm last week just outside my apiary. Took me half an hour to carefully cut the branches around the swarm and get them into the box while crawling under the hedgerow. Annoyingly, I have one of these waste bins in the shed and moved it to get the box. Just never thought to use it.
Nice
That was a GREAT IDEA. Ya I can say I have never seen a swarm go to a bucket like that. Thank you very much for showing this. Are you getting a good flow yet this season??. THANKS
Wow. Thxs.
awsome
Coooool 👊🏿
Hey man, a lot of good ideas here. One word of caution, if you are using a plastic outer cover, you might want to put the ratchet strap under it. I broke an outer cover before I realized this to be a problem. I strap the inner cover and carry the outer cover home separately (if it is plastic). Good video, thanks.
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I have a few of those plastic covers.
Great instructions…..I have never been able to find an equivalent wire mess basket like that….I’ve tried the internet….and even flea markets….but I’ve not found anyone that makes them anymore….
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
They are on amazon. I just searched metal mesh garbage cans. I say some at menards last summer as well. They might not have them any more though.
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@eddevault4604
Жыл бұрын
@@randallcarter-carterhillho2277 I’ll check those out….I may have called them by the wrong name…..
@eddevault4604
Жыл бұрын
@@apveening ….I will….Thank You….
@slippersmomma
Жыл бұрын
The dollar store will have something close.
There where still bees coming into land as you walked away to show the camera, You have the Queen before 12 minutes for sure. That is way kinder and safer to catch the bees. Hardly any stress at all. My grandad uses Dark Brood Comb on a pole for high ups that he cannot reach. Your idea might even be better. I do a lot of swarm rescues so I am going to make one of these and compare it to some of our contraptions. The only thing I would do different is have that bucket on strong light weight tripod just for stability in difficult to reach places like if you had an angle to reach out etc Great video! and great job there.
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
nice catch , good source of Re-USE and the Bees seem to like the way you caught them ! The march would tell me , The Queen is in the box . would you think those bee's are YOUR Bee's that decided to venture out ?
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Yes, I pointed out the colony they came from.
Excellent video. Discovered yours in searching for blue green horizons queen throne bucket for a new bee keeper. I do like you design. My question is why do you think there may be a virgin queen in that swarm. I thought conventional wisdom says the original queen leaves with the swarm. The queen excluder on the the bottom board is a trick I’d not heard of in my mere 12 years. I caught 3 swarms in one days but 2 left and I wish I had known of the queen excluder trick.
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
The queen in this swarm was not a virgin. The same colony swarmed about 9 days later and I caught The swarm 30 feet up. It likely had a virgin queen.
Looks like a good technique. Where did you buy the pole?
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
7 ай бұрын
Local hardware store in the paint section.
Goodday sir. You're opinion on a few aspects will be appreciated. 1. The queen excluder at the bottom. Is it to prevent the swarm leaving,because the queen can't get through? 2. I would have liked to see the broad you're using. I am of the opinion in an attempt to prevent pests I use wax foundation and then feeding the bees within the box to make up for the lack of broad. For this I use the " Genius lid" With this lid I can see the proceedings in the hive without opening it. 3. You take the hive away before dark. What about the bees returning from scouting to find nothing. Thanks for this demonstration. Cobus🐋
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
1. Yes 2. I am not sure what broad is. Please clarify. 3. Overall I find it best to move about 45 mins to an hour after swarm capture. Sure there will be 20-30 bees left but they will find a place to go. If I waited til dark to move it they would have oriented and worked about 7 hours that day and then the field force would want to go back to where I left the hive til dark.
@jljjoubert3611
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the response. By "broad" I am referring to the foundation you use and the comb build by other bees. 3. You're explanation makes sense. How for did you take the hive from where you caught it? If you take it a few kilometers away, then the bees will orientate again and stay there. If not far from where you caught it, then you are quite right. The way you handled the bees is an eye opener. I am from South Africa and I am sure the local swarms will not take this in their stride. Although swarming bees tend to be more docile. Stay safe,Cobus🐳
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
@@jljjoubert3611 3. I moved the colony about 30 meters. If I was going to move them more more than about 3 kiloneters away I would have waited til dark and moved them. I started years ago using wax doundations but I now use plastic for the durability and ease of assembly.
@jljjoubert3611
Жыл бұрын
I am using wax foundations. Thanks for all the advice. Stay safe. Cobus🐳
@mmb_MeAndMyBees
4 ай бұрын
@@randallcarter-carterhillho2277 Think 'Broad' is a Spelling or Typo to mean : "Brood" ! Saw today's Q&A with Fred Dunn. . . He went to Kentuky to go to the NAHBE . . . And saw an Old Dude 'making' a Frame Clip to add to an extention Pole. Nice and Cheap and easy. A Commentator mentioned your Channel. . . Seeing the Bucket in action was Cool ! Sayong Hi from Scotland. 🏴 Enjoyed your Demonstration today. . . Thank You !😎
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I would have put the box on the trailer so it's higher............Z
Randall is that bucket about the same size as a 5 gallon bucket?
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
It is slightly smaller. I would guess it would hold apx 3.5- 4 gallons. Search metal mesh garbage can on amazon and you should see them.
Brill. Im on it.
Where did you get the pole?
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Ай бұрын
Home depot. Any hardware store should have them in paint section.
From what I know the bees go to the queen so the queen is in there
Look up a queen's throne....
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@brettellis1837
Жыл бұрын
Worth a look.
No more plastic buckets for me
Get to catching. They gonna fly off
Would have better video if your head was not blocking view
Do you any one in la that can remove a colony we have 2 colonies one in front of my house and one in the back of the house I don’t want to kill them if any one out there who is interested in making a video for money come and remove my bee hives
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
Bruce's bees might know of someone. He is in southeast alabama. I do not know of anyone in that area.
@veronicagoper5162
Жыл бұрын
I’m in Los Angeles California if you anyone the colony is bigger now
Too much talking and not enough doing! Seems like an advertisement for your product.
@randallcarter-carterhillho2277
Жыл бұрын
I am not trying to sale it.
@davenirschl6522
Жыл бұрын
Troll