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5 Gallon Bucket Bee Swarm Catcher
« on: May 11, 2014, 05:03:49 pm »
Hi all.  I quickly put together a swarm bucket catcher this afternoon with an older bucket that had cracked on the bottom, 3 copper pipe straps, 6 self tapping screws and an old pool extendable tool pole.  I used six pieces of scrap wood chunks for backers inside the bucket so the screws didn't end up poking me or the bees.  I can take it apart and store it in the truck very easily.  The end of the pole pushed against the bottom of the rim to keep the pole from sliding up and over the bucket opening.  I should prove to be useful one or two time a season.

 





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Re: 5 Gallon Bucket Bee Swarm Catcher
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2014, 05:53:32 pm »
love it blue!
thanks for the pix! (love the first pic)  and your wife said......what?......... :D..... :laugh:
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Re: 5 Gallon Bucket Bee Swarm Catcher
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2014, 07:11:45 pm »
How you gonna explain that in the trunk of the squad car?  :D
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Re: 5 Gallon Bucket Bee Swarm Catcher
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2014, 07:53:34 pm »
"How you gonna explain that in the trunk of the squad car?  :D"

will it fit in the trunk of a squad car?........ :D :D :D
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Re: 5 Gallon Bucket Bee Swarm Catcher
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2014, 08:45:03 pm »
Ha! Yeap, I think it will fit.  I have a suit, nuc and gloves in there all month of May.  You know what, if you were wondering about the skies, it poured like a crazy just after these photos.
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Re: 5 Gallon Bucket Bee Swarm Catcher
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2014, 09:58:56 pm »
LOL     SLICK idea. I'll have to build one of those!   Just a GOT TO HAVE item once you see it!
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Re: 5 Gallon Bucket Bee Swarm Catcher
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2014, 10:37:42 am »
Very slick idea. While on the back of your pickup you would get even higher...oh nice shutters by the way...lol Tom
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Re: 5 Gallon Bucket Bee Swarm Catcher
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2014, 01:33:48 pm »
Scott, I have two extra poles just like it.  Come on up and I will give ya one.  Tom, thanks for the compliment, I am glad I am finished with those.  Yes, the truck bed, or my 8 foot ladder.  I should be able to get many high ones with that.
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Re: 5 Gallon Bucket Bee Swarm Catcher
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2014, 02:00:02 pm »
Another hint...put the ladder in the bed of the truck and get higher... ;D
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Re: 5 Gallon Bucket Bee Swarm Catcher
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2014, 02:09:06 pm »
Quote from: tmrschessie on May 12, 2014, 02:00:02 pm
Another hint...put the ladder in the bed of the truck and get higher... ;D

Like this?   ;D



I can't believe what some people will do!   :o

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Re: 5 Gallon Bucket Bee Swarm Catcher
« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2014, 03:23:30 pm »


   Ayup!
   My wife is head of health and safety for a good company. She preaches safety..
   I was flipping a house, and she decided she could do some painting..  GREAT!!!
   I walked around the corner...  she had the truck backed up, the ladder in the truck SITTING on two five gallon buckets..   EMPTY buckets...   
   Every time she gets on me about being safe I remind her of the buckets...  she denies ever doing that....
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Re: 5 Gallon Bucket Bee Swarm Catcher
« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2014, 09:00:09 pm »
Very good Dave. Thanks for the pictures and sharing your idea.
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