Bushkill Bee Vac
The last bee vac you will ever need
- Not happy with the functioning of the standard box in a box design bee vac?
- Frustrated with getting the bees back out of the screened inner box?
- Tired of having to change or empty cages in the middle of a removal?
- Disappointed loosing bees to overheating?
- Wouldn’t it be great to merge cut-out brood and queen back with colony right on site?
Then stop stressing yourself out with other bee vacs, get a Bushkill Bee Vac Today!
Preferred by Pros
Endorsed by the Wildlife Pro Network and used by nuisance wildlife professionals more than any other bee vac.
Eco Friendly
In an effort to reduce our impact on the environment, we use locally grown, harvested, and naturally dried pine. Read more…
Proven Design
Designed by beekeeper for beekeepers. Years of experience and enhancements. Hundreds in use all across the US.
Colorado Bee Vac
$285
- Requires 2nd manipulation to get bees into hive
- Requires dedicated vacuum
- 10 frame model only
- Fixed length 1-1/4″ hose
- Dumps debris and dead bees on top of hive
- Adjusting suction puts strain on vac motor
- Fixed capacity, may require additional box ($$) for large colonies
Bushkill Bee Vac*
$145
- One shot design, no stressing the bees a 2nd time to get them into a hive
- Can use any wet/dry shop vac with 2-1/2″ hose, mounts available to integrate leaf blower models. No need to dedicate vacuum to just bee removals
- 8 and 10 frame models available
- Uses large diameter 2-1/2″ hose
- No dumping dead bees or debris on top of hive
- Expandable with standard hive bodies
- Bees are on comb and can be left in vac for extended periods of time without issue
- Fully ventilated for transporting
- Unite brood/queen on site
- Can be used with up to 40′ hose, no need to risk taking it up a ladder
Owen's Bee Vac**
$135
- Requires 2nd manipulation to get bees into hive
- Requires dedicated vacuum
- Small volume, easily overheats
- Uses small diameter 1-1/4″ hose
- Dumps debris and dead bees on top of hive
- Requires additional cages($$) or multiple dumping for moderate to large colonies
- Bees must be removed from vac ASAP to prevent overheating
* Bushkill bee vac price is for base unit and assumes you have a wet/dry shop vac and hive bodies. If you need to purchase a vacuum to use, figure adding an additional $100 – $120 depending on which vacuum you buy.
** Availability of Owens bee vacs are unknown after closing of Brushy Mountain Bee Supply.