Colorado Bee Vac
$285
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2nd stress on bees to empty vac
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Requires dedicated vacuum
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Fixed length 1-1/4″ hose
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Dumps debris and dead bees on top of hive
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Adjusting suction puts strain on vac motor
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Fixed capacity, additional box ($$)
Bushkill Bee Vac
$145*
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One shot design, no 2nd stress on bees
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Use any wet/dry shop vac. Integrated mounts available. Dedicate vacuum not required
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Uses large diameter 2-1/2″ hose
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No dumping dead bees or debris on top of hive
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Expandable with standard hive bodies
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Bees are fine in vac for extended periods
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Fully ventilated for transporting
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Unite brood/queen on site
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Can be used with up to 40′ hose, no need to risk taking it up a ladder
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Owen's Bee Vac
$135
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2nd stress on bees to empty vac
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Requires dedicated vacuum
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Small volume, easily overheats
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Uses small diameter 1-1/4″ hose
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Dumps debris and dead bees on top of hive
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Bees must be removed from vac ASAP to prevent overheating
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Fixed capacity, additional cages ($$)
* 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 $50 – $100 depending on which vacuum you buy.