How to make a Swarm Trap (Cheap and Easy)

In this video I show you how to make a swarm trap. Its cheap because all I use is a bucket and easy because there is no trap to build from wood.
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[@deborahbrathwaite6998]

Watched this video from Barbados. Loved it. Added touch as the believeable interaction with the son. Did a wonderful job teaching us and him. Well done dad

[@yair238]

Hi I did the Swarm Trap and it worked !! I live in Israel and I caught a swarm of bees like that. Thank you very much for the explanation and the video

[@OkAdventure994]

Thank you for the comment!

[@ozarksbrotherjerry4297]

@@OkAdventure994 Wouldn't it have been easier to just grab them from inside a lion's carcase?

[@paradiseequestrian6195]

I also live in Israel are the bees very aggressive

[@aimimbiharinqlab4637]

Free Palestine

[@pmlm1571]

I thought you would take the brush back after your little son fiddled around a while. I kept watching just to see if you would do what I hoped: let him try, then show him more details how, and let him do more: and you did. You are a GOOD DAD!! And the boy is enjoying his life with you, nice. You are outstanding in your field. And I like your swarm trap. Thanks for it all!

[@derek8c829]

And here I was going to build a bunch of swarm traps when I can buy these for cheaper and much quicker. Good idea, Thanks!

[@joyceobeys6818]

What a little sweet heart, keeps on doing it without giving up. Such a good kid! Good job helping dad like that! This is a really Good idea!

[@OkAdventure994]

Yes! Thank you!

[@dawntharme-mb5fi]

Your boy will end up being a bee keeper with all the things your teaching him❤️👍

[@davidyocum424]

I made 5 yesterday, found perfect placement for a couple in a location with alot of Indian Wheel Flowers but since they're near a boat ramp with kids that would have messed with them, I spray painted them camouflage with cheap spray paint.. It blends in perfectly!

[@foxdie6932]

Love a boy and his Dad working together. Thanks for doing your job as a man sir !! Well done.

[@mbasalalendle1878]

Very informative this is the quality content that makes KZbin the best information resource on the planet thank for this great videos

[@aleklysikov8791]

You are a good person very good father! You have a great helper for later… Have a great time! I’m beekeepers its 13 season now

[@aRedstepchild]

Why not just pour wax in and swirl/rotate bucket to let it coat the sides. Seems a lot easier and faster. Then poke holes as needed.

[@sandrabaron1703]

My thoughts exactly. You might be able to do it like an Easter egg mould

[@maijah95]

I'm thinking the same, unless he was tryna make some kinda texture

[@Guadamo1]

😊ok

[@sk8queen]

It dries almost as soon as you remove the brush from the bucket

[@gabrielbennett5162]

I like that! If I ever get around to building the beehive I've been toying with the idea of, I'll keep this in mind.

[@davidyocum424]

Very nice plain simple setup. I found Sworm Commander gel, its supposed to last 28 days. Thank you!

[@jeffsea6490]

Thanks for sharing valuable content 👍🇺🇲

[@OkAdventure994]

You bet

[@Oasis_Desert_Rose]

Love it! So, next step... add a LG water bottle above for the honey comb( add wax to that too!, and just keep it like that!!! When it's full, remove and put a new bottle!!!

[@sidimohamedmestari6348]

Wow how easy it is..thx for sharing, i'll try it.

[@JFMercyWellness]

Got me a new planter box 😁

[@toomuchdebt5669]

Yes great idea. Saves a bunch of time and money.

[@michaelcloninger1695]

Solid parenting.

[@NarenderSingh-wk3xd]

Thank you

[@OkAdventure994]

You're welcome

[@GEEZBEEZ]

Good idea. I have lots of five gallon buckets. Thanks.

[@loveofchrist5808]

That little man did a great job congratulate him God bless you people Jesus Christ loves you for sharing time with your son that is so magical thank you I pray to the Lord Jesus Christ to bring you lots of love peace and prosperity for your family and friends✝️✝️✝️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@idonje]

Great video. Can't wait to try it out in Zimbabwe.

[@wesleydry375]

Thanks for posting this video. Went dumpster diving for like 20 paint buckets on a construction sight. Got them cleaned and ready to go. Since I don't have any comb to melt down, do yall think that plain old bees wax would work for coating the inside of the bucket?

[@OkAdventure994]

Yes use the yellow beeswax. It will do a good job.

[@cherylcarnes4207]

Good job little buddy. Great fun he will always remember Dad.

[@chasethomasangelo]

This video was great. Thank you!

[@adamqjsmith]

this looks fun

[@gregorycek5447]

Made two yesterday with my daughter. Watched your other videos and going to add the extra ventilation holes. Hope it works.

[@OkAdventure994]

Good luck!

[@dallascowboys9430]

Did you happen to catch any

[@gregorycek5447]

@@dallascowboys9430 swarm season is just starting in Northern Ohio. I did catch a swarm May 1st on a tree 2 feet off the ground in my yard. I had activity at one a couple miles away. Hopefully next week we will see more swarms here.

[@dallascowboys9430]

I'm in Texas I really wish I could just drive past a swarm and give it a go LOL I'm new in the hobby

[@thetipsybeekeeper4642]

Nice I am going to try this out

[@OkAdventure994]

Have fun

[@kalyebarapaul8584]

Amazing creativity wow👍

[@rustbucketrevival3186]

Definitely going to try it

[@OkAdventure994]

It works. I’ve caught multiple swarms now in the same spot.

[@luelee7603]

love it.. have to try this

[@chembrad]

It is great you let your son join you. Good dad.

[@ronfleming6701]

It's all good

[@johnjones9017]

Got a new subscriber. Love your videos bro.

[@OkAdventure994]

Thanks for subbing

[@donbrown8494]

My kids are from 25 to 30 and we still get together to build swarm traps my baby girl just did 5 swarm traps at my house today she said she was getting out early lol

[@Moonsprouts]

Very cool! Thank you so much 🐝

[@OkAdventure994]

Welcome! Enjoy

[@tikvahprayernetwork5625]

Nice video. Thanks

[@Emmy-z7d]

dang!! good job buddy! he did so good. please tell him BR AVO! from me and all of us viewers. (don't forget to let him know, please) He rocks!

[@RobbieBobbie98]

Our neighbor has bees in the wall of a barn. Every year and at the same time every year a swarm comes to my yard and collects on the same tree limb of the same tree every year. Hangs there for a day and then it’s gone. Don’t know how in the world does this hive know where to go. A new Queen every year and she goes to the same place? Now I know what to do, thanks for the video

[@swordfishkind2704]

Good idea 💡

[@dandorosheff256]

Why not just put your entrance in the bottom of the bucket? Then it will be well protected from rain. Also, to catch larger swarms, would you ever attach two buckets (mouth to mouth) to increase the overall volume of space? About the breathing holes, don't the bees just propolize the holes?

[@OkAdventure994]

To your first question about the entrance on the bottom. I will be making a few this year to test if bees will still move into swarm traps with bottom entrance. My guess is it doesn't matter. The swarm I ended up catching was 3lbs of bees and they only ended up filling less than half the bucket, so 5 gallons should get probably a 6 maybe 7lb swarm. The breathing holes have never been propolized shut because I don't leave the bees long enough in the bucket to start propolizing holes. Most I leave them is around 1 week in bucket after I have pulled it from the woods. Good questions tho. Thank for the comment.

[@danni4213]

​@OkAdventure994 hey! Did you try the hole at the bottom of bucket? Did it work out?

[@dandorosheff256]

@@danni4213 Hi. Yes the hole in the bottom of the bucket does work. It certainly prevents rain running down the side to enter the bucket. My double bucket (think of a large minnow trap) did not catch a swarm this season. Maybe location or any of a number of reasons. I do paint some melted wax around the outside of the whole and all over the inside. I’ve also gone to writing on the outside with sharpie to tell others what it is. One lady thought she was being spied on.

[@robnardone9429]

Great video thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@snowarist]

Overkill is underrated, how many baits?

[@OkAdventure994]

30

[@TimeIsHoney]

Best trap ever!!!

[@OkAdventure994]

Thank You!

[@TimeIsHoney]

@@OkAdventure994 this is by far the easiest and most cost effective way to trap a swarm on my opinion🤌🏼🤌🏼🐝🐝. As long as the bees like it:)

[@johnmorgan9435]

I would have liked to see footage of actual swarms in these traps as well

[@OkAdventure994]

I have another video on my channel where I put a swarm I caught into a 10 frame deep. Go check it out

[@pooriapouria]

Thanks for the video, sir 💖. What do you do to prevents the ants from getting into the trap before and after entering the bees?

[@OkAdventure994]

Haven't had ant problems

[@sandrabaron1703]

I have watched Easter eggs being made before. You pour the hot chocolate into a mould, swill it around so it touch all the international surfaces then you pour out the excess. Could a similar process be used here if you were in a rush? Or is the texture left by the paint brush bristles beneficial?

[@EstanciaTimesDocumentary]

Love thy bees.. iltrythis

[@loveamerica587]

First of all congratulations on being a great dad. That kids will tell a thousand people in his life how to catch a swarm haha. If I catch a swarm in a bucket in a tree let's say in my backyard. Can I transfer them into a beatbox in my backyard with no problem? Or should I keep them in the bucket for a few weeks

[@OkAdventure994]

I’d move them into a box within a week after caught. You can put the box directly in the spot the bucket was so you don’t lose any foragers. Then move a few feet a day tell you get them in the spot you want the box to stay at for good.

[@ibraheemali9541]

nice content subscribed

[@OkAdventure994]

Thanks for the sub!

[@daisyc.4671]

I’m going to try this bucket trap. Great idea. Can I use the beeswax I purchased from the store?

[@OkAdventure994]

I would use old brood comb the well used stuff. Also mix it with some propolis. You will need wax that has the smell of a old hive. Helps attract the scout bees.

[@rongreene1788]

How about a 4x4 hole on bottom and using a piece of window screen material? Use bees wax to glue the screen to the bucket.

[@Countthemilestones1x1]

I caught one this way, now how do I transfer from the bucket into a hive?

[@OkAdventure994]

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[@thanhvuong4858]

Did you add water when you melted the comp ?

[@OkAdventure994]

Yes there is a few inches of water in bottom of pot

[@sandunsampathhettiarachchi3486]

I did the same as you do, lets see i can catch them or not, thanks for your help

[@OkAdventure994]

Your welcome. Good luck, hope you catch some!

[@BlackHealthandWealthShow]

Def trying this!!!!

[@ArtyMars]

Yes I wonder if you could get a gritty sandpaper and scuff up the plastic so it’s more grippy and their little feet can walk without slipping off 😂🐝❤️

[@johnp.turner2000]

Where can I find or buy Brewd Honey Comb in Texas? Also what is the best time to try this technique?

[@OkAdventure994]

Just buy yellow wax online

[@adryawebb2556]

What can one do if they don't have old wax comb to coat the inside of the bucket with? What else can be used?

[@OkAdventure994]

Just go and buy yellow wax. 8 oz will do 2 5 gallon buckets. Don’t get the white wax it doesn’t have enough smell of beeswax.

[@adryawebb2556]

@@OkAdventure994 Thank you

[@OMAL3Y]

I don’t currently have any bees… can I still catch bees with this method if I put something like a swarm attractor… and maybe sand the edges down to give them traction?

[@OkAdventure994]

Just buy some yellow wax online and paint the bucket with it. Works just as good. Then use the swarm attractor

[@wadouddjimaoui4457]

Good job

[@OkAdventure994]

Thank you

[@WaleshiddenhistoryMD]

Thinking about doing this next year as I want to start to keep bee's, but a complete newbie question.. how does the Queen get there, does she fly with the Swarm?

[@OkAdventure994]

Yes she flys with swarm

[@manasshahid991]

what is the name of that spray?

[@OkAdventure994]

Swarm commander

[@WaleshiddenhistoryMD]

Do you need to catch the bees a few miles from where you intend on keeping them?

[@OkAdventure994]

Not necessarily

[@un.gatocurioso]

Thank you for this

[@OkAdventure994]

You are welcome! Thanks for the comment

[@joseortiz5965]

Awesome

[@deanmorrissey6720]

I was wondering what you would suggest to use in the place of old honeycomb? I am just starting and have no bees wax or anything. Do you think maybe honey would work?

[@OkAdventure994]

No honey will not work

[@Oasis_Desert_Rose]

Use beeswax from Walmart...!

[@moosa9850]

Just cause your boy asked nicely, I'm now a subscriber, nah only kidding 😜

[@BenjaminHenry]

Can i use honey if i dont have wax ?.

[@OkAdventure994]

No you need wax

[@joyceobeys6818]

How do you get the honey from inside a bucket? Or this is just to get the bees to put into your hives?

[@OkAdventure994]

This is just to catch a wild swarm. Then you put the swarm in a hive.

[@ThalApiFarm]

Cute and sweet 👍❤️

[@ibrahimsarfaraz168]

What a drop What did you put in the bucket plz give answer sar

[@jodyreeder4820]

If stolen, thieves better hope they don't get into trouble.

[@julianromeroargentina9497]

Hi pal. Does it work without painting The buckets outside? I ve seen beetuber, he paints Them green outside,.

[@OkAdventure994]

I don't paint the buckets outside with paint. No need to unless you are trying to camouflage them

[@dalelusk2151]

How long supposed to pass the swarm from bucket to the bee hive box.

[@OkAdventure994]

I put the bucket in the spot that I plan to have the bee hive. Then leave them there 1 week before moving them into bee hive

[@caseyoutdoors3897]

I thought you was eventually going to show us how good it worked and show us a swarm

[@pepitoabarracoso899]

Thank you for the vedio where can i buy commander swarm drog store ot super marker . i triy to make traps i.m from philippines

[@OkAdventure994]

Buy it online. Or use lemon grass oil

[@andywoods3162]

What is the spray and where can I order it. What’s in the vials? Lemon grass? Where do you order it? Do you put the packaging with the vials in it inside? Do they have to be broken?

[@OkAdventure994]

The spray is a lure to help bring in the scout bees. I put both of the products links in the description. The vials just stay in the envelope and are put in the bucket.

[@cutecatsanimals410]

any time

[@thulanimichael8062]

Can i use the honey painted in the bucket to attract the bees ?

[@OkAdventure994]

Don’t put honey in bucket. Just wax

[@noahriding5780]

Thanks for doing this! I like it. I'm curious how the results of it turned out though? You didn't talk about success. (But maybe that's good that you are down to earth and not a bragger.) Good job in letting the kids share your life. Also, does sawdust inside the swarm trap with the other things you have set up, help any?

[@OkAdventure994]

Thanks! I will end up making additional videos later on to this one because of the interest in my traps. For sure a question and answer. And some experimental videos on bucket size and different spots to put entrance. Probably even some with different lures.

[@noahriding5780]

@@OkAdventure994 Thanks very much! I look forward to it.

[@JacobAHull-nx6rx]

How would I find old comb to use if i don't have any bees?

[@OkAdventure994]

Buy some yellow wax.

[@rogercubay546]

Sir what is d wax use?

[@sankethbhandary3671]

Namaste sir🙏...Sir, it was really amazing.. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful video. Have good time with your son😁... Sir , which spray is used by you? I didn't get that spray. Is there any substitute for that spray? Generally what these bees are feed with? l'm going to try this definitely. Thank you so much once again🙏🙏... A love from india, Karnataka.. 🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@OkAdventure994]

I use swarm commander. If you can’t find that use lemon grass oil. I feed the bees a 2 parts sugar to 1 part water wants I move them to a 10 frame box.

[@sankethbhandary3671]

Thank you so much sir for your quick response 🙏🙏😁

[@ITZIQFAMILYLEBAHMADU]

Hai 👍👍👍

[@alinatotok]

Hi did you catch any honey bee swarm with this bucket? Thank you.

[@OkAdventure994]

Yes I did. Caught 2 in the same location that bucket was in last year

[@yogeshchhetri8421]

What have you pasted inside the side of bucket?

[@OkAdventure994]

That is beeswax

[@yogeshchhetri8421]

@@OkAdventure994 sir do lemon grass oil attract apis cerana bees?

[@OkAdventure994]

@@yogeshchhetri8421 that I’m not sure of. I don’t have Cerana.

[@Zaid_dark]

What is name of drop's botel .please send me name of the drops

[@OkAdventure994]

Swarm commander

[@ezikegiftchinaza2371]

Please what is the name of that spray you used and the glue stuff 🤲🤲

[@OkAdventure994]

Spray is swarm commander. Glue stuff is yellow bees wax

[@jcjcortz8526]

He's sooooo cute

[@kathys7283]

Can you use a store bought raw honey with comb? It says it is straight from hive to bottle, no preservatives.... I'm going to use your idea! Thank you!

[@OkAdventure994]

As long as there is no honey left in the comb then yes.

[@shanehamilton95]

What size bucket do you use?

[@OkAdventure994]

I have been using a 5 gallon

[@JacobAHull-nx6rx]

Maybe just dump some boiled wax into he new bucket and use that instead of going back and forth between buckets

[@ioelbondor4518]

" Yes son " lol😅

[@meihwalin]

🙂🌞

[@yangcn1263]

black bucket works better, because bees like hive in dark

[@OkAdventure994]

Not in middle of summer in Oklahoma. Day time temperatures reach above 100. The inside of a black bucket melts wax.

[@carolynsimmons3087]

Where do you find old brood comb??

[@OkAdventure994]

You can just buy some yellow wax. 8 oz will do two 5 gallon buckets.

[@carolynsimmons3087]

Ok, thank you.

[@bufordthegardener1951]

Okay call me CRAZY where did I get the comb?

[@BasvanHeelRoseboom]

At a nee keeper.. hè has used wax.. internet shops for nee keepers have blocks of solid wax or comb starter from wax

[@nasarpst55]

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