NO MORE HIVE BEETLES | Eliminate Hive Beetles With the Beetle VAC | Building the BS-5K

[@brucesbees]

Hey man thanks for the shout out. Just got the Beetle Sucker 5000!! Looking forward to putting it to use! It’s charged and ready to go. Thanks so much!!

[@BugFarmerBees]

You may have to widen the hole on the end depending on the size of your beetles :-). I hope this reduces the beetle pressure in your hives so the girls can focus on the queen and the brood. I know it seems gimmicky but it will completely clean a hive in just a few minutes. I hope it works well for you and I'll check your channel for updates :-). Take care.

[@timothiabalentine5344]

Thank you for your wisdom.👍

[@BugFarmerBees]

Thank you for thinking I have wisdom :-)

[@SouthFlaBeekeepingAndMangoes]

I ordered the vac. It arrived today and I can hardly wait to build it. Thanks for posting.

[@BugFarmerBees]

Awesome. Let me know hoe it works out.

[@SouthFlaBeekeepingAndMangoes]

@@BugFarmerBees I'm posting a vid of my version Saturday morning. Thank God I don't have an infestation like you did but I sucked up 20 beetles pretty quick.

[@imysteryman]

Thank you for sharing this, I bought the vac. I clamped the hacksaw frame in a vise and I cut the chute off the wide attachment then using a heat gun i warmed up the small blowing attachment, when the plastic got soft I squeezed the round end into an oval to fit over the cut end of the chute, a bit of electrical tape and was done. I tried it out today and it worked great, was able to such up way more beetles than I could have smashed.

[@BugFarmerBees]

Excellent! The beetles have met their match. Make sure to freeze the beetles for a couple of days before throwing them away.

[@robinb1451]

Thanks for the year of entertainment! Hope 2024 is a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year!

[@BugFarmerBees]

Holy cow! Thanks. You have just added to the prosperity of my new year. Thank you so much.

[@jimmysneighborhoodbees]

Happy New Year.

[@BugFarmerBees]

Back at ya!

[@lelandchandler3602]

You are kind. Thank you for sharing and demonstrating how to be helpful in others situation.

[@BugFarmerBees]

Thank you so much for the kind words. People like you are what keep this channel going. Thanks a ton.

[@KajunHomestead]

Awesome😀👍👍👍

[@BugFarmerBees]

If you have beetles I hope it helps.

[@jasonseaward8506]

Thank you so much for sharing this build. You are a blessing to this community

[@BugFarmerBees]

You are welcome.

[@GrammyMidwife]

That sure was nice of you to help Bruce out! I may have to get one of these considering I had an issue during spring and summer. Fortunately, although I’m only a couple miles away from Bruce’s problem yard, I haven’t had the beetle problem in the winter. I sure hope he gets the beetle population down before spring.

[@BugFarmerBees]

I had help. I have been in a beetle battle myself for several years and when I saw his winter infestation video I had to get a BS-5K off to him as quickly as possible. Luckily, it was on my video build list and I was planning to build one anyway. I know it will make his bees happy :-)

[@honeybees1970]

Great video great idea, already ordered a vac, those damn beetles are nasty critters Cheers

[@BugFarmerBees]

I was in the bee yard last weekend and only found 7 beetles in the whole yard. The BS-5K has completely changed my beetle game. I think because I eliminated so many last year there are none left to pester me this year. 100% effective :-)

[@honeybees1970]

@@BugFarmerBees that’s awesome, again thanks for this great little invention, im looking forward to putting mine to work, im into my 3rd season, the beetles were a major problem my first season. I learned a lot, this will surly help all.

[@KenBlackRifleAmerica]

No gimmick there, pure genius!! Have a great weekend my friend....new video up! BEE Happy 🐝🐝👍

[@BugFarmerBees]

It's 4 am and I am turning it on now :-)

[@TrickyTrev01]

Interesting Mr Bug Farmer 🇦🇺👍🐝🍯

[@BugFarmerBees]

Thanks Tricky Trev. It's been a while since I have seen you in the comments. Welcome back:-)

[@TrickyTrev01]

@@BugFarmerBees yes I’ve been a little bit busy, but love watching your channel. Also sharing it with all my family and friends. 🇦🇺👍🐝🍯

[@BohemiaBees]

Hey man. I just watched Bruce’s video demonstrating your beetle sucker 5000. I know you show us how to make one but are you interested in making one I could buy. Mainly because I know you have worked the kinks out on it and also because I want a version with the famous bug farmer decal on it.

[@BugFarmerBees]

Send me an email. The address is gabugfarmer @ gmail

[@kathyhathaway8823]

Hello just a thank you for thinking of Bruce on his Beetle ordeal. That was very thoughtful for what you Done .

[@BugFarmerBees]

We are all in the beetle battle together. :-)

[@CastleHives]

This is great. . I'm sure Bruce is going to love having this unit. Good stuff my friend.

[@BugFarmerBees]

The BS-5K is a diabolical device and the beetles hate it. :-)

[@framcesmoore]

Ha I got mine and have used it the hive beetles are bad here as well. it is winter and they have layed eggs in the candy i have given my bees. I have never seen any thing like it. but it is winter now so I cant pull frames to get them My hives have brood to cold here but I get them on the candy. good video hope you and your family have a good new year

[@BugFarmerBees]

2023 has been the toughest beekeeping year ever. I guess the beetle larva will freeze because it is outside of the cluster.

[@bettydaltonnewbold2019]

Great video! I went ahead and made a slip-on adapter (on my 3-d printer) so I didn't have to cut up the main body. Works like a wonder! Cheers!

[@BugFarmerBees]

That sounds awesome. Did you use tinker cad? Is the file available?

[@boscocounseling8736]

Thanks for explaining how you built the BS5000! Something that makes me curious is that I still see a lot of Guardian Hive Entrances in your apiary. In the past, you seemed to view them negatively. Do you continue to use them?

[@BugFarmerBees]

I use them because the act as the bottom boards for my bee barns and I am too lazy to build and attach new mini landing boards. I also use the reducers I made to close off the entrance when needed. As for an anti-beetle measure, the guardians do not work in my opinion.

[@josephrawls]

Clean looking mod there.

[@BugFarmerBees]

Beetles have nightmares about and spread the word for miles about the diabolical beetle eating device in my bee yard. :-)

[@jamesdepner7833]

I could see a lot of uses for some good 5 minute epoxy here.

[@BugFarmerBees]

Very true.

[@jonathanowens9666]

The piece you tapped to the front of the vacuum is plastic.. instead of taping it you can heat that circle end till it's plyable and mold it into the opening so that it fits snug air tight and it remolds it to that square oval shape

[@BugFarmerBees]

That is an idea.

[@2boysmom938]

Thank you for this. I ordered a vacuum with your link. I didn’t cut my vacuum. Instead I cut the top off a water bottle and used duct tape to seal it onto my vacuum. I put pieces inside the opening of the bottle connecting to the inside of the oval shape on the vacuum, building a sort of tube out of duct tape to direct beetles straight into the vacuum chamber. The opening of the water bottle fits the narrow attachment close enough. More duct tape keeps it in place. This only took scissors and about 5 minutes to accomplish. It works great!!! It was such a satisfying feeling after opening a hive with about a hundred beetles on the lid, to be able to quickly capture them. A few bees went in too, but I was able to release them unharmed. Then I put the removable vacuum chamber into the freezer to easily kill all the beetles.

[@BugFarmerBees]

Awesome. I never thought about freezing the beetles while in the chamber. I think I will do that from now on. Heck with drowning them, I'll just freeze them :-). Thanks for the tip.

[@BrianCooper901]

Very cool. Thanks for showing us how to build one! I'm sure Bruce will enjoy.

[@BugFarmerBees]

You are very welcome. If you didn't see his video here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZWTnotmbLGkpc0feature=shared His hive was in desperate need of an cleansing :-)

[@zulikkowalski3547]

The yellow Plasti dip is only 29 bucks

[@BugFarmerBees]

Nice. I can see a yellow Beetle Sucker 5000 in your future.

[@rlfamilyfarm6488]

Love your innovative ideas! Do you think hot glue or an epoxy would secure the tip better than the black tape? The dip was a good idea.

[@BugFarmerBees]

I suspect anything that will create a seal will work. The only thing you don't want to happen is have the vacuum canister break open when you have 1000 beetles inside :-).

[@honey_bee_live]

If you had the means 3D print an entire new front with the appropriate size nozzle.

[@BugFarmerBees]

That is a great idea. Thanks

[@BackBeeBrokenBeekeeping]

Outstanding build! I was amazed at the original video where you showed the initial use of the BS-5k! Added you to my channels featured channels and specifically added this video to my Tips, Tricks and Hacks playlist! The mission of my channel is to make beekeeping easier and more accessible to all beekeepers especially those with disabilities or limitations. This device alone reduces the stress of one of the major issues in hives today, so for this I thank you!

[@BugFarmerBees]

You are very welcome. Anything to make it easier on the beekeeper and the bees is a winner. It sounds like you have a great idea for a channel. I'll stop in to have a look. Take care.

[@WildwoodsBeekeeping]

Great video bug Farmer! Im sure that will help Bruce out with those beetles. Take care!

[@BugFarmerBees]

I sure hope so. Hive beetles are the worst.

[@Highland_Honey]

That is so cool! 💛

[@BugFarmerBees]

Thanks :-)

[@donstanley8514]

Why aren’t you using peppermint candy to control the beetles.?

[@BugFarmerBees]

I will use peppermint oil in the spring. I just don't want to put peppermint flavored candy in the hives because I don't want the bees eating it. I fear it will foul the honey. They can't eat peppermint oil on a cotton ball and I should get the same results.

[@2boysmom938]

How much oil do you use? Did you already make a video on this? Thank you!

[@JamesCrouchX]

Time to fire up the 3D printers. I am thinking... filtered attachment for any vac... Beetle Pod for vacuums that run on cordless drill batteries.

[@BugFarmerBees]

That is a great idea. I think I will break out the CAD and give it a go.

[@JamesCrouchX]

@@BugFarmerBees kzbin.info/door/gQ6TGBVDhw3XuqwFvkQGnwcommunity?lb=UgkxQkE31ky0t_rJWIVb9jeRPagzgKuaLLLN

[@7777russ]

My modification, I used a hot glue gun to attach the black thing and seal any air leakage. Works perfect, look out beetles, I am coming for you.

[@McKeesBees]

There is always something new in your videos. As I said before my wife and I always look forward to having you in our living room on Friday evening. We have seen all your videos at least once and a lot of them 2,3 and even 4 times. Have a wonderful weekend and a very happy New Year!! Bee Safe

[@BugFarmerBees]

Thank you a bunch for all of the support. I really appreciate you inviting me in. I have a lot planned for the 2024 season and some more things you have never seen :-). Thanks for being out there. Take care.

[@lordcatdarkstar2186]

you need to get a holster for the bs5000 so you can quick draw it on any beetles you come across. 😂 maybe a cowboy hat bee hood

[@BugFarmerBees]

I do. I could be the Maverick of the bees :-)

[@bluzman1940]

Good morning,

[@BugFarmerBees]

Thanks. Nice Les Paul.

[@robinb1451]

As always great video, can't wait to see your projects in the upcoming year 🎉

[@BugFarmerBees]

I have a really cool project coming up. I should start the build next month but wont reveal until summer . Top Secret stuff:-)

[@kevinogden4363]

Happy New Year!

[@BugFarmerBees]

Back at ya! Happy New Year to you too!!

[@BellyUpFishGarage]

Have you considered Murder Sauce?

[@BugFarmerBees]

I have considered it and will try it in the future because I think Greg knows his business but the Beetle Sucker 5000 can eliminate 100% of the beetles in a single inspection without fail. It is a great tool to immeadiatly remove beetle pressure on the hive. It's also kind of fun :-)

[@brianbennett4374]

Great video. You going to Bee Expo in Kentucky 😊

[@BugFarmerBees]

Unfortunately I cannot get away that long. I have sever big projects happening at work. :-(

[@sonofthunder.]

Got one for 11 bucks,made my own nozzle mod,w J.b. weld,silicone,some trimming,fitting ,i may open the tip slightly ,mine was missing the inner flap, so used old inner tube rubber ,...presto,....killing beetles helps,im liking the ideas on here about 3d printinting a specific unit,...also mine didnt have the steel mesh filter,soon ill test the beetle sucker 5000 2.o😅

[@BugFarmerBees]

awesome! Let me know how it works.

[@JamesCrouchX]

Had to comment again. in 2023 my least inspected hive of course got infested with beetles. Had I gotten to it with such a device a month prior I would not have been dunking hive frames in the lake. YUK!!

[@BugFarmerBees]

It seems like the Beetle Sucker 5000 would be a gimmick but it works wonders. I sucked up about 50 beetles at the farm again yesterday. I love it.

[@selinacf]

Be bee happy with Beetle Sucker 5000!

[@BugFarmerBees]

If you have a hive beetle infestation the Beetle Sucker 5000 will make you happy!

[@DaemonLlama76]

I'm waiting for a Tim the Toolman 2 stroke version of the BS5000..... "More Power!!!" 🤣

[@BugFarmerBees]

No that I think of it I did demo that leaf blower a while back.

[@jamesmcnally2519]

Lucky Bruce! This might also be a good bee sample tool as well! It would need a modification to make the end big enough to allow a bee in! It would be a bit more cost effective than modification of a larger vac! Thanks again!

[@BugFarmerBees]

No one with hive beetles is lucky but at least he now has a tool to eliminate them :-)

[@BucksBeesS.C.]

I was thinking maybe you could use the blower to blow bees out of your supers on your harvest. 2 birds 1 stone

[@BugFarmerBees]

The blower on the BS-5K isn't strong enough for that but I did review a blower a few months ago that I plan on using for the harvest. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXm9cneQZ6qCZskfeature=shared

[@reddivrbob]

Nice development for catching beetles. If I had a need, I would build one also. However, fortunately, I have never seen (NOCK ON WOOD!) a single beetle in any of my hives. Maybe N. Central Washington doesn't have them, yet.😏 Have an enjoyable New Years.🥳

[@BugFarmerBees]

happy New Year to you too! I think Washington is far enough north that you shouldn't get the hive beetles.

[@CentralKyBees]

Great video as always but I hope I don't have to make one of these lol. I'm sure Bruce is going to put that bad boy to work!

[@BugFarmerBees]

You are fortunate to not have to deal with hive beetles. They are the worst. Oh... I was watching Dennis Collins and hew was showing some cars he saved and one was a Shelby Cobra SVT. My question to you is, based on your handle, what does the SVT stand for?

[@CentralKyBees]

@@BugFarmerBees I've got them just not nowhere near as bad. You have to deal with some craziness. That's awesome, I really need to drive mine more before it sits there and rots lol, just hard to find the opportunity with being so busy

[@thomasbridgeman5815]

U cañ use hot glue securing the tip

[@BugFarmerBees]

Another great idea. Thanks.