Friday, July 12, 2013

Removing Honey Bees From Trees; Hampden-Sydney College, VA


At Hampden-Sydney College, VA
 
Locust Tree near East White House

Getting collection box ready for vacuum process

Attaching collection hose to collection box

Checking out as to where to drill small access hole

Inserting camera into 3/8" drilled hole to verify that we are above the colony in the hollow.

Operating vacuum collection hose.


Larger hole drilled with pipe fitting inserted to allow special herb mix to be placed over nest.. All holes will be pegged.


Using camera to see how far up comb is in the hollow.

Using hair dryer / blower to force smell throughout nest.


The nozzle is off and suction increased to pull in exiting bees
 

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