Rehoming a Bucket of Bees from a Swarm Trap

One of the cheapest ways to catch honeybees is with a swarm trap. Sure, you can use old bee equipment if you have it. But, if you don't, one simple solution is a cheap 5-gallon bucket from Home Depot and some old beeswax. Simply paint the inside of the hive, bore a hole in the side, and put it near a spot where you expect bees to fly nearby. In this video, I rehive and rehome a small hive of bees who chose our DIY swarm trap. It's an easy way to save $200 on buying bees. All it takes is a bit of patience. 00:00 Introduction 02:23 Looking Inside the Hive With an Endoscope 03:00 Setting Up to Rehome Bees 05:09 Moving Bees to a New Box 09:25 Finding Queen Bees by Behavior 11:42 Conclusion