My inventive streak comes to the fore once in a while. How about connecting a vacuum hose to the bung hole, and "drawing" the bees into a box of some sort? From box to hive might work for you. Or maybe go directly from barrel to hive. "Necessity is the mother of invention" EDW :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::