According to Farrington/Bequia Canvas:
>
> Hello everybody;
> I have searched the archives. . .  I did download  plans for the ingenious =
> bee-vac - thank you Matthew Westall and Barry Birkey. =20

> Unfortunately, the bee-vac only works if there is a source of =
> electricity nearby.  Unfortuantely, most of these hives are quite some =
> distance from electricity.

You might try using a gas-powered leaf blower.  Cap the air
INtake end & hook a vacuun hose to it.  Some designs lend
themselves to this better than others -- depends on the size &
location of the intake.  Good luck.

Fred

 Virginia, USA