Article: Flip the post over so the flat, bottom edge faces upward. Position the drill bit directly over the center of the post. Carefully drill straight down, creating a hole about 4in (10cm) deep. You can measure your drill bit ahead of time to ensure the hole is the correct length. If the drill bit is too long, mark it with tape so you know when to stop drilling. Measure up from the bottom edge of the post on one side. The holes also need to be about 34in (1.9cm) from the sides of the post in order to keep your trap sturdy. Mark the spot in pencil, then repeat the process on the other 3 sides. Make sure the marks are well-positioned before you start drilling! These will be the entrance points for the bees, so if they aren't in the right spot, they won't connect. Lay the post flat and start with one of the marks you made on the sides of the trap. Point the drill bit up toward the top of the trap at a 45-degree angle. If you angle the drill properly, the new holes will end up connecting to the center tunnel, giving the bees nowhere to go but down. The tunnels have to be angled upward in order to prevent light from getting into the trap. It causes the bees to head toward the clear jar placed at the bottom of the trap. Drill all the way in until you reach the center of the trap. The hole needs to be about 4in (10cm) deep. You will eventually feel the drill bit reach the initial tunnel you made through the bottom of the post. Drill through the remaining sides make a few entrances for the bees. Drill the other marks as well to make multiple ways for the bees to crawl into your trap. If you aren't able to connect the tunnels together, don't worry. You could try widening the holes or drilling down through the top of the post to connect them all.
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Drill through the bottom of the post using a 78in (2.2cm) bit. Mark entry holes 2in (5.1cm) up the sides of the post. Position a 12in (1.3cm) drill bit diagonally on the mark. Drill through the marks you made on the trap's sides.