Bee Brush - NylonNylon bristled bee brush. To be used wet. Shake off excess water before use. What is a bee brush used for? Bee brushes are used to gently and harmlessly remove small quantities of bees from frames during hive inspections or when closing up the hive. They can also be used to brush bees away from capped frames. What is the best way to brush bees? To avoid harming the bees, use one of the following methods: 1. Slowly sweep the brush across the comb,