I used door screen no problem.
The suction needs to be where it just barely pulls the bee off the comb. If you have a real smooth hose, a long area where they can slow down, and a soft landing, you can add suction. If from the entry to the container and the place that will stop the bee is narrow, you need real low suction and a soft landing. Foam, cloth, cotton wadding.
OH! And you will kill bees.