We Removed Her Bees But Found Something Worse

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  • @BrooklynHudson
    @BrooklynHudson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2489

    I'm only halfway through this video, but I think these bees win the most docile, gentle bees of 2019 award.

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  4 ปีที่แล้ว +437

      Little angels

    • @EliteMemberX
      @EliteMemberX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      Ye Bees that were in my previous were aggressive as hell

    • @GaldirEonai
      @GaldirEonai 4 ปีที่แล้ว +208

      This may have had something to do with the hot, humid conditions. Bees don't sink heat very efficiently, and severe heat forces them to reduce their activity levels so they don't accidentally cook their own hive.

    • @CHRISTisKing197
      @CHRISTisKing197 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      He's using queen pheromones, that's why he can bare handed touch the nest

    • @CBray-hq7jc
      @CBray-hq7jc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      Eddie A Not sure about the pheromones, when I was twelve I watched my 60+ yrs old uncle handle bees in all sorts of situations. I'm 66 now, I am sure he had no pheromones while looking for and instructing me on how to find the queen. This guy is the real deal.

  • @Supersquishygiblets
    @Supersquishygiblets 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1652

    I got home from work and my 8 year old came running up to me, " Dad! Dirt Rooster has a new video up, can we watch it for dinner?! " Thanks for helping turn my kids on to bees, and educating them and entertaining them at the same time. Cheers from California.

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  4 ปีที่แล้ว +110

      That's awesome!

    • @ladessakeltner8384
      @ladessakeltner8384 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      COPPA is gonna destroy stuff like this unless we sign a petition against it.

    • @jamesvelazquez1004
      @jamesvelazquez1004 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I could say the same exact thing, expect I’d be the kid. Cheers from Los Angeles homes

    • @tdggames2118
      @tdggames2118 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Nikki Bentley Is My Angel shut up it’s not even that big of a deal

    • @failtronic2646
      @failtronic2646 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Nikki Bentley Is My Angel Easier to see bees than imagine them. Its much more complex in real life than it is in a child's underdeveloped brain.

  • @donhill1825
    @donhill1825 3 ปีที่แล้ว +885

    I'm a hobbyist beekeeper & the fact that these bees aren't going berserk is amazing to me.

    • @nilesbutler8638
      @nilesbutler8638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +185

      Its weird, innit?
      I know beekepers who never even get near their hives unveiled, and are regularly attacked at least by the guardians at the entrance.
      And Ive seen guys without shirt and in clogs open up and relocate wild hives without even a vacuum without getting stung.
      I wonder what the difference is.
      Body odour? movements? telepathy?

    • @nostalgia_junkie
      @nostalgia_junkie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      @@nilesbutler8638 like ant man, but with bees

    • @nilesbutler8638
      @nilesbutler8638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      @@franziskafrosch9606 you mean - dont worry, bee happy? *sorry*
      Its possible.
      A teacher of mine who kept bees was sure that his state of mind was relevant to the hives reaction, because when he tried to teach his wife, who was afraid of bees, some basics, the hives would be much more agitated than when he himself got in to it.
      And you can find pictures of chinese contests, where they basically try to get as many bees on their body as possible, by attaching several queens to their clothing. There was a winner who was weighed in with about 250k individual bees plastered all over his nearly bare body, covered in 35 kilos of living, crawling workers.
      While I got stung regularly even with PPE when I dabbled. I stopped because of that and a worsening allergy. But it stays a mystery.

    • @jordanjtbraun
      @jordanjtbraun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Depends on where you live. From what I understand, most southern locations in the US tend to have more aggressive bees because of crossing with Africanized bees. The further north you are, the more chill.thr bees. I know many bee keepers who handle their bees with little to no protection.

    • @thepearl6087
      @thepearl6087 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Maybe he should be called "The Bee Whisperer". LOL.

  • @metalheartmugglebody.8328
    @metalheartmugglebody.8328 3 ปีที่แล้ว +357

    I don’t know which I find more remarkable, not wearing protective suits or not even needing to. Outstanding.

    • @tk5067
      @tk5067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yeah, I gotta know how many times he gets stung doing this work. I know bees can be docile, but I can't imagine they all stay calm with the vacuum and handling.

    • @randomliciousable
      @randomliciousable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tk5067 I imagine it is part of the job like vets getting scratched.

    • @mmfic98
      @mmfic98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly! He's the bee whisperer!

    • @jennifermcmillan9518
      @jennifermcmillan9518 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have plants bees love. I go into them all the time to pull weeks, prune, etc.. never been stung and I don’t wear gloves

  • @fr0z3nshade
    @fr0z3nshade 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1587

    Video thumbnail should have read, "This is going to bee expensive"

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  4 ปีที่แล้ว +177

      True. I don't know how I missed that.

    • @jimallen1176
      @jimallen1176 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Dirt Rooster, how do you charge for a job like that?

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      @@jimallen1176 Bid by expected time and materials.

    • @clintonanderson7436
      @clintonanderson7436 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @Burr Anderson I don't know why but I can't beelieve it

    • @acidfruitloops
      @acidfruitloops 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You. I like you.

  • @jannettaktibbs7268
    @jannettaktibbs7268 4 ปีที่แล้ว +602

    Seeing all that beautiful honeycomb reminded me of my Grandma G. She would give my brother and I pieces of honeycomb to chew on as a treat. Grandma G. was and is my hero. She taught me to organic garden WAY before it was cool. She taught me how to cook from scratch too. She lived to be 103. I love her dearly and miss her daily. Blessed be.
    J in Oregon

    • @notwillingtogivemynamebeca1902
      @notwillingtogivemynamebeca1902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      That was beautiful, thanks for sharing that.

    • @raymondmyers6899
      @raymondmyers6899 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "my brother and I"?!!! Fingernails on a chalkboard!

    • @bazooke1014
      @bazooke1014 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Raymond Myers Grammar Nazi detected.

    • @seanwarren9357
      @seanwarren9357 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Gardening was always cool...

    • @raymondmyers6899
      @raymondmyers6899 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy to use proper English, thank you very much. Can't stand the heat? Stay out of the kitchen!

  • @jeffrinator2078
    @jeffrinator2078 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    i love how when you touch them they're like "Hey, that's a bit rude!" and walk away.

  • @keithduckworth8266
    @keithduckworth8266 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1088

    I miss my wife lost her to cancer 2 years ago and I miss the honey bees that we had together. Kristies had a ball when it was time to extract the honey from the hives

    • @infinitejest441
      @infinitejest441 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      Sorry for your loss.

    • @hallucimate
      @hallucimate 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      She is now taking care of bees all over the world.

    • @aidanflynn2037
      @aidanflynn2037 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Praying for you Keith

    • @NEFLAtlantic
      @NEFLAtlantic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I Wish The Best For You,

    • @reverie_song
      @reverie_song 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      So sorry

  • @losaikogogreen3636
    @losaikogogreen3636 4 ปีที่แล้ว +370

    Bees, Termites, & Roaches? Burn the place down and start over!!!
    Honey Bees are worth saving, the rest are destructive buggers. They seem to be helping each other.

    • @joegilly1523
      @joegilly1523 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Losaiko Go Blue Roach poop omg how much do a roaches poop. So much that it falls out from the ceiling .

    • @TheSaneHatter
      @TheSaneHatter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      It's an ecosystem, plain and simple.

    • @Alb410
      @Alb410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      actually termites are also important.

    • @losaikogogreen3636
      @losaikogogreen3636 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@Alb410 All creatures are important. Unfortunately, they can be destructive at times. Especially if they are not native to the environment.

    • @erixmacleod6097
      @erixmacleod6097 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      If you dont know dont comment. Bees are so important for the planet. Roaches may not be but termites are also another part of the ecosystem. As the help soil when outside to make flowers grow and best pollinate the flowers which without pollination humanity is fuc#@d. Just relocate them and kill cock roaches. There useless. Unless u eat them or use them for your babies to grow inside I.e indians m who eat and jewel wasp who zombifies them to lay eggs in there brain.

  • @TheMontanaDave
    @TheMontanaDave 4 ปีที่แล้ว +787

    Sooo, the termites and the bees made a deal. The bees said they will guard the termites but they needed a way in. A deal was struck and now a lady is out $20,000.
    Sorry I had to. I'll just let myself out.

    • @mwhitelaw8569
      @mwhitelaw8569 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Exit stage left

    • @JungleYT
      @JungleYT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      You're excused... LOL

    • @rodyates1
      @rodyates1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      The termites would benefit from the moisture and possibly warmth.

    • @tanner8705
      @tanner8705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      The termite company will have to pay for it because they didn’t do their job finding them. If not then the insurance company will cover it.

    • @nobilesnovushomo58
      @nobilesnovushomo58 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Plot twist: The bees were moles. They alerted the owners to the presence of the termites.

  • @genxin4251
    @genxin4251 3 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    I was in my 3 bedroom ranch house in Elgin, Illinois. Bees made a 2 inch hole through my drywall ceiling. One flew at me and stung me in my face, kind of felt like a hard spitball. I would never have thought someone would be playing with bees in shorts and tee shirt.

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      LOL Never heard someone describe it as a hard spit ball.

    • @slytherinclaw3764
      @slytherinclaw3764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @Ben Anderson you kind of answered that question yourself. Different species have different temperaments. Some bees are incredibly gentle as long and you are calm others not so much. As for killer bees their man's evidence of why you should be careful about messing with nature and cross species breeding not that it's stopped them🤦(just cause you can doesn't mean you should). Killer bees are an artificial crossing of bees and wasps while coming out more aggressive, poisonus, and pretty much ten times more dangerous than either of their parent species.
      You can thank humanities thoughtless scientists for that one.(not that all scientist are this way but this is one of those idiot moments with long lasting consequences that makes you wonder why why why did you not make sure that they wouldn't be a problem before releasing these violent creatures to haunt you descendents with your idiocy?)

    • @glenfry5871
      @glenfry5871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@slytherinclaw3764 they are not mixed with wasps.

    • @sowdiem6047
      @sowdiem6047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Africanized American honeybees

    • @dittohead7044
      @dittohead7044 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I got stung on my eyelid. Not my only bee sting but that one I never forgot

  • @subgizer9244
    @subgizer9244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    That's why the bee's were so calm, the children drove them crazy. Their enjoying their weekend before the kids come back!

  • @CodyMThomas
    @CodyMThomas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +279

    that was the calmest hive I have ever seen, that would be a great hive to keep with the bees being so temperate , you were touching them without protection and they were still so chill!

    • @masterreaper115
      @masterreaper115 4 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      hes just tapping them and they are just like "oh geez ok im sorry il scoot over... is this ok?" XD

    • @20PINKluvr
      @20PINKluvr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Perfect bees to keep as your own colony

    • @sarahlandis289
      @sarahlandis289 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      They may have used smoke before working with them?

    • @CBray-hq7jc
      @CBray-hq7jc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You simply have to know how to handle bees. Study them and learn. They, like ants are simple creatures.

    • @monicap1717
      @monicap1717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I would LOVE to have THIS HIVE
      They are so very well behaved.
      Pleasure to work with. 💜🐝🌻
      And great honey producers.🍯

  • @MegzeeR
    @MegzeeR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +365

    When I bought my house there was a bee hive behind my siding. I tried and tried to find someone to come and remove it but I live in rural small town USA and just to get someone who does that stuff here was astronomical. I knew that bee hives use the sound of their wings to communo cate so I tried putting my stereo speakers facing the wall they were located in and blast rock and roll and music on them to try and drown out their communications. It worked :) yay for me!

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  4 ปีที่แล้ว +125

      Interesting experiment

    • @1Eagler
      @1Eagler 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      What do y mean it worked?
      The abandoned the hive?

    • @noahhughes2501
      @noahhughes2501 4 ปีที่แล้ว +143

      @@1Eagler yeah, imagine if you lived in a flat and someone blasted music 24/7. I'd move out

    • @MegzeeR
      @MegzeeR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      @@1Eagler yes they did

    • @shocfacter
      @shocfacter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Very interesting

  • @thepearl6087
    @thepearl6087 3 ปีที่แล้ว +390

    Your gentle care of these bees is greatly appreciated. Not afraid to watch you. You put them into hives afterwards, right?

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  3 ปีที่แล้ว +165

      Sure do.

    • @panterpanterpanter993
      @panterpanterpanter993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@628DirtRooster WE APRECIATE IF YOU POST VIDEO OF THAT

    • @pooper681
      @pooper681 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Chill with the caps

    • @thepearl6087
      @thepearl6087 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@628DirtRooster Awesome!

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@pooper681 There's a reason for everything.

  • @mmblue3986
    @mmblue3986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    Imagine the first human who decided to investigate a bee hive. Saw the cones and decided to taste it..Eureka. How would he describe the taste to his family and friends to convince them to taste it too. 🐝

    • @mmblue3986
      @mmblue3986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @Ella Niemoeller Lol.... You’re probably close to the truth.

    • @leesteal4458
      @leesteal4458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It was a kid who discovered honey. Kids taste everything. I am glad I survived my childhood. I used to eat every berry. I ate the stamen of the hibiscus. I ate berries from flowers. I even ate the leaves of plum trees. Tasted very good. I just ate stuff because I loved fruits and hated actual food.

    • @mjade1673
      @mjade1673 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Probably stole the idea from watching bears , duh

    • @mmblue3986
      @mmblue3986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@leesteal4458 lol....you were a bit of a strange kid. But you would have made a fantastic Royal food taster.

    • @mmblue3986
      @mmblue3986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mjade1673 Duh Bears....lol 🐻

  • @rojo40
    @rojo40 4 ปีที่แล้ว +525

    I've seen many people handling bees. You are particularly thorough, careful and gentle not to hurt them unnecessarily. It's visible that you care for them. Kudos to you man. You got yourself a subscriber.

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Thanks Oscar

    • @kailenwill2692
      @kailenwill2692 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah Oscar Thanks

    • @ross-carlson
      @ross-carlson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @Nombre Apellido I find this hysterical given he used a vac, that almost certainly killed around half the bees and did nothing to put the comb in a new hive to relocate them. In short it seems it just basically killed the entire hive.

    • @Cree_Money
      @Cree_Money 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ross-carlson Did you watch with the sound off AND refuse to look at the vacuum? It literally says "Honeybee Vacuum" on the unit. Also the man speaks briefly about the vacuum before using it.
      "No kill bee vacuum"

    • @ross-carlson
      @ross-carlson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Cree_Money I know all about "bee vacs" and how many they kill - there is NO SUCH THING as a "no kill bee vacuum" - sure some kill less than others but they all kill some level of bees and IMHO is a lame way to do this. I guess you don't watch many bee keeping channels on TH-cam as you'll see MANY who refuse to use vacs due to how many they kill. Educate yourself before you pop off maybe?

  • @johanjimenez1249
    @johanjimenez1249 4 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    I climbed a wooden fence and broke it. Inside were a bunch of wasp. I ran, rolled around, and ran more got stung so many times. These bees however were like "sup dude want some honey".

    • @samuelwoolwineiv7886
      @samuelwoolwineiv7886 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      johan jimenez Bees are nice, wasps are demons.

    • @ant2901
      @ant2901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@samuelwoolwineiv7886 nothings worse than africanized bees though

    • @jbritgaming7308
      @jbritgaming7308 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@ant2901 for most people true but I'd rather keep a hive of africanized bees than a handful of yellow jackets

    • @rodyates1
      @rodyates1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      The faster you runner wave your arms around, the easier it is for them to see you. Cover the top of your head with your hands to conceal your body heat there, and move fairly calmly to cover, or at least the proximity of some large mass like a tree that has not been moving

    • @amychildress4274
      @amychildress4274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea I got stung by a yellow jacket and there is a perment mark on my hand

  • @jennyneedsmeds
    @jennyneedsmeds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    0:40 AWWW all the little pollen/nectar (unsure what it is, i'm still learning about bees!) on their back legs = SO CUTE

    • @Katharoni
      @Katharoni 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You were right on pollen! The little yellow-orange bundles on the back legs are pollen, and yeah I agree that it's adorible.
      What they do with the necture is drink it, and then throw it back up once they get to the hive. Gross I know, but that stuff is healthy and lasts forever, and tastes yummy as hell.

    • @iliveformusic7543
      @iliveformusic7543 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its adorable!

    • @jennyneedsmeds
      @jennyneedsmeds 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Katharoni thank you so much for this comment!!! i sincerely appreciate the education, thanks again!!!

    • @jillwilson1102
      @jillwilson1102 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pp

  • @Xzanah
    @Xzanah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    *Takes out portion of wall insulation*
    Automatic Captioning in English: "[Applause]"

    • @megandunnett7900
      @megandunnett7900 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And the bees buzzing is [music]. Apparently, the vacuum noise is applause to.

  • @veemercer1698
    @veemercer1698 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    It's quite unbelievable how docile these bees are! Amazing! The bees really were a blessing as the termite damage is extensive and needed to be discovered before a collapse.

  • @williammccaslin8527
    @williammccaslin8527 4 ปีที่แล้ว +216

    I'm glad you humanely harvest the bees, I know it takes a lot of work, but glad to see another beekeeper that cares, thx for the vid.

    • @shannonpollmann7863
      @shannonpollmann7863 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      William McCaslin Amen to that! It breaks my heart when the honey bees are unnecessarily destroyed. Having said that, why are these bees SO calm. I have 4 hives and they are rarely this calm even during peek nectar season AFTER smoking them. Would love to know what breed these are, any ideas?

    • @williammccaslin8527
      @williammccaslin8527 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shannonpollmann7863 No, I have no idea what breed they are, but maybe the channel content creator do's.

    • @JungleYT
      @JungleYT 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jeff Horchoff here on TH-cam is also great with Bees... His vacuum, however, seems a bit stronger than what this gentleman used...

    • @michaelandcolinspop
      @michaelandcolinspop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @William McCaslin Absolutely. I ran into a swarm like this when I was cutting grass one summer years ago. I never saw them until I was right under the swarm on the side of a large tree, maybe three feet away. I started to ditch the tractor and run, then realized they were extremely docile. A few flew around me to check me out and one head-butted me, but that was it. The owner called a beekeeper, who calmly removed the swarm and the queen to place in a hive. He didn’t even wear a suit or gloves, which blew my young mind. No one got stung, few, if any, bees were harmed, and it completely changed my outlook on these awesome creatures. I doubt I would’ve had the same experience in the Southwest, but in Ohio, it was eye-opening.

    • @allanmason3201
      @allanmason3201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@michaelandcolinspop Beekeeper of twelve years here. What you saw with the swarm is typical swarm behaviour. There's debate about why bees are so docile when swarming, but a swarm that has relatively recently landed in a temporary resting place can (generally) be handled with little concern for stings. Their focus is on finding a new place to live, and they have no honey or brood to defend, so they'll usually only sting if really provoked.
      What's going on in this video is very different. The whole colony has been exposed (remember - the interior of a beehive is normally almost completely dark) and the colony is being ripped apart with - as far as I've seen - no use of the smoke that beekeepers normally use when inspecting their hives, yet the bees are just calmly walking around on the comb as if nothing at all unusual is going on. DirtRooster says in another reply that it was very hot, and his experience is that bees are calmer then. I've kept bees in Italy, and that's not my experience, but I wouldn't be surprised if the local strain of bees makes a huge difference in behaviour. I'm also certain that DirtRooster's calm, methodical approach and the way he takes care not to squash bees is also a big factor.

  • @Marinaaduran
    @Marinaaduran 3 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    Me when he touches the hive with his bare hands and the bees don't sting him: 👁️👄👁️

    • @RTStx1
      @RTStx1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Bees do not sting, it kills them so only under threat of death, not inspection. My daughter screamed bloody murder one day as I had the kids help me clean the yard of dropped fruit the bees were feasting on, not one sting with bare hands and exposed arms. Your thinking wasps with bad tempers.

    • @Marinaaduran
      @Marinaaduran 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@RTStx1 You're thinking wasps with bad tempers

    • @DanMarik
      @DanMarik 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@Marinaaduran You are thinking of wasps that exhibit a bad temperament.

    • @completelyroundoak
      @completelyroundoak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@DanMarik You are mistakenly presuming that the source of concern is a group of ill-tempered hymenoptera.

    • @DanMarik
      @DanMarik 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@completelyroundoak Nice upgrade, cant wait for the next person to one up you haha

  • @orscrub3161
    @orscrub3161 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    bees look like little shoppers carrying bags of nectar home. 😄. GOD bless people like you!!

  • @sarahnicole3206
    @sarahnicole3206 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    ❤️ I love seeing the bees in slow motion!!!! You have the best wife ever, love seeing her on the job with you!!!

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I'm glad she puts up with all this. :)

    • @lesliejohnson2982
      @lesliejohnson2982 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@628DirtRooster If she didn't put up with it, you could always lock her back up in the chicken tractor.. or just let her do it herself. :)

  • @628DirtRooster
    @628DirtRooster  4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Sorry about the double notification. The entire video did not upload the first time. I hope those of you who saw the first one will enjoy the last five minutes you missed before.

    • @lesliejohnson2982
      @lesliejohnson2982 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was wondering what happened with that.. Cut off sort of.. suddenly. I'm just glad I was awake to watch early. :) Grabbing some honey toast and heading to bed.

    • @evelyn_r
      @evelyn_r 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Makes sense, I watched it and then it wouldn’t let me upload my comment! Then I couldn’t find the video in my sub feed!

    • @gullreefclub
      @gullreefclub 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      628DirtRooster Bees - You know what they say “Deification Happens” and we your loyal TH-cam viewers will forgive for a quart of your honey, Okay a pint, Alright already how about another video, I know asking for the honey was pretty ballsy but I figured it was worth a shot after all you can always say No and somehow I think you know how to say that word. Have a great day and thanks for the video.

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@evelyn_r LOL Messing with your mind.

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lesliejohnson2982 Sounds like a good bed time snack.

  • @john_dren
    @john_dren 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    I don’t know if you’re going to read the comment 1 year later but I find that fascinating. How do you prevent the bee from stinging you when you do this kind of job?

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Just a day in the life. 😁

    • @perniciouspete4986
      @perniciouspete4986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@628DirtRooster If you weren't so good at what you do, I'd say you were crazy.

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@perniciouspete4986 Still might be crazy anyway.

  • @terrapinflyer273
    @terrapinflyer273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    A No-Kill Honeybee Vacuum... That is amazing! Nice to see you tried to keep them alive :) Honeybees are important friends. Yellowjackets tho. Flamethrower for those angry bastards.

  • @nicoleh.9898
    @nicoleh.9898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Being from Arizona I have never seen bees calm like that. We can't tap or touch without being attacked. What a trip to watch.

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I know you have some mean ones out there.

  • @romeoslover817
    @romeoslover817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    Bare hands in there while giving us the comb tour....freaked me out when I felt a tickling on my arm.. Cat’s tail. lol

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      That's funny.

    • @gerardsaintlouis397
      @gerardsaintlouis397 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@628DirtRooster Ain't nothing " funny" about dealing with BEES!

    • @notwillingtogivemynamebeca1902
      @notwillingtogivemynamebeca1902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      When I see a bee, I'm the wingnut running down the street swatting the air and these men work with their bare hands, dang. Their courage overwhelms me.

    • @drtidrow
      @drtidrow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@notwillingtogivemynamebeca1902 European honeybees are pretty tranquil overall, especially with a little smoke applied. Africanized honeybees, on the other hand, are nasty little bastards, and pretty much need full suits to deal with.

    • @noellem9319
      @noellem9319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You sir seem to be a bee charmer

  • @clridesagain7308
    @clridesagain7308 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    He's laughing while poking the termite while the homeowner is s**ting himself.

  • @DK5ONV
    @DK5ONV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My grandpa was a passion bee keeper to the Day he passed. No one in our family wanted the Bees and so we gave them away to another elderly gentlemen who lived 20 miles off our place. He brought us honey for free. Damn this is long ago, I was a lil boy back then 8yrs old. Now I am in my mid 50's. Bees became rare here in germany...too much toxicity of chemical industry PLUS people nowadays don't want to raise bees and taking responsibility to care for them. Keep up good work, sir. I really liked what I watched. Stay healthy

  • @Penfold8
    @Penfold8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    My heart goes out to that home owner.

    • @callmewaves1160
      @callmewaves1160 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @ShariSez1 still going to cost them a lot of money they might not have. They are speciality day care centre. which could mean they are a day care centre for kids with disability

    • @ThisIsYourOnlyWarning
      @ThisIsYourOnlyWarning 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Whoever the owner is, that’s a stressful situation! I definitely feel for them too!

  • @kalinatankova3578
    @kalinatankova3578 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    When he touched the wood I felt the sensation of debris falling on my face.

  • @TheWatchfulWolf
    @TheWatchfulWolf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    "Muggy...high 70's here." *Laughs in South Florida.*

  • @SilverFlame819
    @SilverFlame819 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    After watching another video before this one about exterminating an evil beehive, I'm astounded at how quiet and chill these bees are!

  • @adamh.4933
    @adamh.4933 4 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    Massive respect for what you do. Your work benefits everyone, thank you.

  • @Daisuke-Koujiya
    @Daisuke-Koujiya 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    That hive is so calm, you really are quite good at this and so very respectful to the bees too.

  • @mr.niceguy1812
    @mr.niceguy1812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The thing most people will never experience is just how different raw wild honey tastes compared to the stuff in stores. It's amazing, like night & day.
    I'm really glad there's a no-kill bee vacuum, i just hope it works, i like bees.

  • @matta9316
    @matta9316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This dudes calm demeanor with all these swarming bees is crazy - dude must be immune to stings at this point

    • @geraltofrivia8529
      @geraltofrivia8529 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The more you get stung the worse it gets. My dads been in the bee game over 50 years and never used to have any reaction, he gets a funny swollen head anytime he takes a sting to the face now. Just a case of working with them at the right time of day in the right conditions.

  • @pumpupthevolume4775
    @pumpupthevolume4775 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Had the same problem with termites and bees in the same place. I kept seeing all the termite dust and thought it was from the bees so mostly just kept cleaning it up and not addressing it since I didn't care there was a beehive in the wall. I finally realized what was going on and then had to start tearing things apart. Like you I found 3 infestations, but the 3rd was rats and not roaches. Good times.

  • @mrrcassidy
    @mrrcassidy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I get close to bees and wasps for photography, but I'm allergic and found this very difficult to watch. Fair play to these guys.

  • @donnakeeley7924
    @donnakeeley7924 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Holy cow! What a mess for the homeowner but how fortunate for the hives! I do pray the hives are preserved and allowed to flurish outside where they will be safe and we'll tended. We are losing too many bees to Monsanto.

  • @loribach534
    @loribach534 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is amazing footage! I've never seen termite damage that extensive! You are extremely thorough and thank you for sharing the differences in the combs between the drones and the worker bees.

  • @Helloreality101
    @Helloreality101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I appreciate how respectful you are of the bees!

    • @masterenos
      @masterenos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Honey bees are needed and protected in most states. In Florida it is a felony to kill a honey bee hive

  • @My-Pal-Hal
    @My-Pal-Hal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Yeah.
    They found the Bees had the deed to the house.
    And had a Good Attorney 😂

  • @kennethbedwell5188
    @kennethbedwell5188 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    As a landlord, as soon as you said what you did, my heart sank.

    • @LeshaAnn
      @LeshaAnn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      My landlord doesn't seem to care about the termite problem, although it's possible that the property management firm just isn't telling them about our repeated complaints.

  • @jzim3462
    @jzim3462 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Me: I once had a bee land on my bare arm and it didn't scare me at all.
    This Dude, removing an entire hive in a t-shirt and shorts: You're so brave. Now hold my beer.

  • @JeffHorchoff
    @JeffHorchoff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    My first thought when I saw the hive and where it was, " that guy NEVER catches a break." What is it with you and difficult removals, you seem to go hand in hand with each other like white on rice. Turns out the bees moving in was a blessing for the homeowners and a nightmare for you. Good thing you had Steve and your wife to help you out or else you'd have run out of dry shirts to wear. My favorite part was when you were sticking your watermelon finger into the 2x6, I though you were going in so deep you'd pull out a roofing shingle. God's peace brother.

    • @lesliejohnson2982
      @lesliejohnson2982 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Admit it, Jeff, you had a word with the Man Upstairs and got him to give Dirt Rooster the rough ones.

    • @kazemizu
      @kazemizu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That means his business is thriving

  • @peace_through_God
    @peace_through_God 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Well at least you found the issue for her . Thanks to the bees.

  • @deniseramosgonzalez4799
    @deniseramosgonzalez4799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow, so fascinating and informative. Love how gentle you were with the bees. 😀

  • @rosegoldthorpfilms
    @rosegoldthorpfilms 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love how they all get on so well, he so chill if i was a bee I'd be ok with him!

    • @nthgth
      @nthgth 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's blatantly destroying all they've built and vacuuming them up like War of the Worlds, and they're all just like "cool, whatever man." Those are vibes to aspire to!

  • @Stllno
    @Stllno 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Fascinating! I’m allergic to bee stings so I am amazed when I see folks handling bees with immunity!

    • @atticstattic
      @atticstattic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Impunity....

    • @MrGameonthis
      @MrGameonthis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@atticstattic I actually think immunity and impunity both work in this instance lol

    • @atticstattic
      @atticstattic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MrGameonthis
      You're right - it's actually a good example of accidental humor!

  • @lorrieannesilvey474
    @lorrieannesilvey474 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    The home owner has 3 insects attacking her house.....holly cow.

    • @utubewatcher806
      @utubewatcher806 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Made for Terminix and Orkin--

    • @P_RO_
      @P_RO_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@utubewatcher806 Who can only use baits anymore- not effective once there's an infestation and not much defense against one. A waste of money.

    • @annehaight9963
      @annehaight9963 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Termites are a fact of life in many places, but that was a particularly severe infestation. Significant damage to structural wood framing.

  • @SP_3333
    @SP_3333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I used to pet bees when I was a kid.
    Never got stung
    I think they know when you love them
    Thanks for saving them ❤️

    • @larrymbouche
      @larrymbouche 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They do know, because they work on pheromones and smell. They can smell fear, an actual chemical.

    • @SP_3333
      @SP_3333 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@larrymbouche 🙂

  • @Brewmaster721
    @Brewmaster721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Too cool!! I just started beekeeping this year, and I’m want to get into swarm removal as well. I’ve worked HVAC and construction/maintenance/remodel half my life.

  • @kathiegemmell7319
    @kathiegemmell7319 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I so enjoy watching you in these videos- your gentleness with those big paws reminds me of a friend no longer with us. THX to you and your wife and Dad....

  • @cassidywest5539
    @cassidywest5539 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Wow, the bees are so calm. Astounding. I've always been scared of them and wasps.

    • @windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823
      @windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think they're all doped. Smoke or something. I didn't even like hearing the buzzing on my phone!

  • @lisa-azrabroad4137
    @lisa-azrabroad4137 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Such sweet gentle bees, I hope you kept and rehoused :)

    • @frandanco6289
      @frandanco6289 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Re-hived, put into a new hive..

  • @escapefromny2012
    @escapefromny2012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I'm continually amazed by the structures they make, the uniformity is amazing to me.

    • @analuisa1214
      @analuisa1214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When I was at chemistry class in high school, I think it was my 1° year (we have 3, not 4 like in the US), my teacher said that hexagons are the most efficient way to build a hive because it is the shape that takes less material to build and is the strongest. Circular, square, not good enough! She said this is why bees use it, and you can see it in a lot of places in nature like organic chemistry, it is pretty much based in hexagons, because when creating a chain or a structure it's easier for the atoms to stick together with as little connections as possible!!!!

    • @kpeezyforsheezy
      @kpeezyforsheezy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You should check out ant colonies!

    • @ppmppm7010
      @ppmppm7010 ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting fact they can't build those structures if you put your hives near high voltage power lines

  • @heathermcdougall2399
    @heathermcdougall2399 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A small colony took up residence where my water pipe from upstairs comes to the drain at ground level very little space for them and no way to expand - solid brick, every direction. No cavity whatsoever.They were nice and calm,and I really liked them, but the dumb ex-husband wanted rid of them. Became hysterical! Even the beekeeper who came round to get them, thought he was mad. Asked us if he could have them as they were so calm and nice - said they'd make a great new hive for him. In the UK if they are on your land they are your property! I was so glad he loved them and really wanted them.

  • @loomisg69
    @loomisg69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Thank God for people like you to do that job, I am terrified of them. While watching the video, my phone was on vibrate when someone sent a text. Someone needs to peel me off the ceiling now 😂

    • @kyliepechler
      @kyliepechler 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The other day I discovered with a fright, that I can NOT watch a video with buzzing bees, while wearing my headphones.
      My fight or flight instinct just can't handle having the noise of hundreds of buzzing bees so close to my ears, lol.

    • @eaglelove00
      @eaglelove00 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A year later I’m seeing this and your comment about made me pee my pants 🤣 Hilarious. I hope someone was able to get you off the ceiling lol

  • @LOVE2Flute
    @LOVE2Flute 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Truly amazing. It takes a special person to take on an assignment like that without any safety equipment. No fear

  • @nellob1275
    @nellob1275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this guy. He keeps the bees calmer than Hindu cows.

  • @melaniewalker5226
    @melaniewalker5226 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    You can see all the pollen on their little legs.

  • @80bbygrl
    @80bbygrl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    I cannot believe that he's doing that without any protection! I love bees but they scare the the hell out of me!

    • @ta2joe13
      @ta2joe13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Bald faced hornets scare me.

    • @meyou245
      @meyou245 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That was bees, not hornets or wasps. For me the yellow jackets top the bald faced hornets for aggressiveness. They seem to sting just for fun.

    • @ttduffy00
      @ttduffy00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Yellow Jackets = @$$Holes with wings!

    • @drtidrow
      @drtidrow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@meyou245 bald-faced hornets are no picnic either... I had to deal with a small (softball-sized) hive in our bushes last summer, and hit it with a can of wasp&hornet killer from 15-20' away - one of the little bastards _still_ got me, right between the eyes. It's like they fly at you stinger-first.

    • @phantomwalker8251
      @phantomwalker8251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      just dont upset them,stay calm,they wont hurt you..

  • @tinaterlaje483
    @tinaterlaje483 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am amazed at what you had found! Awesome job for sure. It's a "blessing in disguise" that you were called to address the *bee problem"* , but at the same token, you uncovered a potentially dangerous structure as well as other infestations the owner needs to to address. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! 🐝🐝🐝✌🏼😎

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They were arranging repairs immediately

  • @karrskarr
    @karrskarr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Total respect to all bee savers! My heroes!

  • @DucatiQueen
    @DucatiQueen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Had this been my building, I would have build a fence around the windows with caution signs all around .
    I love bees

  • @griffithk
    @griffithk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +243

    Did I miss the part as to why the bees didn't go crazy and sting you ? They remained calm, if that'd been me I would have gotten eaten up.

    • @taylorhillard4868
      @taylorhillard4868 4 ปีที่แล้ว +155

      griffithk yes...right at the beginning he smoked them. Smoke makes bees 'docile' or rather it makes them focus on drinking up honey so they can abandon ship. As far as the bee is concerned "I can't sting a fire to death" so they are focused on gathering their resources, they don't even notice messing around when they get in that state. it also messes with their senses so they can't communicate with each other anyway.

    • @windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823
      @windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      They don't have to. I'd have gone insane for them.

    • @amychildress4274
      @amychildress4274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea why didn’t they

    • @kristjanmartin9883
      @kristjanmartin9883 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      If you go to work a little buzzed, it confuses em. That's why you dont see sober painters.
      D.M.

    • @sharonwells9593
      @sharonwells9593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@OG_BiggusDickus , actually the smoke is kinda like a sleeping gas th as ts why one doesnt want to smoke them too heavily and overdo.
      Also these bees had been living with humans so humans at hand didnt shake them up.
      Our bees were always pretty docile unless they were fixing to swarm or something bumped a hive. Than jolly st nick couldnt have gotten away without being bombed.

  • @georgealderson4424
    @georgealderson4424 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. Thank you sir. I was interested to see your vacuum system. It is just a shame it makes a loud noise and not a hum or buzz!
    I hope the owner coped with the termite problem. Sometimes what you don't see or know about leaves you happier!
    Blessings and peace from UK

  • @pigasus1663
    @pigasus1663 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel bad for the bees, I'm glad that there are people like you that treasures the girls the way you should.

  • @abishscribner5021
    @abishscribner5021 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    We need to protect and save the bee's. Cause if the bee's die were all doomed the truth

    • @zedantXiang
      @zedantXiang 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not all doomed, but close enough.

  • @mrpj1390
    @mrpj1390 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    And he's doing this with no sting proof suit???????? Bare handed????????

    • @whyyoumadbro2370
      @whyyoumadbro2370 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I believe he only wears the mask as Bees target the face and neck when they would sting. This hive in the video is the most chill hive I've ever seen.

    • @ImaNerdANDaGeek
      @ImaNerdANDaGeek 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He hasn't given them any reason to feel threatened yet, and maybe they are lethargic from smoke. this is how most bees should act, Ones that are so aggressive they will swarm from you just walking past their hive are usually suspected to have mixed with Africanized bees or killer bees.

    • @literally4693
      @literally4693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      right at the beginning he smoked them. Smoke makes bees 'docile' or rather it makes them focus on drinking up honey so they can abandon ship. As far as the bee is concerned "I can't sting a fire to death" so they are focused on gathering their resources, they don't even notice messing around when they get in that state. it also messes with their senses so they can't communicate with each other anyway.

    • @ConnorButCool
      @ConnorButCool 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@literally4693 did you copy the other guys reply to a same question

    • @literally4693
      @literally4693 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ConnorButCool maybe so maybe no

  • @willielee2376
    @willielee2376 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I watched this on mute and my subtitles kept saying "applause" and i thought it was the family or something clapping...it was your vacuum 😁 I love these videos!

  • @davidcordon7674
    @davidcordon7674 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This reminds me when I was 10, the hospital where my mom worked was filled with bees, all the attic, it was a very big honey comb, everyone got a big chunk of it, i got three big chunks and gave 2 away and the other I drink it on my way home, mom and my siblings got big chunks too. so darn delicious

    • @kerrynye3752
      @kerrynye3752 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @DavidCordon Similarly, the neighbors' house across the street had an interior hive like this. And the comb honey was just as delicious!

  • @bludaizee24
    @bludaizee24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Bless you for rescuing bees! Your work is more important than ever.

    • @daniellesnyder1244
      @daniellesnyder1244 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He was vacuuming them...how did they survive that? 🤔 Did I miss something?

    • @bludaizee24
      @bludaizee24 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@daniellesnyder1244 You'd have to ask the guy. I honestly don't know. I don't remember bc I left this comment a year ago. Lol I must've thought they lived, or most lived. But now that you pointed it out I want to know too! Lol

  • @blackturbine
    @blackturbine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Bees: this wooden box perfectly optimized for us is crap
    Let's all die
    Also bees: ayy that wodden plank mad fine

  • @lorraineniess116
    @lorraineniess116 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    you must have an angelic aura about you ....because the bees are not fearful of you.

  • @Katharoni
    @Katharoni 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just this week got into watching these sorts of videos, bees are facinating and taking care of them/ relicating them is good stuff. I have lots of respect :)

  • @FranklyFranky
    @FranklyFranky 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Anyone else super tense that all these bees are just going to go off on him any second. I personally would be super pissed if someone just shove the camera in my face and took half my house off so why are these bees so damn calm

    • @rahowherox1177
      @rahowherox1177 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The smoke calms them, their priorities change.

    • @thefaceandthefaceless1598
      @thefaceandthefaceless1598 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Dosent calm them, makes them think there is a fire and so they are trying to save as much honey as possible and get drunk off it essentualy

    • @lmsubman243
      @lmsubman243 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gosh....you ain't a bee! You're only...a human!🤺🏋🤸‍♂️

  • @melissaaudler8975
    @melissaaudler8975 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I would like to thank you for sharing your knowledge of bees with us. I have been watching you a short time but am learning so much from you. I like that when you let us know the sting count, it is never there fault, it is always yours. I will be watching you in the future, I'm hooked. You are the reason I will get bees in 2020.

  • @Tokiofritz
    @Tokiofritz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always thought bees would get mad and swarm anyone messing with their hive. The way he was just throwing a hand right into that crowd - yikes! This guy has no fear.

  • @redlady222
    @redlady222 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dude is like the bee whisperer. Those bees were SO CALM!

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Just some laid back southern bees. :)

    • @tompsheridantsheridant7354
      @tompsheridantsheridant7354 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@628DirtRooster
      I GOT STUNG BY A **BEE-OTCH!!**

  • @fairiemccarey
    @fairiemccarey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    beautiful honey bees. Thank you for taking the time to save them verse killing them

  • @jab6872
    @jab6872 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Look at all of that glorious honey!!! Thank you Bees.

  • @Captain0Newman
    @Captain0Newman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It makes me so happy the bees don’t have to die. It actually makes me so dang happy

  • @VGamingJunkie
    @VGamingJunkie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's crazy how calm bees are when smoke scrambles their pheromone. Like they've suddenly become the most timid creatures on the planet and just shy away from your hand.

  • @russellcarter1872
    @russellcarter1872 4 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    This guy has got to have nuts 🥜 of steel. My girlfriend runs for her life from one bee 🐝!

    • @mike62mcmanus
      @mike62mcmanus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      That's why it's good to keep a few around to unleash as a distraction when she gets too comfy or crazy.

    • @anjhindul
      @anjhindul 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      O.o? Na, honey bees don't WANT to sting ya... you have to really trap em for em to sting... I honestly don't know why so many people are scared shirtless from bees, snakes and spiders...

    • @LoneWolf-yp2mo
      @LoneWolf-yp2mo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I IMMEDIATELY drop my MAN CARD when approached by A bee ... not to proud to say so either !! I've seen a 200lb BAD ASS jump off a roof from 1 little bee !! LMAO !!

    • @lucasvincent2875
      @lucasvincent2875 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ...and will be looking at my back!

    • @whyyoumadbro2370
      @whyyoumadbro2370 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@anjhindul Usually it's not the Bees themselves I think, coming from my experience it's the way they crawl on you like alot of insects do that makes your skin tingle.

  • @comedianmattrossey
    @comedianmattrossey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I've always loved bees. I'm amazed how gentle you are in handling them, and they seem to respond back in a gentle way, they don't appear to be at all aggressive towards you removing their honeycomb with honey and larvae. I hope to own a large piece of property in the future and hope to have bee hives on the property for propagation of the garden and flowers, but also for the honey. It's always been a dream to be a hive owner to produce honey. Any tips you can give for doing so?

    • @P_RO_
      @P_RO_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The best introductory advice I've heard is to avoid bees and hives if you've drank alcohol or worn perfume/cologne within the last 24 hours. Also have a couple Benadryl tablets in your pocket and take them immediately after a sting; even a minute's delay reduces their effectiveness. Move slowly and don't harm them and they won't go into attack mode.

    • @comedianmattrossey
      @comedianmattrossey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@P_RO_ Thanks for the advice, locked an loaded for bees now.

    • @TheSaltRose
      @TheSaltRose 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Matt Rossey find a local bee keeping society and a mentor.

  • @funky-landscaper
    @funky-landscaper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These bees respect your Southern hospitality. Great job.

  • @biggtrux
    @biggtrux 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There's the difference between honey bees and hornets and wasps. The honey bees just calmly stayed on the hive, while hornets and wasps would have flooded into the room immediately. As a bee keeper, I love honey bees.

  • @zion1429
    @zion1429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He’s so brave if I were him I would just run.
    HES LITERALLY TOUCHING THE BEEZ

  • @MrReaperChaz
    @MrReaperChaz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That hive is surprisingly calm that is a super good thing to see!

  • @katherineg9396
    @katherineg9396 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so relaxed working with those bees, it amazes me. Please get some hearing protection for the vacuum, its really loud. Fascinating video.

  • @MyAlbertC
    @MyAlbertC 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, nice video, great job and very motivating makes my want to help and save the bees that need our help to preserve what good they do for humanity to increase our , beautiful flower and the production with our variety of produce we enjoy. I'm first time viewer of your channel. We need more people like you & your helper the wife as your work is appreciated. Thank you again and take care. 😊🍯🍓🌻💐🐝🐞

  • @minitom74
    @minitom74 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    nice to see the colony being fairly mellow and relaxed to the noise and handling..

  • @616productions8
    @616productions8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    You should really include the flir imaging. I know people would love to see that kind of stuff.

  • @cripplecreekqueen
    @cripplecreekqueen 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are truly a bee charmer. My husband is as well. He freaks me out sometimes with bees being all over him and never a sting.

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's how real men do. haha

  • @alexisguerrero3105
    @alexisguerrero3105 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those are the type of bees you would keep as a beekeeper, they are so calm.