BTW, smoke does not "calm them down." It actually triggers an eons old response to a perceived fire-threat to the hive.
The bees drop what they're doing and head below (into the hive), filling both stomachs with as much honey as they can in anticipation of an emergency evac of the hive. Smoking them disrupts all activity for about 24 hours; not something you'd want to do alot during a primary nectar flow.
When swarming, honeybees aren't terribly interested in stinging (unless the beekeeper does something stupid like squish a few). They're primarily concerned with finding a new home. Hence the frames added to the nuc box.
The queen is usually in the centre of the swarm. I'd say 95% of the time, if I've dumped the main bulk into the box, I've got the queen as well.
For everyone freaking out about the fact that he doesn't have a bee suit, here are some things: firstly, he is obviously a beekeeper and has been stung so many times that it doesn't affect him anymore. Also, bees are calmest while swarming and therefore are not likely to sting you. Furthermore, he also realizes that bees are lovely little things and don't want to die stinging you. :D
Me and my friend was riding his motorcycle, and ran straight through a cloud of bees going across the bridge we were crossing. They went "Ratatatatataat RATATATATA BAAM!" all over us! xD It was so scary, but oh so fun.
Deveria aglutinar as abelhas com pulverização de xarope de açucar para depois joga-la na caixa, fornecer quadros com cria, evitar matar abelhas na colocação da tampa.
Usually a swarm caught soon after it has departed its mother hive has left w/ a gut full off honey making its stomach so full its hard to bend its abdomen to sting. Also like a person full up after Thanksgiving, bees are more docile. Swarms are usually more mellow contrary to popular media hype.
A swarm has no brood or home to protect yet as well. Try approaching an established hive w/ brood & honey & you might have a more buzzing frenzied experience.
Swarming bees usually don't sting. They are in travel mode and have already gorged themselves on honey from the hive they just left. Because they are so full of honey (I believe) they can't bend their abdomen to stink you even if the wanted to.
So the answer is probably "No". That said, he doesn't want to mash any bees not just because of attrition or he might mash the queen but it releases a pheromone that inspires bees to defend themselves.
BTW, smoke does not "calm them down." It actually triggers an eons old response to a perceived fire-threat to the hive.
The bees drop what they're doing and head below (into the hive), filling both stomachs with as much honey as they can in anticipation of an emergency evac of the hive. Smoking them disrupts all activity for about 24 hours; not something you'd want to do alot during a primary nectar flow.
P.S. Bee suits aren't 'sting-proof.' ;)
No0neH3r3 1 week ago
When swarming, honeybees aren't terribly interested in stinging (unless the beekeeper does something stupid like squish a few). They're primarily concerned with finding a new home. Hence the frames added to the nuc box.
The queen is usually in the centre of the swarm. I'd say 95% of the time, if I've dumped the main bulk into the box, I've got the queen as well.
No0neH3r3 1 week ago
This is the way to catch European and African bee swarms. People should use a bee suit and should use smoke. Avoid killing the bees.
Later this box should be located apart from people and animals. The regular bee box is 3 times bigger than this one.
GamaLuciano 1 month ago
For everyone freaking out about the fact that he doesn't have a bee suit, here are some things: firstly, he is obviously a beekeeper and has been stung so many times that it doesn't affect him anymore. Also, bees are calmest while swarming and therefore are not likely to sting you. Furthermore, he also realizes that bees are lovely little things and don't want to die stinging you. :D
ergoplex 1 month ago
Me and my friend was riding his motorcycle, and ran straight through a cloud of bees going across the bridge we were crossing. They went "Ratatatatataat RATATATATA BAAM!" all over us! xD It was so scary, but oh so fun.
Pumanic 1 month ago
did you buy them
BDOTKAY 2 months ago
IMAGINE WALKING IN THE PARK AND STRAIGHT INTO THAT!!! SMH TRAGIC
mizztrina2294 3 months ago
Bees are generally pretty chilled, it's those damn yellow jackets you need to watch out for lol.
PsychoticButcher 3 months ago
but when you put cover you killed a lot of bees!!! and your hive look like small>
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huseinkerkuk 4 months ago
They are swarming. When bees are swarming they are pretty calm and friendly....as long as you don't try to piss them off.
MrRunswithstick 4 months ago
IM SO SCARED!!!!!1 IM ONLY 8 :O
theprincesspinky101 4 months ago
you are so STUPID
bassfishingX 5 months ago
never even when in a man will ever do that
mariobros1045 5 months ago
This man is the epitome of manliness.
Joecool945 5 months ago
I love bees so much.
Itreeenterprises 6 months ago
Deveria aglutinar as abelhas com pulverização de xarope de açucar para depois joga-la na caixa, fornecer quadros com cria, evitar matar abelhas na colocação da tampa.
Pessimo trabalho, deveria retira-lo do you tube.
correacarlosroberto1 6 months ago
That us always fun!!
TheRealDealinlife 10 months ago
Man, youve got some cahones
MikeyyPe 11 months ago
if they did not have a queen would they not just make a new one?
aceman4564564 1 year ago
holy crap, i would have used a bee suit for that shit.
The2ndJanester 1 year ago 14
@The2ndJanester this guy is a hardass pterodactyl.
ducksmasher11 3 weeks ago
wow kind of like mexicans at a taco shop
LOL
GomerDose 1 year ago
Usually a swarm caught soon after it has departed its mother hive has left w/ a gut full off honey making its stomach so full its hard to bend its abdomen to sting. Also like a person full up after Thanksgiving, bees are more docile. Swarms are usually more mellow contrary to popular media hype.
A swarm has no brood or home to protect yet as well. Try approaching an established hive w/ brood & honey & you might have a more buzzing frenzied experience.
Kryochrysalis 2 years ago
DIDN'T THEY STING YOUR HAND!!???
metaknight357 2 years ago 17
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Swarming bees usually don't sting. They are in travel mode and have already gorged themselves on honey from the hive they just left. Because they are so full of honey (I believe) they can't bend their abdomen to stink you even if the wanted to.
So the answer is probably "No". That said, he doesn't want to mash any bees not just because of attrition or he might mash the queen but it releases a pheromone that inspires bees to defend themselves.
gamenode 3 months ago
@metaknight357 When Honey bees dont have a hive, or honey, or young to protect, they wont attack. Honey bees are actually quite friendly.
PILAKOVIC 2 months ago
Wow, nice job catching that swarm.
nousernameideasleft 2 years ago