I try my best to catch the queen and cage her. Then I place her in the set up and leave it there until dark when I return to take them away. Time varies depending where the swarm is located. If its an easy shake no time at all except caging her and the trip back.
@CheeseToastHax Once the queen is sequestered all the bees come nightfall will congregate where you've placed her.
Hosing them could have potentially created a much less manageable scenario. I was called in to create order from what was perceived as chaos. This is what I do every day for roughly ten months of the year so it was something I am quite use to as well as find fulfilling.
@JPthebeeman Fair enough if you like doing that but if you spray them wouldn't that kill 95-99% of the bees? I remember I had a bee hive where the top and side of the house meets, my dad got a water gun and sprayed the hive but he just stood still and the bees didn't know who attacked them because I'm guessing they were expecting someone to run, then when they calmed down he would spray again and repeat until the hive fell of the house. He didn't get 1 sting.
If my memory serves me correctly this swarm was likely somewhere in the 4 and 1/2-5lb range or approximately 13,500-15,000 bees. A typical 3lb package of bees is around 9-10,000 bees and fits nicely in a one deep set up. On this catch this swarm was placed in a deep/medium set up.
Actually, I avoid using any scent. I use unscented deodorant and never wear cologne. I use natural soaps & shampoo/conditioner as well. I believe this makes a big difference in how bees respond. I have seen them go after people who wore cologne and perfumes.
Thank you for your informative and professional recording of that transfer. You are a great example as an educator, beekeeper and citizen of the planet.
@ccmtor Swarms are just bees. Worker bees, at least one queen and sometimes a handful of drones (male honeybees) . After they settle into a cavity and have built comb, stored honey, and created a brood nest , they have something to defend then and may exhibit defensive behavior if bothered. But for the most part, swarms can be captured with relatively few to zero stings. If the swarm cluster is a "dry" swarm they can in fact light you up! Been there! Dry swarms are hungry swarms!
@JPthebeeman wow that's amazing. I had no idea that bees could be so passive. if you did get stung would the pheromone released by the stinging bee kick the rest into action or are they really that unmotivated without a hive?
@ccmtor The chances of getting multiple stings from a swarm are on the low end but there can be unforeseen variables that throw a wrench in the equation.
A dry swarm could light you up, have had it happen but its not the norm.
@WavyGravyTrain1 Swarms will usually rest on a tree branch, side of a house, umbrella, fire hydrant, etc... and cars!
They usually rest for 1-2 days on average, then move on once scout bees have surveyed the area and found a suitable void space for the swarm to move into and make their home.
Often enough they will actually build right where they've landed as well. They don't always move on. This is where a bee keeper comes in handy to capture and house the swarm for relocation.
What city are you in? I'm in Baton Rouge and we just moved a swarm from a tree limb in my backyard to a hive. I'm totally new to this, but love having a hive in my backyard. Thanks for this video. I can't believe you are bare handed!! How long did that take? Thanks for the video. I hope you post some more.
@mibs56 I don't recall getting even one sting from this one, if I did it was an accidental one, but I don't remember getting one. The bees were very gentle, which is the case with most swarms.
This is amazing, the calm way you handle this! You obviously know what you are doing, finding the queen like you did... that swarm is at the perfect height to get into the new hive, how lucky is that?? Again, my hat is off to you! I helped a beekeeper capture a swarm on my property and my heart was pounding till the job was done!
@hamcheesesalami Wow flame your own car? You nuts? Oh yeah, is flame thrower even legal in the states?
kazora1001 1 week ago
Wouldn't a flame thrower be more effective?
hamcheesesalami 3 weeks ago
balls of steel
SpyGuysX 3 weeks ago
how long do these jobs usually take you
thenamesarehard 1 month ago
@thenamesarehard
I try my best to catch the queen and cage her. Then I place her in the set up and leave it there until dark when I return to take them away. Time varies depending where the swarm is located. If its an easy shake no time at all except caging her and the trip back.
...JP
JPthebeeman 1 month ago
Why didn't you just get the hose and spray them, It would be way more effective to get the bees off your truck wouldn't it?
CheeseToastHax 2 months ago
@CheeseToastHax Once the queen is sequestered all the bees come nightfall will congregate where you've placed her.
Hosing them could have potentially created a much less manageable scenario. I was called in to create order from what was perceived as chaos. This is what I do every day for roughly ten months of the year so it was something I am quite use to as well as find fulfilling.
...JP
JPthebeeman 2 months ago
@JPthebeeman Fair enough if you like doing that but if you spray them wouldn't that kill 95-99% of the bees? I remember I had a bee hive where the top and side of the house meets, my dad got a water gun and sprayed the hive but he just stood still and the bees didn't know who attacked them because I'm guessing they were expecting someone to run, then when they calmed down he would spray again and repeat until the hive fell of the house. He didn't get 1 sting.
CheeseToastHax 1 month ago
JP any guess on how many bees that was??
mcmsmt 2 months ago
@mcmsmt
If my memory serves me correctly this swarm was likely somewhere in the 4 and 1/2-5lb range or approximately 13,500-15,000 bees. A typical 3lb package of bees is around 9-10,000 bees and fits nicely in a one deep set up. On this catch this swarm was placed in a deep/medium set up.
...JP
JPthebeeman 2 months ago
NOT THE BEES!
FlamingPineapples1 2 months ago
Chuck Norris? Is that you?
TobySkov 2 months ago
ur awesome dude
drummerboy92019 3 months ago
you sir have elephantitis of the testicles
GerbCD 3 months ago 2
Great job man. Love the no fear approach. The lord is smiling down knowing jp is helping out his creation. Good job bud.
jayrod5251 4 months ago
wy evry thing is fake to some people??
alloverchronic 4 months ago
love your work bro...thats a real beek at work
redtiger546 4 months ago
***REALLY LOOK AT IT.... ITS FAKE.... YOU CAN SEE THE EDIT................... ANY HALFWAY DECENT PERSON WHO KNOWS PHOTOSHOP AND SHIT.... SIGH
jtothey 5 months ago
@jtothey shows what you know
redtiger546 4 months ago
Chevy runs deep lol
jj77875 5 months ago 3
do u have something on you that made them not sting or the stuff you spayed on them
ultimatemodshop 6 months ago
@ultimatemodshop
Actually, I avoid using any scent. I use unscented deodorant and never wear cologne. I use natural soaps & shampoo/conditioner as well. I believe this makes a big difference in how bees respond. I have seen them go after people who wore cologne and perfumes.
...JP
JPthebeeman 6 months ago
dude!!! i bet you got like amillion bee stings! did that hurt or something?
Timmy91306 6 months ago
@Timmy91306 Not one sting Timmy. Look at my explanation on "swarms" below. This is when bees 99.9% of the time are very gentle and easily handled.
...JP
JPthebeeman 6 months ago
i would have drove on the freeway with them off. lets see how they hang on once i hit 90 mph.
airmatt86 6 months ago
Thank you for your informative and professional recording of that transfer. You are a great example as an educator, beekeeper and citizen of the planet.
JjjustInBaird 6 months ago
why don't you get stung? or do you?
ccmtor 7 months ago
@ccmtor Swarms are just bees. Worker bees, at least one queen and sometimes a handful of drones (male honeybees) . After they settle into a cavity and have built comb, stored honey, and created a brood nest , they have something to defend then and may exhibit defensive behavior if bothered. But for the most part, swarms can be captured with relatively few to zero stings. If the swarm cluster is a "dry" swarm they can in fact light you up! Been there! Dry swarms are hungry swarms!
...JP
JPthebeeman 7 months ago
@JPthebeeman wow that's amazing. I had no idea that bees could be so passive. if you did get stung would the pheromone released by the stinging bee kick the rest into action or are they really that unmotivated without a hive?
ccmtor 7 months ago
@ccmtor The chances of getting multiple stings from a swarm are on the low end but there can be unforeseen variables that throw a wrench in the equation.
A dry swarm could light you up, have had it happen but its not the norm.
...JP
JPthebeeman 7 months ago
Why in the first place would these bees cling to the car?
WavyGravyTrain1 7 months ago
@WavyGravyTrain1 Swarms will usually rest on a tree branch, side of a house, umbrella, fire hydrant, etc... and cars!
They usually rest for 1-2 days on average, then move on once scout bees have surveyed the area and found a suitable void space for the swarm to move into and make their home.
Often enough they will actually build right where they've landed as well. They don't always move on. This is where a bee keeper comes in handy to capture and house the swarm for relocation.
...JP
JPthebeeman 7 months ago
@JPthebeeman Thanks for the reply and when you scoop them off do they sting or are they somewhat dormant?
WavyGravyTrain1 7 months ago
Dude, that's cool.
halomaster229 7 months ago
wtf! is that guy sane?
MillionairJoe 7 months ago
@MillionairJoe Somewhat, LOL!
...JP
JPthebeeman 7 months ago
This has been flagged as spam show
KILL IT, KILL IT WITH FIRE
robekert 7 months ago
JP is awesome! Good job, I learned a lot b just watching you in this video.
jujumediazone 7 months ago
@jujumediazone thank you!
...JP
JPthebeeman 7 months ago
this guy is mental
darekdd 8 months ago
@darekdd LOL!
...JP
JPthebeeman 7 months ago
RUUNNNNN
roulettered56 8 months ago
I am really digging this.
Wormtail81 8 months ago
Hi,
What city are you in? I'm in Baton Rouge and we just moved a swarm from a tree limb in my backyard to a hive. I'm totally new to this, but love having a hive in my backyard. Thanks for this video. I can't believe you are bare handed!! How long did that take? Thanks for the video. I hope you post some more.
LSUTigerMom 9 months ago
@LSUTigerMom I'm located in Metairie.
I spent about 45 minutes getting them off of the car. Went back at dark and sealed/moved them.
Look at my home page and click "all" there's a bunch there.
...JP
JPthebeeman 9 months ago
were you stung at all during the course of this video?
mibs56 9 months ago
@mibs56 I don't recall getting even one sting from this one, if I did it was an accidental one, but I don't remember getting one. The bees were very gentle, which is the case with most swarms.
...JP
JPthebeeman 9 months ago
Why were you using your bare hands?
musicalmike235 9 months ago
@musicalmike235 Swarms are generally pretty gentle & using your bare hands gives better dexterity.
...JP
JPthebeeman 9 months ago
The umbrella was a nice touch.
tjustman 10 months ago
just drive the car into a volcano and let nature take it's course
heskit1eye 10 months ago
I would of just jumped in the car and drove like 100 mph the whole way home.
STProductionFilms 10 months ago
You are AMAZING.
twylaburger 11 months ago
Great video and a great beard !
MonsterMunchAreAce 1 year ago
This is amazing, the calm way you handle this! You obviously know what you are doing, finding the queen like you did... that swarm is at the perfect height to get into the new hive, how lucky is that?? Again, my hat is off to you! I helped a beekeeper capture a swarm on my property and my heart was pounding till the job was done!
zimmyjimmy 1 year ago
I piss my pants with one bee.. You're scooping them up like nothing, that takes some serious balls.
connorharnell1993 1 year ago 12
LOL! JP, great ending!!
AnnRein 1 year ago
The people at Beemaster's is going to love that ending : )
IrwinN120 1 year ago
LMAO That was a great ending hey I seen that stinger on the tip of your finger.
IrwinN120 1 year ago