The Kill Bees - How Long Does It Take To Remove A Bee Hive?

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/ @628dirtrooster At least the entire second half of this video is very instructional so if you don't like to hear a bunch of talking about hive removals then fast forward to somewhere around the twenty minute mark for some details of how long this took or to the end for some coastal scenery. I started setting up scaffold at approximately 2:45 PM the first day.
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[@pierrettehotte773]

Good job …. love the way you look at your soulmate 🥰

[@HornetKingOfficial]

Bless you man. That's a LOT of time spent and that was one of the smaller colonies I watched you remove. I really enjoyed the video, brother!

[@628DirtRooster]

Dude we’ve got a big one coming up Thursday and I think Mr. Ed is coming. Wish you could run down here for a fun removal.

[@HornetKingOfficial]

@@628DirtRooster OH man! I would love to come down! Let's do something this late fall, winter or Spring! We could do a collab! Teach me the ways of the bees!

[@628DirtRooster]

I’m game. We’ll put something together. Maybe you can teach me some hornet handling tricks so I don’t get destroyed every time I’m around them.

[@middysmamma]

3 of my favorites right here!!! Hornet King, Mr, Ed and 628DirtRooster Bees... Great channels guys!!! All the way from Canada here! :) xoxo

[@Thetis058]

@@HornetKingOfficial Hey I didn’t know you also followed Dirty Rooster . Do you also follow Mr Ed , JP , Yappy and Schawee ?

[@JeffHorchoff]

So good to hear you talk about the added time to do a cut out when recording the removal to make a video. Another fact you added and I was glad o hear was the need for being a contortionist to do removals, we put out bodies in the most unusual positions very often just to remove the comb as you demonstrated. Another great video brother. By the way, the nozzle for your hose is not lost, it's jus somewhere inside of your truck...maybe under some of your dirty laundry. God's peace Randy.

[@ncsouthernman]

i love how you two fight and also support each other. dave. ♥️

[@628DirtRooster]

Oh, you're right. I found it under some dirty underwear. Same ones I had on when you snuck up on me in Slidell. I forgot to mention how much longer they take when we're cutting up the whole time.

[@kaypennington4930]

Mr. Ed, you are so ornery!

[@andyrusten5748]

Randy! God bless man I love your videos your music and your photography that show off one of these days I’ll get back there and meet you face-to-face and give you a hug Brother

[@lindadickson783]

I enjoy how you tell us what you are doing to get the hive and bees out. I always see something new.

[@mschrismtl]

Thanks so much for sharing this video with us, it is much appreciated. You are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place. Take care and stay safe.

[@michelemcdermott75]

Well- we appreciate your recording!!! It’s like sitting in a theater with a scary movie- scares the heck out of me but I love watching!! Go figure!

[@livefree810]

I really appreciate the fact that he said he needed to wash his hands before handling the honey,

[@taylorboysoutdoors]

Doing cutouts interest me. I've only done one and it was a monster. I'd love to learn how to estimate and price a job properly.

[@MARSHAO1946]

Another great video. Much love to all your family.

[@darciejones7271]

Thankful for Beekeepers such as yourself. I had killer bees under my bedroom in my current residence when I moved in. No fun being stung by those things.

[@davidhorsley4657]

I appreciate how this video seemed more "educational" than most of the hundreds of Dirt Rooster videos we've watched. With so many new beekeepers learning the craft from KZbin, it's good to not just watch Randy do his thing but also explain why he's doing each step.

[@floweringplumb4678]

You are a talented and patient remover of bee hives. I enjoy how you handle the work you do to remove the hives and I also appreciate your carpentry skills. Looking forward to more videos.

[@branmcg9844]

I don't know the first thing about bee keeping except what I have learned through you and Mr. Ed's excellent vids. Man I sure wish it didn't take so much time and effort to put these on KZbin. I wake up everyday hoping one of y'all has posted.

[@pnwRC.]

That's just the filming portion, then it needs edited to a manageable sized video

[@branmcg9844]

@@pnwRC. I get it. I'm just a glutton for their videos.

[@pnwRC.]

We're still anxiously awaiting the teaser video you mentioned a LONG time ago. The one where you show us how to deal with the aftermath of sucking up too much honey, & how to deal with it. I've got a battery operated Milwaukee shop vac, a 3D printer, & files to make er print the goods to convert a Home Dumpster bucket to make it the collection chamber, & attach the hoses to it. Got my bee suite, & hood too. I know where there is a hive that a neighbor needs removed. I'm fearful of doing all the removal work, & winding up with no bees to show, because I sucked up too much honey with them. The neighbor isn't in any hurry to get the bees gone, so I'll wait til we see your video before I attempt to start beekeeping.

[@628DirtRooster]

I forgot all about that. Might not want to wait. Just don't use too much vacuum or over about eight feet of hose.

[@pnwRC.]

@@628DirtRooster I know me, I'll manage to booger it up somehow, the 1st attempt

[@popepaul4438]

I find your videos very relaxing and satisfying seems like you have your life just where you wanted enjoy what you’re doing and taking us along currently showing us how it’s done thanks again for the big hi from the UK

[@MC-hammered]

The craziest thing is I am now addicted to your videos. I know nothing about bees (except I love honey) but I find what you do frickin fascinating. So glad your channel came up in my feed.

[@fireantsarestrange]

I got nailed last year by wasps.. lol.. wife counted 49 stings on me. Starting to get where its not so bad anymore. Happens couple times a year now if I don't control the wasp nests. They really hate my lawn mower.

[@julieenslow5915]

You know what I love about your videos? Always learn something. Love watching the bees. You explain what's going on while it is going on! And there is always something a little extra to see and love. This one was that nice lady, and the beautifully artistic still shots at the end. Keep it up Rooster!

[@CastleHives]

Oh dang, Mr Ed going to get lit up. . Cut outs are something i have avoided because of the work. Got my hat i ordered, Love it. .

[@paulholm4827]

Like the music at the end so I bought it. Beautiful looking country almost makes me want to visit. Don't do well in heat or humidity. I feel like I should help do some of your work if I could but I wouldn't like to get a bee sting.

[@628DirtRooster]

That was a pretty nice song.

[@brucesbees]

That looks like WORK!!! Nice job!

[@628DirtRooster]

That's one of those jobs where dehydration gets you more than any amount of stings.

[@donbearden1953]

The Rooster is still crowing! Nice video Randy. I’ve registered for the Hive Life and will see you then!

[@628DirtRooster]

Can't wait! See you then Don.

[@kareno8634]

Making Meed ~ NICE! Vacuum attachments - I've Never understood, with the many types & sizes of vacuums\ hoses, WHY No Adapter exists?! 'Standards' i've yet to know, and my ideas lack usable design. =\ lol I tell you, I've tried; Not so good, yet. Anyone know one? 'Lost' attachments - I've 'collected' a few from 'dead' on roadside vacs. Empty Space in accessory 'Storage', Screams! lol

[@markmurphy8303]

Hi Randy, nice colony of bees you got yourself there mate did you find the queen? I can’t remember if you said you did, I’m completely amazed you don’t wear any protection whilst doing these cutouts last time I done a cutout I was stung good style through my bee suit and my nitrile gloves mind you it was a really big hive like yourself in a bad tight roof space. How has it been for you beekeepers in America over here in the UK it has been a awful season so far the weather has not helped us at all virgin queens not getting mated or badly mated queens going drone layers and now to top it off the yellow jackets wasps are eating my hives up like never before oh and with myself no honey crop to speak of. Thank you for taking us along with you Randy on another cool cutout mate.

[@darciejones7271]

I'm not amazed at the no beekeeper suit while handling these. My cousins are 3rd gen beekeepers in N. California. They taught me what to do when I was 6 or 7. On 3rd day with them, I was out with no beekeeper suit, 8 hour day learning by hands on example, no stings at all. Caught the queen, too.

[@markmurphy8303]

@@darciejones7271 everyone gets stung every now and again no matter how gentle you can be, how many stings did Randy say he took and I think he said his good friend Mr Ed has just been torn up too doing a removal. Thank you for your reply.

[@littlejonathorn6860]

628 Dirt Rooster: Its Bee 🐝 O’clock ⏰

[@RossTFarnsworth]

I could hang out and watch you work all day. But I’m sure I would have to jump in and go fer a little bit. Thank you for sharing…

[@manicoptio9305]

It's always a joy to see some of your photographs at the end. Would like to see more of the coastal area you live in.

[@janeknox3036]

Woonsocket: the center of the universe. 😀

[@reneebrown2968]

I'm so glad you talked me into beekeeping ( with your videos). I still haven't found my queen( not in 3 years) but i know she's there because of eggs and larva. I sit on my back porch for hours every day just to watch my girls working.

[@pattylovett4682]

I love those Body Armor drinks. I have been drinking them for a while instead of powerade

[@628DirtRooster]

They have definitely replaced Gatorade and Powerade for us.

[@MultiVitro]

Always nice to see your videos ! Greetings from The Netherlands

[@ruthcisneros9471]

You sure have guts to do this job. I see a bee and I freak out. I know they are such a valuable part of our ecosystem, yet I still want no part of them near my home.

[@RosaStringWorks]

Don't know how you can possibly handle that many stings. Just 1 swells me up like a balloon.

[@Eric19781]

That was a nice hive

[@cornerstonehoneybees2525]

I've been doing removals here in Texas for 10 years now - got my start after watching a dozen or so of JPtheBeeMan's videos. You & I do removals very, VERY much the same way (slow & steady). Although you're WAY more tolerant of stings than I am (I'm kind of wuss). LOL I loved this video. I notice at the end you used a putty knife to cut comb. I have one of the BIG hive tool's that I used my bench grinder to make the edges super-sharp. Having a sharp edge on the angled side makes it easier to cut comb in tight spaces like this one. One trick I learned from another guy here in Texas for bees that run is to take 1 piece of brood comb and frame it up (a small frame, like a medium cut in half lengthwise is easier to work with). Have a piece of wire on the frame and staple the wired brood comb back up into the space - but 2-3" off the sides (so you can see on both sides). Take your queen clip (an old one that has had queens in it before) and put that on the frame as well (it will still have a lot of scent on it). Take a break (ie. go get food at a restaurant) and most of the bees that ran will come back to that brood comb.

[@oldscout2514]

What do you charge to do a removal ? I don’t think you can charge enough, it’s a lot of work, you have the bees to do something with. You have to charge for mileage, if not your wearing out your truck. This job was about 8 hours plus drive time & whatever you decide to do with the bees. Tell me please

[@TheHandyHippieCrew]

Bees have no value...a queen will cost $25 to $50 a nuc sets you back a 100 or so BUT when you have been keeping bees as long as Dirt has you make or graft your own queens... what is 14 hours of your time worth? Flir located (trip) several phone calls before and during the pricing/quoting, always figure 2 trips to get bees and then you have to lock them down 48 hrs, cleaning up your equipment, BUYING your equipment, replacing your equipment, replacing lost tools, down here in Mississippi it is HOT and HUMID most of the months when bees just moved in(that's almost never correct) they just got hot and are sitting on the front porch, and then there is the gamble that you find/catch/get home with the queen, most of the time once you vacuum up the bees their comb/brood/larvae overheats so when you release them they abscond.... if you don't charge for your service/time/experience/expenses/equipment/vehicle/travel time/ and on and on then you are the one paying for the homeowner to no longer have bees in their house....a properly built/sealed/maintained home shouldn't have an area accessible for a colony to move into.... yep it's costly when figured fairly... and no I won't tell you what to charge either, every situation is different... don't forget you almost always need to know how to build/rebuild/and dismantle in such a manor that no one can tell you have been there and so you know the bees will never get back in the exact same place.....warranty or not that makes you look bad

[@Smashlynne13]

This is making me want to go do weekend bee removals! Never had bees or anything at all but it actually looks like fun and it seems like it might be helpful to have smaller hands. Not even sure where to start- any ideas on how I can reach out to local places and what to avoid?

[@shevlin2650]

Hope you and your family fair well through IDA. I think this is 16 years to the day Katrina came through. Good Luck Craig Fr. VA / SML Bees

[@msmb7389]

I ALWAYS LEARN so much when I watch your videos! I built two top bar hives a while back but my mentor NEVER really helped & I am STILL bee-less! Since I am in Southern New Mexico I decided to wait AGAIN until next season. Thanks for sharing all the information that you do. Much Love to you & your family!

[@jenniferjakubxzyk5323]

Try a swarm trap with lemon grass and punky wood :-) 628 vids told me that but no hives here as highly allergic family member

[@msmb7389]

@@jenniferjakubxzyk5323 set a trap up with such by a friend's place that had a bunch of bees UNDER THEIR shed (and didn't want to do a cut out to remove them BUT wanted them gone) a month or so later they swarmed BUT not into the trap. Smh... Thanks though as I appreciate ALL good advice.

[@RICDirector]

@@msmb7389 I wonder if you could do like they do bat colonies....trap them out by blocking all but one entrance/exit and in the morning, they fly into netting that you can then transfer into a hive and repeat as needed...? Hm. Needs work, I know, but it's a thought.

[@dwighthires3163]

There is a perfect tool for cutting comb from wall cavities. You can find this tool on eBay and in used condition. It is called a "Cutco Spatula #28". These spatulas are stainless steel and very flexible. The flexibility is the big advantage as you can get it into the cavity in fairly tight places. They are sharp enough to cut comb away from the wood but not too sharp to cause you to cut the wood.

[@horizontalbees3480]

Body armor drinks for bee 🐝 protection..lol

[@628DirtRooster]

It works. You should try it. ;)

[@horizontalbees3480]

@@628DirtRooster lol 😂 I will stick with a bees suit because I’m a chicken and not a Rooster.. lol

[@stevencooper5283]

You've earned your pay on this one. 🐝🐝🐝

[@Joodster]

In pottery and lampworking, the kilns are pronounced "kill" for the most part.

[@dixietenbroeck8717]

My immediate thought, also! 👍😉

[@angelad1008]

Northern Indiana Hoosiers clearly annunciate the n. I never heard it any other way. Is it perhaps regional to say kil' instead of kiln?

[@LeonNelsonJr]

What is unique is that we add "THE" before "Kill" even though it is spelled "Kiln" without a "The". So we don't pronounce "Kiln" as "Kill", we pronounce "Kiln" as "The Kill".

[@quietone610]

You didn't vacuum before cutting? Does it change the hive's behavior?

[@Jim1Tom]

Great video! Feeding corn to Seagulls? Very interesting.

[@MsChaCha-45]

I’m amazed at the info about 🐝 keeping and cleaning out the combs. Unfortunately I’m VERY allergic to 🐝 stings so I’m just gonna enjoy watching your incredible videos! TYSM!

[@davidjshaver3771]

Did some work at my brother's added an air return for his furnace on the ceiling of his atrium. 2 story ceiling so two levels of scaffolding and the safety railing. Was dealing with same issue you had I was too close to ceiling to comfortably work standing up. Rigged a lawn chair with some 2 x 6 across the railing strapped down with ratchet straps to make it sturdy. Might try getting a stool your comfortable sitting on that fits scaffold board. Make it as comfortable as possible on you. Just my two cents. Love the videos. 👍

[@DANWRIGHTITIS]

Guzzle Body Armour Drinks - Don´t Need A Bee Suit!! I betcha wish you had that on film ;) Cheers From madrid

[@rontronnesjr]

Ohhhhh Rooster!!! LMAO - "that's what I told Mr Ed and he believed me (sinister laugh)" LMAO. I really enjoy the relationship you guys have and the shots you take back and forth. Speaking of Mr. Ed, sounds like he would've been the perfect height for this cutout. The change in sound the bees made when you smoked was really noticeable with this cut out, fascinating. Great music as well!!! Hope your dad is doing well.

[@julieenslow5915]

It's Sunday 3AM and the storm is about to hit. Just want you to know I am praying for you all, and hope you pull through unscathed. Protection prayers on you, your family, your friends, the apiaries and all in harm's way! I won't fuss I know you are an expert on this kind of event. Take care.

[@RICDirector]

'Kiln' in ceramic crafting is also pronounced 'kill'. :)

[@LindaSChastain]

Beautiful music, your photographs of the Lighthouse, birds and video of sweet guy feeding the birds made my night. I feed Doves, Starlings, wild Finches, Robins and Sparrows with a mix of bird feed and sunflower seeds. I have 2 Hummingbird feeders. There are 2 adult Redtail Hawks and their first baby in redwood tree near us. The baby caught a dove in our backyard leaving only feathers.

[@ScanMy2DBarcode]

Nice! What is the blue material stuffed in the holes & gaps at 30:13? I'm guessing it prevents bees from chewing their way back into the same space as they might with other gap fillers.

[@1hollig1]

I know this is a personal question but I’m wondering how you charge for the removals? Do you charge by the hour? Or is it a bid job? I really try to watch the ads on certain channels (you, Mr. Ed, The Hornet King, Yappy) so that y’all get extra income for what you do. I hope that helps a little bit! I figure it’s the least I can do for the entertainment and knowledge I get out of your content.

[@YappyBeeman]

And that my friends is how we get that great smoked honey flavored ribs. As long as it took to remove the bees, I could have smoked 3 slabs. Hungry yet Big Dog? Bwahahahahahah.

[@628DirtRooster]

Hungry enough to eat a horse

[@deloresdodson5042]

What do you do with all the beeswax? Do you ever worry about developing allergic reactions to bees? I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@628DirtRooster]

We refine the wax to use later. I don't worry.

[@renzabella8285]

Do bees stung when they are foraging? I am trying to observe them while they were foraging (I don’t know if it is foraging) on a raw sugar spillages here in our area and one bee flew near me, like she’s inspecting me or stung me? Always glad to see all your videos. Much love from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@628DirtRooster]

They don't unless you provoke them.

[@makeitpay8241]

my wife is from the Philippines (Romblon province) are there any bee keepers there? planning on spending winters there once i retire, thought i might want to keep a few hives there too.

[@renzabella8285]

@@makeitpay8241 I am not particular with Romblon if they have Local Beekeepers there since I lived in Mindanao and Romblon is part of Visayan Islands if I am mistaken. But there are a lot of Beekeepers throughout the Philippines, though I do not know somebody who is selling, but, I saw a TV ads by the government who distributes and give honey bee livelihood projects. Nonetheless, accessing and contacting a honey bee farm here will be easy since most of the local beekeepers have labels on there products which is distributed all throughout the Philippine market.

[@makeitpay8241]

@@renzabella8285 i will have to ask around the next time i am there. with a little luck traveling there will be possible next year at this time. thank you Sir for the reply.

[@notanattorneybut2329]

Have you heard anything about using dry sumac berries as fuel in your smoker to help control variola mites

[@monkeyboy4746]

Go buy some long bread knives or cake frosting spreaders and just hack them into custom tools for cutouts. Heat them and bend them in a vise to what you need.

[@paulheinrich7645]

Thanks for another great video!!! Not that 25 stings isn’t a lot, but why aren’t bees much more aggressive when they see that their hive is being destroyed? What’s the “point” of having stingers if they don’t use them?

[@TheHandyHippieCrew]

They seem to only be worried when they feel like they are getting low on stores...from about an hour before sunset through night time they are almost always calm or busy getting home and unloaded....plus the smoke makes them think a fire is near so they load up(gorge themselves) on honey, to fat and full to sting kinda....smoke also masks pheromones

[@RICDirector]

There's a balance--if they sting, they die. So for the sake of the hive, they have to be picky about how much they sting/how aggressive they are, or they would be very short on workers to keep the hive alive and thriving. I believe (although I could well be wrong here) that Africanized hives tend to be more populous (larger) than the European honeybees, for that reason. They are SO aggressive that much more of the hive is lost with each attack....

[@southernbullseye6833]

Love the pics great shots l love your area new blind bee keeper thinks to you

[@shannonthompson1092]

Just what you needed….fashion forward bees. At least you know if they like your outfit.

[@dixietenbroeck8717]

Saw a different beekeeper about a year ago say "NEVER wear brown or black, 'cause the bees will figure YOU'RE A BEAR!" You wore brown. 😟

[@coryofalltrades3568]

What is the going rate for a removal? I never really thought about it before I always just assumed beekeepers doing to get the bees, but I am sure that is not the case for everyone.

[@darciejones7271]

I'm in Tucson Az, had killer bee hive (a huge one) under my bedroom when I moved into my place 2 yrs ago. I paid a beekeeper $150 for removal.....but the goin' rate will vary from beekeeper to beekeeper and location across the globe.

[@TheHandyHippieCrew]

Read my response to that question above

[@johnedwards5147]

TS 30:55, your description of bidding the job, selling it, tool prep and organization, reminded me of back in the day, not that long ago when I was a contractor; same mind set and procedures. I am very new to beekeeping want to be a bee remover too, but I think I will remove swarms instead of bees hidden in walls and such. I am tried of that end of the trades. Stay safe, love your shows.

[@RICDirector]

What I love about this channel is that, at need, I could probably manage to move a swarm safely; I could PROBABLY be a reasonable help to a beekeeper; and I know enough to know I don't know enough! :)

[@willdavis8714]

Talking about the nails after you pull your trim and paneling I use the buzz cutter to cut then flush. As far as cut out honey I'm sure Travis Atkins has told you that in Oklahoma we can't sell it so my homeowners get all they want.

[@bompasbees782]

I use a Channel locks pliers to pull the nails through the trim boards. Keep up the fine job Take care

[@lewiemcneely9143]

THANKS, Pal! This one was a really S M O O T H one for me. E A S Y and just laid back. You and your Sweetie are unbeatable! Now to make up another bee vac schnozzle, fix the neighbor Bonnie up and go again. Really liked the pictures but I ALWAYS do! AND the music. Hi to Everybody and Pop and Tommy! GBWYall!

[@stephenF250]

Golden rod looking good

[@Astronurd]

I actually prefer Mr Ed’s beevac with the box of frames as the capture area

[@carolperry7695]

mr ed want to cast off frames. you want to help bonnie out. god timing :D

[@sowelu66]

one thing I've always wondered, How do the bees not get crushed by the Vac?

[@bbnelsonbeekeepingbees60]

Suction control on the capture box plus 2 1/2 "hose allows for an easy ride for the bees. [e-mail]

[@deathvalleyfinds7076]

Low 60's? I know this one wasn't filmed yesterday. I can't remember what 60s feels like. What are we? 92 today.

[@628DirtRooster]

October 2019. LOL

[@WilliamMcNett]

BucketHead, I'm sure with a little Googling you can find that nozzle 🤓

[@628DirtRooster]

Amazon and Lowes. :)

[@charlestrotter9588]

Try to flip the scaffold over

[@giraffeenvy8996]

I could NeverLand do what you do! However I’m fascinated by your work! I’m finding out a lot about bees! 🐝 🐝 🐝

[@abbyerice980]

Would love to have that vacuum

[@ncsouthernman]

you know your job very well, but have you considered using a large spatula like for a gas / charcoal grill to slice the comb off of the wall / ceiling ?

[@628DirtRooster]

Yep, I do use those. I go through about one a season.

[@wadebarnes6720]

Louisiana barbecue honey

[@langsense]

Was the Queen in the vac afterwards?

[@gregdunn6422]

Great video Randy. Keep em coming!!!

[@FirebirdCamaro1220]

Kiln, that's Brett Favre's hometown

[@628DirtRooster]

I was just shooting pictures at the Broke Spoke the other day. They have his name all over that place.

[@YoutubeUser-hg4wf]

Got paid got bees and got honey that's the dream

[@jones91b]

Randy It’s always a pleasure to see you and your wife you give her the most beautiful and loving smile and the way she look at you with so much love. You look good together and there’s a lot of laughter and fun in your relationship what a blessing.

[@628DirtRooster]

So nice of you

[@randlerichardson5826]

Hey Rooster 🐓

[@628DirtRooster]

What's up Randle? You doing good?

[@kathyhathaway8823]

Hello Randy in one of your last video’s I have looked at of your’s you had talked about your gloves .for some reason I have always had a bad problem with Bee’s stinging my hands 🤷‍♂️. I have tried quite a few different stiles of gloves an they always still get me on my hands . So by you telling about the Raven Nitrile gloves you use I had to get some an try them . WOW, WOW they are great . My last hive inspection I bet they bumped my hands 30 times bad weather BUT. Not even one bee landed on my hands . No stings no nothing so thank you thank you . I enjoy your video’s hope to meet you next January. Keep up the great work an video’s

[@professor_thunder]

I hope I don't get blocked for saying this, but you somewhat favor Roy Nelson.

[@628DirtRooster]

Haha!

[@bbnelsonbeekeepingbees60]

Roy Nelson also happens to be my father's name. [e-mail]

[@frankum1821]

You need some leveling screw legs for your scaffold

[@elewysoffinchingefeld3066]

20 minutes in and you've mentioned three things that you misplaced. Knife, hose attachment, and the good flashlight. Commence teasing... :D

[@628DirtRooster]

Some days I'd lose my head if it wasn't attached.

[@darthlaurel]

You really have exquisite taste in music.

[@bigangelman]

Grab some of that 2" foam board and cut sections that match the size scaffold plank. Then add layers you need to get at the right height.

[@pirateprospecting707]

Great video buddy!! You are a tank!!! 30 plus hits and keep rolling...😬💪💪💪🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@bcrouch2626]

Why shouldn't you use a metal top on your hive? You said not to on the video of your dad's new hive but didn't say why

[@628DirtRooster]

I think you misunderstood something. Metal on a top cover extends the life of the cover.

[@628DirtRooster]

@UCnGBHpbeiLo2xRxs27NgS7A I think you're referring to the fume board I was using. It needs sun hitting it to work the best.

[@TheHandyHippieCrew]

That's why you need a yellow/orange/blue set of Baker scaffolds...run you 200 new under 100 used...30ish by 60ish top 6ft tall adjustable in 3 inch increments lot lighter to haul around and yes will support you.....but you might want to use a thicker piece of wood or add a piece...

[@crocheting-around-the-planet]

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[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Nice video. Really enjoyed the reality of how hard that it really is. I was wondering if maybe a hack saw blade would be good for that spot where your knife wouldn’t fit. They are kinda bendy. I thought I saw the queen right in the center of that very last bunch you vac’d the next day. Go check it out. Keep on truckin 👍👍🐝🐝

[@628DirtRooster]

Hack saw blade, paint roller handle, electrician's wire fish tape, slim jim.... You'd be surprised at some of the tools we've used to try and reach combs in the tough ones.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

@@628DirtRooster beekeeper by day, cat burglar by night. 😂

[@628DirtRooster]

@@JeromeBeeFarm And private investigator last night. haha

[@brettellis1837]

There is one thing I have never seen youtubers use as a tool yet and it is good for swarm trapping as well power STILTS. YA WILL GET THE PERFECT HEIGHT.

[@stevecorcoran9869]

I bet too much smoke from a smoker would ruin a good batch of honey if you are using burlap or pine needles. Honey REALLY takes on smoke flavor well. Want to try something good? Put some wild flower honey in a shallow dish & put it in your smoker for 30-45 minutes with some nice pecan, apple or peach wood then use it to baste a Boston butt or pork chops. A couple of the folks with the AMMA have won the world mazer's cup making meads using smoked honey over the last 3-4 years. YUM!

[@WillyPete_]

My first solo removal... i smoked the comb way too much and imparted smoke flavor into the honey.... i was heart broken. I thought if i had used Oak, Hickory or Pecan wood as smoker fuel that the smoked-honey would do well blended into a Bar-B-Q Sauce.... but i used Burlap and Cardboard. In my front yard I am currently open air feeding Cutout-Honey Comb and loose honey to the bee hives and nucs in my back yard, in attempts of recovering quite a bit of honey from a plenty of cut-out jobs that were dirty.