Bee Hunters Go For A World Record

[@alexisgrunden1556]

Lost bees without a leader, and queens without subjects; you're building little kingdoms! XD

[@628DirtRooster]

Haha Good way to look at it.

[@alexisgrunden1556]

628DirtRooster I really think that's how the bees felt about it~ :) They crashed down onto those boxes, but smelled the queens and boxes that smelled of other bees, and went 'We are HOME!!' And I was cracking up listening to your guys banter and joke. 'No, *you* get out of your vehicle!' XD No cop would come within fifty yards of that truck.

[@628DirtRooster]

Alexis Grunden We're just a bunch of clowns. :)

[@parteibonza]

@@628DirtRooster How come so many bees didnt have a home to begin with--Something bad happened before this? :(

[@deltatherapeutics9870]

@@parteibonza They have a natural tendency to swarm, sometimes their queen dies unexpected, sometimes they are too crowded in the boxes they were already in and so they leave and swarm/gather on nearby limbs looking for a new home. It's a natural process, especially in the spring. It's the natural process bees use to reproduce.

[@theinquiryplease4404]

It's literally like watching a series on Animal Planet.. and I really think that this should be a show, because I would watch it all the time.

[@ericjx]

I've spent a solid two days of spare time watching him doing this. Awesome stuff

[@josiahmycousin]

same

[@alexjaramillo5774]

+Eric Jones Same here

[@mfb5642]

"Literally like" Qualifying your metaphor as a literal statement...This type of double speak figurativly makes my head explode

[@lordwhisper8628]

I would watch

[@bradleyspicer3241]

Much respect to all bee keepers . keep up the good work looking after the worlds most important pollinators.

[@vicusa1]

According to My Last Comment It's been ONE YEAR Since I watched this Video, I STILL ENJOY EVERY SECOND OF THIS IT and More !! Good News is Thanks to All You Beekeepers that Have These Videos on KZbin, I now Have 3 Hives !! 2 Yrs ago I Knew ZIPPPPP about Bees Much less Beekeeing And NEVER THOUGHT I COULD BE A Jr. Beekeeper !! GOD'S AMAZING Insects !! TY All !!

[@628DirtRooster]

LOL That's awesome! Thanks for watching and congrats on getting into the hobby/sport. :)

[@MIgardener]

WOW. That was impressive. I think that might have been the biggest swarm capture I have ever seen, and probably will ever see!

[@628DirtRooster]

LOL I hope so. If anyone tops it we'll have to go for the record again next year.

[@MIgardener]

628DirtRooster I should have bought some bees off you. I just bought a 3 lb. package to grow for an investment colony. let them pollinate my garden and orchard, but then split the hives next year and sell them to local orchards and berry farms.

[@628DirtRooster]

***** Sweet! I hope they do well for you this year. Maybe you can get some small pollination jobs.

[@cooooleen]

there were more balls than bees in this video

[@kelvinwhalley7655]

It appears that your system of beekeeping relies on swarming. Here in New Zealand, we use hive splits and extra boxes to prevent swarming. Occasionally we catch a swarm that has left someone else's hive. I noted that most of your hives were single box. Here we generally run 2 brood boxes + honey supers.

[@lieutenantpeyton4388]

It's not that hard.

[@annmartin2174]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Gh0sb0ss]

"And you will not get pulled over" ahaHAHAHHAahhahaahaaa

[@drowningbodacius]

man them dropping on to that pick up truck is craaaaazy. ive watched quite a few of his captures and removal videos and this is the craziest ive seen so far

[@applegwava]

yea,i thought they were gonna climb,but that was shocking

[@ethanhenson6245]

Damn, that's gotta be atleast 12

[@waltrz]

Cyka Blyat Let's not get crazy.

[@penguin1893]

Nah it’s obviously just 5

[@leeemousine]

Why is this comment so funny

[@msDanielp369]

@@leeemousine IKR

[@TrevorPence16]

nahh its at least 13 bees

[@mitchellinman1966]

That was amazing how they dropped from tree in to truck

[@Phazon8058MS]

Bees really are fascinating creatures. This is an awesome video. Thanks for sharing!

[@joepalooka2145]

Truly fantastic, never get tired of seeing videos like this. Bees are truly one of the miracles of nature.

[@drcynicalz9977]

Something about bee keeping makes me want to watch more but I am terrified of flying insects

[@ducktape4502]

same

[@InevitableTruth247]

Same

[@luunguyenarizona]

DrCynical I Csgo even know it was not a bad thing

[@SexyZombieGirls1]

like a lady bug?

[@lordwhisper8628]

Im scared of flyin insects too. Including Ladybug..

[@wadekolbe1559]

Just started watching 628 unbelievable if not for video. Enjoying all your videos so for. My bother-in -law and me going to start bee keeping live in Houston, Tx. He lives in Dayton. Thanks for the great info on all your videos.

[@dunessanful]

they pulled that tree limb and youtube compression shat its pants, blew a gasket and went into a seizure all at once

[@Trrippy_Shades]

Uhm

[@lorihudson5278]

Awesome!. Impressive! I can't believe how far away they were from the boxes, they actually got into the boxes and yall cleaned them branches off . Wow! This was awesome to watch!

[@Gynotai]

When that caption said "have you figured out what were doing?" I first thought was "they're not just dropping that swarm into the bed of their pickup!" and that's exactly what you did! All of them hitting at once was amazing!

[@psychobunny32]

you guys have an amazing job. I think most folks don't give bees the respect they deserve.

[@chemicallust77]

Honey bees and the like are great.....wasps and hornets though?...they can die by fire because they're dicks....lol

[@JudyHart1]

Rooster has a regular job, he does this for fun, and it’s a side job.

[@pamelaflirtyskunk7698]

I can't imagine how deafening a mass of bees that large is in person. I know the microphone isn't doing this justice!

[@628DirtRooster]

Neither is the pitiful camera work. Thanks for watching and for the sub.

[@lindafox7822]

Wow. Way to Go! Hilarious, I could see you flying down the interstate with em. Good job sir!This was the bees knees!

[@lisawilliams5490]

Thank you for protecting the honey bees people don't relize what they do for us

[@ConservativeBrony97]

It's raining bees! Hallelujah!

[@alexandercoppage8018]

Today’s weather is cloudy with a chance with 10000000000000000000 🐝 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@broben2]

The last thing you want to hear in this situation. "Hey who left the windows down"

[@628DirtRooster]

They will poop in your car.

[@RayneWindsor]

My anxiety is through the roof… a gazillion bees swarming around & no one is wearing gloves. Reaching into those boxes barehanded with bees all over them. Much respect to you gentlemen! I’d have been stung 100 x by now

[@improfision]

most beautiful insect in the entire world

[@628DirtRooster]

They are pretty cool

[@improfision]

628DirtRooster Thank you for your video. Keep them coming! :D

[@allsmilz7234]

Angels of Agriculture

[@Trrippy_Shades]

No

[@raytaylor4307]

Novice bee keeper , love the channel from Australia, say g/day to your dad ,and wife.

[@UGHITSJOE]

9:02 is the sweet spot

[@bodaciouswoman4045]

Thank you

[@jeremy.fordavon4030]

11:58 is the start of the funny spot!

[@nevecapistrano2517]

Sorry, I was in shock. You, gentleman, have done this once or twice! Very nice!

[@Lovetinyyy]

i'm generally terrified of bees but honey bees totally fascinate me

[@tylerguerrero9821]

Same

[@irishcomrade1207]

right

[@vibratingwithmotion2177]

That's how I feel about a lot of insects, haha. Scary, but fascinating.

[@lorisanford8515]

I agree...

[@amaxo7165]

Catey Evers girl it's wasps you should be afraid of those evil things

[@bethdarrow4489]

the sound at 17:20 is so cute. like a raspberry. awesome, awesome work and video, 628DirtRooster!

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks Beth

[@isaacstarks6302]

this dude in the bee movie, and only got a jacket around his head. i wouldnt go through there with 90 layers of clothes, and if i was driving a tank

[@beesandglass5102]

That was great! You guys always seem to be having so much fun together. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@brendanbush2174]

I counted 287,568,256.852 bees. (Yes there is .852 of a bee)

[@628DirtRooster]

+Brendan Bush LOL

[@BBSHOCKZ]

this comment made me laugh xD

[@ฉันเห็นคุณ-ฃ3อ]

Un-BEElievable

[@stormycat774]

East Prussian Mapping WOOOOOOOW I have to end myself after that pun

[@homerco213]

Are you Butters Stauch?

[@betty8173]

Amazing, thanks for taking us along!

[@628DirtRooster]

Thank you for watching

[@tomasviane3844]

Should've gone to a McDonalds drive-thru with this truck...

[@628DirtRooster]

Would you like flies with your order?

[@jeremyguzman1575]

one time a semi truck filled with bees pulled into the gas station I was filling up at lol let's just say it didn't go to well...

[@628DirtRooster]

Jeremy Guzman LOL I've picked up bees at gas stations many times.

[@ronpatava]

amazing. bee keeping needs to be respected. without bees everything dies. wish more people would see the bigger picture about them. ive seemed to be watching more and more bee keeping videos just to see what they can produce. hats off to all you bee keepers.

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks for the views.

[@annpoucher8908]

If I had not seen this I would have not believed it.

[@628DirtRooster]

Let the beat drop! lol

[@BradfordGuy]

You guys are awesome at keeping bees, transporting bees, removing swarms and colonies while doing it all humanely and with total respect for these little creatures. I am very allergic to bee stings, but I don't hate bees. I love what you all do and helping our planet at the same time! God bless! Oh, by the way, I am a new subscriber too. Go figure 💯%💗❗

[@charlesd.7433]

Lol.... Nice counterweight. Love the multitasking of tools. That is a shit ton of bees.

[@628DirtRooster]

I'm going to have to weigh them next time.

[@pamelaflirtyskunk7698]

628DirtRooster HA! That would be awesome! Just go by a truck weigh in before and after! LOL They may look at you a little crazed, especially your way back through the second time, but I bet they won't tell you NO! HAHAHA

[@heavy_j]

id prefer a head count lol

[@chrcz8346]

Thats hilarious. "The good thing about this is you can drive home as fast as you want and you will not get pulled over" ....."sir step out of the vehicle.", 'NO! You step out of YOUR vehicle!' - appreciate these fun days and special experiences when life goes hard on ya. and thanks for sharing.

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks for watching and commenting Christian.

[@theminecraftace]

The unofficial sequel to A Shower of Mad Bees!

[@grayswandir47]

I've watched this three times now and it's the best you've posted. Bees are very social. They just want a place to live.

[@628DirtRooster]

+grayswandir47 They are very social. It's interesting how they band together when displaced.

[@Sproutvr.2025]

he said yea its spaghetti lmao this guy is a boss

[@camerongraves8398]

As soon as you pulled the truck up i knew your very clever plan and i got to admit its the best ive ever seen

[@628DirtRooster]

I wish we could do that again with better cameras.

[@MrWIZ9000]

I legit flinched away from my screen when the big load of em dropped

[@robertpeters9438]

I was walking through the house and dove when one of those loud fast buzzes went by the mic.

[@remodelassets6523]

That was one sweet drop Randy! 😆 🐝🐝🐝💯👍 you guys are having so much fun. teasing each other if your going in cuffed or un-cuffed. How many hives did you end up producing from that massive swarm? Nice work!

[@Gh0sb0ss]

No one's going to want to steal your truck either

[@628DirtRooster]

+GhOs Games When we stop at gas stations people won't get out of their cars.

[@montysneegas1091]

That was awesome!! Ya'll are pros at this!! I love watching the fun.

[@andrewbrown7976]

Straight out of my nightmares. couldn't you suspend a tarp on heavy poles with a hole in the middle to have them funnel into a specific location?

[@628DirtRooster]

Would that make it less frightening? ;)

[@andrewbrown7976]

Nothing would make that less frightening

[@kaistumer198]

Andrew Brown You can just use some 6" PVC plumbing pipe with an 6 to 8" reducer on top. On your end you place cloth bag or a swarm box. Now put the reducer under the swarm and use the pipe to let them slide down into thw box/bag.

[@JasperJanssen]

Kai Stümer I mean, for a regular swarm, yeah, but I’m not sure that this amount of swarm would fit into an 8” funnel.

[@AlohaPrepper]

This was awesome to watch! I just recently watched the capture you did last year at what seemed like this same location. Look at you adapt and overcome!!!

[@628DirtRooster]

Exactly lol

[@2kwik4u2c]

suit or no suit, I would be running

[@lawrenceapiary4765]

wow, awesome work guys! I really loved the idea with the bow and arrow. I would like a more detailed version of how you do that at some point. It would help with those swarms that are beyond the reach of an extension ladder and pole saw.

[@detroitos]

That was about the coolest bee related thing I've ever seen.

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks Vince.

[@Thebowzer221]

Me too. Wow! Never saw anything like this b4. Honey bees pollinate. Let's eat!

[@deepbeeps]

I gotta say, I am impressed! I have spent this winter so far building swarm traps. I am hoping to get a few in the spring. Between swarms and splits, I hope to be up to about 35 hives by late spring. You guys created almost that many in one day! Incredible!

[@628DirtRooster]

Yeah, we were really blessed on this one. You're building pretty big there. Making a business out of it?

[@deepbeeps]

Hoping to. I just retired and need a supplemental income. I plan on selling honey at local farmers markets etc. It looked like you guys have a huge number of hives in the background of the video. What's with all those hives?

[@628DirtRooster]

deepbeeps They belong to Bauer Honey. Big producer.

[@ThomasShue]

had a semi truck turn over two days ago with 10 million bees. I got the call to help recover, but just could not get free at the last moment.

[@628DirtRooster]

Dude that would have been interesting. Shame you couldn't go.

[@MrRevilo50]

Yeah in Mass? Heard about that!

[@BRUtahn]

I had no idea that shipments of 10 million bees were a thing. 😳😳

[@JasperJanssen]

B.R. Utahn elsewhere in the comments someone mentions tractor trailers of 250 hives. At 10 million that’d be 40.000 per hive. A quick google says that might not be an unrealistic number for a healthy hive...

[@Trrippy_Shades]

Lol I’m sure you couldn’t p

[@BrettBmaster]

Hahaha holy cow @628dirtrooster you are one brave soul! hats off to you man that was so awesome enjoyed watching it!

[@solamano7239]

That was a ginormous haul... What you do with all your hives? Do you keep the honey or sell it? What about the wax? Do you sell it as beeswax, make candles or just keep it for future frames? Potential future beekeeper bzzzzzzzzzz

[@628DirtRooster]

All these went to my brother's house. He sells honey. I just keep bees as a hobby and do removals for a little side money.

[@carolyndignam3592]

I guess to all of your watchers I sound ignorant, but I’m new to your channel so I apologize ahead of time for asking obvious answered questions!!! I fell in love with watching you all handle these bees, especially this video with all those swarms on the branch’s. Why do the bees swarm to places like they did here? What exactly does the smoke do to calm the bees down? And what is the product that you burn inside the can that produce’s the smoke? Thank You for making these educational videos and answering our questions, take care and please keep making these awesome videos!!

[@628DirtRooster]

We burn pine straw and the smoke calms them by covering a pheromone that they emit which triggers them to attack or defend themselves. The swarm question could be a whole long conversation. :)

[@danielfrohm7055]

WHAT'S THIS? A HANDSOME SOUTHERN PICK-UP TRUCK WOEFULLY UNDERPOPULATED BY BEES? AN ENORMOUS INFLUX OF BEES SHOULD FIX THIS!

[@628DirtRooster]

Finally! Someone who realizes what this was all about. :)

[@tristanmackey7261]

LATER THAT VERY SAME YEAR...

[@jvalentine8376]

It's an amazing video . The Bee 1 bomber . With that many large swarms it may pay to sett up a number of swarm catching boxes before the season starts , would save some work .

[@628DirtRooster]

Definitely would help you grow fast.

[@madman2u]

_To bee or not to bee, that is the question._

[@628DirtRooster]

And the answer is... Sunday at noon ;)

[@Thebowzer221]

It bee

[@terrycole2407]

This makes me happy. So many bees, when they’re becoming so scarce. It gives me hope.

[@davidczarco]

it's raining bees

[@Themicrochili]

David Zarco ITS RAINING BEES HALLELUJAH ITS RAINING BEES AMEN :D

[@angelakauwe4705]

That's the craziest capture I've ever see! Thanks for filming it

[@illydandomanbrando]

Bees are cool. Wasps are what I have a problem with.

[@fishslayer8533]

Rooster your like a super hero I watched a video yesterday and after a good night sleep you look 7 years younger lol this one is one of favorites

[@haleywarner6742]

this makes me want to try my hand at bee keeping someday...

[@dreamintobeinghomestead7958]

Haley Warner I say go for it! and check local laws :)

[@jake238-]

Ive done it.... turns out im allergic to bee stings, it didn't work out well...

[@lieutenantpeyton4388]

It's fun and it's very helpful to the environment. No bees, no pollination, no food, no animals, no humans. Everything would die without bees.

[@alkaliapiaryapiaryformerly8794]

Amazing! Being part of one of those is definitely one for my bucket list. We don't get swarms like that out here in the desert country of Eastern Utah. 12 is a big swarm! lol Keep it up guys. Thanks for the video. Definitely made my week.

[@628DirtRooster]

+Rick Wright LOL Thanks for watching Rick.

[@alkaliapiaryapiaryformerly8794]

+628DirtRooster Mr Rooster, I try to watch all of your videos that I can find. I haven't found a dull one yet and most are quite informative which is a big plus for someone like me who is just getting started.

[@628DirtRooster]

***** I'm glad that I'm able to help someone.

[@VictorFursov]

Very nice Video, really! Thank you! Good luck and best wishes!

[@richbooth2427]

What are those things you shook down from the tree? It's been so long since I've seen mine, I've forgotten! One thing is fo sho you've got more queens than a New York disco in the 80's! "I shot an arrow into the swarm To fill my truck, it won't be long. The part that really sucks to me, It's that I have to split with Wilfred Brimley !" Nice find.

[@628DirtRooster]

LOL Thanks Rich.

[@CRpinc2012]

Show name. The American Bee Keeper. I'd watch. I so love this! What a cool adventure!

[@MyHollowpoint]

Whole lotta buzzing going on there.

[@628DirtRooster]

MyHollowpoint That was me. I've got this funny nose whistle going on. LOL

[@TheMrCTW]

The entire time I was watching this I was thinking of that Tommy Boy scene. "Save yourself!!! Your firearms are useless against them!!!!" So glad you said that in the vid hahaha! Also, I have never seen anything like this, truly amazing.

[@628DirtRooster]

+TheMrCTW That was a good movie

[@HFSDRRadiotonynyc46]

Dude, That's just bananas Nice job!

[@albany2014]

24/ 08/2016 Hi Dirt Rooster, Your swarm collection makes mine look tame,I have also just collected my first 2 swarms in Albany Western Australia. I am new but found this method fast safe and as I also have 40 swarm traps out fast is good. I take the hive body out compleate with 10 frames in and place it as close to the swarm as I can, then spray the swarm with sugar water. Then with my hands pick up as many Bees as possible and place them on the top bars. After they settle I replace the lid, brush any remaining bees to the ground and as in your great video they march in. I then close the entrance take them home place them where I want and have a beer. Works for me, good luck Jonathan.

[@628DirtRooster]

You know it's fun! :)

[@albany2014]

Sure is! But the 40 plus stings I got before I learned were not.

[@yourbeekeeper]

Y'all just have too much fun!

[@628DirtRooster]

yourbeekeeper LOL That's what it's all about.

[@dagmarcornand5363]

You are amazing! I love the way you planned this catch! Congratulations. Greetings to you from Haarlem in the Netherlands.

[@JerryMetal]

So how would you get these bees mad? And go on a stinging frenzy? It kinda looks like the bees don't get upset at all?

[@voidedgolem4906]

You don't get stung by attacking bees.

[@voidedgolem4906]

Most of them think you are a giant object or flower. That's why they are attracted to you

[@voidedgolem4906]

When near a horde of bees, it is always best to stay calm.

[@tommychew6544]

That was an amazing video! I guess I never thought about commercial beekeepers losing swarms, makes since when you think about it.

[@movinon04]

outstanding-- yall know your stuff- never seen a capture like this- you just may well have made a world record-- blessings

[@628DirtRooster]

Guinness here we come

[@movinon04]

heck yea-

[@Gear3Luffy]

it's like you're trying to catch piles and piles of dirt - except the dirt can fly and sting you a million times.

[@sirsymbro]

2500-3000 dollars worth of bees... well minus the queen "cost" edit: 22 queens... guess i under estimated that... 3500-4000?

[@kurgan322]

I loved watching this, wish I could see something like it in person. Thanks for sharing it.

[@628DirtRooster]

It is certainly a fun experience not to be forgotten.

[@willisannwilliamson5875]

Uilp+7

[@kutuluu]

Not the bees! Aaargh!

[@jett_phil]

What a catch, what a clunk. Good work, love to watch you guys do this.

[@628DirtRooster]

Having fun :)

[@Adamantscaledragon]

No! Not the bees! AHHHH ! NO! THEY'RE IN MY EYES!

[@valeriemontanez5005]

Rein Ryuumata LoL! Why couldn't we put Mr. Cage in the back of that truck and see if he could've acted out that infamous scene a little better?

[@Insanity_Wolf]

Gets puller over for speeding Comes to a stop Bees start rising from truck bed. Officer from loudspeaker: "Understandable, have a great day"

[@zezimaownz432]

I would literally be having a heart attack if I was there even with a suit

[@quinlan6968]

I know and they are there just standing around the truck joking and talking about supper LOL

[@628DirtRooster]

We all went out for Chinese. :)

[@rodneysrepurposingrecyclin3821]

I love that these bees aren't getting killed. You guys are feeding so many people. Thank you.

[@628DirtRooster]

My pleasure

[@skittlesryumm]

ill stay in the WHITE truck please! :]

[@628DirtRooster]

SKITTLESRYUMM lol Windows up enjoying a coke.

[@ca_mm2511]

628DirtRooster Psh I stay at home watching it on youtube. Y'all have fun.

[@bullsh3176]

Uh yuh! WOW!....is the word! Awesome stuff. 👍👍👏

[@budderdpancake4361]

you need to tell me how to be a beekeeper at the age of 13 because i really want to i just got a full body bee suit and leather gloves with a full gauntlet make a video on how to bee a beekeeper get it bee and be :D

[@628DirtRooster]

Get some boxes and this coming spring buy you some bees and you'll be in business. In the mean time hit all the beekeeping videos you can find so you'll be prepared.

[@sirsymbro]

well, youre 15 now... figure out how to bee a beekeeper?

[@jm329]

@@sirsymbro They are 17 now.

[@sirsymbro]

@@jm329 lmao, i wonder if they figured it out now. if not we can check back in two years.

[@thomasr.miller5553]

WHOWEEE! NEVER SEEN THAT BEFORE. ITS RAINING BEES..FANTASTIC!!

[@tiggerinthewoods7996]

were these bees who left the hive with an older queen, looking for a new home??

[@BlazeChronicGreen420]

description is your freind.

[@bonismith5733]

Great, too much fun. The more of you guys the funnier you get.

[@PopsShack]

Ooooooeeeee! Man alive! That's a good catch!

[@MrGlitch76]

This should definitely be a TV show, a lot of people would watch

[@628DirtRooster]

We'd be good for one episode a year. ;)

[@christopherweeks89]

18 boxes or one big box?

[@wagnergauer9133]

Chris Weeks 18 boxes

[@julieenslow5915]

Chris Weeks Plus 4 nucs on the tailgate. plus when they got home, there were enough in the truck bed to do 3 more 10 frame deeps. 25 total.

[@emilybrackett9571]

What an epic video 😁 and such a gorgeous sight!!! I stubbled onto your channel and I really enjoy watching your videos, and I subscribed. Thank you for the wonderful work you do and for taking care of the bees. Keep up the great work that you are doing 😉.

[@628DirtRooster]

+Emily Brackett thanks so much for the sub Emily.

[@budderdpancake4361]

thanks man