Bee Man Vs Massive Beehive Attached To Freeway Bridge

Huge "Open Air" or rather "External" honey bee colony attached to a concrete interstate bridge railing twenty feet up. Needed a bucket lift to perform the removal. The bees were very gentle & lots of them! The entire process went rather smoothly except for several short rain delays.

[@stevewelches1955]

You probably do not remember me but about 4 years ago I was trying to catch a swarm to start art bee keeping. Well yesterday I got my first catch. It was on the ground and I placed my box and they walked in then today another one about 100 yrds from the first. It was only about 1 1/2 feet off the ground so I got to shake it in the box. I felt like a kid at Christmas. Thank you for all your vedioes. With out them I would never have gone on this jurney

[@JPthebeeman]

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[@lucianamiqueo7577]

I'm never going to get tired of saying it: bees are just so beautiful! Their little amber colored bodies, their chunky bee butts, their fuzzy coats and their little legs full of pollen, like they are wearing yellow leg warmers. I mean... it doesn't get more adorable that that!

[@JPthebeeman]

I wholeheartedly agree! 😉👍🐝

[@amysusanapplepie199]

Well said, Luciana. I couldn't have said it better! 😊

[@ExcelInstructor]

@@JPthebeeman im greatfull to you for saving bees, especialy since they are dying out slowly, and you probobly know it :( I am mad cos in current times nature has almost no place to live, so well, they try surviving whereever they can - and thats super sad. I hope that ppl will learn in time when its not too late how important nature is.

[@Ardisfication23]

This is one of the most adorable comments I have ever seen on KZbin.

[@Smokey2Mc]

​@@ExcelInstructorYou are making out as if they are in danger of becoming extinct 😂

[@MsCindyh]

I could see the eggs, thanks JP!

[@aminals8933]

The way they have the comb fused with the concrete is cool

[@erikshawn3138]

RIGHT!!! Almost looks fake.

[@hannahislop2101]

Its not fused

[@jasoncaldwell0613]

They are little architects

[@theavanburik8427]

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[@hcambo5373]

Good

[@02markcal]

It always makes me happy when KZbin notifies me that JP has a new video for me to watch.

[@hummingbird275]

02. Oh yesss👍🏼❗️

[@TechGorilla1987]

How wonderfully produced this video was. I cannot heap enough praise on you. I hope you're well, JP.

[@jocelyntapdasan7151]

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[@mushtato1]

Hey beeman i havent watched you in a long while. It is so good to be back and see you!!!! You Rock!

[@somerandomguy3868]

What a blessing to have a gentle colony in such place, these bees seemed very well behaved

[@USlisa50]

They’re very well behived yes!

[@barbaramayer5182]

First time Dear, I ever saw a hive clustered like a swarm. You say opposite a school ? If some kid lobs a rock, you might get a hive reaction of sorts.

[@crocheting-around-the-planet]

Nice rescue of those ‘girls’ Mr JP…🤛🏼🐝💛

[@maryjanebeatty6030]

Wow-that was a big hive ! Thanks for showing this to us and explaining a lot of your work :)

[@nicholasmorsovillo2752]

Ya think that's big I've seen bigger like on a program I saw on t.v. once called 'Lethal Swarms:Killer Bees' where these guys who deal with bothersome insects like Mosquitoes but now have to deal with Killer Bees found a wild beehive in a vacant lot and the hive they found was massive it was nearly 2 meters tall and was reported to have over half a million bees in it and after they bagged the hive and took it back to their headquarters where they froze the hive to safely study it they discovered it was originally a wild European Beehive but it showed signs that it was being taken over by African Bees.

[@onefixitman]

Love it. keep saving the bees and eating that honey.

[@jenniferk9242]

Oh my! What a beautiful (and huge!) hive. That flat layer of comb against the concrete was so pretty to look at. It always surprises me when the bees are so gentle while you're demolishing their home lol. Not like yellow jackets that attack you just for looking at them the wrong way 😂 Wonderful video production as well. Thank you!

[@montylenhart]

Beautiful!! I Will own my bees one day I hope to save bees just like you

[@timothypirnat3754]

Big, beautiful hive JP. Thanks for taking us along.

[@jamesspinks716]

Love your videos, so gentle.

[@lisahogan782]

I love how much you care for each hive you rescue. We need theses lovely ladies 😊

[@jamiewilson9262]

This is very artsy-fartsy, JP! Better watch yourself...Nat Geo might be calling for a docuseries with your quality, producing & artistic flair! I love that beautiful wax lace work on this one!

[@USlisa50]

Those 🐝 🐝 are amazing & so are you for keeping them alive. Thank you JP! 😊 ♥️🐝♥️

[@APilotsHome]

Every time I watch your videos, I need to get up and go eat a spoon of honey 😋😋

[@thetexasbeeguy]

You know the economy is bad when the bees are living under a bridge

[@derricklogan2058]

This is an amazing video 👏📸! I would have thought 🤔 that the Bees would've been attacking you as a threat to the hive, yet they didn't! And you weren't wearing any protective clothing either? That is amazing! Yeah, these were some gentle Bees! 😮 Shocked 😱 me!

[@glickspicks1969]

You're so amazingly talented at what you do. Its so nice to see how much you respect and understand those bees, and they seem to appreciate it too. They are such intelligent and social creatures. That hive was beautiful, thank you for sharing it with us and helping them to a safe new home!!

[@Sarchan742]

Ndaa...well done. I didn't even think about the queen. I collected the bees with a vacuum cleaner. The Barbarian

[@BlanchardsBees]

🐝🐝How cool is that! Love how open colonies look!👍🐝

[@janicebolosan119]

This video made me smile!! I really enoyed this one a lot, great explanations like the female brood section, the drone section and what is capped honey. To visualize and actually see it!! Now I know what is Mr. Ed, Dirt Rooster and Yappy is talking about😀

[@debwiands5150]

That was wonderful. Thank you for being so gentle with the bees 😊

[@cynthiarogers2904]

*THANK YOU FOR NOT DESTROYING THE BEES. THEY ARE NEEDED TO POLLINATE FLOWERS AND PLANTS.*

[@veteranscannabisadvocacygr5401]

✨🌎 Nature is the Ultimate Technology 🐝🐝❤🐝🐝

[@seanaldrich5024]

Jp stepped up the editing game and added alot of useful commentary. Love it!

[@nancynolton6079]

Great video to share with and educate new beekeepers - eggs, larvae, bee space, honey, drones, worker and drone brood, drawn comb... only thing missing was the queen! LOL Thank you JP!

[@JPthebeeman]

Somehow I vacuumed her up, likely the weird angles I was working in & the numerous amount of bees, maybe rushed by the weather too. Glad she was okay though & laying during my one week inspection. I can kick myself for not having more footage to share but now I have a really good chest harness & the GoPro hero 11 camera to do lots of hand’s free videoing.

[@heidiharrison4764]

The bees artistry astound me.

[@Freelancr38]

Another amazing and educational video JP! Cheers, fascinating stuff about the difference in the male and female cells and the appearance of the capped honey. Love your work! Cheers for posting!

[@suecollado8696]

💕Absolutely beautifully amazing & such calm honey bees💕

[@embaljac365]

Man, I love watching you save the bees. You do good work

[@popeyesworld4930]

Normally I wouldn't watch a whole video about removing bees but this really a nice job ! Thanks

[@richardthornhill4630]

That is a lot of bees. JP makes bee removal look so easy. Another colony saved from destruction.

[@Thetis058]

Love your videos you are truly the best bee person out here posting videos. Wow those ladies sure where busy there building their home , nursery and storeroom . I can’t really express how thankful I am there are people out there saving these amazing bees we need them . Is nice to hear these girls where gentle and not mean girls 😊. It is also so amazing how quickly the girls got to work and filled in those frames . Thank you for taking the time to make these videos of you saving bees in all the crazy places the girls decide to call home . Cities , towns , villages , counties and whatever other sort of areas people are living should have a budget to pay bee keepers like yourself who take the time to save bees . Keep the videos coming please JP and as always stay safe .

[@JPthebeeman]

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[@Mister006]

Thank you sir! I appreciate what you do and thanks for sharing with us!

[@Jim1Tom]

You got me started 5 years ago. Now I just want to say thank you.

[@JPthebeeman]

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[@NaReDn]

love seeing your videos and editing evolve over time, watch and love every upload

[@maggsbufton1969]

What a truly beautiful hive of bees..it’s absolutely gorgeous..well done relocating them …❤️ the 🐝

[@Barbara_Schulz]

Your videos are fun and educational! Thanks JP!

[@alfadoofus]

Very informative . I usually watch just for the entertainment but you put down a lot of knowledge in this one.

[@melissaaudler8975]

I am always amazed by those little bugs and always love to watch you work so calmly around so much going on.

[@katiewaterrose]

Oh my that comb was mesmerizing, especially once it wound up on the bridge in that single layer.

[@katpillar4131]

Yay! A new video! I have learned so much from watching your channel. I now lookout for swarms for a friend who has a couple of hives. Your channel is the best for education about bees IMO. I hope you and your family are doing well! 🐝

[@transmitterguy478]

All my life I have always wondered why the heck Whiinie the Poo was after a bald face hornet's nest? Ain't no honey there.😂

[@spudgn]

Thanks. Always a good time with the bunch of you guys. Say hey to Shawee, Yappy and the guys please. Always fun with you all.

[@Lone-Wolf87]

Wow!!! Impresive. Well done. Beautiful hive.

[@livefree810]

FINALLY WOKE UP TO MY FAVORITE BEE MAN,

[@JPthebeeman]

Hiya Betty 😘✌️🐝

[@FireoftheGreeks]

Been looking forward to this one ever since you dropped the short! Thanks for sharing as always!

[@gerardjohnson2106]

Well done. Another of your masterfully done honeybee captures and video productions. Thanks for sharing.

[@timothyodonnell8591]

Well produced video! Loved the music and the graphics. Kudos!

[@karensearle5255]

It’s lovely to have your videos on the interweb again JP. We have missed you very much. X

[@johnbeeman6199]

Nicely done! Beautiful rescue. It’s comforting to know you’re taking this colony to a better, safer place. Thanks for sharing a bit of your knowledge too.

[@palatina6626]

Hi JP, what an awesome video!! The intro is breathtaking!! The videography and the music fits perfect. Stunning. - You take your time to show us the beauty of a natural beehive.

[@geofiggy]

Wow JP! THAT was different and interesting. I learn tons of stuff from you every episode. You would have been proud of me to learn that I spotted the 👸 a few minutes before you pointed her out. Yay! You teach well. I was taken aback, however, that she was out in the open. The combs are always so amazing in design. Once again JP, thanks for your time and patience for this Episode and for the lessons learnt today. Take care, stay safe and God bless. 🖖🏼🤟🏼🙏🏼

[@user-hu6ck9ix6c]

Пчелок нельзя уничтожать! Профессиональная работа!

[@Ay-B]

I love seeing you a d the bees. Thanks, JP!

[@annajanna2380]

The music was great. Added some suspense. haha

[@reneemoorefrost4871]

Thanks for saving the bees

[@tomfuller9010]

Nice to have solid under feet never know where bees will build

[@grahamchapman9415]

If thats not dedication i dont know what is, great video JP

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Really big strong hive!!!! Thanks JP!!!

[@gunlinebees.3831]

It's safe to say... That bunch will draw out some comb! Thanks for sharing and God bless.

[@patbranson3223]

Excellent video, JP, thanks for sharing and educating on importance of honey bees! ❤❤

[@polestar696]

Great video. And great to see you back on YT Best wishes - MAT AND BRENDA

[@JPthebeeman]

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[@amandalee-riley5293]

Lovely to see how well they're doing with you now, JP. They look as though they're about 95% Ligustica, from their colouring and their behaviour. Nice work. :)

[@JPthebeeman]

Who knows for sure but you’re probably not far off the money being Italian bees are pretty common in our area.

[@gailgaddy5340]

Great job saving that hive. I did enjoy the video. Thanks😊

[@donbearden1953]

JP, excellent video! I hope the comb wasn’t keeping the bridge from collapsing! lol

[@JPthebeeman]

😉👍🐝

[@xytzxytz]

Just amazing as always, keep on the great work!

[@bakarangerpinku]

You could literally make reaction videos to the highly publicized bee removals and exterminations lately and I would watch.

[@JohnElHanafi]

JP nice to have you back on KZbin!!!

[@russellkoopman3004]

Still love your videos JP. If you don't want those mild mannered bees let me know. LOL

[@guiart4728]

Very skillfully made videos and excellent explanations of the bee activity!!! Well done and enjoy learning about bee behavior!!!

[@JPthebeeman]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it, appreciate your feedback! ✌️🐝🐝🐝✌️

[@krisc8647]

Absolutely beautiful hive! Your photography captured spectacular detail. I never tire of the individuality of each hive that you share with us. Thank you for taking the time and effort to save the bees and video them.

[@stevecorcoran9869]

It never fails to amaze me some of the places they decide to build hives in. Completely opposite of everything all the books and beekeepers have determined should be a good place for bees to want to live. Just curious, JP. In your experience are most of the open air colonies you have dealt with as gentle as these girls? All of the open air colonies I have had to remove have been extremely gentle, but there have only been 8-10 I have ever messed with so I was not sure if that actually meant anything.

[@newflowergetu8958]

Amazing job that naturally satisfies. Thank you so much for the best video.🙏💞💐💐💐👍👍

[@andreav9811]

That’s so cool that you were able to save the whole colony!

[@mrsfloridaman1143]

I enjoy you and your videos so much!!! I just love your voice it's so soothing,you should think about reading stories or even books/novels online I imagine people would sincerely enjoy them❤

[@jenniferloving9054]

Big hive! Glad to see the bee's are doing great!

[@marilynnschroeder4436]

Love your videos JP ❤. Plus you’ve obviously honed your video skills! Beautiful work!

[@JPthebeeman]

Thank you ✌🏼🐝✌🏼

[@leecarey4375]

Excellent, informative video! Thanks for sharing!

[@karendegeyter2937]

Thank you for sharing with us.

[@MrGosvi]

Very good video as always :) its lovely the way you treat the bees, the respect and understanding you have about them gets right into my hear. I also respect and value nature over all things,its a way of life, after all we are just animals. I am already waiting for your next video, thank you very much for your work and content :)

[@Garbage818]

I’ve really enjoyed watching the work you do in your videos thanks for sharing your experience with us!!!

[@777educated]

I appreciate bees. I wish everyone did. They work so hard to produce delicious honey. God created so many awesome things for us, if we would only appreciate and protect them.

[@redwolfmedia1276]

Nice production and narration. Good info too😉!

[@thananightshade]

What I have learned from JP: Bees like dark enclosed spaces, quiet surroundings, no vibrations, and can be agitated by CO2 like exhaust from a car or lawnmower. These bees: Meh, its free real estate.

[@johnerway7255]

Great video on this project, love to watch your channel. Please keep sharing, so we can keep watching.

[@2olvets443]

That is one sweet hive. I’d want to make queens from that queen!

[@zetectic7968]

Wow, that was a big colony. Pity the weather stop you from showing you finding the queen. She must be a strong one. How long do you think the bees had been there to build that much comb?

[@lazaromeliponarioaroeira]

Que belo enxame 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@joycemclean3894]

You used a drone?

[@JPthebeeman]

Wish I could, too many airports around to do it legally. Love drone footage though.

[@IndustryPets]

Thanks JP!

[@fullenglish3371]

Extremely impressive video. Sometimes it’s just a pleasure to listen to a well explained encounter.

[@ramil6219]

Hi, super video Milan from Přerov CZ.

[@kathyhathaway8823]

I do not think you will put that one in a nuc !!!.. LOL

[@JPthebeeman]

No way! 🤣👍✌️🐝

[@DavidD6969]

Your the man JP thanks for the great videos👍

[@linky13]

Thanks for sharing! That's really cool.

[@ames522]

Wow! Had no idea this happened or that it could get so big just out in the open.