Bee Man Vs Yucca Tree

This one was a monumental undertaking folks! I used a chainsaw & an axe to cut a yucca tree open to remove a mature honey bee colony. I also had to dismantle part of a fence that was built around the tree before I could begin the process.
This one spanned two different days in early April of 2020.
This video is pretty much a "how to remove bees from a tree video." If you're willing to be patient & watch the entire video its full of helpful hints about the procedure & some of my observations concerning bees, their biology & bee trees in general.
I put in a lot of time editing this video & purposely kept it long for those who enjoy the longer videos.
If you enjoy this video please consider subscribing to my channel & please share my channel with friends & relatives, I'd really appreciate it!
Thank you for watching & stopping by, many more videos to come!
...JPthebeeman
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[@lfurches]

I've spent the past 3 weeks binge watching your bee removals and other adventures. I have insomnia so something interesting to watch for many hours is a good thing. You're videos are intertaining and educational. I am one of the 6% of people who has anaphylaxic reaction to bee venom so I'll never bee a bee keeper but I hind them fascinating and learning how different hives are so diverse in personality is amazing and you are so correct that the March never gets old. Wow! Anyway thanks for helping keep this insomniac from going insane. Laura in Wake Forest North Carolina PS I speak French and have particularly like learning a bit more about the Cajuns (Cadians) from Shawee.

[@JPthebeeman]

Laura Furches ✌️👍😘🐝

[@paulawaldrep3760]

Can't believe you hacked that tree apart and they had no problem with it!!! Great job done!! :)

[@ericwillman5291]

Thanks for the info on reducing the entrance during a dearth and all the additional info. It really a new-be like me. Great videos!!!

[@emilywire28]

I really appreciate how deliberate and easy going JP is

[@vintage99999]

Your bee enthusiasm is infectious. The bee joy is real, folks.

[@philipershler420]

WOW JP, I don’t think I have ever seen an extraction that has caused you to work any harder than this one! But as usual, your care and technique has rescued yet another sizable hive. That march was certainly fun to watch. Great job, thanks!

[@silasmarner7586]

Man oh man! When you found that queen! swweeeeeet victory. Another fantastic, loving, gentle, effective bee transplant.

[@huldahjay8495]

I am impressed in not only how you move the bees but how merticulous you are with cutting trees, walls, floors, sheds, roofs etc. You're like a Jack of all trades. Kudos to you Sir.

[@JPthebeeman]

Thank you, appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos. ✌️🐝

[@pundemon9659]

Your videos have been a great comfort to me during the C19 era. I am largely bedbound with lupus and feel more isolated than ever, but seeing your incredible work amidst the Southern US where I've grown up my whole life, it's a great comfort, being able to still enjoy nature. Marine life tends to be my thing (Floridian - go figure), but these videos have helped me deal with my fear of bees, so thanks for that! Take care and may you always find those queens with ease. :D

[@JPthebeeman]

✌️👍🐝

[@bscjake]

JP! you must have brought some luck this week. Neighborhood facebook page posted about a swarm on a tree in town and I ran over and got them. small prob 2lb swarm 3 feet off the ground just on the bark. Must have got the queen in the first few scoops cuz they marched like the LSU Band ;) Happy Bee day!

[@JPthebeeman]

bscjake 👍🐝

[@Doxymeister]

I absolutely loved the Monarch butterfly photo-bombing your video, JP!

[@ubetchya78]

I've so enjoyed your videos for many years. I especially like when you can film a march. Those are so amazing. I love that you educate us, the viewers, and the homeowners/spectators who might be on site of your removals. Take Care and Godspeed.

[@JPthebeeman]

ubetchya78 ✌️👍🐝

[@marcylynne6458]

Love watching them march!!! Could watch that all day myself!! Thank you for all you do! Much love💜💚💜

[@helenscott8202]

I am always so glad to see a video from you. You take care of the individual bees far more than anyone else I have seen. It’s no wonder the bees stay quieter. Always a pleasure! We were stationed in Hawaii, 1960. A friend of mine needed to pick up something from his house, and we went into the back yard. I remembered he kept bees and hung back, of course. He stayed quiet and bees started landing on him. I was astounded. It was obvious the bees knew who he was. That changed everything! All my fear left. He brought some of the bees over, asked, and handed me some bees. They were gentle and quiet. Haven’t feared bees at all since. I will say I haven’t been around any very aggressive bees.

[@shaunroberts9361]

I could watch your bee removals all day. It just blows my mind how you do this with out a bee suit and never get stung. Absultly blows my mind.....🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@hmspain52]

The trick is... not minding if you get stung! LOL

[@MrsOdie2]

JP, I'm really enjoying watching your videos to help me deal with my trypophobia, which gives me major anxiety. Somehow, seeing the bees and hearing the bees plus your calming, upbeat demeanor helps. When I see the holes with eggs in them, though, I can't deal! Thank you for your work.

[@Iflyone2]

I think you are a true Bee Whisperer and how you didn't get stung or afraid of being stung is amazing. Good to see you taking care of this hive!

[@designpainter3193]

The butterflies on the instant replay were like, "Nope, I'll find another route.... And a good day to you."🦋

[@Uncle_Buzz]

Your videos are a Master Class on bee removal for aspiring bee men and women everywhere.

[@MilkerMurphy]

Looking for that queen like the hive is a "Where's Waldo?" book.

[@leahburnitt954]

You are the man! People wonder why a person charges to remove bees....lot of work! Good to see you sir!!

[@marielle5879]

AWWWWWA!!!! JP look at you lowkey giving a full education on the bees life cycle AND bee keeping! I see you boo. I'm sending this one to the science teacher. ❤

[@c.joyceb.8991]

Amazing video Mr. Bee King. I havent been getting your alerts, but finally I have, during the virus, see you next time🐝

[@dawn409]

😶

[@Beansie]

LOL!! Those butterflies were like 'Hey Fred let's gooooooooohshiiiiiit!!!" That was cool that you slowed it down!

[@simonesays722]

I will never not be amazed at how you can spot a queen from two feet away among hundreds of bees. Incredible.

[@polkcellar]

Mr JP, it's amazing what you do and the extent of effort you are willing to provide. I've been watching for several years now and I appreciate the instructional, respectful and family oriented content of your videos.(the music's good too). My grandkids enjoy them very much. I'm currently trying to establish more native bees in my town garden as well as provide habitat and a poison free environment here for all pollinators. Thanks for helping our honey bees 🌻.🐝🐝🐝

[@JeffHorchoff]

You and the Rooster get all the hard ones, lucky me. Great job on the removal buddy. God's peace.

[@coloringwithd]

JP this was fun. A different cut out compared to a wall, floor or ceiling. Thank you for the fun. Have a nice day :-)

[@meridien52681]

The bees just don't seem to get angry or defensive. Must be the calming rays JP gives off!

[@gamerwolf8831]

I happened across your channel in the Black hole of youtube at 4am, and am so happy I did. Your energy is amazing and I love how gentle giant you are with the bees and how you also find ways to teach little things along the way. Absolutely amazing good sir

[@jamesdietz29]

I thought for sure they'd start stinging you into oblivion when you began taking away chunks of the stump that encased the hive, not to mention the thuds and vibrations of the ax and saw. But you've been wrangling bees for so long you probably smell like one to them and they seemed to be a gentle hive as well. Some people just seem to have a way with bees and nobody does it like JPthebeeman!

[@FB-tq5ln]

Enjoy the diversity with bees. Your charm and delight with bees is seen in your videos. As beekeeper myself thank you for sharing your passion. God bless you from Dublin Ireland.

[@donaldsmith3048]

I Love A Parade! Sorry I didn't know how to make it look like music!

[@jamiegraham4699]

Thank you for everything you do! A true person of compassion and humor. Always puts a smile on my face to watch your videos. Bee well!

[@marilynnschroeder4436]

Oh wow, you had Monarch butterflies flying around you there JP❣️

[@csps2691]

I absolutely enjoy your videos! You are so informative! All the information you give while transferring the wild hive to the box hive is absolutely valuable to the novice and the expert. Thank you!

[@MonteCarey]

Kinda late commenting on this video but I just had to tell you that this was the best one!!! When those bees started marching into the box, I was amazed. I just love your videos. They certainly do entertain me, I have to say!!!! Thanks for all the fun!!! Paula Allmand

[@JPthebeeman]

👍✌️🐝

[@baubojan4862]

A very chill hive. I liked the butterflies photobombs.

[@MsAnimeNut]

I felt for you, having to get the ax out on top of the chainsaw! Those girls made you work for them! Thank you for a job well done up👍

[@crocheting-around-the-planet]

You can't beat a 'running' in the box....or a 'march' I love bee's & all they do for us mere humans... "Thanks JP, have a good day, cos you know I am" :)) xxx

[@lwhite530]

I had watched your channel a couple years ago but just binged watched a bunch of videos... you better have been paid a lot for all the work that’s a huge tree! Love watching your channel!

[@jonwarland272]

Helping people, helping the bees. Gotta love it.

[@Crurned]

This man fills me with joy, it is like watching a grown man playing with his childhood pet. So wholesome.

[@mikepetersen1999]

Amassing video! Love watching you sitting with a swarm buzzing around without any gear. JP you da man!

[@narellemacpherson6451]

Lovely to see another hive rescued that bee march is something else. Good to see you staying safe and having fun.

[@travis5134]

Never get tired of seeing the march

[@christine_blake_404]

This one was truly mesmerizing to watch! That mass March was quite a sight to see! Good to see things are still going smoothly for you! Bless you brother JP! Keep on Keeping on!

[@JPthebeeman]

What’d you think of the counter during the March? Thumbs up or down on that?

[@christine_blake_404]

JPthebeeman very much a Thumbs Up!!!

[@estreya7370]

@@JPthebeeman Butting in to say i really liked seeing that counter in the corner. So i'm one thumbs up on that.

[@joesoutdoorplaces]

They didn't want to leave that nice log home of theirs. You were surgical with that chainsaw. Very enjoyable removal video. Take care.

[@TheAlpine49]

FUNNY! I'm 4 minutes into it and I'm laughing my butt off. JP is a Tree Man now! Bee man....jack of all trades!

[@petergillon9379]

That first comb that you framed up looks like the shape of Australia. Looks cool

[@neutraltral8757]

I was thinking the one at 19:40 looked kinda like Australia as well. Meanwhile, the one at 15:00 looked almost exactly like South Carolina. Is this the new, bee-centric way of studying geography? 🌐😆

[@helenholmes3018]

I am pleased to see another video it is 14th may today in Tasmania I just love watching your videos and you have given me a big interest in bees thank you

[@flamingospy5286]

JP, you sounded a little winded. maybe you should’ve brought Schawee and Yap. Love your videos. Can’t get enough of them.

[@nomaderic]

Originally watching your videos I would think you are crazy lol, but after spending time working in bug control and watching your videos I've learned so much about bees, wasps, etc. At first I was terrified of bees, but now I realize, they arent out to get you, they are just trying to find a place to do their thing. Customers would freak out when I'm just standing there bees swarming around me without getting stung lol. Great video as usual JP, I always enjoy watching how you handle each of these situations. Stay safe out there!

[@stur.7502]

JP, Howdy there mister! That Yucca Tree is really dense white wood. When you do your videos could you maybe give a little speak about these unusual Louisiana plants and trees? i really enjoy watching these bee survival document jewels! Thanks fellas!

[@cecoya]

Those little girls liked the box but wanted you to find their mama for them and get her in there too. lol It is great watching them march into the box. You have a great day

[@gurmailsingh-fn7sz]

This man is good at what he does

[@crashk6]

What a removal!! Nobody likes to move house when the house is perfectly good, I understand their reluctance. Nice temperament though, at first I thought they'd be pissy, but they surprised me with their gentle nature. They really are the kind of bees you want in an apiary. Very attractive color banding too.

[@adde9506]

JP spots the queen and immediately forgets how to use his left hand. The ultimate sign of a Bee Rescuing Hero.

[@jackyoung42]

another great bee hearding by JP , and the time lapse march was great too !

[@tfran89]

Wow, JP. You had to work hard to get those girls. But, you got the victory!

[@tomasjosefvela1]

29:03 WOW!!!! awesome removal as always, love it when you find that queen, also the variety of spaces you get called to, interesting and super educational.

[@kevimc]

I love sawdust, I have a saw the same as what you are using , I cut 8 cord of hard wood every year to heat my house, living in the north chainsaw is your best friend, great video JP, enjoyed very much

[@nenaelliott8058]

Did you see the movie Jaws? I just kept thinking "we're gonna need a bigger boat (box).". I wasn't sure the 5 frame nuk you had was big enough for all those bees.. lol. That was a bunch.

[@nenaelliott8058]

@OBAMFSpike , oh wow. That must have been quite an experience.

[@johngardner1898]

I am a hobby beekeeper, trying to learn more. You may not be a fancy dresser, but you are a Master.

[@keithcoffin9161]

JP this was a fantastic video. Loved the march. if you remember me I told you that you took my fear of honey bee AWAY. Peace and Health to you. please stay safe brother. Also loved your music always. your friend Keith. Please Reply. Prayers for you also and all of your family and friends and the rooster.

[@cluelessbeekeeping1322]

I absolutely LOVE how you are so gentle with each and every bee. You slice--- gently, then bob the knife up an down to move individual bees. That's cool!

[@stufarnham]

JP the Louisiana lumberjack!

[@Mindy56743]

That stump almost won. Love watching you take care of our beautiful friends.

[@PlatinumIrishrose]

This was an AWESOME video. I like the longer ones and all the explanations.

[@petermorrow3931]

Just wanted to say thank you for all your videos brother. I did my first tree stump removal actually first solo removal ever,lol. From the knowledge you’ve been passing on. Keep them coming. Aloha and stay safe.

[@candacethompson2521]

You always just keep on trying until get your Queen. Great job,JP...

[@Dustinshelpchannel]

Wow Jp has to really work hard to get them bees I’m learning so much from him and I’m happy to say I’m going to give it a try and be a bee keeper and see what happens look like a lot of fun

[@morganmorgann9869]

Great patience ,great result

[@robertwilliams6395]

thanks for sharing and saving the bees

[@mizzprettyhuston]

My husband and I enjoy your videos We just finished assembling our 1st beehive boxes today....and 30 frames..... We will get our bees from a local bee keeper in a couple days... I'm so excited 🐝

[@lorrieruff4402]

Bees Out of a yucca home, in to a brand spanking new green and orange home nuc. It's not the color I would of chosen. I think I would of preferred a sage, and lavender color. LOL JP, it is always a pleasure to watch your videos, Take care of your self, Stay safe and Healthy.

[@tinaspann7745]

Enjoyed watching this cutout lot of hard work put into it but you're the best. Also your haircut looks great

[@JPthebeeman]

Tina Spann thank you 👍🐝

[@ThePollaton]

Great to see you JP....stay safe!

[@nodramagrama2263]

Hi from Canada. I like your show. If I was your customer, I would be in lock down in my house.

[@GrimKeeper9011]

Looking good JP. Awesome job. Thank you for what you do.

[@Loglakeliving]

Good one JP! Thank you!

[@oscarsepulveda6189]

Same too you Mr JP .. be safe

[@marianhoblyn1901]

Thankyou Jp. The march is the most soothing thing I have ever seen.

[@susieconnolly3122]

Absolutely the best, loved it JP loved the butterflies too ♥️♥️♥️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@leannkennedy6568]

Right on, JP!

[@andrealane7840]

Love your video and really educating but gotta love the March

[@lidiawade5331]

Happy to see your back again. Looking good.

[@Teefroh]

Been watching you for years JP thanks for all the videos

[@philipershler420]

WOW this retrieval was too much like work. Wonderful job taking the hive apart carefully. The video work was great as well. NICE JOB 👍🏻

[@mikeblair2594]

Just watching you work makes this pandemic confinement pleasant and I tell you what, my girl says I'm a lot calmer since I started watching your videos. Course I've always loved honey bees. Thanx

[@sassysylvie843]

Just love watching your videos. Still amazed that you do this without any protection. Love to hear the cardinals in the background. Keep safe and looking forward to your next video.

[@USlisa50]

As Mr Ed would say “Thank you Jesus” 😂

[@kirstyphillips6150]

Love your passion for the bees, your videos are really interesting and it’s so good to see people saving these bees! They are so important, great work!

[@elibroome1696]

Another Great Video from JP. LOVED IT

[@deeess2722]

You work really hard, my man. I’ve a lot of respect for you. And how you can work around all those bees just buzzing around is just amazing. That ground chair is cool!

[@noelabell7385]

Hi JP. Love your channel. I love Bees. Thank you.

[@geneaustin5793]

Amazing, love your vids, keep them marching.

[@davidingram384]

I enjoy watching all your video s new and old . You a great channel here. From North Louisiana.

[@randyjames1465]

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU JP THE BEE MAN

[@JPthebeeman]

Same to you ✌️👍🐝

[@Gordonseries385]

Really enjoyed it Mr Bee-man! Thank you for sharing you take care and safe also my friend

[@katiesims3647]

Awww JP, amazing stuff. You worked so hard. Great work! 🐝💪🏼