Catching & Re-Homing a Swarm of bees

I found a swarm of bees in my garden so attempted to catch them in a box and re-home them in a new bee hive. Beekeeping is quite exciting!
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[@fishwithcarl]

the swarming bit was really exciting. Never thought bee keeping would give you such a buzz.

[@just_alex]

Thanks for filming bro 😊

[@eduardocesardesa4340]

Oh gosh Carl that’s a buzzing cheesy joke 😅

[@just_alex]

No, apart from one guy shouting out the window of his car at me saying “keep making fishing videos” lol

[@tomt6020]

I came to the comments for a buzz joke. Wasn’t disappointed! Nice one Carl 🤣

[@rafalth81]

That wasn't the swarming. In polish we call it oblot. Young bees leave the hive to do "poo" that's why there so many of them flying. Young bees work in the hive until they are old enough to start working in the field collecting nectar. I hope me english is good enough to get it right

[@newphone890]

This is where Alex realises everyone wants his honey and he goes into bee business

[@Francois_Dupont]

beesness?

[@zsstuff5089]

Most certainly!

[@lovejoy4559]

Seems like quite a courageous act, capturing a swarm of bees from a tree as a beginner bee keeper! Fair play to you! 👍

[@DanLaw2911]

That was brilliant Alex. I am actually really enjoying your new channel even if I don't aspire to collect mushrooms or keep bees - the content is a great watch!

[@macksir8938]

The best part of this video was seeing you and Carl together again in the video . Carl you where so close to the bees and so calm great job boys keep the videos coming ...

[@vinnyvtec8722]

I'm not gonna lie, I thought bee keeping would be pretty boring to watch and to do, but you've definitely changed my mind, it was actually pretty interesting.

[@marystershic9070]

I've given some thought to keeping bees once I retired. You have opened my eyes that it's not just, here you go bees and come back to collect the honey! It's a lot of work, but I'm sure very rewarding. I'll watch your vids and learn along with you before committing. Thank you! PS - Love your enthusiasm for life!

[@hobbitfrdo]

I love watching you as yourself learning about bee keeping, it feels as if I was learning myself but I'm afraid I don't have a place but I still enjoy your videos. Loving your new adventure.

[@just_alex]

Thanks for watching!

[@AnnBurgess00]

Glad you caught them on time. I opened the bedroom door once and found the room alive with bees. I shut the door again quickly and worked out other sleeping arrangements for the night. A few hours later I opened the door a crack, and saw that every single bee was gone, except for a dead one on the window sill. The hazards of sleeping in a room with an air brick!

[@adamanderson2178]

That was really good.It’s the first video in ages that I’ve watched all the way through without skipping parts. Very interesting .👍😎

[@jaa7286]

Duuuuude Alex your wild and it is absolutely brilliant. My jaw was dropped the entire time. There is no way I would shake a bee hive off of a tree branch like that. Sheeeesh so bold and really scary yet cool to watch

[@just_alex]

Cheers for watching!

[@miasylvia9945]

I started watching your videos with my boyfriend as he is a big fan of yours. Since then I've been out fishing and caught my first carp (10.3lbs - Yay!), we're growing mushrooms and we are planting bee friendly plants in the garden! :) Looking forward to seeing how you get on with the honey.

[@marcust5014]

Your passion and enthusiasm for what ever you do is brill keep up the good work love watching your vids 💯👍

[@fishingsammystyle8682]

My dad used to keep bees back in the late nineties. I can remember an old plumb tree in amongst his hives that used to break it's branches due to the weight of the plumbs on each branch (every flower got pollinated a million times). Swarms were a pretty common thing back then and I remember plenty of them as a kid. It's great that you're keeping going with this. Your success will be sweet.... Literally.

[@Thraximus561]

Carl just proved that his balls must be massive. He's the true alpha brother! :D Great Vid!

[@danjames5552]

Talk like that could start a fight , in fact I can hear it now , FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT, BUNDLE!

[@Yupmoose]

I've watched your bee adventures and I gotta say this has been super exciting! I've got my hives ready and I've ordered two nucs! Thank you Alex!

[@dt1607]

You must have balls of steel, amazing stuff Alex. Seen it done once before, well part done my friend had already gathered a swarm in a bin bag he had got the queen in his pocket inside a matchbox. When he opened up the bin bag his jeans were covered in bees within seconds, he didn't have a bee suit. He put the matchbox into hive he'd prepared and the swarm he was now covered in left and entered the hive. I was terrified but fascinated it's amazing stuff thanks for reminding me of a distant memory, it was 44 years ago. 🌸🐝🌻🐝🌹🐝🐝🐝👍

[@deniseahearn1002]

I enjoy your videos so very much. I appreciate you taking the time to teach future new beekeepers. Have a great honey season.

[@Ricksta]

Absolute legend mate! You did a great job retrieving them bee’s. Impeccable timing too on the hive box 😂

[@rickyleck1983]

I found that really interesting Alex , brilliant stuff. You're going to inspire your followers to try new things I'm sure.😃

[@geoffvalenti]

This brought back some great memories, Alex. For a new beekeeper you handled it really well. It's certainly a bit nerve wracking when they start to swarm. Yes please, I'd definitely like to be considered for some honey. Obviously I don't mind paying for it. Looking forward to the next instalment on this very varied and interesting channel.

[@just_alex]

Thanks!

[@LuqmanMal]

wake up in the morning realize bees swarming like crazy all over the garden must be eyes opening 😅 + you need to catch the queen sure it's mad & exciting

[@theohastings2118]

I don't usually watch many of Alex's videos, but this one was really interesting and an insight into beekeeping. Nice job on the artificial swarming!

[@lockguy2652]

Just wow ! One of the most incredibly fascinating and educational videos. Well done Alex.

[@janstih3983]

I don't know how I never till today came across your channel. All the videos are amazing I've learned quite some new interesting stuff. All I can say is just thank you for making these awesome videos and keep on going!

[@just_alex]

Thanks so much. Glad you found the videos!

[@1968Zedar]

Well done! Just a short bit of panicking then you just got on with it. Kudos my friend. Very well done to Carl especially considering his alergy. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Love it.

[@1968Zedar]

I did actually mean "allergy" but got a bit over zealous. Lol😋

[@shropshireladoutdoors743]

Wow that was thrilling and glad you were able to split the colony you handled it like a pro your channel knows no boundaries it just gets better and better 👍

[@just_alex]

Thanks!

[@Theoddert]

Great video, I don't know exactly why but the image of just shaking a ball of bees into a box and decanting it into a hive is very funny to me, just like "oop! In you go" lol

[@goldenopalhunting9774]

I have just found you channel and loving it.. I have 1hive and 2 nuc hives. No bees ready to catch some bees today from a tree.. I love the raw excitement.. you have taught me more in 3 episodes that all these people doing step by step tutorials. I love your journey. Hopefully be this afternoon I will have bees too.

[@HaplessPlugger]

Brilliant Alex, compelling viewing! Wouldn't have been out of place showing on terrestrial television! Well done and good work...

[@just_alex]

Thanks!

[@turtlejones9279]

For me , I think that was the most interesting 23 minutes of film I have watched in my whole life, great stuff Alex :)

[@just_alex]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BeHappyWithUrLife]

Happy I was recommended your channel Alex, just wish i encountered you during the lockdown. Thanks for some brilliant content.

[@ryanlynch248]

Excellent video Alex. Hope you get a good harvest.

[@just_alex]

Thanks Ryan!

[@markvkalsbeek]

Really cool to see how you keept the swarm even though the where already starting to fly out. Looking forward to the next bee video

[@parklandpiker]

Well that was very informative,well done for going up the ladder brave man lol ..."the bees are swarming,rhe bees are swarming"🤣 he shouts running round the house....love it

[@MrMossopp]

Great watch, having your own honey is a fantastic idea

[@Load-of-old-carp]

mate i normally watch you and your brother, but this so cool and so much new information of something I've never understood . great channel pal.

[@keithallpress7532]

I will buy some honey for sure. I love this new adventure. Who knew bee keeping could be so interesting.

[@nicoleaustin8616]

So cool! Thank you for saving the bees!

[@shaynemeadows7859]

Really interesting Alex, never realised it was that complicated! Good to see Carl too👍👍

[@garrybirchall1387]

Another great vidio Alex. Always something new happening. Well done.

[@BenWebsterr]

Best episode yet! Brilliant work Alex 👏🏻👏🏻

[@JohnW8223]

I didn't know I was interested in beekeeping! Fell deep into a beekeeping hole after watching thos video last night! Keep it up Alex.

[@just_alex]

Great, it's super fascinating.

[@NothingButElliot]

Between the mushroom hunting, the car project and the bees makes for a great mix of things to watch here 👍

[@just_alex]

Glad you are enjoying!

[@MaverickT20]

Fantastic Ep Alex. Suspenseful and Informative 👍🏻

[@Scottymol]

Fascinating stuff Alex. Great job collecting the swarm. Enjoyed it.👍 Would love some honey too.

[@petstar88]

To be honest I've never really been interested in bee keeping. But I'm the kind of person where if someone who passionately and with high detail educate you on something, it's a really interesting watch.

[@just_alex]

Thanks for watching!

[@smellmyhaze9852]

Hi Alex, I really like your parents garden. Your dad has done an amazing job

[@just_alex]

He is a very good gardener :)

[@nottsanglerboi7501]

This video is just amazing and it’s cool that you bonded with your bees and I’m happy for you

[@just_alex]

Cheers!

[@Christian60]

That was some hilariously rogue beekeeping! Great video!

[@Christian60]

Also shoutout to Carl for one courageous cameo

[@cifanatic4412]

Excellent Alex. Extremely interesting and educational. Looking forward to the video of harvesting honey. Best of luck! Cheers.

[@Carping1995]

Hiya Alex, I have watched your fishing videos for some years now however I really am enjoying the bees / camping. I’m a new bee keeper myself and great to see that you love them as much a I do :) keep up the great work

[@just_alex]

Cheers Chris, best of luck with your beekeeping! :)

[@markoleary2000]

Good effort Alex, that was superb! Love those Bee's

[@BlackLungNation]

Absolutely loving your new journey! Living life your way and on your terms is something everyone should strive towards. Looking forward to some honey glazed boletus cooked in the back of your car out in the woods somewhere 🍄🌲

[@just_alex]

Thanks Dave. That sounds amazing! Thanks for watching!

[@jameshpassmore]

I’d love to try some of your honey mate. Keep up the great work. Just seeing you enjoying your life in the purest way possible is an inspiration to me and I’m sure many others

[@just_alex]

Thanks James!

[@curtisrubidge6357]

I bet your heart was pumping. How cool

[@just_alex]

It was so exciting!

[@dolphins19671]

That was so cool Alex. Thanks for sharing it with us. 👍🏻

[@just_alex]

Was great fun making and sharing this!

[@bobfor4868]

Properly riveting stuff, super informative too. Brave stuff with those latex gloves. I'd be in arm length gauntlets!

[@just_alex]

Thanks.

[@emmaspiers1407]

Awesome, I was on the edge of my seat watching this, so glad you got them into their new home. I would definitely like to buy some honey!

[@just_alex]

Thanks!

[@Nuclearbeagle]

Hey Alex, great video, its awesome you have got into keeping bees. I am a bee keeper of 7 years and still learning. One tip I would give you is that when they are in defense mode they will go for anything that is black in colour. So your bother entirely dressed in black, your black trainers and socks, your black go pro etc can be a red rag to a bull! Avoid wearing anything very dark as from experience they will and can go absolute ham on you.

[@just_alex]

Thanks for the info!

[@s.a.m_e.v.a.n.s]

From initially searching for small car camping ideas, never did I expect to be sat up at midnight fascinated by your bee keeping antics😅 brilliant content love it! Looking forward to see how you do the honey extraction process and would certainly buy some from you!

[@just_alex]

Thanks! Glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@Berealwith]

Wow Alex that was tense, spot on for working things out. It sounds like you've got some good people helping around you.

[@rupertroberts4825]

Yes Alex I think we would all love your honey and please do more videos they are great 👍

[@276tracey]

amazingly interesting....you must have read loads of books to be that confident in cutting down the swarm in the tree and knowing exactly what to do..... yes please I would buy a jar of your honey....well done Alex ( and Carl !)

[@just_alex]

Thanks!

[@ringerheringa3052]

Fascinating stuff! Wonderful video, Alex!

[@just_alex]

Cheers!

[@markf5312]

Very interesting Alex back to his best keep up the great video's

[@just_alex]

Thanks Mark!

[@williamlemon2954]

Hey Alex, I have to say this was a very interesting watch 👏🏼👏🏼. You are so super chilled when working with them, I’d be freaking out lol. It was nice to watch you do your thing. Keep up the good work mate 🐝🐝

[@just_alex]

Thanks William! Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@davehyooz4764]

Hey Alex, I just found your channel this morning from searching Van conversions, this is the second video I have watched of yours and really enjoyed it. What’s more I’ve learnt some new Infomation. I had no idea about the different type of cells and how they create a new Queen when they want to swarm. Really quite fascinating 🙏🏼

[@djtipz]

Alex congratulations on ur amazing bee keeping journey, we are loving every episode of your new channel and would love to try some honey, I feel like I need to keep bee’s myself now! Massive thanks to u for the inspiration

[@just_alex]

Thanks, hope you manage to start keeping bees, it will lead you on an interesting and fun journey!

[@MrJimmyjamjam]

That was amazingly enjoyable.. fascinating hobby.. looking forward to more on the bees

[@just_alex]

Thanks. I’ll post more videos on the bees!

[@franj001]

This was amazing Alex. Fair play to you getting fully stuck in. Yes to the honey. I would suggest buying a load of syringes that fit as a large letter. If you put it into jars then less people will be able to try it and will be more expensive on postage. Maybe even 'cap' the ends of them with your own wax

[@just_alex]

Cheers James. :)

[@LishmanJamie]

I started last summer myself and thankfully I’ve not had mine swarm (yet). I have a FlowHive and have just added the honey super. I get my next colony in the next week or so and will be keeping them in a national poly hive. Can’t wait to see what this season brings for all us beekeepers. I’m going to start documenting my journey too. Good luck with everything. Oh also if you start taking an antihistamine the stings will affect you a lot less. 👍🏼🐝🐝

[@just_alex]

Good luck with it Jamie! :)

[@franciscahazlet4021]

Great job. Have fun. I like watching you adventures.

[@just_alex]

Cheers!

[@CWLim-gu6wx]

That's a lovely garden you've got there. Really interesting insight into beekeeping.

[@just_alex]

Cheers!

[@Natalieplee]

Oh my goodness what a roller-coaster! You did so well (and so did Carl) amazing to watch.

[@frenchyadamson]

Great stuff Alex. Love your new channel. Can't wait for some foraging adventures too. Yes please for some honey :)

[@FierySn0w]

Great video Alex, I found that thoroughly interesting. You have me thinking whether I should adopt a hive!!!!

[@johnaskins499]

Nicely done. Honey is great in tea Alex. It gives a nice flavour and is better than sugar. I often put 1 teaspoon in tea instead of 2 sugars. I am interested in trying yours as well. I will even pay for a jar because you should at least get something for keeping them. We'll done young man.

[@boaty1968]

Excellent job Alex this evening entertainment sorted 👍

[@boaty1968]

Very enjoyable to watch your doing ok Alex learning bee keeping for the first time 🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@wowwizzit]

Good job Alex, not many new keepers would have the guts to catch a swarm, only advice I can give you as a swarm catcher myself, next time they swarm, give them another 10 minutes and they will settle a lot better. Then when you catch them you wont have as many in the air and be chasing them around 🙂

[@just_alex]

Thanks for the info. I’ll do that next time!

[@stuartfurmston9497]

That was great fun to watch. Well done you.

[@just_alex]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alfiemorris7736]

The car videos are so good but it’s also great to see how the Bees are doing, great vid again Alex keep up the good work

[@just_alex]

Thanks!

[@alfiemorris7736]

@@just_alex thanks for replying, I’ve been watching you and your brother for about 2 years now and I’ve got to say I wasn’t sure about the channels splitting in two but I must admit both channels content have excelled, we get double the content in the same amount of time, the only con is we don’t get to see you together, not sure if you’ll see this but thank you for the first reply and for making my favourite content on KZbin

[@MancunianDrummer4hire]

Love this. You and carl are still a great team! Get some home made honey boilies made up for the next big carl vs Alex comp. Using only home made baits!

[@fattyfishers5598]

I found your channel through Carl and Alex I was watching them for a year now and I was deeply saddened of how you split up but I think it was a better decision for both of you even though I am not really interested in mushrooms or bees I still watch your videos it is something about you the car conversion is great also 🔥🔥🔥

[@catheyboocat-design7175]

Best brother award to Carl❤️❤️Great job Alex. Loved seeing you together too❣️❤️❤️

[@rcfungames]

Hi Alex Great job you have done with your bees 🐝 And we'll done at getting the bee swarm rehomed Really liking the content Massive thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheKoiPartner]

I am freaking out when I see one single 🐝… Imagine seeing a colony like this 😭

[@forducksnake1571]

Don’t know why, they’re just going around their daily business, they won’t sting unless you annoy them. Now wasps on the other hand... those bastards can burn in hell hahahah

[@sloveniangulash9314]

@@forducksnake1571 They won't care about you most of the time, but they can get angry if there are very loud noises around. Also there are some plants that get them angry but I can't remember which one

[@johnaskins499]

@@sloveniangulash9314 if they are anything like me they will get angry at bloody nettles. The bastards.

[@mullisoutdoors]

Great video Alex! I'm very surprised that you didn't stung once with all of the shaking of the bees in swarm. Man you are making want to get some of them in the future..lol.. I'm glad Carl could join you for this one...Keep Benadryl Brothers!!

[@just_alex]

Thanks!

[@reelfishing002]

Great informative video, I never knew how much work goes into bee keeping , I use to think it’s put a box and gather honey 😁

[@shaunkeasey3674]

Love the vids Alex... and I'm sure I wouldn't just be saying 'I got stung on my finger, Ow!' It would be more like '******* hell you stung me you little ******* *******. Ouch that ******* hurts, ******* bees!' 😂

[@nonniecox8428]

This video was MENTAL 😂 I’d be freaking out, even with a suit on 🤣 Honestly, me and my partner love watching your videos & your bee keeping adventure is so interesting & great to follow 🐝 we’d love to try some honey 🍯

[@just_alex]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@ghostsy]

Great episode of the bee keeping diary's :)

[@just_alex]

Thanks! :)

[@SD-oi9gr]

Pretty lucky they swarmed to the tree right next to the hive lol.

[@jamesmckenna5993]

Whata. Video when the queen bee appears was exciting stuff 😂 heart rate must a been sky high haha

[@paulinecadden4950]

Wow that made my skin have goosebumps amazing to watch and yes to honey 🍯 well done and to carl for helping out thankfully he didn't get stung

[@northerncarpfreaks5081]

That was intense I just froze watching you catching all them bees I take my hat off to you Fair play to Carl aswell no protection on and getting some of the filming done 👏 👌

[@MichalWilk]

You are just such a genuine human being! Love this video man and all of the ones you are posting.!! I would definitely buy some of your honey!!

[@just_alex]

Thanks! :)

[@johnjones-sv9pe]

awesome, way to figure it out Alex.

[@roseneiger1251]

Thanks for sharing this ,it's very interesting ,honey is good for you ,enjoying your videos😄 ,camping in your car ,good luck in getting a larger van to camp😊

[@stephenfinch9421]

That video was excellent viewing Alex I bet you were 'buzzing' when you'd done well done glad I don't live next door though 😱