"The Biggest Swarm I've Ever Caught!" - [HUGE swarm catch in beekeeper's backyard] (10lbs of bees!)

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What's the biggest swarm you've ever caught? For professional beekeeper, John Smith, this might be his personal record. This HUGE swarm catch was made right in his backyard. There could be 10lbs of bees here!
It's swarm season again, which means (ideally) the bees are going to be highly active and looking to expand out of their current living situations. This is the perfect time to have an action plan ready if you want to make a swarm catch.
Big swarms aren't always intimidating and scary. If you're watching this video, just know that you can treat your bees with gentleness and kindness, much like Beekeeper John, and with a little luck the entire swarm catch will go well for you. We wish you the best of luck as you catch your swarms this year.
And as always, we're here to help you with beekeeping equipment and advice. Drop a comment or come by the store in Russellville, Arkansas. We are a full-service beekeeping supply store, and we're family owned and operated. We hope to see you soon!
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[@meloneycrews]

“You know the deal…don’t touch ‘em…and whatever you do don’t stop filming this!!😆”Great job Cora..what a trouper girl!!

[@conniewojahn6445]

Must be very healthy bees around to have such a huge, healthy, swarm. That's great news, particularly since so many bees are dying off from disease and loss of habitat and food supply as land is being converted to housing. Great job! Thanks for saving the bees.

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Thank you for your support!

[@drkesmithchannel7517]

The bottom box is where the queen has to be, then a seperater is put between that and the 2nd box which is called the super. Workers can get in the super but the queen cannot. You take honey only from the super so that the colony can remain healthy.

[@jenniferk9242]

Granted I'm no expert, but that looked like a picture perfect swarm catch to me! And such calm steady camera work too, catching all the action, with a bee on her head no less 😂 You make a great team, thanks for sharing!

[@christyledgerwood7564]

I love how gentle you are with them!! Good job with the camera, Cora 😊 Hello from Colorado

[@tonyhamilton9764]

I had commented something similar on the first of their videos that I saw a while back. It brings me back every time. So, knowledgeable, gentle and respectful of the bees and what they provide. Love these videos!

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Hey Christy in Colorado! Thanks so much for watching!

[@tugumecharles414]

@@CentralBeekeepersSupply this is extremely beautiful, l am passionate about bees behaviors

[@matthewcullen1298]

Remember going with my dad to catch a swarm. I had to stay right back as i was allergic.we bought one swarm back in the log they were in. Dad just stood it up in the back yard and nailed a cover over the top. A piece of ply with a hand full of nails. They became real quiet and we left them alone. Dad had enough working hives to produce as much honey as he needed.

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

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[@edmartin875]

Subscribed many moons ago, but willing to subscribe again is KZbin would let me. I love to watch you working the bees with their welfare solid in your mind.

[@ritamariekelley4077]

That's surely beautiful country. What a smooth operation. You're saving the planet, one bee at a time. Thanks for your service.

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Thank you for watching. #RTBBF !

[@chuckgross6024]

Great job! That was a huge swarm! Awesome job with the camera, Cora!

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Cora thanks you!

[@carolewarner101]

Wow, that was truly the smoothest swarm catch and transfer to a box that I've ever seen! I couldn't believe how few bees took to the air in your capture and transfer process. That was slick!

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Thanks Carole! John has the magic touch.

[@carolewarner101]

@@CentralBeekeepersSupply I'll say...and a steady, excellent photographer too!

[@staninjapan07]

KZbin auto-played this, which I usually don't allow, but I am glad I did this time. From royal jelly production in a Japanese factory to bee keeping in the US. Fascinating, thanks a lot.

[@scotthemperley8238]

Hi John, this is Scott. The truck driver from Louisiana. I just love watching your videos. This was the first one and I sure will be watching more of them. Have a beautiful bee day.

[@jeanturley7435]

What fun to watch this giant swarm, I’ve rescued “Hobos” and love it when it goes well. Great job 🌻🐝

[@benjamindejonge3624]

BEst swarm catch on KZbin , congratulations Cora

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Wow, thank you!

[@NATURALBEEKEEPERSCOLLECTIVE]

Congrats to you both on this one. Great job filming some briliant footage from that limb with the close ups and an incredible job cutting that limb with out dropping them.

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Thank you, we appreciate you watching

[@kiketve2]

GOD BLESSED YOU SON OF MAN, THE MORE I DEVELOP CONSCIOUSNESS THE MORE I APPRECIATE OUR CREATOR'S GARDEN AND ALL HIS CREATURES IN IT

[@Sl20]

Whoever is talking on the front has Avery sweet voice very pleasing to hear !!!!!!🔴🤫🫢 14:16

[@matthunt4512]

I’ve seen many a swarm but never seen anything like that one before!!! Great job and as usual a awesome video

[@RenegadesDozer]

Beautiful piece of property you have there!

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

It really is! Thank you!

[@davidgiddens8895]

I must say that Cora is a trooper! That was a huge swarm and it couldn't have gone much smoother. I'm from Louisiana and if I'm ever up your way I'll stop by for a cup of coffee. Keep rolling that bee footage!

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Thanks brother, please stop by! #RTBBF

[@teresamills5623]

The sound is incredible

[@oneshoo]

Outstanding video Cora and John!! 👍👍

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Thank you!

[@johanconradie2120]

always put a hive with all ten frames down and a complete EMPTY hive on top and shake swarm into that

[@megannkids]

What a darling video to watch and listen to you both interact with each other. So adorable. Thanks for sharing and I'm learning lots. ❤

[@conniewojahn6445]

Keep on learning! Watch more of these videos. Bees are very interesting as are the people handling them.

[@Stuff-Does-Happen]

Roll that beautiful Bee footage. Good one.

[@thepitpatrol]

That is amazing! Great job you two!

[@timbervalleyhomestead]

You have such a beautiful place there

[@jljjoubert3611]

Goodday sir. Nothing wrong the way you do it. Just a few things: 1. Why didn't you move the hive to below the swarm? Doing that you would have minimized the risk of the bees falling to the ground. Every time you cut of a branch my heart stop's beating. Consider yourself lucky the bees did not end up on the ground. 2. After shaking the bees eventually into the hive it would have been better to slide the lid from the side onto the hive leaving an opening to slide in the frames from the side. Thereby lowering the risk of hurting the bees and kept them from flying away. Thanks for sharing the video. Cobus🐳

[@ianstyles9759]

This is wonderful young girl and her dad saving a bee swarm

[@artmonk5907]

That was awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@mikeofborg2]

I caught a larger swarm of about 5 pounds of bees this past Saturday. That swarm made mine look tiny. Great job. I saw their butts in the air throwing locator pheromone. They seemed to have accepted the box you offered. Look forward to seeing if they stayed. Hope they do.

[@user-bn6pc4zj5p]

Awesome video. I'm going to use this if I ever need to retrieve a swarm.

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Please do!

[@DougMassengale]

Hey John, I was watching you hive that monster swarm. That was a dandy, makes you wonder if maybe 2 swarms went together, but maybe not. I used to know a professional beekeeper that showed me the slickest way of hiving a swarm i ever saw, and that is how i have ever since. Put your hive on the ground and shack them off right in front. They will go right in. If you think they might not stay just put a frame of uncapped brood in the box. Takes about 10 min. I never saw anyone else do it that way, but i'v been doing it that way nearly 50 years.

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Definitely a good practice. I know it works for ya. #RTBBF!

[@dawnwatkins6554]

I wouldn't be out there filming the guy without a bee suit on myself.😮

[@arturbello4213]

Beginners are always fun to watch.

[@suzanneroche1243]

Loved this video!❤

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Thank you!!

[@tlrcarroll]

That was incredible! 😮🥰🐝

[@wstepnout7215]

please keep us posted on the outcome. Cheers from Canada.

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Hello Canada Thanks for watching

[@duynguyen8784]

Beautiful BEEswarms❤❤❤❤

[@janicepell2441]

That was sooooo cool thanks for sharing!!!

[@Pirates_Gold_Honey]

Way to go, John and Cora

[@noelomeara1255]

The wonder of nature 🎉 full kudos my man .

[@donnac1198]

This was an amazing video! I have never seen such a smooth and exceptional Transition in all my life! I am proud of both of you! Thanks for sharing this with us....😮😊

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Thanks Donna!

[@robertdillon9989]

Awesome job!

[@JeanChordeiles]

Neat ! It's a real pleasure to watch you work !

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Thank you much!

[@nightswan1234]

Now that was worth coming home to lol what an amazing transfer! Never saw a swarm that size handled so easily!!

[@biffking8198]

Brilliant work again with the swarm and Cora perfection with the camera

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Thank you much!

[@paullanyi516]

Thanks!

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Thank YOU Paul! That was very kind.

[@666bleedforme]

That was so cool. You have a beautiful place.

[@randyclinganfarms4806]

Really nice swarm Thanks for filming

[@tamrawood5499]

Great job!! NICE SWARM.

[@steveroberson1488]

That was simply amazing ,, great job you two !

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Thank ya, Steve!

[@brianbennett4374]

Congratulations 🎉 Nice catch

[@christinmari]

That's one brave girl. You wouldn't catch me that close to this job.

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

She's been around it her whole life. It's second nature by now. :-)

[@biffking8198]

Brilliant camera work again Cora superb close ups steady as a rock

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Cora thanks you

[@user-dv4eu5zd1y]

That was a nice big swarm. I took one like that out of the wall of an old house one time. Thanks for sharig.

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

You bet

[@angelalott9370]

In proud of cora too

[@shanedavis5787]

Great video. Loved it.

[@angelalott9370]

Great job

[@erikhoffa966]

Lovely to see. 🥀

[@davidcarpenter5274]

Future beekeeper ,,, right there ... Gotta plant that seed ... Most people ,,, wouldn't be that close ... Well done ,,, thanks ...

[@davidcarpenter5274]

If ya don't do nothing stupid ... They won't eat ya up !!! HAHA ...

[@russellaymond312]

That was a great swarm

[@philipmontgomery5626]

Great video.

[@maggsbufton1969]

Gently and beautifully done; good on you‼️

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Thank you so much!

[@garrybrischke53]

Those girls 🐝 would've been so happy to find that foundation and start unloading their 🧳. Well caught and great filming & commentary. Cheers from 🇦🇺

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Thanks for watching #RTBBf

[@robertosborne4189]

Amazing keep us posted on how they do

[@biggtrux]

That was a great catch. Super chill swarm. It's still frustrating to see otherwise knowledgable bee keepers still installing entrance reducers upside down.

[@patriciastrassner4883]

AMAZING! I GREW UP ON A DAIRY FARM IN NY. I have NEVER seen anything so amazing. Almost want to start a hive for 17:41 my flower and veg gardens.😮😮🌸🌹thanks so much for sharing.

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

You should start a hive! Great for the environment.

[@edmartin875]

Good enough reason to start a hive or two.

[@brianbelliveau5551]

Nicely done ❤we need more bee keepers like you 😊

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

You're too kind. Thank you!

[@karenbreslauer2053]

Wow. Amazing channel !! Came across your channel while browsing CURIOUS. DID THOSE BEES STAY ?? I know they can leave Thanks for sharing your knowledge Karen from Florida 🌴💕

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Howdy, Karen. Yes the bees stayed! We'll have a video to follow up in the near future. Thanks for stopping in! Hello to Florida!

[@timpope1221]

awesome video !

[@phillipellington2966]

WOW !!! Very impressive

[@Karen-kc8om]

well accomplished, well done both done a darn good job, it’s been an eye-opener for me on bees and honey making😷 Bing Bing no I want to be🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝❤

[@jaylove9616]

Nice swarm looks like a good one

[@tjones2ful]

I think I would look for multiple queens in that swarm.

[@apveening]

So would I, with a swarm that size, there are bound to be multiple queens in it, so a nice chance at filling multiple hives.

[@georgiaagw1618]

That was impressive 🎉

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Thank you much!

[@MohammedAslamtit-bitsoflife]

Hi John...how you're doing?🌹🌹🌷🌷

[@JeanDickson-ed9go]

OMG amazing 🎉 they look well sedated amazing how you managed to do that good job from the UK....

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@acertiger591]

Aloha~ Calm, Cool & Collected ™🏁

[@stephenjose1472]

i put queen excluder at the bottom of hive to stop queen from leaving for 3 or 5 days .

[@426superbee4]

The rain and cold mess up our swarm season BIG TIME

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Yes I imagine so! Hard to guestimate timings and be ready, huh?

[@426superbee4]

@@CentralBeekeepersSupply All any one can do is keep your eyes peeled. 👀

[@426superbee4]

@@CentralBeekeepersSupply I made a note book on days and times of the day, i got swarms. You will be surprised 🤪 How close they come to those days and times 👍👍

[@franceslarsen5256]

Wowee....😊

[@ddeboy002]

cool find.

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

🐝 I agree! 🐝

[@426superbee4]

Nice catch

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Thank you!

[@donstanley8514]

Good family fun.

[@meadowmade]

Very enjoyable!

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Thanks for watching!

[@im2amused]

That was SLICK!

[@framcesmoore]

Ha I tryed to check out your store but it is not working it will only let me sing up for your news letter I caught a swarm like that last month they are doing great, enjoyed the video. Have a blessed day

[@Sl20]

One thing I love is the land so much space to run !!!!🔴🤫🫢 17:20

[@BiscuitBoy1972]

WOW!! YOU MADE THAT LOOK SOOO EASY!!!

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Thanks we appreciate the comment. #RTBBF!

[@user-hn7wg7qh6t]

Красивый участок. 👍

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Thank you

[@davidhouser586]

That’s massive we’re watching for a swarm hopefully we can fill a hive. Never seen one that big.

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

It's a doozy! Good luck with your bees!

[@COOPERSCICHILDS]

Coooool 👊🏿

[@michaelfike7542]

Caught 1 several days ago about that size. 2 deep boxes full and I thought I was going to have to super it. Not mine I'm sure they came from a different direction than my bee yard. Good and gentle so i will let them make honey. ❤️🐝👍almost forgot say hello to pistol 🐕

[@hamzayagci8354]

Merhaba. Sakin ve bir o kadar da sevecen bir aktarım. Paylaşım için teşekkürler.

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

İzlediğiniz için çok teşekkürler!

[@derricklogan2058]

Your video is interesting and amazing! I've never seen anything like this before! I do have a question or two. Do you keep Bumble Bees and if not, why not? I like both types of Bees, but never knew how they interacted with each other. Are they enemies like Wasps are to Honeybees or 🚫 not? And if you were to keep both types, Honey and Bumble Bees, how far apart should one be from the other....if you know? Thank you for sharing your video🎥!! It was very, very good!!

[@edmartin875]

The Bumble Bees I have known were gentle giants, but I've been told their sting is worse than a honeybee's sting. Bumble Bees in nature live in a hole in the ground. I don't know how mixing the 2 types of bees would go. Two or 3 years ago I saw a video of some fellows trying to catch a hive of Bumble Bees living in a container in a trash pile. It did not go well as they became very protective of their home.

[@pirateprospecting707]

Great catch!!! What's your guess 50k?

[@glassblastcollision]

You should have a couple bee boxes in a tent and if you put some honey in the boxes , on top of the boxes and hang the branch inside the top of the tent untill they leave the branch and move into the hive.I know putting the queen into the box theyd move but wouldnt you think they would move into the hive all by themselves?

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

It all worked out. I appreciate you watching.

[@edmartin875]

A sure catch is better than any maybe.

[@kathyhathaway8823]

Hello John do you ever use a exterior entrance queen excluder when you put a swarm in a hive to help keep them from leaving. I had a swarm around that same size the first of last month an I told the land owner I was out of boxes an I had to get another box so I drove about a hour each way to get some more equipment an to my surprise when I got back the land owner had called her friend that lived near by an she gave my bees AWAY . She said I am sorry she thought they was going to fly away. I would guess they were close to ten pounds of bees there . 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️. Thanks for the update.

[@rosaliep.9511]

Assuming the bottom box was empty?

[@TanksInSpace_]

Wow, didn't know bee swarms did fly that far

[@edmartin875]

@@rosaliep.9511 Likely had frames of foundation at least. A couple frames with pulled comb would have been ideal.

[@edmartin875]

@@TanksInSpace_ Many, but not all swarms set down within 100 yards of their home hive at first. After that they may move farther away. Back in the late 1950s I saw a hive that landed in an apple tree but never found a home. So they started building comb right there. They were there a good month before someone came and got them.

[@TanksInSpace_]

@@edmartin875 how far did they traval? 100 miles? 200?

[@MiculD1]

wow