Honey Bee Colony Collapsed!

Large "open air" honey bee colony is removed alive but during the removal process falls to the ground. They weren't real happy about that but I wound up profusely apologizing & they were kind enough to forgive me. Yay Bees!

[@flatpicknrick6514]

Amazing informative video. I’ve not found anyone with the passion you exhibit for those Bees. I wish more of the public would take time to understand the importance of the Bees. I’ve had 2 nest of yellow jackets this year that were not being aggressive in anyway so I’ve left them alone and we have lived together this entire summer. Thanks again JP. You’re a great American!!!

[@avarralythande5129]

Absolutely grateful for what you do for those girls! We need to save as many as we can and you do an absolutely fabulous job and your videos are great! They’re educational and fun. My kids and I just found your channel and we love watching. Have a wonderful day!

[@Mhdogman]

I've watched several of your videos. I just love your nature. And how you love our bees. Good on you man...smiles

[@kevimc]

man taking that one on the snout must have tingled; losing that hive out of the tree was sad but you recovered the the girls and rehomed them; very professional job JP another thumbs up

[@peteacher52]

I enjoy all of your vids, Mr Beeman. If more people were as gentle and enthusiastic with their children as you are with bees, the world would be a nicer place. Col, NZ

[@JPthebeeman]

Colin Gantiglew indeed & when they get out of line, just hit em with the smoker! :-)

[@LolitasGarden]

This was the roughest episode of JP ever. Hive fell, stung a bunch, no dinner, still having a great one though.

[@JPthebeeman]

I know huh!

[@empireoflizards]

Fascinating as hell. You do great work.

[@JPthebeeman]

ham, the suit is by Golden Bee Products, I helped design the suit! Not usually necessary to put LMO in a set up that has housed bees before, they can smell the odors from a previous colony, comb & propolis. I had already transferred 4 brood comb sections into the box before the hive fell, that's one of the reasons they were entering the set up.

[@JPthebeeman]

Thanks ham!

[@slavkei]

Were you able to salvage more brood comb after the fall, or was the old hive a total loss at that point?

[@jaguar_af_outside]

I saw the queen the first two times you showed her , only because I have been watching all your great videos I’m about to get into to bees up here In Shreveport after watching you and some others great job boss

[@MIgardener]

haha that was a great episode, had me laughing quite a bit! How many times did you get stung that time?

[@JPthebeeman]

5-6

[@amandalee-riley5293]

Thanks, JP, always a pleasure watching an expert. Btw, we've had such a mild autumn so far in southern England that most bees are still flying - mine are still taking the last of the ivy nectar.

[@tiffanytupper8983]

I love watching your videos the longer the better!🧡🧡🧡

[@JPthebeeman]

👍😘✌️🐝

[@Falcon204]

I tell you JP I love what you're doing and how you take so care of removing these bee's. I once had a colony that toke home inside my overhang at my mothers house and she called a so called bee expert and he plugged the whole where the bees were getting in then drilled 3 holes then began to spray insecticide in the holes killing the entire colony, need less to say after I arrived back I gave a few strong words to the moron . Keep making the videos bud. I know without a doubt who I'm going to call if I ever have a bee problem again. Keep Buzzing!

[@Primex007]

It’s always fun to watch JP in his element

[@kylahill1968]

This is crazy!!! Can you imagine, this bee comes back telling the others it found this GREEEEAT new home and they all follow her and find....nothing. You had one job. One. Job.

[@jimbojet8728]

Fascinating! Amazing how you just sit there calmly with all those hundreds of bees buzzing your head. A great vid. Thanks

[@mbgal7758]

I didn’t know an open air colony could last long enough to get so big. Wow. 🐝

[@JPthebeeman]

In southeast, Louisiana, Florida, certain parts of Ms, open air colonies can survive several winters. Further north you go they likely don’t survive even one winter.

[@Tr0nNick]

I found you from hornet king video reccomendation. I love this kind of stuff. My grandfather was a bee keeper so I've always loved this kind of content.

[@cecoya]

Alright girls, let's go, Queenie is in the box. Great job JP and have a great day

[@bettyblakley4157]

Wow! Thanks for saving our bees! Great video!

[@kckrye]

Great Job JP! Those open air hives amaze me. Gets too cold here in PA so I will probably never see one like that. Pretty wild!

[@brendaseader1669]

As always, a great video! I've really learned so much from you!

[@rossallen2769]

As talented as I see that you are, you also come across as a really great and interesting personality. Thank you so much for your videos. It has been 45 years since I had a hive as a teenager, keeping me out of trouble. I'd like to set up a new one on our 6 acres in Door County, Wisconsin. Best wishes to you! Ross

[@JPthebeeman]

Ross Allen thanks for the kind words & hope you get your opportunity to set up some hives again. 👍

[@rossallen2769]

Thank you my friend. You are the best thing on youtube. Shout out to all my friends and relatives about JPthebeeman. Ross

[@PepperBuddyRosie12]

Happy Earth Day coming up this week JP! You do a great job!

[@thomasmccaffrey3758]

Seems like I remember another Open air colony that you and Shawee were removing that fell to the ground. LOL Thanks for all the time you take to edit and make some great videos. I think I've seen most of them, and I know I've learned a whole lot from watching you. Thanks

[@ronbeatty516]

I wonder what possessed those honeybees to choose an open air colony formation? The scouts must have told the queen they just couldn't find a protected hollow of any kind. I imagine that she fired those dumb scouts, after the fact. ;-)

[@mattroy5466]

Your video's are great. Keep them coming. How many hives do you end up keeping out of

[@garybrabant5505]

There will be days that things just don't start off the way you want them to. Great job JP. 😎🐝🐝🐝

[@Qgal5kap123]

Absolutely awesome!! Thanks for sharing!

[@onlylexus]

Its me again from the UK, I seem to be making a bee line to your videos of late, something about bees that have stung me lately to bee interested in them.? I can't stop watching you all.

[@hmbogi]

You've really got some kind of talent to be able to spot a queen among thousands. 👍

[@nihi1]

Would you ever consider doing follow up videos on the success of the hives after relocation? You know. At your bee yard. Always curious on what has happened to a bunch of them! Thanks

[@JPthebeeman]

I actually did some filming of this hive a few days ago with the GoPro & was going to include it in the video but the lighting was poor, with too many shadows & the GoPro does not do a good job with close ups. I know many have requested follow up videos & I have brought the camera with me & have taken footage but when I go to edit, the footage just seems boring to me, besides the fact that I have limited time to even make most of my videos these days anyway. I'll see what I can do though, just trying to keep things interesting & find the time to do it all!

[@nowirehangers2815]

@@JPthebeeman maybe just a slideshow so we can see where their from and how they've come along?

[@cherylcarnes4207]

That was one Bee-utiful queen. Thank you JP. I'm not a pork chop person, but if you make that a nice rib eye, or chuck eye steak I'm there. I love corn on the cob too. Don't forget biscuits and honey. Yum yum!!! Keep up the good work.

[@LillyHD73]

You're the best. 👍👍👍👍 Thx for all your Videos. 👍❤

[@mesuno1]

Nice video - Thanks JP. I notice at 12.57, when you are putting the queen in the hive, that your lid slides off sideways, rather than lifts. Good detail for making sure that you only expose a few frames at a time. Going to steal that idea :D

[@segami2808]

You have the best videos. I've learned a lot watching them.

[@JPthebeeman]

Thank yoyu so glad they helped!

[@bloggsie45]

So have I!

[@HSFYG]

Great video.. I feel peace when I see honeybees and when I see your videos :)

[@MyMaxmorgan]

I had a similar tree removal a couple of days ago. I lowered the hive in a cardboard box that was held by a second beekeeper on another ladder. It worked like a champ with no bee loss.

[@MsAnimeNut]

Have watched and enjoyed many of your videos today. I am amazed at what you do without a ton of protection! I learned some things. I am curious on this one, what you might of done different if you knew it was going to fall? Thank you for your videos!

[@JPthebeeman]

Christine Bailey if I knew it was going to fall I would have removed more comb I suppose before moving the branch.

[@novamyth9]

The queen’s color really stood out in this video.

[@dfishman76]

What got you into beekeeping? I got my first hives for my garden and it went from there. I am doing cut outs and swarm removals now

[@hollier002]

Thank you for sharing another fine video...

[@426superbee4]

I have never seen comb just hanging in trees like that, Thats awesome! Yep there pretty com after falling like that. I hate when that happens. That all one can do is hope the queen is alive....thanks for sharing and kept em coming bro!

[@holychristian9297]

Nice JP. Very nice. Watch out for those Frankenstein Killer Bees out there now.

[@RonRay]

When I was 11 years old, I studied honey bees in school; I was absolutely amazed then and remain that way about them today (57 years later). Honey bees and the dolphin are earth's most remarkable creatures!

[@Dconrad11]

Needed a shake to go with those Chops !!!! great Video JP keep them coming

[@johngogan2108]

I think its great what you do for your community and the eco system.

[@TheAlpine49]

Another great video! Love from California.

[@jasonputt8467]

Another great video Jeff!!! Until this video I thought all the bees down there were of the stingless variety Haha!

[@oliviasayshi7517]

Goodness! Bee keepers must be great at those hidden object games!

[@smokymountainbeekeep]

Great video JP, Thanks for sharing again! Just curious, were you able to salvage any additional comb that had fallen or had you already gotten most of the brood prior to the fall?

[@JPthebeeman]

Nothing else was salvagable Chuck but I did get 4 beautiful brood comb sections & I fed the honey back to the bees.

[@michaelconlon2528]

Your videos are awesome JP

[@101448]

HEY LAST COMMENT, DONT KNOW WHAT VIDEO, BUT WAS INTERETED DO YOU GET PAID MORE ON 911 CALLS OR CALLS FROM HOME OWNERS?

[@mikes.4170]

I sure do enjoy your channel.

[@TimK73]

Love your videos! Thank you for the education. I am very interested in getting into beekeeping. I have no equipment now, but looking forward to getting involved. What are your thoughts of "Flowhive2" ?. Thanks!

[@johnarizona3820]

Hindsight being 20/20, a nice canvas tarp underneath may have come in handy. I really enjoy the videos and knowledge you offer, thank you! God bless you and yours brother, God bless all here in Jesus name!

[@RuralmoneyOfficial]

Awesome as usual! Fun to watch. Pork chops and corn sounds good.

[@brianhaley4719]

Thanks for the video. Always fascinating.

[@susansmeltzer3001]

How long do you keep the queen inside the trap in the hive?

[@ratj4715]

If I can get you to turn on the CC on all of your videos you would be one of my favorite channels the only thing that’s bad with You Tube is not making it automatic

[@duboisfatt7319]

JP you are the man.... makes me want to start bee keeping

[@JPthebeeman]

+sean butts you should start keeping them!

[@abdullahchaudhry1327]

Watching right before the holidays👍

[@Barbara_Schulz]

I love the march. Beautiful

[@designpainter3193]

I was wondering if the smoke affected the cicadas as well. They started singing loudly every time JP put smoke on the bees.

[@brucesbees]

Really enjoyed this video and the close up was great when you found/caged the queen. When you use the bee clip do you just reach down and grab her with the clip or do you pick her up with your hand and put her in the cage? How about if the queen is exposed on a firm surface? Any issues injuring a queen? By the way...your videos are great!

[@JPthebeeman]

Bruce, I open the queen catcher & try to position it so she will walk in. Sometimes you have to be very quick about it or she could run into a crevice. You do have to be very careful you don't close the catcher on her.

[@chadnorris8257]

For flying insects, they sure like to crawl a lot.

[@marilynsears7611]

A little “chaotic “ roflmao!! I loved how you spun around on one heel and kept walking ! Like hive what hive I didn’t see any hive wasn’t my fault rofl!!!!!

[@silverpony1]

dude you're metal. You say your hands are getting stung, so you suit up - but still aren't wearing any gloves. All the respect.

[@richardgrumpywelsh2485]

You did the same thing the last time I watched this video, It was great the way you handled the bees

[@iai6701]

Is it ok if you trap the queen inside that jar in the bee box ? Or you release it

[@CameoOG]

Another great video from JP. How many times did you get stung on this one?

[@leslieromano9006]

💙

[@JPthebeeman]

Cameo, approximately 5-6 stings on this one

[@karlheinzvansteen5748]

what does the smoke do to them? why do you use it?

[@thechariotcard]

How many times does she show herself before you ate ready to capture? Is there a reason why you don’t?

[@carescape1033]

How much total time this take ??

[@marilynnschroeder4436]

I know what you mean about not going to bed hungry. Throws your whole system off. Thanks for the bees 🐝

[@joereilly7082]

Bless you!

[@susansmeltzer3001]

Is it true that stings to your hands make arthritis pain go away for a few days?

[@SeanPGorman]

Hey JP, show us a video of what happens after you get them boxed... How do you get the queen to stay boxed etc

[@JPthebeeman]

Sean, after I catch the queen & place her in the queen catcher, I rubber band her onto one of the frames. I keep her caged for 2-3 days while the colony establishes itself in the new set up. I have countless videos showing this, just view a few more & I know you will see this. Thanks!

[@SeanPGorman]

JPthebeeman Awesome... I will look further... Thanks man and keep up the good work ;)

[@Digger927]

Whoa...I've never seen an open air colony that big...that's pretty impressive. Good job hiving them after the mishap.

[@JPthebeeman]

+Brent Eason believe it or not this one would not be considered huge for our area! I have an upcoming video I will be putting together of an open air colony I removed this past season that was approximately twice the size of this one! That video should be up within the next month or so.

[@Digger927]

JPthebeeman Lol, that's awesome and crazy at the same time. I'm up in MO/KS, they never have time here to build that much out in pen air. I pulled one out of the corner of a big window on an old two story once that was close to 3/4's that size. I think they had maybe six flakes of comb across the corner. Can't wait to see that vid!

[@JPthebeeman]

Have a good one Brent!

[@glennmackey692]

wow love the video's Dave awesome how u handle the Sting's

[@venkatakrishnachbhat3753]

Very unusual colony.. this type of bees are found in shaded covered areas.. first time in a open tree branch

[@chrisserra3718]

It’d be awesome if you could show the hive a week or 2 after you’ve caught them and show how they fix up the salvaged cone

[@nobodyknowsforsure]

I don't get how you're so calm doing this bare handed...

[@kylegawron5358]

thats a beautiful hive and comb wow

[@evankibbe590]

That was rough. I was eating a pork chop when you started talking about pork chops. Lol . It was good to. She was a pretty queen. 😊

[@JPthebeeman]

Evan Kibbe 😉👍🐝

[@marilynmack6233]

Man, you are one brave dude!

[@claudemirhonorio6354]

Parabéns, você é o cara.sem trabalho e sem esforço. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@raymason3583]

Here’s a question you’ve likely been asked 100 times . What do you do with all the bees you collect? That looks like an awesome amount of fun. Thanks for the videos . They are really neat .

[@JPthebeeman]

I keep some, set up other beekeepers & donate many of them to my good friend Schawee who places them on 3,000 acres of swampland.

[@helphelpimbeingrepressed9347]

JP suiting up!? Oh its on lol

[@shannonb4275]

JP thanks for turning me on to Miss Sue the bee suite lady.. I got a full body suit and I will be getting two jackets also so Thanks again she makes one dang good suit

[@paulromanowski4703]

That was one of your worst grabs ever. That was an EASY hive JP; all you had to do was suit up in the beginning, and cut out combs. You would not have had all the issues that you created when you dropped the rest of the hive. Next time.... make it easy on yourself, and don't look for a silly fast way out. Just do it methodical, and it will go faster and easier overall. But you already know this........ So just follow what you already know. Great videos, I do enjoy your bee hunting!!Sincerely, Paul.

[@CitizenPerkins]

Aw, man -- you have me dodging bees while watching this video! 🤣

[@ysfhc]

Hi guys, i have two questions. 1) I have a beehive it has three floors. There is no queen cage inside. Which floor or floors put the eggs by queen. 2) I don't want to give to the bees sugar, i want bees eat their own honey; i wonder that it's possible. The weather is -10 in winter here. Maybe the honey get freeze and they can't eat. Thanks for the answers.

[@JPthebeeman]

Yusuf ÇETİN if I’m understanding you correctly you have bees that are in 3 boxes, no queen excluder, correct? I’m going to assume this is a Langstroth set up, correct? The hive boxes: all deeps? If 3 deeps, usually she will lay in the first 2 boxes, honey up top. During winter they will consume the honey & move up. If that’s the case you could move the bottom box up top to give them room to expand numbers again for spring build up. Honey can freeze & will usually crystallize/granulate when temps dip but as temps warm will usually re- liquify. Hope this gives you some clarity. 👍🐝

[@ysfhc]

@@JPthebeeman Sir, i couldn't understand last part. Can the bees feed their own cristalize honey in cold wheters. Is it necesseary to give them sugar with water.

[@sidikukkascom]

hai jp. what do u use water spray?

[@JPthebeeman]

+sidik ukase sometimes.

[@DocLaw172]

Question. How could they have survived storms and such with an outdoor hive like that?

[@tealkerberus748]

DocLaw from what he's said in other vids, most outdoor hives don't survive even one winter there - the bees have to be really desperate to try to build like that. Shifting them into a nice solid box will have saved their life.

[@tmcuevs7988]

A few questions Jp. How do you entice the bees to go in the box when they are from an open colony? How long before you move the box and how?

[@JPthebeeman]

tm Cuevs you deal with an exposed colony pretty much the same way you’d deal with one in an enclosed void space. Big open air colonies can be pretty aggressive as the bees are right there, exposed & ready to get ya if they’re displeased with your intrusion. Extra smoke is often needed. What I don’t like about them is they often encapsulate twigs, branches, leaves, fruit etc... You usually have to trim lots of the aforementioned stuff to remove the thing. But it’s pretty much like any other removal though. Don’t expect to wind up with much usable comb, again because of the aforementioned. As for moving the hive box, you usually will have to wait until dark to do so. I just smoke the bees some to get them to enter the set up then place them in the back of my pickup. If moving them after dark it’s usually not necessary to seal the entrance.

[@tmcuevs7988]

Thanks Jp but i still cant understand what makes the bees march to the box. I notice they march to the box before you put in the queen.. or do they just find the box cozy.

[@JPthebeeman]

tm Cuevs they do find the box highly attractive due to scent from previous colonies that have inhabited the same set up. Bees have an extraordinary sense of smell better than even mosquitos!

[@atmac8459]

You had me talking about the pork chops and corn! ❤️❤️❤️ the down home country cooking! ❤️❤️❤️

[@JPthebeeman]

Bring it! ✌️👍🐝

[@briankrian3834]

Yep, they're pretty calm now...OUCH...except that one (stung on the nose).

[@JPthebeeman]

Brian Krian truth 😉👍🐝

[@americanlivesmatter-BmanWild]

Nice you had slight fumble but quickly recovered ( not perfect and no one is ) but *Superbly Flawless* good show brother *like & subscribed & shared in my videos entitled "great" thank you*

[@abubakarmzee3374]

Thax