Honey Bee Colony Removed From 100 Yr Old Column (Alive)

Honey Bees removed from column of over 100 year old house, mid-city New Orleans

[@MariaColon879]

Aside from your gentleness with the bees, you have the best taste in music ever!

[@Tonnsfabrication]

JP you either have an incredible amount of hives or you know every single beekeeper in your state. How you spot the queen so quickly nearly every time is simply amazing. I've gained so much respect for the bees after watching you, I must say you've truly inspired me to be a bee keeper. Just got my hives though I'll be wearing a suit when tending them.

[@debbiestumm511]

I have to say JP you make me smile watching your videos. You respect every hive/swarm and enjoy doing removals. Not saying that it's all roses and sunshine! But your passion and understanding shows! Love your videos! 😊

[@JPthebeeman]

George is a contractor and has a master's degree in architecture as well as some mighty fine dance moves. He was my consultant on this one. According to George the column does add structural support to that corner of the building. ...JP

[@megsfromaus3863]

Mr JP you made me laugh out loud, love the dancing 😂 and your honest raw vids! Keep on keeping on 👍🏼🐝❤️

[@megsfromaus3863]

Much respect from Western Australia

[@backtobasicstipswithtomrib19]

Thanks JP...just reviewed this one as I just got a call to do a wood column removal....you do a great job on your videos glad to see someone enjoying life. Tom

[@douglasdowns7179]

JP, I've watched about 20 of your videos now, but this one was outstanding! The soundtrack was great! Loved it!

[@JPthebeeman]

Thanks Douglas!

[@JPthebeeman]

Most all of them settle in just fine because I cage the queens & keep them caged for 2 to 3 days while the colony established itself. Then I release her. ...JP

[@bruinjer]

You have made an art form of this..... love your videos!

[@DrewDisterhoft]

You win the Oscar for best director, picture and actor on this one. Really, you make em all fun to watch. Keep em comin, the winters up here in Iowa last a long time. Watching your videos keeps us looking for spring.

[@chipmunck-brandy4707]

Love your dance an music 💙💙💙💙😊

[@randysmith9593]

Love how u didnt care about monetization and added all ure songs u liked for the sake of the video! Great job dood ure skilled at what u do

[@FloridaManYT]

This is years old,but I'm loving your channel.. Incredible soundtrack on this. You played a song by The Band Perry,that song was played at my big sister's funeral,things like hearing that song while I'm watching a new channel that I seriously have fallen in love with let's me know that my heart is in the right place and that my big sister is watching over me.. Thank You #JPthebeeman

[@CosmoSocrates1986]

Can you maybe make a video showing your colony of bees? I'm sure it's on a massive scale, since you remove and don't kill bees. I'm interested in pursuing bee removal in Austin to start a honey business and your videos are of great benefit. Thanks JP.

[@brenmoyer4896]

I like to sit down and watch your videos while I smoke a joint (legal!!) and I was thinking that I wasn't high enough for your trippy dance sequence at the beginning LOL Edit: Oooh, again in the middle!

[@BoringClimax]

JP you HAVE TO RE-POST this lol. Omg this is by far one of the most fun and once again amazing videos you have done. After watching your latest video in that crawlspace I know you had to feel muscles and joints you never knew existed. That hurt me just watching it. I don’t know how you do it bud. No bee suit nothing. Its just absolutely incredible! Is yappy ok ? Haven’t heard from him in awhile. Thanks Buddy!

[@JPthebeeman]

Yappy is fine, he’s just been in cave mode lately. ☺️ trying to get him down here soon!

[@clivelambert-oe7kg]

i had to have a couple of spoons of honey after watching this

[@susankaempfer8427]

clive lambert I thought I was the only one. 😆

[@charger440]

I like to see You taking extra care not to injure these little creatures, I know there is always collateral damage but,at least You care! Enjoy watching Your videos!

[@richardgrumpywelsh2485]

Hear again you showed your skill in removing the sections of the column, Very good I would hire you anytime

[@JPthebeeman]

Richard *Grumpy* Welsh thank you 👍🐝🐝🐝

[@blissaru]

I don't know HOW you stop yourself from eating comb after comb! LOL. I've earned the nickname of Pooh Bear amongst family because of my deep love for honey (ESPECIALLY honey comb!!). I'd never get any work done I'd be too busy relishing all that honey! LOL I was positively salivating during this video! Then when you showed the still photos at the end and you can see that beautiful golden comb…OMG... I had to go into the kitchen just now and take a few spoonfuls of some local (just down the road), raw, organic honey I have in my cupboard. :) You're so lucky/blessed. What a DELICIOUS job!

[@Groovyman-je6yb]

Here in Arizona we have plenty of AHB's, and people get stung just by walking by a hive, often that they didn't even see. But these hives you fully take apart, and they don't attack. Would AHB's let you dismantle their hive? Thanks JP.

[@gerichiarello1958]

Get down tonight, you go Jp. Love it. God Bless

[@NOLAMarathon2010]

Fascinating, JP. Good job film editing, too.

[@macv9959]

Do you charge for removing the bees and the repairs to fix whatever was dismantled?

[@chipmunck-brandy4707]

Got done with the whole vid an you really are a great guy wish I could meet u😄

[@2k10pringle]

I saw Bear Grylls do it once and now I really want to do it, he got some of the honey comb and eat the honey and the comb together. Looks really tasty and fun. Just wondering have you ever done it and if so does it taste good?

[@JPthebeeman]

We call that cut comb honey, do it all the time but you likely wouldn't want to swallow comb, won't hurt anything really but would be the equivalent to swallowing spent gum

[@2k10pringle]

JPthebeeman Well thanks for replying. Anyway spent gum sounds nice haha

[@paulaward4454]

My dad lived next to an old walled garden that someone kept beehives in. He got some honeycombs from them sometimes, and yes its really tasty. You can eat the wax, but normally you would spit it out like gum after all the honey is off it.

[@yanglers6219]

Wow, that comb is just gushing out honey! I'm curious what do you guys do with the comb, honey, and bees? Also what happens if the queen flew off or died? What will happen to the bees than? And last question do you get bee stings at all during the process of removing the combs?

[@YodaAz58]

JP that wasn't a structural part of the porch(it didn't hold roof up?) How do you approach the subject of "liability" with the client? Thanks again!!

[@jessacw]

What's your retention like for these colonies you cut out? Do most of them settle in to the hive you put them in?

[@grahamrdyer6322]

Great job Nipper, You sure know how to round them up, pity its late in the year.

[@johnoliver9885]

Light the smoker with a butane torch, use the torch to compress the hot material in the smoker, JB you are being watched over by a god with a huge sense of humour.

[@pcdubya]

That's cool, bee removal to Alice and Chains, nice. I saw one of your other videos using the vacuum and it looks like it went into a deep box and this one I just see a regular shop vac, just curious how that works and what happens to the bees as they build up in there?

[@tomknapp4395]

Well done JP, well done indeed! Everyone of your videos I learn something new, for example you: 1. . . . got the moves like Jagger 2. . . . know how run a queen in to your catcher 3. . . . never test honey that is 'thumbs-down" Keep 'em coming my friend!!!

[@nihi1]

How the heck do you manage without a suit!?! Very impressed. Come to Hawaii and help us out!

[@RejectedSpiritX]

How long have you been doing this? It looks like you have at least 15 years of experience

[@bfcworth]

Great video as always JP!

[@waynecarlson3736]

You should always play The BEE Gees LOL

[@cherylkelley1970]

That is a lot of bees and comb. I like the way you enjoy your work.

[@JPthebeeman]

Thank You!

[@Claudia80nin]

Your friend George is adorable, I like the dance moves!

[@Super1builder]

Another fine cutout Jeff. I do wonder however, what exactly you put in your smoker to calm the bees as well as make you dance so much. lol HONEY B GUYS on Facebook.

[@doak4886]

Great job and great music.

[@theincredibleshrunkenbeegu7084]

JP, I know you rarely wear a bee suit / veil, but HOW are you keeping them out of your hair and beard!? That's been my biggest struggle this year on my new bees. I can pull an old t-shirt over my hair and beard, they stay plenty calm. But as soon as I take off that covering, I'm cooked. I'm asking, because some days it's tooo bloody hot here in NC for a full suit / veil. Naturally, as I'm writing this, it gets to the 10 minute mark on the column and it shows you smoking yourself up. Do you do that every time? And it's not the stings that bother me, it's all the buzzing from 4 or 5 bees caught up under my furry chin. I learned my first year that owning hives means getting stung.

[@JPthebeeman]

+The Incredible Shriniking Bee Guy if you're finding they go to your beard or hair on a consistent basis definitely try smoking your hair & beard before going in. Other than that I have no explanation why they don't go into my beard or hair more often than they do.

[@theincredibleshrunkenbeegu7084]

I'll try it the very next time I open the hive. And once again, I love your videos. I showed my wife [..who is allergic to bee stings...] the Unofficial Worlds Largest Hive Shake video last night. She was speechless at first, but admitted it was awesome.

[@deathvalleyfinds7076]

Glad it was you. I don't know if I could have cut into a historical column.

[@58steveo]

another great one from JP Thanks mate. Keep em comin' SteveO from OZ

[@joshmorey7172]

I've been watching all your videos and I'm so fascinated by all your techniques I would Love to do a job like that Maybe have some bee hives of my own keep doing what you do

[@JPthebeeman]

I'd say go for it! Join a bee club in your area that can guide you.

[@bobbiejovaughn6781]

you are so good with your videos! Fun to watch!!!

[@JPthebeeman]

bobbie jo vaughn thank you, glad you enjoy them!

[@MrAGHHHH]

Great choice of songs for this video!

[@livefree810]

I loved the opening of the video J P your just to much LOL lol get down tonight,,,

[@rurutoamaoate]

I like watching your video, you lucky to fine the queen bee as i havent had luck finding it myself yet. Im just a new kid on the block. Thanks for sharing.

[@PJJ196]

When you use the bee vac, does it kill the bees??

[@JPthebeeman]

PJ a good bee vac has a regulator that controls suction power, good ventilation & a large enough capacity to allow the bees to spread out inside of the catch box. The ones I use accomplish this & casualties are kept to an absolute minimum.

[@PJJ196]

Gotcha! Thanks for the insight.. keep up with the amazing work brother

[@romanshenanigans6864]

The music and dancing was great thumbs up

[@cdray1968]

Really enjoyed it, JP.

[@JPthebeeman]

Its a youtube control measure Alpha. ...JP

[@Uncle_Buzz]

What do you burn in your smoker?

[@esthersanchez2264]

Nice treat on my birthday today. ☺🎶🐝9-20.

[@TrainCrazy.]

Cool stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!! P.S. Not sure the bees cared for your dance...hehe

[@Exit10100]

How do you touch bees without them being aggressive, they dont even sting you.

[@asmith8898]

What you know about that Gabriel and Dresden?

[@JPthebeeman]

Ashton Smith not a thing.

[@mehmetturkanderebas3758]

I follow the success of Turkey you also get an experienced friend

[@Sovek86]

JP, that looks like a fairly new hive I'm guessing a year or so old, if that?

[@reneedeming8076]

You had me laughing so hard. I really enjoyed this video 😊. Take care

[@joshuakidd5191]

JPthebeeman i love what you do you should come do that on my house in phoenix lol i wish we didnt have bee problems and i see your the best one so far but your not in az so you cant

[@promaster185]

Do you repair the cut out or does the homeowner hire someone?

[@JPthebeeman]

promaster185 I offer repairs on most jobs.

[@promaster185]

OK thanks.I have watched many videos on hive removals but no one ever said who does the repairs. I have 6 hives and have done 3 removals for free just to get the bees, but Im done with the free ones. Been there Done That, Unless it is for a good cause, Elderly/church or such.

[@JPthebeeman]

promaster185 yes, removing bees is work, often a lot of work! Newbies usually don't charge the first time or two then realize how much work is involved & either starts charging or passes them on to someone else.

[@tiesdemand6740]

Another great video with Alice in Chains music in it. Love it! And love to see you dance, you're killing it. Keep them coming! Much love from the Netherlands.

[@keira4997]

How long does it take for the bees to create honey?

[@JPthebeeman]

+Twins Sings if its an already established colony of say 20,000 bees or more & a good nectar flow is on I've seen them make 3 gallons of honey in roughly ten days time.

[@keira4997]

Wow thats amazing

[@clivelambert-oe7kg]

what a good sport your client was

[@Alpha11Hotel]

How come I can watch this on my PC but can't on my mobile device.

[@livefree810]

I laughed so hard I cried , then started singing with him get down tonight, he's the funniest guy I know his for the laughs JP,

[@ChrisWatkinsPortraits]

cool soundtrackl and mmmm that honey looks good too

[@gbriney]

You guys doing your own bee dance.

[@WilliamL1988]

is this by Delgado?

[@JPthebeeman]

Not by Delgado

[@JPthebeeman]

Uptown, New Orleans

[@sleefox]

I have heard that bees dance to communicate and give directions? I don't think that works for you dude, you don't know whether you're coming or going! LOL

[@JPthebeeman]

Lee Fox doesn’t you offering dance lessons? 😜

[@sleefox]

JPthebeeman we can pass a good time eating crawfish and if they are spiced well enough we can both dance without lessons

[@sahiel5]

so u kinda moving them to another controlled location ,not killing them?

[@JPthebeeman]

Not kinda moving them, actually relocating them to my apiaries & friends' & I also sell them

[@sahiel5]

JPthebeeman and thouse are obviously not the killer bees do u meet thouse as well in your work?

[@JPthebeeman]

Ive never run across them that I know of. Had 2 colonies tested but proved negative for AHB.

[@lallen8029]

Loved it! I love it when you put your dancing shoes on. see ya.

[@4-matic212]

What Song @ 8:10

[@Johnfor3]

Why do you catch the queen and separate her?

[@naoshadowpaws540]

If you can get the queen the other bees will follow her scent and make capturing them easier.

[@Johnfor3]

Understand! For some reason I am thinking swarm not removal make total sense removing her for them to follow.

[@sirdukeusa3289]

You guys are killing me dancing, I would love to have some of that raw honey & comb

[@mikesmithsays]

thats an amazing colony!

[@popeband]

haha loved the editing in this one

[@crapper1]

living history gotta love it :)

[@GodSincerityStar]

What tha...?!? Were is ya bee gear man! These bees don't sting?!

[@JPthebeeman]

+James Grant they can & do sting but our bees are fairly gentle, we observe their signals & use our smokers wisely. Its all good man! :-)

[@chipmunck-brandy4707]

There honey bees

[@JPthebeeman]

I will keep them coming Steve from OZ! ...JP

[@TimJSwan]

LOL, they have a whole city chillin in there..

[@mr.bionics8186]

Any kind of bees scary me,very bad.

[@slimshady8024]

Enjoy your soundtrack too JP

[@felipetiburcio6653]

Like👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻🇧🇷

[@Jim-878]

*NO comment on dancing* ...another honey of a flick! Some time take a minute and show off the bee vac please.

[@vShoTzZ25]

whats the song at 8:30?

[@JPthebeeman]

"Intro" by The XX

[@vShoTzZ25]

thanks

[@JustDom]

26/09/13 o_o that was my 16th birthday interesting what many things happen around the world on any random day.

[@leeboi222]

4 days after mine. I was probably drunk somewhere.

[@blendaboard4962]

Don't need for that queen to be so close to the. Camera -!!!!!

[@clivelambert-oe7kg]

damn that honey looks so fresh

[@jb9090]

Interesting soundtrack

[@ronbeatty9761]

You celebrate the honey bees!

[@mikeaman2008]

love the taste test! lol.

[@JoelB71]

Nice moves, good sir :)

[@keira4997]

Best taste in music :P

[@JPthebeeman]

+Twins Sings Yeah you right! :-)

[@keira4997]

:P

[@ssaldana1571]

Love it! 👍👍👍👍👍LOL

[@fahrezaikwan5797]

Woww honey😍

[@adlozi]

bees are amazing. (about the empty structural column - no comment)

[@JPthebeeman]

You would think there would be something running through its center for support & not the actual column but that's just not how its often done down here, crazy, I know

[@adlozi]

JPthebeeman everything is possible in the US, I guess... :)

[@JPthebeeman]

So it seems :-)

[@marilynnschroeder4436]

Do a little dance JP 🕺