I Put A Hornets Nest In A Box, And THIS Happened!! Hornets as "Pets"

[@pasqualeporpora]

So if you knew that it was going to shoot venom, why wouldn't you use a plastic visor?

[@HornetKingOfficial]

Because a little eye irritation is a small price to pay to be able to see (ironically). Visors, glasses, safety goggles, etc etc etc etc, fog and blind me during a removal. It's not worth being blind during a swarm to avoid a little red eye.

[@gidtheballer1555]

@@HornetKingOfficial That’s smart

[@cupsster1]

@@HornetKingOfficial bullshit, you must have used some ancient ones

[@cupsster1]

It is for the show ;)

[@samcawte4263]

@@HornetKingOfficial find better safety glasses.

[@ArtisChronicles]

It's amazing to me that they begin to recognize you and even recognize you're not a threat to them. Always interesting to see that insects can learn things.

[@staceytroffer8287]

I don’t know about any other wasp family but I know that bald faced Hornets have facial recognition and can re-identify a threat after the first time. My son was attacked/swarmed 1 time by a nest in our yard and until the removal guy came out they would find him, hunt him and attack again anywhere in the yard. Not even near the nest! And all he did was swat at one hornet.

[@Warrior1_]

@@staceytroffer8287 so sorry for what happened to your son prayers for him

[@andrewwenner2781]

They do have a list for friendly neighbor to psycho next door!

[@andrewwenner2781]

@@staceytroffer8287 yeah they get a grudge they hold that grudge, and they never forget an enemy!

[@AddisonBlue]

Maybe there's no reason to harm them then if all we're doing is attacking them for defending themselves.

[@glutten88]

Honestly never thought I'd be relaxed watching hornets, but this was very calming, I now have a new found appreciation for them. Of course they sting when you interrupt their nest, look how hord they work for it lol

[@HornetKingOfficial]

Exactly! Thanks for watching, Justin!

[@mikewheaton2846]

Their just surviving and thriving. Indifferent to where they build their home. I agree a nice appreciation for them.

[@kenhoughton2594]

Venom in My Eye - sounds like a name for a black vespid metal band out of northern Norway. Hornet King could be the lead stinger. I mean singer.

[@ViewThis.]

Sting does not like your comment.

[@mfriedrich2012]

Dammit. Ken is right!

[@angelinacandelaria7518]

Shitty production is a must

[@OvelNick]

At the end of every show he takes a hornet face shot and wears that pearl necklace for the rest of the night.

[@tim-thetoolman-taylor]

Yes

[@AWolfe-kp9kp]

The gunk at the bottom of the box was gross but it was interesting to see how it was sustaining its own ecosystem. One wasp's trash is a flies' treasure!

[@uniden03229]

This alone is why you and your channel are a cut above the rest. You don't just offer eradication services. You genuinely understand these creatures and even foster environments for them to flourish in after removal. I cannot commend you enough, I wish you and your business nothing but the best, please keep up with the outstanding content it is so awesome to watch second hand.

[@guitarcheology]

Watching them lay down the material to create the envelope reminds me of a 3D printer

[@roseanneroseannadanna9651]

@Rin Failey WOW! I am surprised you have not been canceled using that specific word!

[@brendonelton]

What an incredible species! when all hope was lost, they regrouped and rebuilt regardless! watching them form pulp into walls and future grub nests, absolutely amazing!

[@williamkelsey904]

One time I was unloading hay from the barn and we had a mow where we had seen these flying around all over. We were filling a semi trailer, so we emptied the whole mow. We got down to the bottom and pulled a bale away, and there was a nest of European hornets the size of a basketball infused with the bale. Us separating the nest from the wall and moving the bale angered them, and suddenly we had 90-100 (possibly even more) flying through the air. Me, being afraid of stinging insects, said to my buddy; ‘I’m getting out of here’, jumped up and ran down the catwalk, and right as I reached the door, a European hornet landed on my nipple and stung me there. Worst sting I’ve ever had. Hurt for 2 weeks and bled profusely.

[@bassman9544]

fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck m8

[@Hillbillywelder]

😂☠️🤣

[@zakvondaniken9327]

How far do they chase?

[@SUG4RY_EMO0]

Omg that must have hurt. I feel so bad for you, bro😭😭

[@matthewcook953]

Watching them create the envelope and combs is fascinating. So much hard work individually and as a team. Absolutely incredible. Thanks for the upload

[@katherinefranklin2586]

i also amazed how they seem not to be in each other’s way considering how many wasps are in such close proximity to each other

[@dataanalyst5704]

…or step on each other’s work

[@ausieking]

It’s amazing how relaxed they became around you

[@RichinZhills]

Version 2 of your box should have a slide out bottom for cleaning 😃. A water supply might also add another activity for them, allowing them to make their paper faster. Next season find a second nest and create two different environments, could be cool to compare.

[@gerardamerongen4209]

GREAT editing of the entire development of this colony HK!!!!! I have learned so much more from you about wasps and hornets than anything else out there so thank YOU for not only posting what you do but the work you put into this. I was reading a lot of the comments about eye protection and your response made total sense re them fogging up. I guess a face shield would as well. But from what you indicated, the venom was not drastically harmful to your eyes....THANK GOD! ....that kinda freaked me out. These hornets have been called "Gentle Giants" by people in Europe who actually work to keep them there knowing what a benefit to nature they are. Thanks!!!!

[@HornetKingOfficial]

Thanks so much, Gerard! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I agree with the gentle giants thing, they are very chill! They're my favorite that I deal with in PA!

[@joannaniedziaek8158]

@@HornetKingOfficial In Poland they have extremely bad reputation coming from, I suppose, legends and fairy tales since they're so calm. But people freak out like it was teh end of the world whenever they see a single European hornet anywhere. Doing my best to share the knowledge about them.

[@jessicariddell1976]

I currently have a captive colony of northern paper wasps. Supplied with construction paper for building material, their combs come out in bright colors. Probably not quite as hot-headed as your clients though;)

[@puretesla2565]

This is the best channel I have stumbled upon. Love this guy. Very addicting to watch him work with the bees. Everything about this channel is so intelligent. It’s like back to school with cool stuff!!!

[@MaineAviationCessna]

I actually am fascinated by the ecosystem the waste produces... amazing how nature cleans up after itself.

[@bytesabre]

Be fascinating to stabilise a nest in resin, then do a cross section

[@anthonyhewitt9397]

18:27 they hunt insects and take them back to the nest chew them up and feed them to the larvae babies. Amazing

[@topiasr628]

In some ways they're like spiders or bats in that they may not be pleasant but they do great work in keeping down the populations of actual pests

[@natalie-rn5pz]

wow, how crazy, i didn’t know that they could spray venom!

[@debbieschultz9768]

Neither did I.

[@DaMadman001]

Like wise. Learned somthing new.

[@doubleecho1980]

On one of his videos where we had to cut a nest out of a dead tree, he got shot right in the eye by venom

[@p.o.p2077]

Heck I didn't know either

[@MrHimynameisdanny]

@@s0ms481 yes

[@rynechristesen2392]

15:35 my favorite shot.. you can actually see her laying out comb from her mouth. First time I’ve actually witnessed the material lay in.

[@kdogg625]

These nest watchalongs have been a REALLY fun diversion from your normal videos. Very cool

[@nycapplesJH]

They shoot venom…I didn’t need to know that lol that is terrifying…there aren’t enough Epi-pens in the world to get me near that lol

[@jayjay86443]

And now you know why insurance is so expensive these days.

[@BrimstoneBrigadier]

Good thing it needs to be injected for it to cause more than just irritation. Or ingested, before some insect expert corrects me.

[@dimemeanickel]

That close up of the eggs at 19:37 was amazing!! Fantastic video!

[@randlerichardson5826]

It’s amazing how each one knows what it’s job is. No fussing or complaining. Nature is very smart in its own way.

[@NatNat4Tally]

It's amazing how insanely good their aim is to be able to hit both eyes.

[@AC3handle]

They've probably learned how to aim for what looks like an eye like object to better defend the nest. What's AMAZING is how this is something built in learned. Not...learned over time like our process. It's like when an insect learns a behaviour, it becomes literally a part of their genetic code.

[@NatNat4Tally]

@@AC3handle yes that is mind blowing how insects and animals can evolve through genetic mutation. Nature is amazing.

[@peterkovacs8654]

Fascinating. No blueprints required, so much frenetic activity but everyone knows their job, and it gets done quickly. Great video, nicely done!

[@IceLuigiStarPictures]

So far I'm really enjoying these videos showing the process of how you relocate any particular wasps to your home. The previous video with the bald faced hornets seemed really interesting. I'm looking forward to not just removals, but also seeing more videos like relocation, and top facts. Even though I'm not into dealing with having wasps around. I really enjoy you showing the process of their entire season.

[@Maine307]

this is so far.. the best ever!! do you get contacted from local news stations and or big company TV shows?? or even scientist communities for your work?? this is just amazing and deserves huge recognition!

[@cynthiastaton7348]

There is crazy then there is HK crazy. HK: I got venom in my eye twice I got an idea let’s take home and play with it. You are nuts in a good way. 😂😂😂

[@HornetKingOfficial]

Hahaha! You know me, Cynthia!

[@shabrynaherrera7801]

Their little feet shadows on the wood was literally adorable seeing them just walk kinda funny!

[@SallyMangos]

Such highly adaptable creatures. It must give you great pleasure to observe them so closely. I know it does for me. Thank you for this oasis of peace ☯️

[@onementality9781]

I could see myself forgetting the hornets and slamming the door when going outside to be sung all over but this is really really cool

[@richardmeftah2569]

That was amazing and the first time I have ever seen how a Hornet/Wasp actually builds a comb with the wood-pulp! Fascinating stuff.

[@Stephen-gp8yi]

When we gonna see you on national geographic?you certainly deserve it matey.remember when you had around 8k subs look at you now✌️well done bret regards 🇬🇧🐝

[@wanderingmoon9772]

Never syndicate, it will take away the joy you get by being on your own schedule.

[@DebraWelch]

I’ve been a follower a long time too, it’s been amazing watching him grow so quickly!

[@HornetKingOfficial]

Thank you all!🥰🥰

[@-PoOkEy-]

It's literally crazy how so chill they are when you're RIGHT NEXT to the nest! Good stuff!

[@thetheorist.4789]

It's funny but I have a HUGE fear of wasps and hornets but watching your videos actually helps calm me down and get over my fear of them. Thank you so much for everything you do to educate people and help people like me get over their fears and get rid of their wasps and hornets

[@HornetKingOfficial]

Thanks Anna!!

[@markpedersen9506]

I'm the exact same! This video is like my own person blair witch project, though it helps reduce the fear a bit long term

[@ConnieBernalRealtor]

I have a small colonie. Not only they are facinating but they are great swimmers. They love running wAter. Every time I fill the bird bath, they swarm around the water and jump in the bird bath! They come out and sunbathe. They love to drink fresh water. Amazing ! 🐝

[@SlightlyCivil]

So I know that certain species of fish cant see red light. Neither can some reptiles or insects. If hornets are unable to see red, would it be a decent idea to modify the bottom of the box to have a red LED or fluorescent light so that they arent as bothered when observed? Could probably get more shots of their natural behavior too EDIT: also perhaps for a second box you could install a tray system at the bottom, like a bird cage. One that has grates that the wasps droppings and dead can call between and be caught by the tray. You want to clean it up, you just pull the tray put and boom

[@Ovaltub]

I keep ants and I use red to cover the glass! I agree it would certainly be worth a try to see if there is a change in their behaviour.

[@rachelm6734]

That'd be cool.

[@riverebec1]

Mesmerizing. And the perfect craftsmanship of that work is amazing.

[@hammerheadxray8152]

As much as bees and wasps terrify me I can't help but watch these videos. They're really interesting insects

[@SAGE795]

23:00 oh boy they REALLY want to spray you with venom. This was great thank you. What a lovely sculpture they made in exchange for your hospitality. 27:55 crunching of nightmares. Thank you for sharing

[@notorioussneaky678]

Love how they built they’re own supports on the roof just in case the other failed 😀

[@bubbascooter46]

THANK YOU FOR THIS!. Very interesting and extremely educational. Your patience, work, dedication, and more is appreciated more than you know🏅

[@kittehgo]

So do they have a dedicated ATC or do they just do landing and take off's as they please?

[@StrikeWyvern]

It's incursions all the way down!

[@williamsporing1500]

They’re al, flying the ball, they’re just really good at it

[@waynegraham7611]

It’s amazing how they all work as one unit !

[@sargentsteve7148]

"Hornets can spray toxins" Hornets: *yelling in German with their tiny gas masks*

[@yeetnoodle9668]

Its the great bee war now

[@HovisSteve]

How droll.

[@uncle1886]

That bottom was gnarly. Didn’t expect that but makes logical sense. I liked how that fed more of the ecosystem. Ants, flies, etc.

[@jennb7974]

I know you already wear a lot of gear when you handle the removals but have you ever thought about using a face shield if you know they're able to shoot venom like that or goggles or safety glasses even?

[@nyg8961]

Or he should be wearing the space suits that nasa wears when they were removing the asian giant hornets

[@imperialtiger9015]

He commented this on another comment, any sort of plastic or glasses fog up his view, so he'd rather deal with a little eye soreness then be blind.

[@charlesdarwin1564]

@@imperialtiger9015 which is total bs. Lab goggles do not fog up whatsoever

[@matthillman8728]

@@charlesdarwin1564 I know this is going to make me sound really dumb but I work in construction and very rarely wear safety glasses when I should. I sweat really bad and my job is physical. I've yet to come across any safety goggles that don't fog up on me. Quickly. Granted I've never spent more than $15 on lenses. A mask and goggles? Forget about it. I remember working along the railroad in Waycross, Ga. manually driving in stakes for fencing with a sledgehammer. OSHA really made their presence felt. My job was nearly impossible when I had goggles on. Get a degree says Mr Darwin.😉

[@HowNeatImImpressed]

@@charlesdarwin1564 lab glasses and goggles do fog up. Even if you use the anti fog spray or wipes. Especially if you’re wearing a face mask or respirator.

[@cme1027]

Your cinematography is FREAKING fantastic

[@chevingladden5146]

I love all your videos but that was superb! I loved watching the hornets buildup, larvae growing, the finished product, everything, was incredible. Brava!

[@HornetKingOfficial]

Thank you, Chevin!

[@michaelm.1947]

For your next one, perhaps a spring-loaded hinge on the bottom window (w/ a small handle on the outside) would allow you to just pull the window open and dump/scrape the waste out fairly quickly and easily.

[@onementality9781]

Every branch of The Tree of Life is so very important so I have to give credit where its due and God's creation is absolutely amazing

[@SecurityDivision]

It's funny how they are getting that little cute ball of soft wood and then sticking it to the edge to build. Really cool to see the build process in action :)

[@THE_IDIOT_TRIUMPHS]

Hornets are the closest thing to a zenomorph I can think of.

[@shanewoody4232]

No hornets aren't parasitic wasp. Until many others like the jewel wasp

[@corinneaguilar7021]

Intriguing how that nest grows. I keep feeling something crawling on me as I watch lol.

[@gondy5936]

We always see them when they're about to die... it's fascinating to see how they live!!! 😃😃😃

[@HornetKingOfficial]

Totally true!

[@chrishearfield234]

@@HornetKingOfficial what happened to the nest of Squamosa that Herc boxed up for you last year. Do you have a video link relocating them please Bret

[@valiantwarrior4517]

That is extremely cool to see. I’ve never seen any other closeup footage of wasps actually building the envelope or cells. Thanks for sharing!

[@dluziond]

hey i have a question, will hornets use an old nest from the prior season or do they always build new ones?

[@Grayando1]

No, they make new nests every year....

[@dluziond]

@@Grayando1 why

[@MetalGearTenno]

@@dluziond I think their nests rot like everything else

[@cattatron]

Nope some species will reuse nests from other colonies

[@Grayando1]

@@cattatron feel free to provide the list... Hornets have no way to survive the winter, no food supplies as they are not nectar collectors.... the last Queens leave the nest and hybernate over winter... come spring they start their own colony... they avoid old nests because of several reasons including possible infection/parrasites, the queens always avod other colonies, ocupied or not, there are no resorces they need at the old site... etc etc... plz, I would be happy to see the list....

[@bettybert9819]

This is utterly fascinating! I could watch them all night! Thank you.

[@brosephysics]

It is interesting to see how the ants move in to take advantage of the nest’s waste.

[@alyssedahlgren7955]

Very interesting how they live together and build a nest. Hornets are such peaceful animals who always repair the nest.

[@josephlalock8378]

i've always been amazed that they can build damn near perfect hexagon cells

[@therocinante3443]

Those are some very interesting F/A-18's!

[@anthonycolaianni6942]

Their like there's that guy who moved our house spray him in the eyes again😜

[@lorrieannesilvey474]

You are amazing. Thank you for loving these creatures as much as I do.....😊

[@sirdavidoftor3413]

I have this image of a master builder, sitting at a desk in the middle of the hive, smokin a stogie, directing the construction of the hive???? LOL. Great video! The only suggestion is to place a date stamp to get a idea of the speed of progression. It is amazing how hornets/ wasps and all creatures just know what to do, for the betterment of the colony. Stay safe, stay sane, be safe

[@conniemcmorrow3119]

Awesome! Watching them up close like this is absolutely amazing!!!

[@rickwells5624]

I've always found it interesting and some how very relaxing to watch wasp and bees work... Even aints. The architectural skills and team work is amazing. Everyone has a job and they do it. No fussing, no cussing. They just clock in and get the job done. Question though...being that close to the door, will they attack if someone goes in and out to much? If the door closes to hard and shakes the wall?? P.S. Did you have to kill the hornets in order to get the nest out in one piece. Or some how transplant them to another nest site? This was another awesome video 👍👍

[@ginomorris4873]

Very cool I love how they do a quick orientation flight before taking off…

[@USlisa50]

So awesome to watch them doing their thing. Thank you❣️ 18:18 listen to them chewing 😊 🐝 👑 Were those hive beetles they cleaned out of their nest in the bottom?

[@Sevenigma777]

I love how so many videos of his is just that with very little talking over it. Really makes for awesome content.

[@scrotiemcbogerballs8286]

Would safety glasses help keep venom out of your eyes thanks for sharing buddy great video

[@anniedevore6554]

It’s amazing that they all get along without arguing

[@KristinaC26]

Did I see them pee??? That was so cool, I have never seen a Hornet 🐝 pee if that is what I actually witnessed!

[@HornetKingOfficial]

Yup! That's their waste mechanism!

[@katyguren6892]

What are they doing when they have their heads inside the comb and their butts hanging out? Around 22:07. Doing something with the eggs?

[@HornetKingOfficial]

Newly hatched adults will leave their cell and enter a cell with a larva inside and eat from the larva's fluid.

[@sallysilvershoes847]

Wow!!! The queen is MUCH easier to see in this video!!! I LOVE these "keeping them as pets" videos!!! I have so much respect for these animals now!!! I cried when the whitefaced colony queen died!!! I had no idea they only lasted a summer. Please keep these videos coming!!! ALSO, I would wear goggles around these guys. 👁‍🗨💥

[@recarsion]

It's suprisingly relaxing to see them building their home. It almost makes me feel sorry for when colonies like them have to be vacuumed out. Almost.

[@src3360]

If you put colored paper in the bottom would they use it to make the nest?? Having a multi colored nest would be so cool!!! You could seal it in epoxy

[@AC3handle]

I remember he did that some time back, put out colored paper/wood for the hornets to chew off of. He did have to put it a specific distance for them to go after it. They seem to not use up the wood by their nest.

[@src3360]

@@AC3handle Okay, that would be interesting to see

[@brianbeames]

Thank you for posting this. After an episode of exercising myself this was very mesmerizing to watch and see them work. It was fascinating to me to see them squirt their venom out of their rear ends. It was fascinating to see them build their comb. I could hear the babies scratch the side of their holes that you described in your other videos. Thanks again.

[@HornetKingOfficial]

Thanks, Brian!

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Of all the choices we have for pets, I can honestly say the Euro hornet would never be part of my myriad of choices.....lol! Hard working little basterds though...lol! (Glad the audio is off.)...lol!! Amazing footage. Maybe you could narrate, then sell it to a Cable network.

[@Pants4096]

Man, I wish we understood how DNA can encode such amazingly complex behaviors that can lead to the building of those nest structures. Really mind-boggling to think about. Gorgeous footage!

[@timenzenauer9313]

God is the ultimate designer!

[@williamsporing1500]

@@timenzenauer9313 exactly….

[@BonesYTC]

Does anyone else get extremely itchy while watching this? Idk if it’s that I am nervous for him or what. But I can not stop itching.

[@janetclaypool9744]

Yes, I am itching and scratching all through the video, but I enjoy looking at them.

[@chrissquitieri3628]

Not only exciting ,also informational, educational, and great host that loves all animals....

[@rockharvey5787]

Who needs a home security system? Just put a hornet’s nest at each door and window!

[@steveshoemaker6347]

This is a truly AWESOME video....All of it....l really like to see the queen laying eggs WOW.....Talk about hard working wasp,all for one single purpose to carry on the life cycle nothing else just that.....This in one of the best video l have ever seen on youtube.....Thanks brother....l really like the longer video you do....Peace brother....!

[@danmullaney8094]

That was awesome. 2 questions. 1) Any idea just how many layers were in that nest? 2) What is the difference between those Hornets and Cicada Killers?

[@jonnylemons420]

Cicada killers burrow in the ground and are bigger.

[@LITTLE1994]

One of the craziest wasp videos I have ever seen. This is excellent for science. It is very interesting they didn't start attacking you when you put the camera right under them. But seeing them literally eat the wood at the bottom to make the nest larger, it's insane.

[@madmattdigs9518]

I wonder how many people have multiple pet hornet and wasp colonies on their property? I’m guessing not many…

[@ChelimoDaWolf]

I would sit and watch them all day build, it’s fascinating how fast they can accomplish making a nest.

[@mountainactivities1808]

do a pet nest live stream. ill watch that for hours on end

[@Nomad_za]

Wow this is amazing!!! I really like the fact that you now have hornets as pets. You should do a time lapse on them building their nest. I could watch that for hours!

[@rockislandmodeler6802]

That always amazed me how they make the comb in a perfect hexagon shape each time. I watch videos from a guy in Japan who externimates hornet nests there and they have comb in a perfect hexagon shape as well. So after the season what becomes of the queen and other hornets? Did they abandoned the nest before you showed it at the end of this video?

[@mausemadchenmi7144]

You know what’s even more amazing? When they start those new combs and do that layer in several spots, the hexagons meet up seamlessly and perfectly. So, not only perfect hexagons, but they start building in multiple spots and they meet up

[@BlanketTruth22]

this is amazing content thank you for having the vision to do a long term video like this and show so much!

[@rchael345]

A single hornet flew into my house the other day and I ran outside and refused to go back inside until it was dead XD

[@kenconley9642]

That sounds like me..,lol

[@Jchmcom]

Just need some posts outside the entrance for a brave enough spider to set up shop. Circle of life indeed.

[@HornetKingOfficial]

Spider couldn't touch these wasps. Baldies, yeah, but not EH.

[@tomasjosefvela1]

I'm sure someone has suggested it but have you ever considered getting one of the "BeeVacs" that some of the Honey Bee Guys use to try and save as many as you can on a nest you plan on relocating? Would that even work or would they be too strong? IDK , just a thought. Thanks for these videos with more shots from your experiments in relocating, we are loving them!

[@camarogirl1369]

Thank you for the education! This was an awesome video to watch!!!

[@pezchef7577]

do they ever sleep? is their lifespan short enough, that they are just "on", permanently awake? simply hurtling themselves down the mortal coil.

[@anthonyhewitt9397]

Not sleep as we know it. they become less active at nt. Worker bees die after 12 to 24days. Queens can live up to a year.

[@Ddrhl]

So many questions! Are the different envelope colors from different source materials? Is there only one queen? Does only the queen lay eggs? What's the difference between the cells we see that have those white coverings over them vs the others? Do cells get reused? Will you be able to ever show just the progression from larva to adult? Do the hornets that are born there stay with that nest? Are there hornets that are just to fertilize the queen? Do they ever sleep? Consider how much work they do, what do adult hornets use for sustenance? I could just keep going! This has been one of the best half hours I've spent in a long time!