Electrified bee hive. What happens when you cut a wire hidden in honey comb

[@628DirtRooster]

I’m impressed. You’ve finally beaten me to something. I’ve never used a plasma cutter to remove a bee hive. Bravo!!!

[@beekeepernova]

628DirtRooster Bees probably gotta step your bee game up rooster maybe karate chop the comb of the wall next time :)

[@danielweston9188]

@@beekeepernova Light saber ?

[@JeffHorchoff]

Now there's a laugh, finally beaten you at something? Because your memory is on the short side, probably from taking to many stings to the face from bees and yellow jackets, let me remind you that for the first 2 years of our swarm competition I literally, beat the tar out of you. Out of compassion, I slowed down a bit last year, to allow you to catch up and we wound up tying. I'm not making any predictions, or promises, but I will say this, may the best wrangler win. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@628DirtRooster]

@@JeffHorchoff I didn't say beat me "at" something, I said beat me "to" something. Your response showed your state of mind though and like a shark I smell blood in the water. Blood in this case being your fear of the upcoming swarm competition outcome. Your record is going to be soiled like a newborn's diaper.

[@thewiremanbig]

#TeamDirtRooster

[@coreybowtell6562]

Still love how he shouts out dirt rooster that's friendship

[@JeffHorchoff]

There's going to be a lot of trash talking going on this year, stay tuned. God's peace Corey. Mr. Ed

[@thehudy1_931]

This dude is a visionary. He knew to put his bees in LOCKDOWN to prevent ROBBING and he knew this in JANUARY

[@JeffHorchoff]

I'm no visionary, I've been keeping bees for over 35 years and have picked up a thing or two about their habits and behavior. I post these videos, to show just how important bees are to our very survival, and why we should not just kill them out of ignorance. I have been rescuing bees from being needlessly destroyed for over 8 years now, and hope to continue to do so for many more years to come. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@vinny5638]

@@JeffHorchoff You're an absolute Gem. Keep being you!

[@ProffesionalZombie12]

So glad you and the bees didn't get electrocuted! You know, something that helps me to see how surprisingly docile bees are, is how much more willing bees are to run away and hide, rather than attack. At least, the domestic variety. I'm sure you couldn't say the same of Africanized ones 😂Have you encountered any of those?

[@JeffHorchoff]

I too am glad nothing serious came about from nicking that wire. I have never encountered the Africanized bee, but from what I understand, they don't know the word quit. Personally,I'm glad I haven't seen them. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@MsrKSDisque]

Look how you held on to the comb when you hit the wire. You are a cool cucumber

[@JeffHorchoff]

That was the largest section of brood, I did not want anything to happen to it. Love your posts Kelly, keep up your great work. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@robsherry8358]

Always enjoy watching you wrangle up those bees. Thanks for sharing and keep on buzzing along with what you do so well.

[@JeffHorchoff]

Thank you Rob, it's always a delight to hear support of my efforts. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@0ctalpus]

8:25 is why you're here

[@dfbess]

Wrong! i am here for it all..

[@doak4886]

Amazing creatures. I cannot imagine how anyone can think or believe that the intricate ecosystems just happened on their own without God’s genius, will, and planning.

[@JeffHorchoff]

The wonder of God's creation of the honey bee is what keeps me wrangling, I never cease to be amazed. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@christinecarrington9006]

Amen to that!! Did you know that even a rock is alive with protons, electrons & neutrons; all these things have consciences. What more proof DO You Need that THERE IS A GOD, "The GREAT I AM", as God puts it in the James/Bible

[@AndrewAHayes]

She's enormous, the amount of brood present shows as you said she would be a big girl but I wasn't expecting a queen so big and beautiful, I would love a sample of her genetics in my hives!

[@JeffHorchoff]

I'm looking forward to seeing what this girl is capable of. I'm hoping for some good things from her, we shall see shortly. Thanks for watching. God's peace Andrew. Mr. Ed

[@jahrazzjahrazz8858]

He is cutting the wire at 8:00

[@JeffHorchoff]

It was a shocking experience.I post these videos, to show just how important bees are to our very survival, and why we should not just kill them out of ignorance. I have been rescuing bees from being needlessly destroyed for over 8 years now, and hope to continue to do so for many more years to come. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@sentinelhd9964]

Me: Deathly allergic and afraid of bees KZbin: WANNA SEE SOME BEES?!

[@JeffHorchoff]

I'm sorry to hear that, but there are many folks that watch my channel who are in the same boat as you but watch to overcome their rightful fear and to gain a better understanding of bees. I appreciate your trying to watch. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@donaldeverette6498]

I have learned more about BEES than I ever knew.

[@JeffHorchoff]

So glad you are tuning in and learning. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch. God's peace Donald. Mr. Ed

[@kevinbyrne4538]

8:26 -- A little fireworks. You are a magician -- to find her among all that mess.

[@JeffHorchoff]

I didn't get to see enough on New Year's eve so I improvised. Trust me, it's not magic, it's grace. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@MrGoosePit]

Glad you didn't get shocked with that wire. I never considered the possibility of cutting into a wire within a wall. I guess that's because the code in my area requires wire to be inside conduit. Congrats on the first cutout, and first queen of the new year! Thanks Mr. Ed, Good Time Charlie, and Sadie for an awesome video. God Bless to you all.

[@JeffHorchoff]

That is a great code, but here in Louisiana, at least in my part of it, it is not code, except in commercial buildings. It was a great rescue, and I could not have done it without the help of Charlie and Sadie, super bees and a fantastic looking queen. Thank you for your blessing and for watching. Till the next time, God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@Riyame]

I bet you are glad you were wearing gloves on that one. Probably helped reduce the shock quite a bit.

[@JeffHorchoff]

I most certainly was glad I was wearing my rubber gloves, and I also was wearing rubber boots. Thanks for watching. God's peace Riyame. Mr. Ed

[@Alex-cc8yf]

Some bee in there just got confused that their TV suddenly turned off in the middle of watching her favorite Netflix series

[@JeffHorchoff]

I was told they were streaming The Bee Movie. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Zane. Mr. Ed

[@liztrainer895]

Lol, they were calling Apple TV to find out why there movie just went off during the good part.

[@deemacloud3622]

Love watching those bees pack pollen on their legs! Like breaking open a piñata and all the kids stiffing their pockets with as much candy as they can scoop up! Thanks for another great video, Mr. Ed

[@grim9758]

(18 years ago in the 4th grade) Me: looks up an article on bees for a group project 2020 KZbin recommendations: So you like bees?

[@Chino_.214]

Grim Reaper had it really been 18 years KZbin’s been out?? Damn dude I’m old asf lmaooo

[@Norbert011]

@@Chino_.214 you've missed the joke bud.

[@JeffHorchoff]

Love 'em! I post these videos, to show just how important bees are to our very survival, and why we should not just kill them out of ignorance. I have been rescuing bees from being needlessly destroyed for over 6 years now, and hope to continue to do so for many more years to come. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@spankthemonkey3437]

The creator011 actually he probably used Google and KZbin looked up his old Google history. Google owns KZbin

[@michaeldenham5957]

8:17 for the wire

[@ABDesigner1]

Thank you buddy 👍🏻 you're the real MVP

[@vincentmante176]

Nice bro

[@carlland9024]

Bee cut out in January. Wow. Our bees are still clustered with at least a couple months to go. You’re always a joy to watch and learn from.

[@Forbidaxe]

That could have been the end of Mr. Ed right there, guardian angels are looking over you Sir...

[@JeffHorchoff]

I had my guardian angle working over time that day. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@vonclod123]

I'm allergic to Bee's but I find them fascinating, they don't scare me, I let about 1/3 of my yard go wild just for the Bee's

[@JeffHorchoff]

I applaud you for making provisions for bees and other pollinators despite your being allergic to a bee sting. Still, I strongly suggest you take great care when you venture into the wild. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@josephkrug8579]

That is another good reason to wear rubber gloves of some sort. Glad you are ok.

[@JeffHorchoff]

And I wear rubber boots as well. Thanks for your concern and for watching Joseph. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@kat2641]

I wish I knew all you have forgotten. Thanks for another great insight...

[@JeffHorchoff]

I'm just glad I remember where I live, everything else is grace. God's peace Joe. Mr. Ed

[@Kairosdex]

He is like the Bob Ross of bees

[@keelinoleary]

I think that every time I watch these videos!

[@beewitch5569]

Ed, My son Andrew is very sick. We went to the dr on Thur because of his pneumonia. Now he is on a ventilator and is sedated. He will probably be on it for at least a week. They still haven't gotten him where they want him to be, on the vent. He is still working too hard. Will you pray for him and ask the Brothers to pray for him? Anne

[@joemc111]

Bee Witch this time of the year he might not be getting enough Vitamin D, not enough sun light. Hope he feels better.

[@JeffHorchoff]

I am so sorry to hear that Anne, and yes I will pray for his recovery. God's peace to him and you. Mr. Ed

[@beewitch5569]

@@JeffHorchoff Thank you so much. It's been a long 5 days.

[@beewitch5569]

Andrew returned home on Tuesday, after 26 days in the hospital, 15 of those being on the ventilator. He is almost back to normal. Thank you for praying for him!! Anne

[@itsnobodyg]

You are so gentle with your bees you do so good at videos editing alot of work involed thank you Mr ed for sharing good time Charlie great camara work

[@DonteWilsonChrisDorner]

This guy's voice is wonderful.

[@JeffHorchoff]

Thanks for the compliment, being born and raised in New Orleans has everything to do with it. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@yappygm7433]

Here's wishing Jeff and viewers a healthy and happy new year!

[@JeffHorchoff]

Thank you, and a blessed and joyous new year to you and your loved ones as well! Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@REDACT3D]

love the upbeat attitude bud, keep up the good work!

[@Dagamerpleb]

I'm telling burt you're messing with his bees

[@Inuvialuq]

Shocking. Unbeelievable. Sometimes life zaps your energy.

[@anthonyc417]

They had all that early brood because the wire was getting warm under all that comb. So next time be on the lookout for that. Means there will most likely be a wire or vent.

[@JeffHorchoff]

Good point, I will remember that one. Thanks for your suggestion and for watching. God's peace Gator. Mr. Ed

[@strugglingbeekeepermarkcot9642]

Great video Jeff glad you didn’t get shocked when you cut into those electric wires and congratulations on your first removal of the new year. Hope all is well with you and may God’s Blessings be on you this year.

[@beasbeesrva2615]

So we put up electric fences to keep the bears out. Looks like the bees are learning to put up electric fences to keep US out. So glad you were not shocked, especially since you were working up on a scaffold.

[@JeffHorchoff]

I had the exact same thought, it's the newest technology the bees have developed for self protection against bee wranglers. I hope the idea does not catch on. God's peace Bea. Mr. Ed

[@wilfredkube8570]

I too am glad that this was not more serious. I understand that in the USA your mains electricity supply to houses is 110 volts? Yes you got some fireworks! But, in the greater scheme of things, 110 volts is dangerous, but not nearly as deadly dangerous as 240 volts which is used in Australia. If that cable had been at 240 volts, your knife would have had a significant chunk zapped out of it! Perhaps a safe way of dealing with a cutout, where there is the possibility of an electricity cable somewhere in the middle of comb like this, is to use a blade which has had the sharp edge completely removed. That way, especially when making vertical cuts where the comb is attached to the wall studs, you would be able to cut the wax comb, and feel if there was any obstruction which needed investigation. You would be able to "feel" that something - maybe a power cable - was preventing you from continuing to cutout the wax. I would also comment that in this type of situation that this blunt blade should just be pressed downwards as it moves through the comb, and not moved with a back-and-forth sawing action which would be more likely to damage a cable. Most importantly, you would feel that something was there before you actually cut or damaged the cable, or worse still before you got electrocuted.

[@JeffHorchoff]

@@wilfredkube8570 Thank you for your comment Wilfred. I am constantly aware of the possibility of hidden wires in walls and floors while doing removals, but this one caught me completely unaware. There are now instruments available that can see through walls, and I hope wax as well, that can detect their presence. Rest assured, I will be getting one. Thank you for your concern, it is greatly appreciated. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@OkieRob]

@@wilfredkube8570 @Wilfred Kube, the mains to the panel box are two legs of 110 so there is the possibility of 240vac depending on what is being fed. A lot of air conditioners, stoves, dryers, etc use 240 volts. So there could be 110 vac or 240 vac anywhere in the walls, ceiling, floors.

[@JeffHorchoff]

@@OkieRob A bee keeper, a farmer, a mechanic, a gardener, a banjo picker and now I find out you'r and electrician as well, with those qualifications you should put in a job application to the Dirt Rooster, I hear he's looking for help. God's peace Okie. Mr. Ed

[@lanceharsh7025]

Once again you have produced an electrifying vid. Thank you

[@robertjackson9601]

Great Job again Jeff. Very nice queen.

[@kisubags437]

Never gets old watching you wrangle

[@JeffHorchoff]

So kind of you to say, thanks for taking all the time to follow along. God's peace Kisu. Mr. Ed

[@Bl4ckw0lf1]

What was the final 2019 queen count between you and rooster?

[@JeffHorchoff]

We tied, 42 apiece. It's going to be an interesting swarm challenge this year for sure. God's peace Pat. Mr. Ed

[@cindygere]

I’m so afraid of Bees and I’m also allergic to them. But I really enjoy watching your videos. It really helps me to understand them better. How can I purchase some of your honey? I purchased 8# of raw honey recently and it was all crystallized. I know that doesn’t mean the honey is bad but I use honey for infusions and when it’s crystallized it makes this process a lot harder. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 😄🙏

[@JeffHorchoff]

Most folks are afraid of any insect that stings, it's only natural, but when someone is allergic as well, it's best to steer clear of them totally. So glad to hear you enjoy watching, and it's perfectly safe as well. If you'd like to buy some of our Abbey Honey, I'd be more than happy to send you some. The cost is $10.00 for a one pound, plastic bottle, and $10.00 for shipping. If you want more than one bottle, the shipping cost is still $10.00 for up to 2 bottles, but each bottle is still $10.00. As soon as I get your check, I will send it out. Make the check out to St. Joseph Abbey but send the letter to: Mr. Ed 75376 River Rd. St. Benedict, La. 70457 If you'd like, I'll even sign the bottle. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks for watching. God's peace Cindy. Mr. Ed

[@lorenzozanelli3437]

8:27

[@ZeFatController]

Thank you

[@THEONEANDONLYBLACKLEGO]

Thank you

[@MrGruffteddybear]

How is it determined how much honey is safe to remove from a hive while leaving enough for the colony to survive the winter? Honeybees are amazing.

[@JeffHorchoff]

In our bee yards I give the bees 2 boxes to live on, when I do removals, I try to give all the honey back to them as they will need it to make it. Unless, there is a super abundance of honey in the hive.I post these videos, to show just how important bees are to our very survival, and why we should not just kill them out of ignorance. I have been rescuing bees from being needlessly destroyed for over 8 years now, and hope to continue to do so for many more years to come. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@Dolphinvideoproductions]

Thanks for telling so much about the weather we’re you are. That’s so important to this video

[@michaelmaciejewicz7534]

Rain is better then what we get Cape cod

[@brownwarrior6867]

Happy New Year Mr Ed from Bonnie 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@JeffHorchoff]

And a very Happy New Year to you and your loved ones as well Bonnie! Also, I'm looking forward to hearing from you al through the new year. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@taililly2483]

Happy New Year Jeff. Being new to beekeeping, I learn something new each time I watch your videos. I did not know about the communication holes in the comb that the bees use to travel between the combs. Thanks for sharing your knowledge to "newbees". Thank you. God's peace & Blessings in the new year. Oh - the special serrated knife you use, can a serrated bread knife be substituted?

[@JeffHorchoff]

Thank you very much for your blessing and new years well wishes Tai, and my you and your loved ones have a blessed and joyous new year as well! I do enjoy sharing the little bit of bee knowledge I have, thank you for taking the time to watch and listen. And yes, a serrated bread knife will work great, that's exactly what the Dirt Rooster uses. Until the next time, God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@taililly2483]

@@JeffHorchoff Thanks for your reply. Where can I buy a serrated knife like you have?

[@chum1002]

A couple of questions, maybe you have answered, though maybe not: Do the bee's in seperate hives, next to each other interact? Do they go in each others hives? What is the issue, if any, with the queens being in hives next to each other? Are the bee's loyal to the queen in their hive, or would they potentially abandon that hive for one next to it?

[@JeffHorchoff]

Bees are strictly loyal to the hive they are from, and that loyalty goes all the way till they die. Bees do not interact with other bees on a social level, they are to busy trying to survive and they pretty much leave other bees and hives alone even though hives are inches apart. A queen is loyal to only one hive as are the bees, and once she is mated, she never leaves the hive. All the bees in the hive are loyal to only the queen in their hive. I hope this helps and answers your questions. I post these videos, to show just how important bees are to our very survival, and why we should not just kill them out of ignorance. I have been rescuing bees from being needlessly destroyed for over 8 years now, and hope to continue to do so for many more years to come. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@bobw222]

I lived in a house that ended up with two different bee colonies in it, buried in the walls so deep you couldn't get them out without ripping the whole house apart. During summer heat the house literally reeked from the smell of bees. Sorry, I like honey, but I can't stand the smell of that many bees. Glad to see you were able to get these out.

[@JeffHorchoff]

To bad I was not around when that was going on, I'm pretty sure I could have gotten them without tearing up the entire house. I post these videos, to show just how important bees are to our very survival, and why we should not just kill them out of ignorance. I have been rescuing bees from being needlessly destroyed for over 8 years now, and hope to continue to do so for many more years to come. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@bobw222]

@@JeffHorchoff This was in western New York. A bee keeper came out and found that the first hive was in an area where an interior wall, exterior wall, and gable roof came together. The second hive got into an area between the a dropped sheetrock ceiling and the original ceiling in an old farm house. I think the house was built like the one I grew up in with two layers of slab boards for walls with no studs. The bees found a hole in the exterior wall, traveled in a gap between the inner and outer boards, until they found another gap they could go through into the inner ceiling area. You could poke a wire in the outside wall hole they went in through and it would only go in about two inches before hitting another board. Some of those old houses in Western New York were impossible to heat during the winter because of the way they were built.

[@mikes1345]

How you keep up with so many hives and their individual status is mind boggling!

[@JeffHorchoff]

The truth is, I don't keep up with them, after a hive is "out of the dark," they are placed on the stand and just admired. It is rare for me to look into my hives.....except at harvest time and doing splits. Thanks for watching. God's peace Mike. Mr. Ed

[@julieenslow5915]

Wonderful start to the New Year sir! Thank you for a great video - looking forward to many more!

[@JeffHorchoff]

I certainly don't know what the year has in store, but I'm hoping for a lot of bee wrangling adventures to be shared, stay tuned. I hope you are continuing to recover. God's peace Julie. Mr. Ed

[@user-tb2jy9lu3d]

So I'm confused about the honey. I've seen some guys in the Midwest who deal with killer bees. Watched a full documentary on them going out and getting rid of the bees. In some cases, they simply seal the bees into the house with foam spray WHILE the bees are pouring out. They said the bees will die inside and the honey won't go anywhere because "...it will last forever. They've found honey in King Tut's tomb." They did not remove the honey. Yet other people say that when not cared for, the honey will run down, do this and that, attract pests, etc. What's the real word on this? Everyone online a I read a different opinion.

[@JeffHorchoff]

Once honey is in a closed container, it will last forever. However, if honey comb is left in a wall with no bees to tend it, the honey will leak out due to a number of reasons, heat, insects. or simply the weight of it. My opinion, get the comb out as quickly as possible along with the honey.I post these videos, to show just how important bees are to our very survival, and why we should not just kill them out of ignorance. I have been rescuing bees from being needlessly destroyed for over 8 years now, and hope to continue to do so for many more years to come. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@rty1955]

Fixing that wiring issue will be a problem as you are not allowed to bury a box in a wall

[@gerardjohnson2106]

Haha. Yeah, short piece of NM cable and wirenuts. No inspector in sight. Electrician over 50y. Dug a many of them out for repair where a carpenter had previously cut a cable. Sometimes there weren't even wirenuts just a "spit splice" (twist & tape). Homeowners were always surprised and stunned by the additional cost for proper repair. Contractors must carry insurance for such situations or pay the cost of doing it right.

[@rty1955]

@@gerardjohnson2106 haha true. They have no idea of rules and regulations to keep them safe. I guess they prefer to chance it and come home to a foundation

[@JeffHorchoff]

The licensed contractor on the job took care of the repairs, that way, I know it was done to code. Thanks for watching. God's peace Roy. Mr. Ed

[@charlesflynn5372]

Do the name plates on those boxes designate sponsorship and/or ownership of the produce of that hive?

[@JeffHorchoff]

Sponsorship. The donations to Abbee Honey allow for the continuation of the program here at St. Joseph Abbey. Thanks for watching. God's peace Charles. Mr. Ed

[@joeysantangelo7334]

I'm a new subscriber but I do love your execution of everything you do from going out and capturing bees to bring in them and giving them a new home one better than they had before iv probably viewed 20+ videos 30 mins+ and you are excellent speaker motivator and I love your attitude towards every video I will continue to watch and learn from you I am from New Jersey and your video motivate me on having my own hive some day I love your videos continue doing what you do!!

[@JeffHorchoff]

Thank you so much for your very kind words and for taking the time to follow along with my bee wrangling adventures. I love sharing my experiences and I hope I provide inspiration to others to pick up the practice of becoming bee keepers, the world needs as many as it can get. Thank you for subbing to my channel, and best wishes for all your successes. God's peace Joey. Mr. Ed

[@NapierNimbus]

So glad you did not get electrocuted or indeed get knocked off the scaffolding board either by the electricity or natural reaction to jump back. Wearing the rubber gloves and boots would have helped but no guarantee of keeping you safe. One never stops learning.

[@JeffHorchoff]

The good thing was I was wearing rubber gloves and rubber boots. Even though I'm very much aware of pipes and wires in walls, this time it was totally unexpected. You are correct, one never stops learning. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@cmanpatrick]

Why those bees so chill

[@JeffHorchoff]

It was January and the bees were not to active yet as the temperatures were only in the 50's. Plus, they are VERY gentle bees. I post these videos, to show just how important bees are to our very survival, and why we should not just kill them out of ignorance. I have been rescuing bees from being needlessly destroyed for over 6 years now, and hope to continue to do so for many more years to come. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Patrick. Mr. Ed

[@cmanpatrick]

@@JeffHorchoff Well, thanks for the very personal reply. Yes I watched through and was pleased to see you rehoming the bees. The whole thing was very interesting.

[@jman414999]

Great job Jeff, wow nice sparks, what a brood pattern you better watch her, God bless.

[@JeffHorchoff]

Thank you for your blessing John. I'm assuming your bees are still in hibernation, yet with our temperate winters, I'm blessed to be out wrangling in January. Still, very surprised to see such a nice brood pattern so early in the season, could be indication of early swarms....that would be nice. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@jman414999]

@@JeffHorchoff we reached 63 and the bees pooped every where covered wife's car, to funny, warm few days bees cleaned up the hives. You are lucky to be wrangling.

[@dotcassilles1488]

Im a new subscriber from Australia. Blessings, Dot

[@JeffHorchoff]

Thank you for your blessing, for subbing, and for watching, they are all greatly appreciated. God's peace Dot. Mr. Ed

[@Cumbanba6]

What a wonderful video. You are your team are doing a great job. I will use more honey from now on. No sugars anymore. God Bless you from Orlando Florida

[@-Bleen]

I find it funny how EVERY time i watch your videos its SUPER late at night (Or early in the morning) because its in my recommended and its ya know.. Something to watch lmao

[@timhottinger2166]

I bet dirt rooster hasn't ever made a fire scene like that before. Lol

[@JeffHorchoff]

I would not make a bet on that, that guy has quite the shady reputation. God's peace Tim. Mr. Ed

[@timhottinger2166]

@@JeffHorchoffBeing a master electrician, I'm curious about what was done to repair the cut wire ? I'm surprised that you weren't electrocuted. Is it imperative that you use a knife with a serrated blade? I couldn't tell about the blade.

[@JeffHorchoff]

@@timhottinger2166 The repairs were completed by the contractor, who was licensed, so I'm very confident they were done professionally. The serrated knife is the best knife to use to cut comb, it makes short work of a difficult job. I am always cautious when cutting into wall or floors as I do not want to hit wires or pipes. However, on this removal, the wire I hit was totally unexpected. Trust me, I will be buying a device that can look into and behind solid walls detecting the presence of those materials. God's peace Tim. Mr. Ed

[@michaelmaciejewicz7534]

This sound would be a great Car Thief stopper Bet most would run If they broke into your car and hear that sound

[@ptjzmemory]

Michael Maciejewicz Hey that is a great idea!

[@dorisschonershoven3151]

I´m glad you didn´t get electrocuted!

[@TheDoorspook11c]

Right!

[@JeffHorchoff]

Me too! It's a good thing I was wearing rubber gloves and boots. Thank you for your concern and for watching. God's peace Doris. Mr. Ed

[@dorisschonershoven3151]

@@JeffHorchoff And to you, too!

[@pucs82]

Thanks for this video. Just subscribed. Your bees are so calm. Over here the bees are Africanized and very aggressive. Budding bee keeper so liking the informative videos.

[@JeffHorchoff]

Delighted to hear you subbed to my wrangling adventures, and I'm looking forward to hearing from you again. I really hope you will continue liking what you see, thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@_the_bandit]

What happens if you were to accidentally vacuum the Queen Bee as well

[@JeffHorchoff]

I have accidentally vacuumed the queen a few times over the years and she was well, but the reason I take so much care and time searching for her is because I want to make 100% sure that I will have a queen for the bees. It's worth all the energy spent knowing the queen is fine. Good question. Thanks for asking and for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@scott33761]

I find it is easier to do bee removal from the inside. drywall is cheaper then siding. Just FYI. my 2nd tip "o" the day, I drilled a 1/2" hole near the end of the vacuum wand so the vac would not suck up tight on to the comb. hope you's guy's find this helpful.

[@JeffHorchoff]

I refer inside removals as well, it's easier and I love working in the AC. Still, if the walls are covered in tile like this one was, it was a bathroom, and the siding on the house was being replaced, removing the bees from the outside was a good way of doing it. Thanks for watching. God's peace Scott. Mr. Ed

[@ALLofYOU2]

Why didn't you mark your queen with blue?

[@JeffHorchoff]

I never mark any of my queens, but blue is a great color. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@ScoopDogg]

I didn't realize you were that high off the ground, until you showed lol, fantastic video, subbed and liked. Such a short simple name (Bee) for such an amazing creature. I watched this entire video with my jaw almost on the floor with how fascinating it is. Ive not seen many people who are as happy for life and BUZZING (had to sorry) with energy, would love to have you as my neighbour, you would improve my well being 100% lol. I thankyou sir : )

[@JeffHorchoff]

Thank you very much for your kind words, hearing them inspires me to continue what I am doing, your support is up lifting. My fascination with bees has continued for almost 35 years, and with so much to learn about them, I always discover something new. Since we are not neighbors, and you did sub to the channel, thank you for that also, keep on watching the videos. Until the next time, God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@blakerogers3017]

U did this on my birthday and in the state I live in 😂

[@JeffHorchoff]

Happy belated Birthday, I hope you had a great one! God's peace Blake. Mr. Ed

[@RichBlueWaterHunter]

"Jeff"' Just another fun AWESOME VIEDO it was a SHOCKER Thanks Again God Bless

[@JeffHorchoff]

Thank you for your blessing and for watching Rich, it's always a pleasure for me to share my wrangling adventures. Until the next one, God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@viscache1]

I’ve been cutting out floors where “there ain’t no wire down there” and hit live wire with a wrecking saw. The fuse switch failed and a fire started! That was some excitement. I’m halfway through restoring this house now and hope to have it done in five years…but the sheep, rabbits, chickens and bees keep calling me away from the work! God Bless You all! his richest blessing come when we are simply doing the work that is before us to do. You were fortunate that you DIDN’T have the leather gloves on! That could’ve been quite a shock! They now need an electrician as well as a bee wrangler. FYI-in this day and age when we live in such a litigious society you might consider having a lawyer draw up a ‘hold harmless’ clause that relieves you of any cost for damage to wiring or structure that occurs during the course of the removal. One single law suit could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars and if you don’t have a contractors bond you can lose everything. The hold harmless should be done by a lawyer and you should keep them on file for at least 7 years.

[@wasep4843]

Congratulations to the Queen ۲۰۲ ۰

[@JeffHorchoff]

What bee keeper does not love a queen with a hugh rear end? God's peace Waleed. Mr. Ed

[@wgpken]

I hope you told the contractor you sliced that wire, big fire hazard now.

[@YufThePerson]

I think he got stung 12 times after doing that 😂

[@JeffHorchoff]

If I remember correctly, I was not stung at all on this removal. Unfortunately, more often than not, I get stung. It's part of being a bee wrangler. Thanks for watching, and I look forward to hearing from you again on more of my videos. God's peace. Mr. Ed

18:49 i love the dog so much!

[@JeffHorchoff]

Sadie is such a cool dog, she goes everywhere with Charlie. There's no telling when she will bee in another video because Charlie does a lot of removals with me. I post these videos, to show just how important bees are to our very survival, and why we should not just kill them out of ignorance. I have been rescuing bees from being needlessly destroyed for over 8 years now, and hope to continue to do so for many more years to come. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@jeanjean9343]

Greetings. We watch all your videos, appreciate them much. But the wire, I was an industrial electrician with no desire to rewire my own house, we had that done, expeditiously, by residential electricians. But I wanted to add a switch, so I used a saw, similar to yours, with the same results. Our home, built in 1900, needed multiple circuits on the 2nd Floor. They went up near the vent pipe, I was cutting in that area with a hand saw. Then I saw sparks. Just wanted to mention that code disallows in the wall repairs. I ran a new wire, and junctioned it in the basement, in a workbox. But no splices are permitted, not in the wall, not even in the wall in a workbox. Inspection points I believe, you can't inspect something you can't get to. Of course, I have no reason to believe you spliced it, or junctioned it in a work box, in the wall, just wanted to mention it since the issue wasn't mentioned. I didn't see the spark on the video, my wife and I rewound and played that section a few times, but I saw the spark with my work at home. LOL.

[@JeffHorchoff]

Great comment! Just to put your mind to rest, as mine was, the licensed contractor, who was on the job when the short occurred, fixed my mistake the very same day. As he was licensed, I'm positive it was done according to the code in our area. It's very easy to find when the spark occurred on the video, I used slow motion to add a bit of drama to the experience. Thanks so much for watching and leaving your comment. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@Billy2011C]

All the best for 2020 Mr Ed!

[@JeffHorchoff]

Thank you Billy, and a blessed and joyous new year to you and your loved ones as well! Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@jesusischrist1527]

As many bee videos that I've watched they usually have termites with the bees .. I wander if there's something about the bees that attracts the termites like maybe they make the wood sweeter or something like that

[@JeffHorchoff]

The reason you see bees and termites often is because the termites were there first and made a hole for the bees to enter. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@jesusischrist1527]

@@JeffHorchoff oh okay got ya so it doesn't have anything to do with the honey or bee waste sweetening the wood for them or something... Got ya .. thank you for responding and I appreciate all the time it takes to get these videos to us we enjoy them 😁😁😁 🐝 🐝 🐝 🐝 safe out there ...

[@spankthemonkey3437]

BrandonCroyforJesus 8 termites are the bees knees man

[@jesusischrist1527]

@@spankthemonkey3437 haha apparently so haha

[@FriedRicePlease]

arent there tools to check for live wires like that?

[@ghostbirdlary]

what are the premade frames have in them? just empty comb? and why not do just empty frames?

[@JeffHorchoff]

I do use empty frames when placing the comb from the hive into a bee box. Otherwise, there is plastic foundation that is used for the bees to make their comb on. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@KpopMom1980]

18:00 awe baby bee :)

[@JeffHorchoff]

Ain't she cute! God's peace Sarah. Mr. Ed

[@KpopMom1980]

@@JeffHorchoff they really are adorable :) someday I hope to have a hive or two of my own :) then I can see baby bee's first hand :)

[@joehutchinson3191]

I'm glad it wasn't a shocking experience great video, I watched some of your old videos still awesome I like when you render the wax.....God bless you in this coming year...... Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to you and your crew and Family.....I put you in my Rosary and Devine Mercy chaplet for success and peace at the Abby

[@JeffHorchoff]

I can not thank you enough for your blessings and being included in your rosary and chaplet, I will accept all spiritual offerings with a welcome heart. Merry Christmas, still 2 days left, and a Happy New Year to you and your loved ones as well Joe. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@paulschaefer5241]

A word of advice. whenever doing a cutout in a wll that might have electric wiring in it. always wear gloves. They saved you on this one.

[@notflanders4967]

@rocky mountain lass Definitely. Depending on gloves is a risky move.

[@rick7884]

HAPPY NEW YEARS JEFF!!! Hope your whole year goes well. Those bees seem to be getting smarter. I think they were sending a msg like " We will keep those humans out of our Bzzzzness. Hiding that wire in the comb. Lol I loved the repair job also. That big ol gob of electrical tape. Hahaha priceless.

[@JeffHorchoff]

Thank you Rick, and a blessed and joyous new year to you and your loved ones as well! You are right, the bees are getting smarter, employing perimeter defenses that use electricity. The "glob of electrical tape" is actually comb, the wire was nicked by the stud, and the licensed contractor fixed it right away. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@dreaminlayers]

That was great to watch! I'm glad you didn't get shocked! So does the color of the comb you find not have any effect on the quality of honey?

[@JeffHorchoff]

So glad to hear you enjoyed the video, it always nice to know folks like watching the channel. I'm grateful it was only a spark and no shock, still it was a bit alarming. As far as taste of honey depending on the comb, I have found that honey that was stored in old comb, comb that brood had bee laid in, does have a different taste than honey that was stored in comb that is brand new, but the taste is not significant. Thanks for watching and asking your questions. God's peace Jodi. Mr. Ed

[@dreaminlayers]

@@JeffHorchoff I actually find myself looking forward to watching one or two... sometimes more... videos when I'm relaxing at night. I would totally try to attract a hive myself here. But our mobile home office would probably yell at us for it.

[@LillianWinterAnimations]

Yikes, that was quite the shock! Good thing these little ladies got moved out when they did, what would have happened if they shorted the wire somehow and started a fire?

[@JeffHorchoff]

I accidentally nicked the wire to cause the spark. Fortunately, the electrical contractor on the job fixed it right up......after the bees were removed.I post these videos, to show just how important bees are to our very survival, and why we should not just kill them out of ignorance. I have been rescuing bees from being needlessly destroyed for over 8 years now, and hope to continue to do so for many more years to come. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Alexis. Mr. Ed

[@m31indap]

Hey Jeff, have you considered using a headlamp?

[@stellawk4910]

Thank you for sharing Jeff. What do you use to make the bees placid before your start your bee ops?

[@JeffHorchoff]

So glad you enjoy the videos Stella. Usually, I do not use anything before I open a hive, and for that reason I wear a suit. There are times when the bees are aggressive initially, and I will use smoke, but I have found smoking bees is not a necessary thing to do most of the time. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@stellawk4910]

Thank you Jeff, keep up the good work!

[@birdnest5814]

Glad you didn’t get a shock. Nice step by step removal 👍😊

[@JeffHorchoff]

I will say this, it was a real surprise for me when the sparks went flying. Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching. Until the next one, God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@ghostbirdlary]

what do the bees do when the hive gets full?

[@JeffHorchoff]

That's when they will swarm and split in half. I do have lots of videos showing bees swarming. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@marvelous1492]

How do you keep the brood warm while you're cutting the rest of the comb out and while transporting? Is that something that you have to be mindful of?

[@gileshoney5796]

The crazy things you come across when keeping bees :)

[@JeffHorchoff]

Are you referring to the 628 Dirt Rooster? Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@peesweezy4553]

Do you ever use the flow-hive? I was interested in that product and wanted your opinion, love your channel and the new beard

[@JeffHorchoff]

I have one Flow hive, but it's not for me. It may be a good fit for some people, but I have no problem spinning my own honey and prefer to do it that way. Another fact, they are very expensive to buy. Just my opinion. Thanks for asking and watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@JJDigitalartStudio]

God bless you and Good Time Charlie.

[@JeffHorchoff]

Thank you so very much JJ. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@annwithaplan9766]

I learned a new word today. propolis. : )

[@LaRue447]

Jeff, was the honeycomb that was framed up dry comb? How do you keep it from becoming wet comb? I get back to the States in the beginning of March, just in time for swarm season!!! Can't wait!

[@oleherrem5816]

Hi Jeff! I am a beekeeper myself, form Norway actually. I am wondering, when you establish your captured bees in your "bee park" arent you scared of them bringing diseases with them? I do not know if diseases are a problem in your area, but in Norway we are extra careful. Regards Ole Herrem, regularly viewer.

[@JeffHorchoff]

I am not concerned with introducing anything into our yards. I have been doing it this way for 8 years now with no problems what so ever. I am very aware abut the strictness in regulations on bee in Norway, I'm glad I don't have that here. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch my videos. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@rodyates1]

Ole, I agree with you. Disease is REALLY a problem. However sp. varroa Destructor is even more of a concern. Clearly, good bee management is essential, if we want to sustain healthy colonies. The risk of losing everything is to great, so, I dont take ANY risks.

[@JeffHorchoff]

@@rodyates1 Each bee keeper must make assessments on how they chose to keep THEIR bees based on THEIR own experience in THEIR own area of the world. Listening to recommendation is a good practice, but the final decision is up to the bee keeper themselves and should not regulated or dictated by those who "think"their way is the best way possible. God's peace Rod. Mr. Ed

[@johnmal801]

Hey guys, great video... Hope your teaching your hobby to the next generation or anyone willing to learn.. We need to care for the bees..

[@k.7983]

I’m new here but I just want to say thank you for such a interesting video. I love learning about the way bees are extracted from locations :)

[@JeffHorchoff]

Welcome aboard the bee wrangling channel, it's all about honey bees. I post these videos, to show just how important bees are to our very survival, and why we should not just kill them out of ignorance. I have been rescuing bees from being needlessly destroyed for over 8 years now, and hope to continue to do so for many more years to come. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@Penfold8]

Mr. Ed's trying to be Thor!

[@anthonyappleyard5688]

How often do you find that bees have built comb in the beevac box?

[@JeffHorchoff]

It has never happened, they never stay in there for more that a few hours. Thanks for watching. God's peace Anthony. Mr. Ed