You are not going to believe where these bees built their hive!

[@juantmeyer]

Hi Cousin Jeff! This is Stephen Hingle’s daughter, Anna. The kids and I are enjoying watching your videos today! Thank you for sharing with us!

[@JeffHorchoff]

Hello Anna, how wonderful to know you and your family are out there following along with my bee wrangling adventures. Whenever you are back in Louisiana, come visit me at the abbey and I would love to show you our Abbee Honey operation. Great to hear from you. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@juantmeyer]

@@JeffHorchoff That would be great fun!!

[@margaretshears2137]

Hey Mr Ed. I’m an old beekeeper here. I watch you every day on KZbin. Ninety years old and not able to get out anymore but I enjoy watching you and good time Charlie. We would like to see you releasing the bees you vacuum up. I would love to see them marching back in the hive. Keep them videos coming that’s all I got to do is watch them. Thanks Chuck

[@JeffHorchoff]

I'll be sure to include the march very soon Chuck, stay tuned. Thanks so much for watching. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@FrederickDunn]

Hi Jeff! Happy Friday, I'm so glad you are all set with new equipment! It's high time you had an easy access removal, what a great spot. Beautiful fresh comb, I don't think that swarm had many options in that neighborhood so they found a space wherever they could :) Ah yes, at 20:40 your final reward :) I LOVE that you put them into a nucleus box. Sweet! Thank you for sharing as always.

[@BugFarmerBees]

Good morning Fred.

[@ME_MeAndMyBees]

Good Afternoon Fred and BugFarmer ! 😎

[@JeffHorchoff]

Now don't worry Professor Fred, I plan on doing a follow up video on these girls as their queen was a real layer and the gentleness of the bees needs to be further explored. So, I'm ready with my notepad to keep track of their progress. Oh, and one more thing, the nectar they had in the comb was outstanding. Great hearing from you Fred, and thanks so much for giving me a bit of your time. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@FrederickDunn]

@@BugFarmerBees Good Morning right back! :)

[@FrederickDunn]

@@ME_MeAndMyBees Good Afternoon!

[@victoryfirst2878]

Nectar from the GODS Jeff. PERIOD!!! Zoysia grass must be very popular in your neck of the woods. I totally enjoy watching you work with the bees from the comfort of my easy chair at home. I can tell you most of the old timer beekeepers were not real fans of using a vacuum to get the bees. That is what was said to me many times. I like the fillet knife you are using, justs the job done quick. Nature is the most amazing things we are all able to see on GOD's planet. The queen is very large size and is a hard worker laying so many eggs, she is doing her job as matriarch of the colony. Peace to you Jeff. God bless you for your work too. vf

[@robinfrazier7922]

Jeff I'm definitely surprised to see you doing a removal without your costume mode you're a Charlie either one that's a great job buddy keep it up Uncle rob said that

[@NotTheWheel]

This guy is so happy all the time I love his energy man. He's cool

[@JeffHorchoff]

Thank you very much for your kind words and for taking the time to watch my bee wrangling adventures. And remember, every Friday I post a brand new one. Looking forward to hearing from you again on a couple of them. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@NotTheWheel]

@@JeffHorchoff God's peace right back at cha dood :) 💙

[@deborahhatch1856]

I am always amazed that vacuuming the bees doesn’t harm them. Like watching your videos, so apparent how much you care for and appreciate the bees and get so much joy doing you being you with the bees.

[@JeffHorchoff]

You have to remember, the bee vac is specially designed with very low suction so as NOT to harm bees. It is not a regular vacuum. Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to watch. God's peace Debora. Mr. Ed

[@jbtrimar]

In Northridge, California, bee hives can be found in Gas Meter boxes in the ground. It is a perfect place for them, being well protected and only one bee size hole for access. When I worked for the Gas Company, we would have to call a bee keeper to come get them.

[@JeffHorchoff]

It is very common all over the states to have bees build their hives in meter boxes, it's like you said, it's very protected. Fortunately, most homeowners and companies want the bees to survive, not killed, and will contact beekeepers to have them removed, a real win/win for both bees and people. 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 brother. Mr. Ed

[@markpashia7067]

@@JeffHorchoff Hey Jeff, has anyone ever thought to use one of those pedestals for a swarm trap? No need to bury it complete, but just deep enough so they only have one entry. Maybe some of your lemon grass odor and some old comb to attract them? Without the wires in the way you could just lift the top straight up and get them. Just a thought. Not a beekeeper so curious.

[@michaelaldredge-greenwell1692]

Bees are so very sweet, adorable, precise, cute, & beautiful! I love them all so much

[@JeffHorchoff]

You and me both! Thanks for watching. God's peace Michael. Mr. Ed

[@LiL.Pixxie]

Gosh you make me so excited to start beekeeping!! Between you and Randy and all the information you share I get more and more excited to start my hobby in the early spring ❤❤❤

[@JeffHorchoff]

So looking forward to having you become a beekeeper, I always have said the world needs as many beekeepers as it can get. Welcome to the club! Thanks for your kind words and for watching. Until the next one, God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@ME_MeAndMyBees]

Hey Mr. Ed and Good Time Charlie ! Cable Call & Buz(z)Bee* This Video reminded me as a Kid in the early 80's Landline Phones to our Homes were provide by BT (UK : British Telecom) Their Ads on our x3 Channel TVs !!!) Had a Bird called Busby* (!) (Pronounced Buzzbee.) Now you show AT&T with Buz(Bees !) 😅 Good Call. No Trunk Calls or Stings were made in this Footage. Weird how old memories come back in watching KZbin. 😎 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 Happy Beekeeping 2023 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 We have just started to get nice Spring Weather in the 16Cs (60Fs) and now we hear, Snow & Ice might return for a final blast. Darn. Hope Orchard Blossom doesn't get Frosted 🤞 to much. Girls might miss that Nectar and me the Fruit. . .

[@InsaneFirebat]

That soft comb looks so difficult to work with. You must have a special touch to be able to save that much of it.

[@JeffHorchoff]

It is a bit troublesome to work with, but I hate to discard all the work the bees had done and all the brood as well. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@euniceglushefski4804]

wow, I cant believe at the end how they all were outside of the box and crawled right in there. It's amazing. Love these videos!! And all you guys!

[@JeffHorchoff]

Bees are simply amazing creatures, and I am fascinated by them. 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 Eunice. Mr. Ed

[@JoseOrtiz-zb7gq]

Just got back to the United States and the first video I watch is yours. I talked to my mom's next door neighbor in Puertorico and all we talked about was his bees. Lol

[@JeffHorchoff]

I'm sure you had something to do with all that "bee talk" back home. I hope your visit was a good one. Thanks for watching. God's peace Jose. Mr. Ed

[@JoseOrtiz-zb7gq]

@JeffHorchoff had to go home and bury my handicap brother. He passed away last week. They said he would not live to be 5 years old , last month on March 14th he turned 60. I guess God had a different plan . I always said that God sent us an angel with a broken wing. Cause he was loved by everyone. I will miss him 😢 💔.

[@markpashia7067]

Such a good one. I don't know why but it keeps popping up in my recommended list so this is like the third time watching but I cannot resist. Well done Mr. Ed. They should all be this easy with no ladders.

[@JeffHorchoff]

I think it's because you like happy endings. Thank for watching, again and again. God's peace Mark. Mr. Ed

[@KellyRhone]

Hello Ed what a beautiful swarm be nice if they all were that easy god bless

[@JeffHorchoff]

Good morning Kelly, yes, it would bee nice if they were all this easy, then Charlie could eat lunch early every time. Thank you for your blessings and for watching. Until the next one, God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@kat2641]

Rolling on the floor laughing 😂😂😂 man oh man do you ever fly around on that fork lift😂 talk about super speed ❤ but that is a batch of new frames… an I just wish I had the Art!! Of spotting her Majesty as good as you do….but is is just amazing some of the places the girls decide to build a new home😮 but nice job you both did…..

[@windyridgeapiaries]

Wow! That queen is a beauty! I often wonder what it would be like to take a ride down the vacuum hose... Maybe we can talk Kamon into a new ride at HL'24? :-) Still getting snow up here! At least I don't need snowshoes as of late. Take care, God Bless! -Jeff and Diane

[@JeffHorchoff]

Actually, the sound the snow shoes made as you were walking on it was really cool, and one I NEVER get to experience for myself, but I know you are grateful not having to wear them. When's the next post? Thank you for your blessings and for watching. God's peace Jeff. Mr. Ed

[@windyridgeapiaries]

@@JeffHorchoff I've been doing one post every Friday night at 1900. There are 4 posted out there. Working on #7 right now. Thank you! @windyridgeapiaries

[@markpashia7067]

We need GoPro to make a strap on camera for bees and then we could see the ride in real time! Not holding my breath on that though.

[@southerncountryfarm]

Such a sweet little heart shaped hive. The bees are showing you their love for giving them a better home. God bless you

[@BugFarmerBees]

Good morning Jeff. What a great way to start the day. Coffee and a Mr. Ed video. 🙂

[@JeffHorchoff]

You are to kind Steve, thank you. By the way, you are invited to the honey harvest this year if you are interested. Let me know. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@BugFarmerBees]

@@JeffHorchoff Let me know when and I'll make arrangements. If I can bee there I will be there.

[@2listening1]

You do amaze me how you find Her Royal Highness so easily! 🤴 🐝

[@JeffHorchoff]

It's a grace from God. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@kennith.]

Hi " Mr. Ed" , would love to see more follow up videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@JeffHorchoff]

Trust me, you will see then from this swarm. I'm very curious to find out how this queen will be laying. god's peace Kennith. Mr. Ed

[@kirkshar]

I love watching your bee work! I'd love to have bees, but I'm so allergic to their bites that it would be dangerous. But I do love them and try to supply flowers for them to feed on. Love seeing them in the garden.

[@garyRt23Bees]

Even manholes in the street make perfect bee hive locations. They always have that little hole just big enough to put the tool in to lift the heavy cover off. That hole is ideal bee entrance.

[@JeffHorchoff]

That would bee a heavy lift for sure, I think I'll stick to meter covers. Thanks for watching. God's peace Gary. Mr. Ed

[@nicolerobb9568]

15:05 the comb looks like a ❤

[@JeffHorchoff]

It certainly does, God's peace Nicole. Mr. Ed

[@nicolerobb9568]

@JeffHorchoff you to Mr ed. God bless you everyday

[@Catmac2000]

Really enjoyed watching this. 😊 thanks

[@JeffHorchoff]

Very glad to hear you enjoyed the video, thank you so much for taking the time to watch it. Also, 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

[@nuggzilla1695]

honey juice for the algo, love this channel, best thing to watch on youtube

[@JeffHorchoff]

What a real compliment, thank you so much for it and for taking the time to follow along with my bee wrangling adventures. And if you did not know it, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@michelifig6356]

You guys have all the fun😅 Thanks for taking us along

[@JeffHorchoff]

We really do have a lot of fun saving bees....and eating good food. Thanks for watching. God's peace Micheli. Mr. Ed

[@kam70111]

Jeff, you have a God-given gift. Beautiful golden comb.

[@LovinLife-pv7op]

I just love watching the bees stream into their new home.

[@JeffHorchoff]

I never tire of watching it either. 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

[@lobonclark]

Another great video guys. Thanks again!

[@maryjanebeatty6030]

Good job guys! 46 minutes and NO bee jacket! Glad to see your feeling better Charlie, we missed ya last week! Have a good weekend guys :)

[@bradgoliphant]

Wow super sweet bees. I want them!

[@KevinDuff]

Awesome. Love your videos.

[@JeffHorchoff]

Thank you Kevin, and thanks so much for following along. Until the next one, God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@toweroftrollgaming]

Another great day of saving those gorgeous girls

[@JeffHorchoff]

It certainly was, thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@derricklogan2058]

I wonder 🤔 what the Bees must be thinking 🧐 about while trying to get you to stop 🛑 what you're doing to their hive? But after being relocated and seeing their "new 🏠 home," they're probably feeling better with the "Extreme Makeover," that you provided back 🔙 at The Abbey!

[@JeffHorchoff]

The sad news is had I not removed and relocated these bees either an exterminator or the rain would have killed them. I'm happy to report they are doing great. Thanks for watching. God's peace Derrick. Mr. Ed

[@chelsealeonardbaum23]

Thank you

[@winniethepoohandeeyore2]

YAY! That's awesome Jeff!

[@MERRLINN]

Thanks!

[@JeffHorchoff]

Love you brother, thanks so much! God's peace Larry. Mr. Ed

[@joshrg22]

My wife and I have wanted to keep bees for years. Nice to meet you Jeff, I just found your videos!

[@JeffHorchoff]

Nice to meet you as well Josh. I strongly support your desire to become beekeepers, I always say the world need as many as it can get. Recently, I posted several videos on beginner bee hive kits, the below link is just one of them. 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 brother. Mr. Ed kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6G1Y4qrhZmBq7M

[@lorenrobertson8039]

I love your hair Mr. Ed. Too cute! Enjoy a good sip of that nectar honey for me! Looks so good! Do bees know the difference or have a preference for their own honey/nectar vs honey, and comb from another hive that you give them to sustain them? Thanks for the new video! I so look forward to new ones.

[@JeffHorchoff]

For bees, it matters not the "taste" of the honey, it's the nutrients they are interested in for their sustainability. God's peace Loren. Mr. Ed

[@lorenrobertson8039]

@@JeffHorchoff thank you for teaching me about bees Mr. Ed. Amazing little God's creatures.

[@dawnwilloughby5715]

Charlie doing some great camera work.

[@JeffHorchoff]

I honestly think this video was his best work ever, and to really appreciate it, it should bee seen on a big screen tv. Thanks for watching. God's peace Dawn. Mr. Ed

[@kholbrook203]

So glad to have finally seen a Queen bee!!!! What is in that spray? Does it hurt them? Is that a special vacuum made just to get the bees? I’d be afraid that would hurt them. I love your videos. You guys are great. Keep doing what you’re doing. Long live the Queen Bee 🐝 ❤

[@JeffHorchoff]

The spray is called "Honey Bandit," and it is used to remove bees from honey supers when we harvest our honey. It is an all natural repellant, almond oil extract, and it emits very powerful vapors that bees, and humans, run from. If the bees come in contact with it is is detrimental which is why I spray it away from the bees and let the fumes do all the work. Thank you for your kind words and for watching. Until the next one, God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@marybarratt2649]

Playing catch up on back videos. They are addictive. Thank you Ed.

[@YappyBeeman]

Awesome catch. Take all the gentile ones while you can my friend. Tell Charlie I said hello.

[@JeffHorchoff]

You know I will, and I will make sure Charlie knows you asked about him. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@bcjoey9944]

Every Friday is always interesting thanks to your Videos Jeff. Have a great weekend.

[@kenskill3201]

Great job.

[@JeffHorchoff]

Thanks Ken, and thanks for taking the time to watch as well. Also, 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 brother. Mr. Ed

[@cypher8855]

Hope all is well fellas. Keep making the vids. Finally warming up in Indiana. Got a couple 80 degree days finally. Then it dropped back to 30 and snowed. And this weekend supposed to be in the 60s and 80s next week. I bet we get snow one more time. That was a big butted queen too

[@WarmFuzzyVibes]

That is one of those ATT Fiber boxes. Interesting how the swarm took to it. I was wondering what was inside one of those boxes since those were installed in my neighborhood recently!

[@harryhill3088]

Mr. ad. Sorry about the spelling on my last entry. I hope you can make it out your friend Harry Hill from Jacksonville, Florida then again, you are the best

[@JeffHorchoff]

I'm not worried about your spelling Harry, as long as you are watching that's good enough for me. Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to follow along with my bee wrangling adventures. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@richardgrumpywelsh2485]

Just another great video as allwaysGod bless you and Charlie

[@reginacampbell7156]

Watched the queen get sucked at at about the 6:01 mark, does she survive or do you have to requeen with what is left?

[@JeffHorchoff]

Actually, the queen was caged at 20:48 and then released 3 days later in a nuc box. Thanks for watching. God's peace Regina. Mr. Ed

[@russellaymond312]

How are these bees doing today. Hope they doing good.

[@JeffHorchoff]

They are still i a 5 frame nuc, but doing great! Thanks for watching. God's peace Russell. Mr. Ed

[@youtubechangemynamewhy]

This Sir Charles Bronson is a bee lover!

[@JeffHorchoff]

Most definitely a bee lover and have been so for over 35 years, 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

[@marybarratt2649]

Wow, those sweet bees are so calm. Be nice to give them a new, safe home. You made my day again, always make me smile. Tfs

[@julieenslow5915]

Hello gents! Hey - does that ten minutes near the end count in your "less than an hour"? I mean, you wouldn't be cheating on the clock watch now would you? Always a pleasure to see you gents in action! Hugs from Florida!

[@JeffHorchoff]

No it does not count, Charlie was not there. Great to hear from you Julie, I hope all is well with you. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@julieenslow5915]

@@JeffHorchoff LOL!! So it only counts if Charlie is there to check the time! I've missed you boys!!

[@zackhudson5172]

​@@julieenslow5915 Hello 👋 Julie. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Zack Hudson and am from Denver Colorado. Where you are from? You seem like a real country girl

[@OneOfDisease]

Amazing that you did that without PPE. But you are the bee expert.

[@JeffHorchoff]

These bees were so gentle it was not necessary, but very often, new swarms are that way. 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

[@dennisbarney869]

Great cutout, I got one of those last year loved it very easy. How long does your battery last on your vac, I have Use a dewalt bat powered vac But the bats don't last very long, I need to git some 6amp hour bats, very costly. Great video thanks.

[@JeffHorchoff]

The battery lasts for over 6 hours. The Everything Bee Vac is awesome. Thanks for watching. God's peace Dennis. Mr. Ed

[@tonyandric4380]

And let me add, we offer a larger battery with 40% more capacity, so 9+ hours run time. It's made for guys doing 3-4 removals a day. The standard battery still will do 2-3 removals without worry.

[@Hans_Niemand]

The comb in that hive was such a beautiful golden color. Was that real or just a trick of the light?

[@JeffHorchoff]

It was really that color. My guess is that before the swarm left their old hive, they filled up on last seasons Goldenrod honey that they stored in the hive which makes very yellow comb. Thanks for watching. God's peace Hans. Mr. Ed

[@warbird_1]

Charlie ... " I'm saving myself for lunch" ROFL !!!

[@JeffHorchoff]

A very wise man! God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@itsnobodyg]

Your always so gentle with the bees good time Charlie how😊 was your fishing trip lol😂😊your whole team is awesome mr ed GOD bless all of the team with Mr ed and wife

[@JeffHorchoff]

Your kind words and blessings are very much appreciated brother, thank you for them and for all the time you spend watching our bee wrangling adventures. Until the next one, God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@angelalott9370]

Pretty bees

[@angelalott9370]

Pretty comb

[@JeffHorchoff]

And super gentle, these girls are going to be a welcome addition to our bees at the abbey. 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 Angela. Mr. Ed

[@angelalott9370]

I watch all of them I may not commit but I do hit the like button

[@alanwatts9232]

"So how long was lunch today, Charlie?" "About two hours!" Another great video, thanks Mr. Ed.

[@taddrienstra7247]

Easy to get to, often a royal pain all woven thru the pipes, wires or both. Done bunches of them. The covers are such a dream to scrape the comb off too...😅 Just wait til ya do one that is packed tight. Ugh.

[@JeffHorchoff]

As common as swarms moving into water meters is, I've only done 3 in 12 years. I guess in Louisiana, due to our high water table,even the bees know not to get below the ground. I bet it would be a mess to have it packed tight with comb. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@JustinaDobbsNash]

Thank you, Mr. Ed. Your videos are balsam for the soul!

[@annettehawkins8467]

Great video! Who’s buying lunch?

[@JeffHorchoff]

That would bee me. Annette, please contact me at [e-mail] Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@NATURALBEEKEEPERSCOLLECTIVE]

Who else scrolled down the comments to see if any one mentioned where the bees where found hahaha This is where the bees where found folks, nah sorry you will just have to watch the video to find out lol I thought for a minute they were gonna be in that Fedex van lol Is this the only video where the queen was found last? Is this is record lol and how easy was that haha You get these big huge swarms 10 times bigger then that one and you find the queen super fast, but this one haha Great work guys!

[@JeffHorchoff]

Every wrangling job is an adventure, and catching the queen, or not, is always the highlight of the day. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@framcesmoore]

Ha I enjoyed the video question if u do not mind I have some q cells and I have some hives that have q that have spotty brood I cant seem to find her If I dropped a cell in the hives do u think the new q will have a chance of taking over the hive is making cells to replace her but the are dry. thanks

[@JeffHorchoff]

It can't hurt to place the cells in the hives, but my guess is the old queen will not tolerate it. Still, I'd give it a try. God's peace Frances. Mr. Ed

[@framcesmoore]

@@JeffHorchoff Ha thanks for answering my question God Bless

[@MarionMakarewicz]

As I get my hives outfitted and swarms installed, I keep noting that beekeepers can never have enough frames. I wonder what the ratio of frame to hive body is? I guess I have to be ready to buy more. Thanks for posting.

[@JeffHorchoff]

Even though I had 800 frames ready for our honey harvest, after counting all our hives I realized I was about 400 short so I needed more. Thank goodness Premier Bee Supply was able to come through for me in such a short time. Thank you Jesus! God's peace Father. Mr. Ed

[@lynnhughes6350]

Hey Mr Ed !!! I did my very first cut out Tuesday and then had a call for Wednesday for a much larger hive built up under a storage shed in the floor boards…it took 3 hrs and a return trip the next day due to my home made bee vac getting stopped up with sticky bees and leaves !!! Glad to say all went well except for a few stings …please keep on making more ….

[@JeffHorchoff]

Awesome story, and so happy to hear you have joined the ranks of wrangling bees. It's a lot of work, and most don't really know just how much unless they do it themselves. Then, they decide it's not for them. Keep it up, and thanks for watching. God's peace Lynn. Mr. Ed

[@lynnhughes6350]

@@JeffHorchoff a lot of work and those suits don’t have air conditioning as I’m sure you know ..lol..may God continue to bless your work ..can’t wait to come visit soon !!! Maybe in July ….

[@SHAWNAF64]

We had the same, but in our sprinkler system box.

[@JeffHorchoff]

It is a very common place for swarms to set up shop. Thanks for watching. God's peace Shawna. Mr. Ed

[@glonlanagan1741]

How long do you keep them in the box? And do you know what breed of bee they are? For newbee people, what's the best bees to start with?

[@JeffHorchoff]

They stay in the 5 frame nuc box till they fill all 5 frames with bees. Then, they are transferred into a 10 frame box to expand further. I do not know the exact genus or species name, and for that matter, I really don't care. The main aspect I am looking for in bees, weather they be feral or purchased, is can they survive. In my opinion, survivability, is the most important aspect a hive can have. And, if I were to buy bees, I would ONLY buy a nuc, not packaged bees.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 Glon. Mr. Ed

[@Robbie-j3k]

Like watching your videos Jeff. I just finished watching 628 rooster video. Would you want to get rid of some old frames with comb built out. Thank you Robbie Cyrus

[@JeffHorchoff]

I'm sorry to say Robbie I have sold all I can, I'm holding on to the others for myself. Thanks so much for asking and for watching. God's peace brother.

[@carolewarner101]

Wow...did you get ANY stings on this one? Amazing!

[@JeffHorchoff]

Not one the entire day.....now that is unusual. Thank you Jesus! Thanks for watching. God's peace Carole. Mr. Ed

[@carolewarner101]

@@JeffHorchoff Wow! Those bees were gentle...cool.

[@jerryogorman5895]

Great video

[@SilverGypsyWeed]

So relaxing and entertaining it is to watch you treat the bees with gentle respect, making sure they have all they need to settle into their new home, and live a happy bee life!

[@lindacarroll3853]

You deserved an easy one like this after the last one I watched

[@JeffHorchoff]

The easy ones are few and far between, and that's why every bee wrangler is grateful when an easy one comes along. Thanks for watching. God's peace Linda. Mr. Ed

[@pearlanderson1913]

🐞At the end all the bees seem to be standing on their tippy toes before they go into the box.Why? 🐞

[@JeffHorchoff]

They are spreading their bee pheromone in the air to let all the bees know this is the new home. 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 Pearl. Mr. Ed

[@raystevens687]

Those Bees 🐝 look a little larger than usual. What do you think about that.

[@JeffHorchoff]

I could not say, but to me, they look a normal size. God's peace Ray. Mr. Ed

[@yeagerxp]

Excellent work 👍👍👍 . Thank you for sharing. Take care of yourselves 🇨🇦

[@jclardy3710]

Knife skills like a surgeon!

[@jeanhalls3834]

A question Jeff is the temperament of the bees set by the temperament of the queen?

[@JeffHorchoff]

She does have 50% of the contributing factor, the other 50% comes from the drone that mated with her. Thanks for watching. God's peace Jean. Mr. Ed

[@tonyandric4380]

Love the sweater! I think 1/2 the removals in central Texas are all in water meters. But the rule of thumb is the lower the bees, the meaner they are. Glad yours were nice.

[@JeffHorchoff]

I know you have those mean ones over there brother. You really do make a great bee vac, and it goes on EVERY one of my removals. Keep up your good works. I'm going to be talking to the Texas Beekeeping Association Summer Clinic in Conroe on the17th of June. I know that's not near, but it would be great to see you. God's peace Tony. Mr. Ed

[@EileenAguilar-o9c]

Just a question..what happens if you vacuum the queen ?

[@JeffHorchoff]

It really is no big deal, and I have done that a few times, check out the video link below showing how I found her after I had vacuumed the bees. The main reason I like finding her is to know with all certainty that I have her and she is safe. Plus, it makes for good drama on the videos. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my over 600 bee wrangling/ bee rescue adventure videos 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 Eileen. Mr. Ed kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2K8qKN6hc6qj80

[@NolaSpiersMitchell-gu5iu]

Great job boys

[@cherylireland8632]

What happens to the ones that fly off do you manage to get them back to their colony or do they end up dying x

[@JeffHorchoff]

The few that do not go home with me will generally find another colony and make it their new home. Bees are very communal, and if they come into a new hive with food, they are readily accepted. Thanks for watching. God's peace Cheryl. Mr. Ed

[@GEEZBEEZ]

Assembled frames. What a way to go. Beautiful brood comb. The way that big queen was laying they definitely need a bigger space. Enjoyed the video. Take care and God bless.

[@JeffHorchoff]

They will need a 10 frame box in a month or less. I'm keeping these bees, I think this queen is special. Thank you for your blessings and for watching. God's peace Gary. Mr. Ed

[@joaofernandes6158]

both of you guys give good vibes. I see alot of humility in your videos. God bless you! Azores - Portugal

[@JeffHorchoff]

Thank you for your blessings, your kind words, and for taking the time to follow along with our bee wrangling adventures, it is all greatly appreciated. God's peace Joao. Mr. Ed

[@framcesmoore]

Jeff u did a pretty job of fixing the comb on the cut out. have a blessed week

[@SeaJay_Oceans]

Awesome

[@yappygm7433]

Absolutely remarkable how relaxed and chilled those bees were. Great job on the rescue!

[@angelalott9370]

I used a post to send this to you I have I question about my hives it is a thick hive can I put it on a concrete slab with out hurting my bees

[@thechariotcard]

How many bees are killed in the bee vac, just generally, from heat, mass, force etc? Or, let behind? I know the majority make it, but was just curious about how many may still be in the bottom after removal, or die a day or two later from the physical stress… I’ve watched other vids where people wait for them to march in. curious why you choose this method.

[@JeffHorchoff]

The percentage is VERY small, less than 1 percent and more than often, none. I like getting the bees in the box as quickly as possible mostly to avoid robbing out due to the honey I place in the box for the bees. Thanks for watching and asking. Until the next time, God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@thechariotcard]

@@JeffHorchoff thanks!

[@nicolerobb9568]

Love your long hair mr ed

[@beesybee8921]

I’ve done some of those in the past great work

[@mkaysartfuljourney1239]

Always a pleasure watching your videos. Another Epic wrangle. ❤️🕊🙏🏻💯🥳

[@rexmiller4310]

Mister ed. when you do bee removal can you tell what breed can you tell the difference just captureing them

[@JeffHorchoff]

No I can not, and for me, it really does not matter. What matters to me is if the bees will have the genetics that I'm looking for....survivability. 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 Rex. Mr. Ed

[@shastahaldane]

it is real great what you do as bees are important for our plant life and some of our food needs keep up the good work on that but could you please do something with your sound in your recordings. the wind on the mic makes hearing what is being told to us very hard. there are items that will kill the wind sound but still allow your voice to record.

[@JeffHorchoff]

Wearing an external mic would correct the problem, I will have to get one just for windy days. 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 Shasta. Mr. Ed

[@Barbara_Schulz]

Ooo, I got the first like! First time, Mr. Ed! Thank you, Jesus!! Have a blessed day and that goes for Good Time Charlie, too!

[@zackhudson5172]

Hello 👋 Barbara. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Zack Hudson and am from Denver Colorado. Where you are from? You seem like a real country girl

[@Barbara_Schulz]

@@zackhudson5172 I am from Central CT. The small city with a big heart. We have a population of about 60k. My family began camping when I was 7. We spent our summers up in the Berkshires. I grew up respecting nature, identifying animal paw prints, trail hikes, swimming, fishing etc. That was as close as I came to country life. Never liked big cities at all. Would rather have purchased land in Vermont. Been learning about bee keeping from Mr. Ed, JP, Yappie and the dirt rooster. How are you?

[@zackhudson5172]

@@Barbara_Schulz I'm fine thank you, I have heard so much central city that is very nice there but never been there before, I will love to visit someday. Have you been to Denver before?

[@Barbara_Schulz]

@@zackhudson5172 No. I flew from CT to CA via Atlanta and Dallas-FT Worth. A loooong trip. So, I flew past Denver 😂😂. Plus, ya know, I am a Patriots fan, which now that I think of it is strange since my mom’s side of the family were Loyalists in the American Revolution. 😂😂

[@zackhudson5172]

@@Barbara_Schulz it's nice you have been to few places in the states, is very beautiful over here in Denver the mountains are full of snow. I have also been to several countries due to the nature of my job. You seem so nice and I will like us to talk more about ourselves if you don't mind.

[@jamesmallory705]

That was a quicky!!

[@JeffHorchoff]

Just the way Good Time Charlie likes them. Thanks for watching. God's peace James. Mr. Ed

[@jamesmallory705]

Thanks. How do you like that yellow vac you were using? I made me one last year kind of like a Colorado bee vac. Do you ever use your Robo vac??

[@jamesmallory705]

I did three removals last week! One was at a Motel 6 ha ha

[@Xray.71]

Have you ever dealt with CBPV in any of your colonies?

[@JeffHorchoff]

I have not, but I assume it is an effect of mites. Thanks for watching. God's peace J. Mr. Ed

[@Xray.71]

@@JeffHorchoff what’s your treatment & frequency for mites if you get a 3% mite load on a hive?

[@elizabethwatson71]

Is this filmed in St Marys county?

[@JeffHorchoff]

The video was shot in Slidell, Louisiana, St. Tammany Parish. 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 Elizabeth. Mr. Ed