Keeping Bees In A Car Tire?

This colony of honey bees think this car tire is a great place to call home but the home owner, grass cutters & neighbors disagree!
Watch me remove the bee colony & give them a new home.
It was a win win all the way around as the removal couldn't have gone better, the bees were very gentle & everyone there that day had a great time witnessing the event.
Here's the link to the video of me removing bees from the truck tire I mention in this video:
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[@russiane.lection-hacker2057]

That hive looks a little... deflated. I think they were framed.

[@JPthebeeman]

Russ Ian E. Lection-Hacker 👍☺️🐝

[@DeepPastry]

Oh please, spare me that tired old joke :)

[@russiane.lection-hacker2057]

@@DeepPastry Tread lightly, please. I'm just pointing out where the rubber meets the comb.

[@hovanti]

I don't mean to *pressure* you, Russ, but these jokes won't make this a Good Year...

[@russiane.lection-hacker2057]

You're on a slippery slope there, @@hovanti . Be careful that the censors don't make KZbinless.

[@andresleiva6973]

With all the hostility and violence around the world is very refreshing to see people so in touch with nature in a very educating and humble way. Thank you so much for your work and protect one of the most important species on this planet that literally keep us fed.

[@gazinta]

Amen to that, brother. Honey is gods glue that bonds people. If that doesnt work, throw the hive at em!

[@attysthoughts3253]

violence is decreasing all around. media sensationalizes eveything

[@andresleiva6973]

@@attysthoughts3253 actually, no, thats not true I think. I invite you to live in south america for a couple years. You will see how little children are used for domestic crime, drug wars, prostitution and other types of abuse. You will see how for 200 USD or less you can send to kill a person for no reason, on top of that, the non stop exploitation of natural resources and its numerous consecuences. Seeing those types of violent acts increasing everyday, I can't agree with your statement sadly.

[@attysthoughts3253]

@@andresleiva6973 the number of people murdered has been declining over tha last decades despite the fact that world population is booming. the difference is, nowadays people are a lot more interconected and share the images of violence

[@andresleiva6973]

@@attysthoughts3253 I dont know whats going on around the world but here in South America the thing is a real deal.

[@RedTSquared]

Love how you interact with the public! JP the Bee Ambassador!

[@lauralishes1]

He isn't royalty lol

[@MsCherade9]

@@lauralishes1 No, but the Queen Bee always is. He's her Ambassador at all times!

[@cloaked5878]

This is the most beeautiful thing ever. It sooths my soul to see this dude help relocate these bees!!

[@molliejonte2732]

c l o a k e d , it soothes my soul too!

[@elkskiutah8204]

I just started watching these Be videos couple days ago I've watched 10 hours

[@jarmelo2006]

I wish I could visit different people at their jobs just to see all the many walks of life and special skills we all have.

[@gordonsmith8400]

Great to see you back in action again JP

[@TheRavenzAshes]

I'm going to be a new bee mama this spring! I won a free package from the Barnyard Bee Man and I also plan on buying two nucs from a buddy so I'll have at least three hives. I'm real excited!! But one thing I can not wait to do is do my first swarm catch!! I really enjoyed this video, and honestly I almost felt like I was actually there!! I was on the edge of my seat waiting to find the Queen!! And what a beautiful girl she is!! Awesome colony!!!! Thanks for sharing this I truly loved it!!

[@JPthebeeman]

Jennifer Weaver I wish you nothing but the best in your beekeeping endeavors! 👍🐝🐝🐝

[@TheRavenzAshes]

@@JPthebeeman thank you that means alot to me! I look forward to watching more of your videos!

[@rambo20866]

Another awesome video brother!!! I always try to tell people if you have "honey bees" call a bee keeper. If you have wasp, yellow jackets or hornets call an exterminator. We don't have enough bees now so don't kill them or make a hive sick by spraying them with chemicals!!! It's awesome watching you work!! Much love and respect from Slidell, happy Mardi Gras!!!!!

[@nomaderic]

I was an exterminator once, every now and then I would get called out to a home and I would arrive and instantly see signs of a honeybee hive. While the customers would get a little upset because I told them I could not take care of their problem I would always tell them to try to get a beekeeper. You dont wanna kill these guys they aren't here to hurt you....people would be in awe because I would just go up to the bees with no fear and not get stung not to be cocky but to show them that they aren't an enemy, just looking for a home

[@MsCherade9]

@@nomaderic Of course the risks to the home owner and the physical shell of the building is difficult to get across at times. Killing the bees in the walls does nothing to remove the wax, comb and stored honey left behind. Then you get cockroachs, hive beetles, other bees, all trying to get into the honey, hot days can melt the wax so it drips around inside a wall cavity... People just don't think in advance enough!

[@tealkerberus748]

It should be illegal to exterminate a wild honey bee hive without cause. If they're not crazy aggressive and they're not diseased, they should always be rescued and rehomed safely.

[@elktheindianspotteddeer1331]

my nabors had a honey be hive hanging in an old tree I am severely allergic to all insect stings so when we moved in they told grandma and she was a little upset for a while about it but the guy told her as long as we did not bother the tree we would be fine and we were one day I was being harassed by a wasp and 10 honey bees drive it away so I made up some sugar water and gave it to the bees as a thank-you present.

[@britanydavis8365]

That reminds me of how they used to keep bees in England. They used skeps, dowl grids about 6 inches from the bottom to allow a bowl feeder to be inserted. The combs never got disturbed and the skep was reusable.....it could also be completely sanitized of life if a problem arose. They didn't have problems with mites because they just dropped out of the hive. Draw back was that you decimated the hive if you tried to remove a frame.

[@janetwood9106]

I absolutely love watching you gather your bees you have so much knowledge of them. And it just makes it nice when somebody's explaining what they're doing so thank you.

[@topfives]

I never knew you could keep bees in a car tire! Hey Jeff, we just sent you an email. Looking forward to hearing back from you.

[@sallythorpe1897]

Just starting bee keeping here in Dorset UK! You are awesome! No protection, so much knowledge and experience! Look forward to more from you!

[@lorrieruff4402]

What a great group of folks. It must be nice to be able to sit down now and then to do your job. Till next time J.P.

[@JPthebeeman]

Lorrie Ruff sit downs are always preferred. 😄

[@peteacher52]

You are, to me, the definitive apiarist. I look forward to your videos as must thousands of others! Cheers, Col, NZ.

[@nsb2021]

Pretty awesome JP just found your channel and now I’m watching all your videos, really enjoy the commentary and telling us knowledge you’ve learned thru the years thanks!!

[@TheMrericmichel]

Amazing! Watching other " bee keepers/ removers " and then watching +JPthebeeman. It's crazy. No one gets on better with bee's than Jp. :)

[@RustyNail5856]

Glad to see you back, I have seen bees in tires before, a big stack of them that someone dump in trees in the woods , some of the tires were over 6 feet high and full of bees and honey that was coming out of the tires . and at the time I could do nothing, I wish I could have got a hand full. o well. Take care.

[@prkrngr27]

Sunday mornin' and I get to watch a JP video while drinking my "coffee". Special. Thanks for what you do and thank God for bees.

[@normjacques6853]

"What kind of smoke is that?" "Sinsemilla!" Those have got to be some mellow bees by now! LOL

[@Farmermanrc]

That's very cool JP seeing how quick those bees retreat to that box after placing the queen. I like your videos and I can't imagine how many times u endure those stings without wearing a bee suit that takes a lot of courage.

[@brianwhite9555]

At time 3:53. It's extremely important to keep your hive tool clean. If necessary, lick it off. :)

[@JPthebeeman]

Brian White always necessary to sample the miel when possible. 🤘😉🐝

[@jpthedelawarebeeman6239]

Whats up JP I'm glad to see you're around still and kicking. We have missed you buddy.....

[@HamiltonMechanical]

Greetings from tennessee! Don't know how i came across your videos, but hey, glad I stuck around for awhile :) Could listen to yall's accents all day long haha. Need to visit down that way eventually. Thanks for making the videos! and also, thank you for involving and teaching all your customers that are willing to learn.

[@angelshutt3936]

The Bee's were recycling. 🥀🐝

[@pamelaflirtyskunk7698]

Always love watching you work and share some great bee knowledge!

[@FireoftheGreeks]

The only thing better than bees is free bees! Welcome back JP

[@amandalee-riley5293]

Thanks for the video, JP, and it's good to see you back. :)

[@bditelnui]

Отличное видео. Мне нравится ваша идея с применением резинок на рамках. Спасибо за то что делитесь своим опытом )

[@oscargutierrez8180]

Killer video man. Love the way you work without the space suite.

[@donaldwhite1404]

I really enjoy your videos you have taught me a lot about honey bees. I love honey and really like how you take care of the bees so gently.

[@janmyersknight6110]

Watching you handle the bees make me hate them a little less! Fascinating to watch.

[@JPthebeeman]

Jan Myers Knight good to hear it! They are actually very fascinating & wonderful little creatures that obviously make our world a better place!

[@janmyersknight6110]

Maybe hate is too strong a word. I used to be terrified of them. Not so much anymore. They are keeping us fed by pollination, so for that I'm thankful. ♥️

[@g1r1r8]

Jan Myers Knight bees are very timid and don’t usually attack. Wasps on the other hand...

[@molliejonte2732]

Thank you for the videos. They are amazing. I hopefully plan to get some bees soon and I learn so much from your channel, even in the comments. You are so patient with both the bees and humans. Great teacher.

[@JPthebeeman]

Mollie Jonte wishing you the best in your beekeeping endeavors. 🤘🐝

[@jasperhaskin6803]

I'm a pretty new beekeeper and I just did a cutout job that the bees were in a tractor tire had to use a jig saw and a saw zaw to fillet the tire off the rim in the dark due to mishaps lol and to top it all off my box was too small for the amount of bees that was on it but many lessons learned and had fun doing it!

[@leannkennedy6568]

It was a pleasure to watch a video of yours. Spring is just around the corner. Well for you it is. There is still snow and cold here in Michigan.

[@Glassandcandy]

I love hearing you chat with the customers in these videos and joking around and telling stories and stuff. It's good ole southern colloquialisms at its best. Any chance you'd come over here to Mississippi for a hive or two? I'd love to be able to call you up if I had a hive that needs removal, then again, for all that mileage it would have to be a news worthy hive, huh? lol Anyway, great vid as always, love seeing you work on these.

[@tfran89]

Another great cutout! You're the best JP. ~ Tom

[@Funny_as_Duck]

How often do you get stung?

[@thuffman44]

Gotta love how honeybees are masters of adaptation, LOL.... I always enjoy watching your videos JP. Hope you have a fantastic day sir!! 🐝🐝🐝☮️☯️

[@Too_reel]

@ 9:20 Bystander: "What kind of smoke is that?" JP: "That's Sensimilla" 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@lawsonone6015]

I didn't get it either. I woulda been like, "Aaah."

[@cherylcarnes4207]

Watched it again JP. Worth watching 2X. Thanks again for the bees.

Wow. Im glad I ran into this. An idiot here in Miami dumped in the trash a bucket full of bees. I was so sad to see that. Out in the sun. I felt so bad, I had to save them. All I said is, if i wanna save them, I cant be scared of them. So I very slowly picked up the bucket, walked home 7 blocks real slow, and now they are at my house. Flying around looking beautiful. I hope to one day be able to care for them with such ease as this gentlemen does. I only have one question... Ive been bite by bees before, they are so calm with him and everyone is so relaxed. Do these bees bite? Sting?

[@JPthebeeman]

:Lazara - Martinez: Unknown kudos to you for saving the bees! The bees you see here can sting but are pretty gentle “genetically”. The smoker is a beekeepers best friend if used correctly. Applying smoke can achieve several things but most importantly it has a calming effect that keeps most bees from going crazy on you unless they are aggressive bees to begin with, then you suit up. You actually suit up before they go nuts on you. Aggressive bees will give you warnings to keep away by buzzing around you, bumping into you or just stinging you when you get too close for their comfort. Good luck with your new colony of bees.

[@YappyBeeman]

Save me that tire. I can still use it. A little duct tape and it bee just like new.

[@JPthebeeman]

Yappy Beeman I made a piñata out of it just for you, of course stuffed with “shrimp flavored” ramen noodles!

[@Derek2k]

😂😂😂

[@onekittyhawk63]

Duct tape. The handyman's number one tool.

[@joedenton7023]

Nice and easy, good job explaining things as you go!

[@RichardCowdrey]

JP is such a gentleman

[@Duddie82]

Once that queen is inside, they sure to march in, so cool to see that.

[@penelopepenobscot4475]

Waving hi from chilly Southern Illinois. Good to see you,

[@meatdogg101]

I'm still rocking with you JP. Good videos my guy

[@williamradford8817]

Great footage BEES in Louisiana, a hive/collective in a pile of old car tiers, nicely recued in to the bee box

[@barleywaters5315]

I really dig your videos. You are very special -- cool & kind.

[@blueraspberrylemonade32]

I like how they slowly got closer to observe

[@hazelangus]

I love that too! Biggest work of his is taming humans, not bees. His legacy is more people learning to love bees again. I was stung when I was four and was frightened of them after that until I was in my early 20s. I'm still scared of yellowjackets (I'm 36), but definitely not honey bees or bumble bees. I have a little way to go with yellowjackets, even though I have never been stung by them.

[@loungelizards1]

You truly are the 'Bee Whisperer!' Great Videos...

[@ralphgresham6327]

If you put oil on your blade when you are cutting works good metal doesn't bind. We did this in the oil fields.

[@cecoya]

Look at those girls run to their queen. How cute they are. Have a great day

[@parrotbill9072]

We use cut truck tires to make bumpers for a shrimp boat. The way we did it was to pour motor oil on the part to be cut. Then jam a knife in to get the cut started. As you cut, you add motor oil to lubricate the area. I cut many a tire with a $5.00 MORA Knife, so it's not that hard to do.

[@ronaldwilkes1814]

When you do get stung do you wipe the spot to get rid of alert pheromone, smoke area? How do you keep them from re-stinging that spot?

[@JPthebeeman]

Ronald Wilkes I smoke the crap out of that spot. Sometimes I’ll even wipe honey on the spot. If they’re really aggressive they don’t pay attention to any of that & it’s time to suit up more than likely. Of course aggressive bees will usually give you warning signals before you even get close to em!

[@Bee_Charming]

Wow so glad to see you in action again!

[@ionaphillips8500]

enjoyed glad to see you back, have a groovey day

[@JPthebeeman]

iona phillips you as well my friend. 👍🐝🐝🐝

[@HONEYBEEHIGHWAY]

Thanks for sharing JP. Just did a removal yesterday. Got Tha queen. She’s a big one

[@JPthebeeman]

HONEYBEE HIGHWAY way to go! 👍🤘🐝

[@HONEYBEEHIGHWAY]

JPthebeeman Thanks.

[@juncusbufonius]

Just love your videos JP.

[@JPthebeeman]

Juncus Bufonius thank you. 👍🐝

[@themikarenolds2910]

Why do the bees outside my house attack me when I go near them and this guy never has a probloum deep in a hive 🐝

[@feast_withAnu.com.]

Because he has a smoker with him that's why.

[@jessicatorretto159]

If the bee's have got to much honey and haven't been robbed they get cranky. And when they build up numbers and over crowd the spot they in they get cranky to they swarm of. And other times it's because it's a cranky queen that needs to be destroyed and replaced. And certain weather. So there's multiple reasons why they do . Still a awesome creation.

[@deweywilliams1257]

Good to see you back.

[@julieenslow5915]

Not my first viewing of this tire recycling video. Love it still!!

[@taililly2483]

I never "tire" of a good joke. But can anyone spare some comb.😆🐝Spare the comb & spoil the Bee!

[@yig_501]

Bees are amazing creatures how they communicate blows my mind

[@aliceweir3984]

Awesome to see your post!!! Stay safe out there

[@JPthebeeman]

Alice Weir 👍🐝🐝🐝

[@wilbertog58]

Dear JP greetings from Puerto Rico. Amazing way of dealing with bees I just hope sometime I can do the same you do. What kind of bee repellant do you use? I will appreciate very much if you could share the kind you use with me.

[@loulew2]

A new subscriber here from rainy Nottinghamshire UK. Awesome videos. Keep it up...

[@darinmbicknell]

Well done JP.

[@DocLaw172]

Dadant is up here in my county in Western Illinois! Just found your videos about a week ago. Been checking them out since.

[@JPthebeeman]

DocLaw I get my smokers from Dadant in Paris, Tx. Large capacity with heat shield, only one I recommend. Peace brother. 🤘🐝

[@PickinPins]

Smells like Colombian Mon! Colombian .. I just can’t get enough of your videos JP! I love it ! 🐝. 👍

[@DetroitDis]

I love your videos they have perked my interest in beekeeping . I have been affraid of bees for a long time. But honey bees appear to be different in nature. thank you for sharing as always.

[@ralphgresham6327]

NOT if they're AFRICANISED. If you get into AFRICANISED BEES you better KNOW what you are doing and have the right PPE. Or you will RUN for your LIFE or die. Check out KILLER BEE GUY on KZbin.

[@_ua6171]

Пчелы очень добрые. Классное видео.

[@marianhoblyn1901]

I'm terrified of anything with more than four legs, but your video's fascinate me.

[@JoelHershberger]

How many colonies do you have? What is the most you ever had at one time? Do you sell time to farmers or others for the bees to work a particular area?

[@JPthebeeman]

Joel Hershberger The most I’ve ever run was right over a hundred but these days I donate most of them to my buddy Schawee. He has access to 3,000 acres of land. My main bee yard is on 13 acres & I can only keep about 45 hives there. I’m so busy removing bees it’s tough to do what I do & run a big apiary. I’ve never done pollinating large scale just for friends & a few people who wanted bees on their property.

[@Bourbonsouth47]

Good video ! Awesome work

[@JPthebeeman]

Jacob enriques thank you, glad you enjoyed the video. 👍🐝🐝🐝

[@cherylcarnes4207]

Love it love it love it. Nice to see you J.P.

[@JPthebeeman]

Cheryl Carnes hello Cheryl good to see you as well. 🐝🐝🐝

[@judithyoungquist8409]

Yay!!so nice to see you back!! Hope you’re doing well!! How’s Shawee?

[@JPthebeeman]

Judith Youngquist Schawee’s doing great! He & I removed some bees out of a cabinet today.

[@laurelherbert2879]

I would like to see follow ups of where you house some of the colonies when you remove them

[@yvonnekoedood4611]

thanks JP for the tire bee's video com back more this yeah love your video's

[@JPthebeeman]

Yvonne Koedood thank you sweet lady. 🐝🐝😉

[@skflyfish]

LOL. What kind of smoke is that? ....... Sinsemilla. Too funny! Another great video!

[@JPthebeeman]

skflyfish yeah you right! 😉

[@charger440]

Cannabis smoke

[@boonesavoca715]

Hey, love your videos. Very educational. Just curious, do you charge for bee removal?

[@valmacoffey-mcclean6910]

What do you do with the bees in the bin with the bits of comb.

[@suearmstrong9597]

Love your video's. One of God's Soldiers....taking care of HIS creatures. God Bless you JP. 🍃🌎🕊

[@Shakti_Singh_Om]

Your videos are amazing 👍

[@carldesouza632]

JP I ran across your UTUBE channel the other day and I look forward to watching all your videos keep them coming great job:)

[@TechGorilla1987]

I caught that "Up In Smoke" joke and it made me snort coffee....

[@willmegehee]

Nice job... you make it look easy.

[@rodneylife5042]

so cool man because of you i do cut outs here in new Zealand thx man:) love your vid so my first year i did 2 this is my second year and i'v done 31 some have been swarms and some cut outs i have 103 hives now i love beaning a beekeeper love my bees and ever thing i do is for what's best for the bees not me :) i'm keen as for 500 hives i'll get there haha thx so much man your vid help me so much :)

[@steshar2975]

just found you. I think I wanna start my own Hive. Any good tips how and what to start with sir?

[@JPthebeeman]

Ste Shar where are you located? Let’s start there.

[@steshar2975]

@@JPthebeeman Well I started factoring in that. And thinking of my seasons lol I'm From Pennsylvania. Lancaster County to be exact :)

[@steshar2975]

I happened to stumble upon the different types of Flow Hive boxes set ups and such. Are these reasonable for a beginner. Or should I have a lot more hands on I guess you could say lol. Any info would be great! I'm 31. And need some new hobbies that I can love. I'm a huge animal love. Outdoors person. So always been on my mind if something like this :)

[@JPthebeeman]

Ste Shar first off: wait until spring to get your bees but until then join a bee club & secure your woodenware. If you’re going with flow hives I would recommend placing them in an experienced beekeeper’s apiary & allow them to show you the ropes. Imo flow hives are not for beginners to just jump right into. After you learn about bees & beekeeping you can then transition in whichever direction you want to head. Best wishes in your journey! ✌🏻🐝

[@rickhubbard7342]

Hi I'm a new subscriber after getting hooked on some of your earlier videos. I have a question and please accept my apologies if you covered this before but on a couple of videos you had an evil queen and you gave a new queen to the colony. How long before the evil gene pool is eradicated and the good take over?

[@JPthebeeman]

Rick Hubbard approximation 6 weeks before you see a turn around.

[@rickhubbard7342]

@@JPthebeeman Thanks JB, don't know if we have anyone with your skills here in England but i guess there must be as there are beekeepers here. We just hear very little about them

[@iTempest]

These videos are so interesting to watch

[@PhillipHall01]

I was looking for the S on that queen clip!! Ah haa haaa haaa Thanks for the video! Good thing all the tires had the rim on.

[@ryanbullock1921]

Love your videos! - subscribed, keen to watch your future videos!!!

[@zerious1016]

JP, what do you do with the cone after you removed all the bees off of it? do you throw it away or save it and make honey for yourself? You however, have an interesting job dealing with bees and having all those honey =))

[@tealkerberus748]

zerious1016 all these beekeepers put as much of the comb as they can into frames, strapping it in place with elastic bands until the bees fix it in place properly. What they can't salvage, or if there's way more honey than the bees will need, they extract the honey and then melt down the wax.

[@topmarranchadventuresgiggl3360]

question JP , 1, What size bands are you using ? And does that size work for all size frames ? Love how you work and explain everything, thank you for making good videos 😉 I lived in Westbank for a bit right behind Westjeff Hospital, keep doing such a great job JP 🥰

[@JPthebeeman]

TopMar Ranch Adventures & Giggles thank you & I use #33’s from Office Depot. They work great for deep & medium frames.

[@CaptnCrunch247]

Damn, he DOES look like Jeter!! The grass-cutter's face is a bit wider, but the resemblance is uncanny..

[@alfredoromo6540]

Nice video? After how many days you release the queen from that little thing?

[@JPthebeeman]

Alfredo Romo 3 days

[@richardthornhill4630]

JP makes it look easy.

[@segami2808]

Great to see u still wrangling. Where do u get your sensamelia for the smoker?

[@JPthebeeman]

Segami 2 I get it from Schawee. 😊 Hay that is. ☺️

[@hamradiotime]

I just got interested in beekeeping. I really enjoy your videos. What do you do with all these swarms? Do you have a lot of beehives where you put them?

[@JPthebeeman]

I keep some but have been donating many to a good friend the last few years who keeps them on 3,000 acres.