MASSIVE Beehive Found With 7 Queens and 10 Lbs of Bees !!!!

MASSIVE Beehive Found With Over 7 Queens and 10 Lbs of Bees !!!!
Welcome Everyone, to another episode of Fun With Bees by Yappy Beeman(TM). In this exciting video, I get a call for what was believed to be a swarm that had just moved in to the floor of a back deck on a cabin in Guntersville, Alabama.
The weather was cool and rainy so when I found the bees hanging out under the deck, I wasn't very surprised that not many were flying. The only problem that came to me later was this is also a sign of bees about to swarm. But I admit, I had a touch of tunnel vision in thinking that maybe, this time the customer was right and the bees had just showed up. Silly Yappy.
Once I dug further and exposed the colony hidden under the wood, what I found was one of the largest and most amazing hives I had seen in a while. It was "whoooge" as my son says. I couldn't agree with him more. But now the challenge comes down to one thing. CAN I FIND THE QUEEN?
If you have watch many of my videos, you know I pride myself on always catching the queen. She is the genetics of the colony. Without her, The colony dies because they can not reproduce their workforce. So they take very good care of her as try to hide her from me the best they can. Plus, with so many bees in this void, it would be extremely difficult to find her. In the end, I realized the main queen had most likely swarmed a few days before my arrival and that is what the homeowner actually saw alerting her that she had a honeybee infestation issue.
The rest of the story....well, you will just have to watch it and see where things went.
If you liked the beehive I put this colony in, check out www.horizontalbees.com and order yours today. Not a paid promotional either. I just love mine.
Yappy Beeman is a professional bee remover performing live honey bee removals in Alabama as "Alabama Bee Rescue" and relocates them to apiaries away from residential areas so they can rebuild and thrive as a honey bee colony producing honey. Yappy is an Alabama Beekeepers association member that has performed over 1000 live bee removals. Yappy with the help of his great friend and mentor; @Jpthebeeman, a professional beekeeper , has learned many skills to remove bee swarms and honey bee colonies safely for the bees and homeowners alike.
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A honey bee (also spelled honeybee) is a eusocial flying insect within the genus Apis of the bee clade, all native to mainland Afro-Eurasia.[1][2] After bees spread naturally throughout Africa and Eurasia, humans became responsible for the current cosmopolitan distribution of honey bees, introducing multiple subspecies into South America (early 16th century), North America (early 17th century), and Australia (early 19th century).[1]
Honey bees are known for their construction of perennial colonial nests from wax, the large size of their colonies, and surplus production and storage of honey, distinguishing their hives as a prized foraging target of many animals, including honey badgers, bears and human hunter-gatherers. Only 8 surviving species of honey bee are recognized, with a total of 43 subspecies, though historically 7 to 11 species are recognized. Honey bees represent only a small fraction of the roughly 20,000 known species of bees.
The best known honey bee is the western honey bee, (Apis mellifera), which was domesticated for honey production and crop pollination. The only other domesticated bee is the eastern honey bee (Apis cerana), which occurs in South, Southeast, and East Asia. Only members of the genus Apis are true honey bees,[3] but some other types of bees produce and store honey and have been kept by humans for that purpose, including the stingless bees belonging to the genus Melipona and the Indian stingless or dammar bee Tetragonula iridipennis. Modern humans also use beeswax in making candles, soap, lip balms and various cosmetics, as a lubricant and in mould-making using the lost wax process.
Etymology and name
The genus name Apis is Latin for "bee".[4][5] Although modern dictionaries may refer to Apis as either honey bee or honeybee, entomologist Robert Snodgrass asserts that correct usage requires two words, i.e., honey bee, because it is a kind or type of bee. It is incorrect to run the two words together, as in dragonfly or butterfly, which are appropriate because dragonflies and butterflies are not flies[6] and have no connection with dragons or butter.

[@lorenaroma]

Are you using a vacuum to collect the bees?

[@YappyBeeman]

No. A vacuum would kill them.

[@user-zn1nn5xd1f]

@@YappyBeeman But isn't that a vacuum?

[@lorenaroma]

You literally say in the video you are vacuuming them...????

[@magscovers8924]

@@YappyBeemanwhat is the device you are using then?

[@YappyBeeman]

Ok so lets split hairs here......I use a Colorado bee vac. It is a collection system designed to capture bees without killing them. It is not a vacuum in the common sense of the word. When those not in the buisness think vacuum, most think something like a shop vac etc. Use of such would kill the bees. So....vacuuming the bees is a verb not a noun . Or if we consider that the action of all devices using forced air flow to capture or collect any object or substance and contain such to be classified singularly as a "vacuum", well then yes, its a vacuum. I leave it to the panel to decide.

[@googleboughtmee]

Well what did she expect when she made an Air Bee & Bee?

[@Ronald1987100]

No. Just No.

[@wconradjr]

Absolutely yes, and more yes. Love me some puns.

[@OllieOxyn]

lol underrated comment, I snorted :D

[@amandabrown8078]

I got choked up laughing so hard 😂

[@dancepiglover]

The bees misunderstand.

[@gyngr5265]

You said if you were able to find a queen in all of that that we should like and subscribe, but since you found them hatching in real time, you should get a million gold stars!

[@YappyBeeman]

I will gladly accept on behalf of beekeeprs all over the world, the acadamy and the bees. They were the real stars in this video......bwahhahahaha.

[@karelappel594]

Impressive bee-handling skills, especially considering the risk of swarming. Your expertise shines in the way you meticulously handle the bees without protective gear. Your dedication to locating the queen showcases your commitment to preserving the colony's genetics. Your approach is both gentle and professional, making the process seem effortless. Your videos provide a captivating insight into your expertise. Keep up the great work, Yappy Beeman(TM)! You got my subscription man! This stuff is beautiful

[@YappyBeeman]

Thank you very much!

[@catspek]

I don’t know how I happened upon this man’s videos earlier today, but since then I’ve spent at least an hour watching his amazing work with bees. I’ve learned more from this man in one afternoon than I’ve ever known about bees and it’s fascinating to watch his work. He’s so gentle with them, and has so much respect for them, he almost talks to them like friends! Now I’m finally going to stop watching the videos for a little bit to research queens, hives, how they fan, how he knows when they’re upset, smoking them to calm them down, etc. thank you, sir, for the incredible work you do, and for creating this new interest for me!

[@malcolmx8874]

Read my mind lol

[@YappyBeeman]

It was my pleasure and thank you for such a great compliment.

[@steve210sa]

​@@YappyBeemanSuch a great video..... Thank you for all the work you do.

[@missfrizzler]

this man is a treasure and I am beyond glad my 2 am youtube rabbit hole has ended here. just the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen omg

[@Lo-is]

Haha! Same! ❤

[@eliaskohler9805]

I love seeing bees getting rescued and giving a new home because in germany we dont have many bees anymore 😊 so i am happy you gave so many bees a new home

[@Bsksh]

Sir if I happened upon a hive of this size I would pass out. You have my utmost respect.

[@marilynnschroeder4436]

‘These bees have not been here very long’ Where have I heard that one before? 😂

[@bethsantoro1963]

OMG Yappy!!!!!!!!!! That was a trip to see that many queens and they were hatching!!!! What a joy to watch and learn about how that is done. Thank you for sharing this wonderful bee queen find!

[@YappyBeeman]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@CVargas202]

bee videos: let me scoop them up with my hands, be as gentle as possible; Wasp videos: i brought my trusty flame thrower

[@raintree3383]

Hahahahaaaaa Isnt that the truth !!!! Great funny comment hello from Canada

[@Floofie_boi]

I love that two minutes you get jumpscared by a bee on the camera lens.

[@biohazard9215]

Seeing a queen hatch like that was really cool, good video and thank you for not hurting the bees. ♥

[@FrederickDunn]

Ok, first there was Frank, and now this... I could not be more IMPRESSED Yappy! A pure pleasure to watch with my morning Joe! I really like the idea of using beeswax to cap those queen cages, never even considered that. :) Thank you!

[@YappyBeeman]

Mr.Fred, its a pleasure and honor to know twice in my life I have surprised a great guy like yourself. On a side note, I am looking forward to seeing you at confrence. Don't be uodet if Frank can't make it but if my giraffe can fit through the back door, we may have a Frank to add to the video topics.

[@starscourge_blackfyre1471]

To have several queens hatch during the video is just magnifico, what a treat for us!

[@hals1fineday]

BEST BEE VIDEO EVER !! This is epic it could be a documentary ...truly amazing. All those queens hatching ...your timing was incredible. Ty ty ty ty for filming this and posting it for us all. Well done sir.

[@colleenmurphy1333]

Can’t believe what’s happening here, so many queens, thanks for keeping our interest🐝🇨🇦🐝🇨🇦❤️🐝❤️❤️🇨🇦🐝

[@myplatior]

Personally I’m absolutely terrified of bees (all flying bugs actually) despite only being stung once, but it’s very heartwarming to see how nice you treat the bees! I’ve never really watched a bee removal (or in this case rehousing) all the way through, and it made me smile when you were helping the queens hatch. Huge respect for you not wearing a beekeeper suit as well, I could never!

[@Sypitz]

Mad respect for Yappy for counting each individual bee

[@YappyBeeman]

I do what I must for the people.....bwahahahah.

[@chloesibilla8199]

Imagine being born into this like "wow whats going on? Who turned on the lights? It's awful bright out here and I feel a draft? What's that sound? It's like? Distant bee screams and the voice of an older man with a charming accent. We're leaving? Already? Well that was easy.

[@starscourge_blackfyre1471]

"They've only been there a couple days" "Theres 10,000 Bees here Lady!"

[@denisethompson3819]

I have to say that I do get quite upset about disturbing them as they are just being bees. Unfortunately her tribe is not too particular about where they nest and just take over. No fuss no hassle. I don't know if any of the builders of houses ever know to advise buyers that the houses have to be, bee proofed. No, should but must. Not for the owners best interests but the bees. I did wonder if those people living in the houser can hear the buzzing. Especialy at night.? You could think you had tendinitis, should see ear doctor. Well I thank you for your love and care of the bees. Your patience towards your tribes is bonza. Stay well and keep those bees happy. Yes I know it rhymes but thems the breaks. 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Thanks to your wife as well for he patience. 🎉🎉❤😊

[@brentsims9114]

Watching the queens hatch is so cool!

[@kaytlinjustis5643]

I guess the storyline goes like this: The previous Bee Queen had seven daughters, each given Royal Jelly. On her death bed, the previous Queen tells her daughters to share the hive, to 'grow and prosper the kingdom' instead of fighting it out. Doing so, the Seven Daughters created... THIS! Nature's pretty impressive, ain't it? 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@AussieWalkabout74]

Wow - the queen hatching - that is INCREDIBLE!!

[@kitakin10]

Sir, please be aware that you spark joy with how gentle you are with the bees

[@fullsoundrecording]

Cool man, Im so bee-phobic man, Watching you manage them with such grace and care is amazing. the very sounds of them make me nervous and even panicky, and seeing them in such numbers even amplifies those feelings, But seeing you and hearing you work with them somehow for the first time is just calming enough to watch this bee video to the end.

[@7cats4me]

right there with you.

[@janineregas5651]

I respect the hell out of you man. How anyone can work with bees without any protective gear gets my vote. Keep buzzing along!!!!

[@TSUNAMI-MAMI]

Love listening to you explain bee behavior. Fascinating to see them come down from the comb to protect the brood!!!!

[@Bamahut]

Oh boy, that's an awesome video! This brings back memories of a wild bee hive we had in our old family house. They decided to build it in between our windows and windows shutters. I was a beautiful sight, to be able to see the inside of a bee hive without disturbing them! We did have to evict them but not without the help of a local bee keeper. We need to keep our bees alive at all cost and not kill them, native or not they are essential to our survival!

[@chuck5553]

My god 😳🐝. I so appreciate people like you. You know what you’re doing, care about the 🐝 and have the right equipment. Thank you for saving humanity

[@jamesward7365]

By far the best bee video I've ever seen

[@YappyBeeman]

Thank you. It was alot of fun to make but humbling by the reaction of the community.

[@GeneralDisarray1892]

The one where he gets a whole branch of bees dropped onto a tarp/his truck was my fave before this one but this is just a whole new level for the Yapster!

[@itsmeeeeeeeee6096]

Ppl don’t realize how crucial honeybees are to our own survival!

[@lisalarsen2384]

Ty for talking so nice to the girlies 🥹 you are so sweet

[@soulstarmusiclover1254]

Awesome videos never knew I enjoyed watching bees so much. They are absolutely amazing . Thank you Yappy Beeman❤🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@noname-xo5mp]

I always imagined the funniest way to rob a bank would be with a full bee suit and 3 boxes of angry bees

[@Airplanefan477]

🤦🏼‍♂️ 😂

[@chendzeeali6545]

Seeing a Queen hatch was a bucket list moment OMG!!! Too Cool

[@YappyBeeman]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@twiggyjali]

7 queens?! call that an empire

[@YappyBeeman]

Lol.....very well could I guess.

[@sarahgonzales5598]

It could be up to ten queens. In springtime honey bees hatch up to ten queen bees. Then it could happen that one of the young queen bees kills the old one and overtakes the hive or more likely take some worker bees (a few thousand) and founds another hive elsewhere.

[@x0xTHLover4Lifex0x]

​@@sarahgonzales5598 game of thrones 😂

[@Benjywells1]

I love the way you talk to the bees.

[@meisievannancy]

I thought a hive only had one queen. Learn something new every day.

[@YappyBeeman]

This scenario is only different because the hive was going through a prcess of swarming. They split to create a new colony in another location leaving behind multiple queen cells so the remanders can still have a queen. Books say after they hatch out, the potential queens fight it out to see who will be the one who becomes the mother of the hive .

[@meisievannancy]

@@YappyBeeman Interesting. How do queens fight it out since they only have one sting and using it would be fatal. Or do they have a sting at all ?

[@drimachuck]

@@meisievannancy the queen's stinger isn't barbed like the workers' so she can sting as many times as she wants without ripping it out.

[@meisievannancy]

​​@@drimachuckNever knew that. Thanks.

[@GamingWITHsKeLeToR]

these bees are so incredibly calm. out in arizona where i live, you don't see bees that are anywhere near this calm. I am guessing most of our breeds are africanized now which is probably why they're so aggressive, but man, you could never even get close to a hive like that without a suit on in AZ. (at least not the ones ive come across)

[@devo076]

In the south, the bees are more africanized. The worse problem is on the west coast, where those Asian hornets are trying to expand. A small hornet hive can destroy a large beehive in a day.

[@texaswatermama]

Wow! An amazing find.

[@YappyBeeman]

I think so too!

[@feynthefallen]

I'm always stunned by how easily and calmly you can handle these animals with your bare hands. Have you ever considered that some people's body chemistry may make them better suited to handle bees than others?

[@YappyBeeman]

Knowledge and experience wrapped up love for what I do. But don't tell anyone my secret.

[@lectro88]

Thats incredible. I had a hive years ago that was just exploding in population and it had mutible active laying queens in the same hive. Everyone said I was mistaken.

[@neenalouise2633]

This was incredibly amazing. Although I’m no expert I can’t imagine stumbling across that huge nest with 7 queens!!! The way you handle them with care and regime them is fantastic! Bravo to you sir! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@CrowTRobot-ni7zu]

I used to get so nervous when seeing him handle the queens, until I read that queens almost never sting people. They save their stings for other queens. I also read that, probably because her stinger is not barbed, like that of a worker, on the rare occasion a queen stings a human, it doesn’t hurt as much as when a worker stings.

[@kira-dk2mx]

No one is worthy of being stung by a queen bee than another queen bee. We just aren't worth the effort.

[@Bubblegum_Girl]

😌🌟🌠 I'm very grateful for the work you do. Thank you for helping all of them, and filming it to share with us around the world. It was wonderful to watch

[@richardraymond9108]

Most interesting bee video ive seen, but bee lady from Texas always BEE my favorite

[@DiscosDead]

Holy guacamole, indeed... I don't think I've ever seen so many honeybees in one place! That, my friend, is an Air Bee-and-Bee-and-MORE-Bees!

[@Maranatha_Homestead]

Excellent work!!! This was a pleasure to watch.

[@YappyBeeman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FlynnWalsh-hp5gx]

This is the best bee channel I have seen. You care so much about every bee and that just makes my day.

[@meisievannancy]

The people that are careful with every bee don't get stung so much. Then you see the clumsy bee guys who drop the frames into the boxes surely squishing the bees running around with suites and getting stung.

[@sharonyost3807]

Surprised how big the hive was! Glad for a rescue!!

[@Jellobeann]

This man is an absolute trooper for going at this hive without protective equipment. On another note--thank you, KZbin algorithm, for recommending this absolute gem of a video to so many people.

[@medicine2202]

So gentle and carefully with the queens, It's always refreshing to see any one who is as passionate about there work as this guy is !! Awesome and informative!!!❤

[@smokenjoe4022]

I owned a old retired dairy there was a hive in the wall of the milk barn for about 12 years you could hear them when standing inside! We’re talking about a hive that was 8’ tall and ran for 25’! The bee removal guys said they’d never seen anything like it! Lol probably never will again! North Eastern Colorado!

[@nocomment4642]

Ace video ! Educational and fun to watch because of your knowledge and humour. Great !!

[@whyzzzcat]

That Nest is Beautiful, Look at the geometry they did to utilize the most space. Love Bees.

[@MelAtlNP]

I love bees! My huge lavender bushes attract thousands. When I’m harvesting lavender, I am surrounded by them . I talk to them like you do :) I’ve never been stung. God bless you for relocating bees! Lord knows we need them.

[@tonyelbrow]

The reason You didn't find a mated Queen was because that hive did swarm, the Queen leave with the swarm 3 days before the baby Queens hatches. Great job my brother. 👍🏻

[@markbillus5183]

the loving that you have towards these bees is amazing is so nice to see you work these bees especially without a suit just blew my mind especially with the crazy amount of bees that are there is just insane.

[@SueDamron]

You’re the first person I have heard say, “Practice makes permanent!” (Besides me) So true!!! Great informative video!!! Wow!!

[@DailyDubs4U]

hey bees. Thanks for...pretty much everything.

[@homersanchez8580]

I could watch this all day! Very appreciative of your knowledge.

[@markoc8616]

Thank's Yappy a much appreciated vid an given a secure new home for those beautiful girls.

[@andrewdavis6917]

What an amazing hive and then the way you cared for the ladies.. you're a very nice person Sir. Cheering for you from Texas...

[@user-cg3lq5zb1g]

So lucky. Every swarm I get are buried deep in a soffit two stories high. Nice job.

[@YappyBeeman]

Oh I get plenty of those as well. But will take a gift like this on occasion without arguing.

[@vickieelisa2248]

Just had the return of honeybees and butterflies to my garden after 6 years of nada. Lots of intentional flower can herb plantings to attract pollinators. Added 60% more plants to attract and saw a 55%increase in bees and butterflies.

[@aspiegirl_tay]

I’ve never seen queen bees hatch until today. Thanks for uploading this video! :)

[@daisi4925]

Thank you! Never got to see a queen bee hatch before. But six! My grandson watched with me and just couldn’t understand why they weren’t stinging. Amazing!

[@shannonspage9360]

The property i grew up on as a kid was a large apple and pear orchard. Every year a local bee keeper would drop off hives and place them throught the orchard and pick them back up at the end of the season. They would also stop by periodicly during the season. I was scared of bees so I am not sure what the beekeeper would do during the visits. The bees always did their job.

[@p2bkp26]

keep up the good work, I find it funny how many people comment hatred comments without knowing any information on the process you used.

[@YappyBeeman]

I appreciate the support. I know a good bit come over from The Hornet King channel and not understand the difference in the processes. Just means I have more content to share.

[@strategieswithsasquatch]

So good to see that many bees safely moved to a new home

[@Ronald1987100]

Respect to the one that counted all 38,924 bee's.

[@EgoChip]

It's 38,925. You missed one.

[@cal8873]

Props to him, he has steel balls. If I saw a hive like that, I would immediately move states 😂 Great work though man! Keep it up

[@nali19751975]

I just wanna say big thank you for saving my little friends

[@lindadesrosiers6088]

Joyful to see your love for bees! 🥰

[@jamesericpham4139]

This is definitely the biggest single 🐝hive I've ever seen anywhere!! Superhive!!

[@SortOfaBeekeeper]

A most awesome video!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@YappyBeeman]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jasonsullivan9707]

Literally so excited to see the bees

[@zoehine282]

beezzzzz*

[@lifeimitatingdeath3608]

I'm just figuratively excited.

[@dantic9960]

As someone who was just scrolling thru yt, this was a pleasant surprise. I love honeybees and want to get into beekeeping myself. They’re amazing creatures and this video made me sub cuz of the care you had with the girls and the queens. Cool video friend.

[@carolewarner101]

HOLY SMOKES!!! Wow! First time I ever saw a queen hatch out, let alone 6!

[@lordsofthewildwood7553]

Really liking watching your channel. It would be nice to see.longer videos showing what you do with the comb and where the bees end up living.

[@YappyBeeman]

Have you finished watching this almost 20 min video yet?

[@lordsofthewildwood7553]

Watched some of the older ones now sorry. Just wanted more as they are so cool and you really do a great job.

[@YappyBeeman]

Thank you and it is much appreciated. Its hard when I am the remover, cameraman, writer, producer and publisher but I try to put out the best I can with what I can. Thank you for the love.

[@husbandandwifeteam]

Impressive! Hands down, this is the healthiest hive of a massive colony of feral bees that I have seen since the infestation of varroa mites and small high beetles. I would pay good money to have those genes cross with my stock.

[@sheilagarrick]

me too!

[@damiragisev2498]

He is one crazy caring dude and i love it !!!

[@aida_amore]

Absolutely fascinating!!! And I love how you talk to them in such a sweet/kind manner. 🐝 ❤

[@ThrowItOnTheGrill]

Thank you for saving the honeybees! I see this hive and think of it as a reward that can be relocated, not as an infestation to be killed.

[@SmittenKitten.]

Are people not watching the video when they ask if the bees are dead and/or if the vacuum hurts them?? Clearly, the bees are great!

[@YappyBeeman]

Nailed it.....

[@MadnessMotive-1428AZ]

Incredible video - in awe of your humane, skilled work!

[@candrakane4642]

That is amazing!! That's a lot of bee's!! Never saw Queen's hatch out!! Thank you!! Definitely you are Saving The Bees!! 🐝Kind Always!! 🙏✝️🌎🇺🇸✌️💌😇🐝

[@mewinthedark2351]

my guy caught a queen hatching thats wild

[@grahamwebb1367]

watching a queen be born was really cool

[@bradgoliphant]

Wow. Amazing swarm!!! That last queen could not have been a virgin-she was huge. Enjoyed it. Thx.

[@truthseekercanada]

I had no idea a colony could produce that many queens at once.

[@laffey]

they usually do its that the first one usuallys kills the other ones

[@PK-oy4fe]

I know you were biting those swear words back🤣I was watching and saying them for you!😇❤️

[@maxwellt91]

It's amazing the care and gentleness that goes into bee removal.

[@pisswhistle5306]

Impeccable timing with those queens!

[@ForgeAheadOriginal]

Great video! I think the vacuum is great and people need to relax. It obviously works well and doesn't harm the bees. Keep on keepin' on!

[@colleenmurphy1333]

Yappy is happy❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

[@loverofthearts222]

Awe! I love seeing your love for them! Your a daddy buddy🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@HillBillyEarl]

I am hooked ole wise Yappy! Mighty fine piece of talk on practice makes permanent! God Bless!!!

[@robwernet9609]

What a jackpot for a beekeeper