Poisoned Bees... The Hive That Wouldn't Die

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Several times a year we get called out to remove honey bee colonies that someone has tried unsuccessfully to poison or to remove. This one happened to be one that a nationally, very well known, pest control company tried to poison. It was very apparent that the guys who showed up for this job had very little knowledge of honey bees and the end result of their attempt was a failed job, damage to the home that was left unrepaired and a foul odor that was causing the tenants discomfort.
We took this job on after a friend had been offered the job and referred us. I think he just had too many other things going on to take the time out of his schedule for this one. I'm positive he didn't know it had been poisoned as we had not been told about that either. We only found out about the poisoning when we showed up to locate the bees and make a game plan for getting them out.
No one was home during our initial inspection. It was weeks later when we came back for the removal that we met the tenant and got to hear the hilarious story of two "professional" pest control guys with no protection running around swatting bees and getting stung. I'm not sure what kind of condition they were in when they left but they didn't even pick up after themselves. I assume they were in a hurry to get to the pharmacy for some Benadryl.
No matter how good you think you are and how many times you've done a thing there is always room for error. You'll see in the video that when we were done the entire hive that we had exposed had been completely removed and we had successfully collected all the bees we could see. When we had completed the job and put the soffit and trim back together there were no bees coming and going and no more evidence of a live colony in this house. The whole job took about seven hours including cleanup time, setting the bees up on the yard and putting away tools. If you weren't aware, that much time on a ladder is painful.
In almost 500 hive removals I've never missed like I did with this one. A few weeks after we removed the hive the property manager called to say the tenants were seeing bees again. Because we vacuumed so many bees during the removal I didn't even search for the queen until that call. By the time I checked the hive, which was set up in my "iffy", yard they had a mated laying queen. I now know they made a new queen off the brood I put in with them but at the time I thought I had gotten the queen during the removal and that another swarm had just moved into the space enticed by the scent left from the hive. Because of the short amount of time from when we were there until we got that come-back call and because I wasn't 100% certain I didn't screw up I decided to go back out at no extra cost. That turned out to be what needed to happen anyway. At that time my schedule was very full and I was in and out of town a lot with work so I reached out to my friend Jimmy for help. I'm happy to say that Jimmy did a stellar job in picking up the slack for the ole Dirt Rooster. He brought home the remainder of the hive with the original queen and the rest of the brood. You'll want to watch the whole video for the rest of the story of the hive that wouldn't die.
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[@deb4787]

You are such a kind gentle man. No foul mouth, no hateful speech! love to watch you work.. Bless you!

[@Servants_Heart]

That is why I watch. He is fair, gentle and uses no bad language. A true professional.

[@Makermook]

I like how, no matter how busy you are, you take time to talk to curious onlookers. You're a natural educator.

[@janedough8733]

Glad to see your Daddy still getting around and has his health. Love listening to him , a real character

[@628DirtRooster]

I'm going to try and have him in here more.

[@Don.Challenger]

Heck I'm just between the two of you in age and I'm frequently groping after my next word.

[@628DirtRooster]

@@Don.Challenger LOL Me too if I'm low on sleep.

[@stephenF250]

Soffit and attic removals are the worst. I can't believe some "professionals" sprayed the hive

[@628DirtRooster]

Yep, "professionals". lol

[@cherylcarnes4207]

Makes me sick how people are so irresponsible and destructive when it comes to honey bees. It was so sad how that pest company handled the so called removal by spraying. They should have referred them to you or another qualified person. I'm glad you could help the bees in the end. Thank you Randy and company for all you do for the bees. May GOD bless you and all your efforts. Keep up the good work.

[@628DirtRooster]

Thank you Cheryl. We are blessed.

[@JeffHorchoff]

I knew this was a serious removal when you had to call your wife in to help out. I can understand your dad, your son, Jimmy and even the tenants, but when the Missus shows up, the bees were coming out. I was just wondering how you talked her into getting on the ladder. God's peace brother.

[@joerowland607]

I was wonderin just how much trouble is the Dirt Rooster in. I had this unsettling memory of a mean junk yard dog when she informed him that was her cooler. That was June and he is still with us which can only lead to the conclusion that not only did he return the cooler cleaned and sterilized but he cleaned the kitchen the bathroom, mowed the lawn painted the house washed and had her car detailed and then rubbed her feet. Now we now why he took such a long break. That hunny do list got a tad lengthy.

[@PhillipHall01]

Ah haa haa haa, that is funny Joe!! Poor Mr Dirt rooster!!

[@chuckjohnson4746]

Your dad is looking healthy. Always good to see him out and about.

[@628DirtRooster]

Glad I can include him once in a while.

[@jasonjones4857]

You've inspired me. I want to get into bee conservation. The fact your not exterminating them is awesome.

[@RhaineEDaize]

I just remembered something.. in the summer there would be a bunch of bees gathering around open trash cans around gas station. I use to drive around until I found a gas station without so many bees.. one day I had no choice. I needed fuel. I complained to the cashier.. you need to spray for bees out there.. it's illegal to kill bees in Nebraska. Not only is it illegal to kill bees, also, illegal to pick wild flowers. This is a farming state. Wild flowers attract more bees to the crops. We need them.. period. 😁 I started educating and descencitizing myself this last spring. Now, I love and respect honey bees.😁

[@RhaineEDaize]

Absolutely wonderful, her subjects protected her, so she could rebuild. How beautiful is that?

[@628DirtRooster]

@@RhaineEDaize Amazing how they hide the queen away when they sense trouble.

[@RhaineEDaize]

It saddens me that people aren't knowledgeable about bees. People think that killing them is a good thing.. so sad!!! I'm glad ur going to try and save what part of the colony is left. May God Bless and keep you safe.

[@628DirtRooster]

We ended up making a split essentially. The part of them I took made a queen off the brood I framed up so both Jimmy and I have a hive out of that house.

[@Don.Challenger]

The people originally there knew what they wanted to do (they were knowledgeable) "be expedient" in the extreme - knock them dead and then go home.

[@papasplace2]

You ought to call that hive the "Tombstone Hive"... too tough to die! lol

[@628DirtRooster]

They are tough as old west gunslingers for sure.

[@alinepeed7167]

Hope your son enjoyed his trip to my hometown of Dallas, Texas. "This is my cooler. It doesn't belong in the back of your truck for 5 years."🤣🤣🤣

[@ericsilver5603]

Just a few observations, Randy. First, the small stuff: anybody can miss, as you did on this one, but the important thing was that you had the integrity and the humility to admit it with exemplary grace. Now the big stuff: your love for your family is truly beautiful to behold, and especially your outright reverence for your father. You exemplify the commandment to honor your father. Thank you for showing us that in all you do, be it at work , play or in daily living, you go about it with a quiet calm, a smile, and just general goodnaturedness. Thanks so much for sharing your videos with us.

[@628DirtRooster]

You are too kind Eric. Thanks for the great comment.

[@sherlockholmes6632]

Love to your dad from the UK

[@DauntlessAdonis]

Omg this was just uploaded. ^~^ I cant remember how I came upon your channel, but I'm glad I did. Watching your videos helps me with my fear of insects 😅😂. But seeing you handle them with care shows that you're not only gentle, but they are calm creatures. Love your channel!

[@628DirtRooster]

The bees just want to be held and loved. LOL

[@Don.Challenger]

I find they get ornery when I cuddle them to my bosom and they tangle among my chest hairs.

[@BRUtahn]

Dirt Rooster is definitely a bee whisperer. The other guy getting stung from just taking the lid off lol

[@JanetWilham]

there needs to be a national law against killing honey bees...this madness has got to stop and someone has to step up--make local laws like what is in place about polluting our waterways etc.

[@electricheartpony]

Yet many areas are making it so only pest companies can remove them.

[@stephenF250]

Laws won't help sadly

[@designworksdw1949]

They should make murder illegal as well that way people will never be killed.

[@electricheartpony]

@ShariSez1 so far, nothing on the ballot in my county on this. I'm hoping that if my county is thinking about doing this law, it'll appear there on a ballot.

[@alexilauto1419]

Alright. So, if I have a bee hive in my house, I guess I just let them start going all over the place. I guess I will just watch my bee-infested TV... That is, if they haven't stung me already. Oh yeah, I got food in my bee-infested fridge.... If they haven't stung me already.

[@candye4291]

I'm so happy the bee videos are BACK🐝

[@janedough8733]

Me too!

[@LandoHitman]

I love the format and editing of this video. I love this channel

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks man. This was a hard one to edit for some reason.

[@kenknutson1598]

My son gave me a endoscope that I use to look in tight spaces in pianos. Something like that might help you get into the cavities where bees hide with minimal damage, and get you more video.

[@628DirtRooster]

They are good for that. I have a Milwaukee scope.

[@freschey]

I have just found your channel. I live here in Harrison county also. And every time y’all drive down a road I try to recognize it if I know it.

[@RealTalkMedia]

I do a lot of rap news but this is one of my favorite channels.

[@madmax408SJ]

Yo what the heck are you doing here?! 😂 Thought I was the only battle Rap fan that watches the Dirt Rooster! Lol.

[@628DirtRooster]

Awesome man! Thanks so much.

[@neversurrender2909]

Mad Max no way ! I’m here to !!! Funny seeing you here bud lmao one of my favorite channels too ! I literally thought I was the only one who watches !!!

[@madmax408SJ]

@@neversurrender2909 OMG Yessssss. My kids call it bee porn when I watch these videos.😂😂

[@madmax408SJ]

@Jeff Roberts hey family yeah I'm into beekeeping in general. I haven't started yet but I just moved to the desert and now I have room

[@drewhillfarm1830]

Wow, what a difference weather makes for the bees. With a foot of snow on the ground in central NH, my bees are all tucked in snuggled in their hive. Your warm weather allows you to have fun with your bees year round. Envious in the snow. 😉

[@628DirtRooster]

Stay warm up there Drew Hill Farm.

[@shannon6815]

Sucks cause I be back down to 0 hives. Living in a trailor park its kinda hard. Alot of new ppl moved in along with alot of kids. We all know kids and bee alike dont always stay where u want them to lol. So I sold my stuff until I can move to a more bee friendly place. Keep up the great videos

[@anitae]

hey your dad is looking really good! glad to see that!

[@lgalardi]

Ahhhh....DirtRooster has a hatchling! Cool having your son help you out

[@628DirtRooster]

He doesn't like it though. :(

[@kevinbyrne4538]

The entire Dirt Rooster clan turned out for this job. Beautiful hive -- despite the destruction.

[@628DirtRooster]

Got to bring the whole family when you have a picnic.

[@bryanroberts]

I love the front face zipper on the guardian bee apparel jackets!

[@628DirtRooster]

Sure makes it convenient to take a break without stripping down.

[@jdhorton1432]

Good to see your dad! I continue to pray for him.

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks JD he can use it.

[@sheskindameansometimes7541]

How sad that poison was used. It’s nice that they prevailed but disappointing that folks destroyed the fruits of their labor 🥺 🐝

[@DanknDerpyGamer]

Sometimes during summer months, when outside, I would catch both bumblebees and honey bees in a water bottle (that was dry inside, of course), and let them feed off of a mix of sugar and water, before letting them go, and use that opportunity to get some good photos, and it really is neat seeing the proboscis extended, watching the bee suck it up, and really a testament to how gentile they can be that I let them do it on my hand, and feel no fear about being stung.

[@628DirtRooster]

They really are fun to feed like that.

[@cluelessbeekeeping1322]

I love your editing. The part with your son and the puffy eye. The admonishment part from your wife...that was hilarious! Good thing I'm not married...people would be mortified at what I do with my frying pans, ovens... _uh, don't use that one, I was melting lead in it, no, not that fridge, that one is for paint_

[@628DirtRooster]

Haha I know what you mean. Kitchens can be wonderful places for our special projects.

[@cluelessbeekeeping1322]

@@628DirtRooster I don't follow....what else is the purpose for a kitchen. ;) Oh, wait, I forgot, right, food. Ya, I guess there are ~some people who do that too (can't imagine why with projects, food would get all the projects contaminated and get in the way of the projects...but to each his own)

[@kmaassociates7999]

No professional exterminator In my area of PA would Ever Dare poison a bee hive. Years ago a friend called in a panic over 'an attic full' of bees. We told her to call and talk to a specific employee at a local big brand name exterminator company to ask for help finding a bee keeper like you in her area. He had a long multi-state list. Three nice young fellas were there the next day for 4 hours of toil. They gave her 5 lbs. of honey and a brick sized chunk of honey comb in exchange for a Beef BBQ dinner and a hummonngus hive !

[@628DirtRooster]

BBQ? Sounds like they all had a good time.

[@kmaassociates7999]

@@628DirtRooster She said they were good boys and she was proud of them.

[@spudgn]

Always a good watch with you and the guys.

[@fartzinacan]

Just sad to see what **kin did there.

[@628DirtRooster]

Yep, dang **kin. lol

[@StreetMachine18]

Lol... orkin

[@Don.Challenger]

They talk a good story on their website but it seems they act poor on the ground and worse when up the ladder.

[@brinrin7029]

I had a flea infestation in my apartment that I had just moved to, and they tried to tell me that there weren't any fleas when my oldest was getting eaten up by them. Fleas loved him back then. I don't know if they still love him now that he's a teenager. My at the time bf and I ended up having to get rid of the fleas ourselves. The apartment management wouldn't do it since orkin said there was no fleas.

[@petermurphy6216]

Hi Randy , instead of using a ladder why don’t you get one of those aluminium scaffolding towers it sure make your kind of work a lot easier I’m a tube and fitting scaffolder myself and have used aluminium towers myself and I can safely say my grandma could put one up well thank you Randy really enjoying your channel and your friend MrED .

[@628DirtRooster]

Great idea but expensive. They would certainly be easier that the steel scaffold we have now.

[@SandraNelson063]

Next time you think that you want to poison bees, ask yourself one question: Do you like to eat food? I'm terrified of bees, I have some phobias. But I have a very dim view of folks who want to harm them.

[@desiree1433]

Lol I love it! Just out here playing with my bees

[@NitroGuyJH]

December 2nd and wearing shorts? Or am I missing something? Where is this magical place of warmth?

[@thuffman44]

Nicely done! Can't blame ya for missing a comb section. Was great to see your Dad & your Son! Take care bud. Can't wait to watch your next upload.🐝🐝🐝☮️☯️

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks Tim. Getting back in the groove.

[@stephenlofton8389]

The 4 dislikes must be from Mr Ed. Since he missed out on this capture. Enjoy watching all the videos from both of your channels.

[@628DirtRooster]

I checked with him. It was his mom.

[@davidpaytonsapiary6911]

Have you seen the new design for the frame feeders? They go all the way down and the holes are on the very edges on the top. Much better and no bees get stuck inside.

[@628DirtRooster]

I haven't seen those yet.

[@johntripp2028]

The pizza Lady is serious about "Her" cooler. It wasn't said but it was inferred. "Don't make me come get it."

[@628DirtRooster]

I was trembling with fear as I wiped it clean and put it back in it's place. :)

[@elcheapo5302]

Thank you for another educational and entertaining video, Randy. Great to see the family involved! Cant imagine who the company that poisoned those bees is! 😂

[@628DirtRooster]

Yeah, we're keeping their name a secret.

[@ahiparagmailcom]

Good Video! What were the other guys thinking using poison?....DUH!

[@garybrabant5505]

You win some and you loose some. No guarantees... I agree. Working soffits is hard work. I'm thinking that the picnic lunch break is a pretty good idea. May have to incorporate that into my future jobs. 🤔 Thanks for the video and follow up. 😎🐝🐝🐝

[@628DirtRooster]

Heck yeah, nothing like a good picnic break to re energize you.

[@Bee_Charming]

Love your videos! Was happy to see this in my notifications!

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@alteregos8949]

Great start to the day, coffee and a new 628Dirt Rooster Video to watch. I’m happy to see your dad up and about still kickin along to help and cut up with you. Thanks for sharing sir! Another great edition.

[@628DirtRooster]

Whats a good coffee for a Dirt Rooster video?

[@alteregos8949]

Well I’m partial to Folgers Classic Roast myself, but a good cup of Community Coffee is not a bad alternative.

[@happylittleunicorn9272]

Was that your dad at the beginning ? I’m this you tubers mum I keep an eye on her channel just for informations sake. Your dad has a wonderful nature I wish I was a part of your family.

[@628DirtRooster]

It was. Got to look out for our babies in this internet age. :)

[@happylittleunicorn9272]

628DirtRooster sure have. And influence their video choices by clogging up their news feed with informational, educational and meaningful content such as yours and mr Eds. Your dad seems wonderful a true gentleman it must run in your family. Take care of yourselves xx

[@tahwnikcufos]

It should be illegal to use chemicals on bees...

[@Don.Challenger]

And all people everywhere. Amen.

[@davidparsons9167]

I'm exterminator, and most WON'T KILL BEES. That tech should be trained again.

[@richbooth8948]

So glad to see new content from you! I'm wondering if you know there is an audio problem. It seems like every time you say the name of the company that screwed up the first attempt, the audio cuts out. Every time. What a coincidence! ;-)

[@628DirtRooster]

I can always count on you for a laugh Rich. First comment today that actually made me laugh out loud.

[@richbooth8948]

628DirtRooster Let’s not lose sight of the fact that it was also the first comment of the day! BTW... money saving tip: Don’t invest in a DNA test for your son. He could pass as a clone. Also so happy to see “Wilfred”.

[@628DirtRooster]

Poor kid. At least he got his mom's hair.

[@chrisfurlough466]

To quote Charlie Daniels, the bees "had em all steppin' and fetchin' like their heads were on fire, and their asses were catchin'".

[@628DirtRooster]

That's a good song.

[@BothHands1]

I had a feeling there were gonna be bees on the other side of that panel! There was a small opening i saw on camera that led deeper into the roof, i wondered why you didn't open it to look, but i guess you must have listened to them and not heard anything. Love the bee vids though! So relaxing before bed. ^_^

[@628DirtRooster]

They skunked me on this one.

[@randlerichardson5826]

Great video brother. Keep on rolling be safe and GOD BLESS.

[@nomerc3608]

You need to buy you a Little Giant step to stand on! It will make this a lot easier on your entire body! You’re feet and knees will thank you for it. It works with step ladders as well as extending ladders.

[@628DirtRooster]

I do need one or maybe a few of those.

[@TheVirginMeri]

Taking all of the honey from the hives in November?! Sounds to me like they may be in this for the wrong reasons.

[@628DirtRooster]

I'm going to have to find the guy and get the whole story. Dirt Rooster private detective...

[@beckycory9023]

This is the recipe we use. We don't pull all their honey in the fall though. We just supplement. 25lb sugar 1 quart ACV 2 tbspn Honey B Healthy & 2 tbspn citric acid

[@johnniecarter3013]

Thank you for making real videos!!

[@davedennis6042]

I can't believe that company didn't know what kind of bees these were. I don't know much about bees but I can tell a honey bee from a wasp. What a bunch of dorks. You would think with their knowledge of insects that they would know to respect and treat HB's with care. They are a sacred little creature. No other bee or creature creates a life sustaining food like that. The lady was probably reacting to the pollen?

[@antoinetteedwards4599]

I so happen to run into your channel watching something else, an I love watching all your stuff an I want to eat honeycomb now. I could never do what you do, because I'm scared of every bug in the world, An I never saw inside of a beehive before. You make it look easy to do that hobby.

[@MasterKenfucius]

I get so pissed when I go remove a person's hive and I find 4 or 5 cans of flea bombs underneath it... I had to throw out about 60 lbs of honey the last time I did that. I told the guy he just wasted about $500 by poisoning them.

[@628DirtRooster]

The ones I can't stand are the ones that I can smell poison in but nobody knows nothing. Must have been a Keebler elf that snuck in and sprayed them. What's funny though is they usually start talk about bees and telling me what they know about how much we need the bees and how healthy raw honey is. Then I offer them all the honey from their hive and all of the sudden none of them like honey. Gee I wonder why. Could it be because you just shot two cans of roach poison in the hive entrance?

[@MasterKenfucius]

@@628DirtRooster That's a freaggin' genius idea to offer the honey to them! And you're right. Honey does absorb odors in the air, so if it stinks like Raid, then keep your eyes open. You know what... I would be inclined to charge them MORE to remove a hive that has been sprayed. That's now putting my life in danger.

[@628DirtRooster]

@@MasterKenfucius I do charge more.

[@MasterKenfucius]

@@628DirtRooster That's smart.

[@reyezto99]

I work for Terminix and we don’t touch bees. We call local bee keepers to get the hive. Not saying everyone does but I know my branch does.

[@628DirtRooster]

I wish they would down here. I ran across another one just this week that Terminix was coming out to exterminate.

[@pamelaflirtyskunk7698]

Pulls the honey?! How are they surviving off sugar water? I'm in Indianapolis and our sugar water would freeze. I'm thinking of days like today when it's 15° and we're going down to -11° with a wind chill of -30°. They need that honey just to keep warm!

[@djohns7689]

So good to see Pop-Pop again!

[@222boneal]

Glad to see another video. When and how will you know if the honey is okay to consume, because of the pesticides that "professionals" used? Thanks again for you channel and it's always good to see your dad!

[@628DirtRooster]

I never take chances. If I even suspect a hive has been sprayed I throw all the honey away.

[@222boneal]

I meant after you have the bees in a hive. Thank you for your response.

[@628DirtRooster]

The live bees that are collected don't bring poison into the new hive and any comb that is transferred stays in brood boxes so no honey is ever extracted from that comb but poisons off gas over short periods of time and if there is any in the comb it is quickly degraded to nothing or covered up.

[@zamis21]

Love the goat noises in the background lol

[@ChrisGrazioli]

What kind of money would or should someone charge for removal? Interested to see what a days work sweating on a ladder yields. Is it worth it or do you just do it cause you love it?

[@jaydreadly8432]

It's nice you got your son helping you

[@628DirtRooster]

Yep, I enjoy working with him when I can.

[@jsauerii]

Hey Dirtchicken, spend all the time you can with your dad. "We" are getting old and our dads have been winding down for far longer than we have, at least you can get along with yours, enjoy it.. Some of us were born into families in which our dads selected one of the kids to hate from childhood, no amount of trying can fix that in him, we will never get what you have there..... It is obvious he is tired, I suspect you have more than noticed so this is as much for others as anything. I have watched many I grew up with go home lately, well more like for years now. I keep telling people we cannot avoid that, all we can do is make sure that our loved ones are saved and that we know they are headed for the correct endgame destination. That is one of the things me and the kids love seeing in Mr Ed's ( Jeff Horchoff ) videos is his acknowledgement of our lord. TBH I think time is winding down for us all. Anyways, this was an immediate observation I made and felt moved to comment on.

[@628DirtRooster]

We do spend a lot of time together. As much as he stand me anyway. I play too much.

[@jsauerii]

@@628DirtRooster , even in the videos, it shows. The time and the play. :)

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Oh, your poor daddy. He's such a special man. I love to hear him talk about bees. He loves them so much. Way to go Or__n idiots. They probably snort that stuff between jobs. They are probably the 6 jerks that gave a thumbs down. Go gators lol Mrs. DirtRooster throwin down the law. lol and pizza. I don't know how you did that man, you are one tough dude. Between the heat and that evil giant ladder. Nice job. Shorts in December, dang. Going to have to score me one of those cool hats if I'm going to be a cool beekeeper. Take care

[@johnrich1354]

Your buddy a Navy guy? Noticed his Chief's Mess shirt......retired Chief here myself

[@egparis18]

Enjoyed the video DirtRooster. Thank you for uploading.

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks egparis

[@waltertchapman32]

Looking good in the Guardian Bee Apparel!

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks for the great products Terry.

[@DarkAngelRaemi]

I love ALL of your videos. My husband and I watch them religiously. We are in WA state and it is very cold this time of year. We have moved our two hives up on our porch to keep them out of the weather and for a little more warmth. My question is how many bees should I expect to lose? I watch the front of the hives and see dead ones (I realize that is normal) but when should I become concerned? I feed them with sugar and check on them for activity by lifting the lid only to feed due to the cold. Thank you in advanced.

[@628DirtRooster]

You're going to lose a few through winter but as long as they have a food source the cluster can reach it's really up to them and not much you can do at this point except keep mice out of them and be ready when spring comes around. Sounds like you're doing the right things already.

[@badassbees3680]

I'd like to have the queen out of that hive

[@628DirtRooster]

She's a champ

[@jdhorton1432]

Slick caps! May hafta swing over to your website & pick one up! 😉

[@628DirtRooster]

Yeah man. Everybody need a Dirt Rooster cap. :)

[@r2160]

I appreciate why you would not use the honey due to the poison, but you mentioned you re-used the comb. Would that not hurt the bees when they clean the poison off and then spread the poison back into the honey?

[@joedenton7023]

Great video! Sometimes we win sometimes we lose, still nicely done! I know this doesn’t have anything to do with removal but what was is your take on a hive box made from cedar ( winter time here in Bama is driving me nuts ), I have never heard pros or con on this. Your dad is a treasure, thanks again!

[@628DirtRooster]

Bee Gold in Hattiesburg make all their boxes out of cedar and they do just fine.

[@joedenton7023]

Thanks Randy, I had never seen any made from cedar before, may give it a try.

[@eldenl1]

Your dad looks in pain. Not prying but my husband and I have joint issues too. We both use glucosamine and chondroitin. I buy the walmart brand Spring Valley . (I tried a more expensive brand that didn't work.). It took about a month to start noticeably helping so slow that I convinced myself it had gotten better on its own.....so I stopped taking it. Big mistake! Within a week my knees were back to bone on bone grinding. I went back on it and about two weeks later I was feeling great! My knees feel normal (even after 3 surgeries before I started the vitamin)...once in the last five years I ran out and didn't buy them for a week...boy was I sorry! I haven't run out since. By the way I only take one pill a day now for maintenance and have no problems.

[@628DirtRooster]

He's definitely got the worn out joints and the surgeries that go along with it.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Glad to see POP out and about and of course YOU! Bet that son of yours would hide a bacon sammich like Pappy would and Jimmy did a fine job. NICE looking cap too, Pal!

[@628DirtRooster]

Between me and my son we can cause the price of bacon to rise.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@628DirtRooster Gravy being optional, of course, the main thing being to try and keep the main thing the main thing.

[@628DirtRooster]

@@lewiemcneely9143 Yet another thing my son hasn't gotten a grasp on yet.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@628DirtRooster But that handsome nut fell right under the large handsome tree. He'll get there, NO problem!

[@cricketscorner6514]

Seems like yesterday your son was telling the world on a cut out how much he disliked beekeeping. 🤣👍😎

[@628DirtRooster]

His opinion hasn't changed but he needed traveling money. :)

[@samuelrspade]

Fans of Gas Money Garage! Love it!

[@DarkAngelRaemi]

It might be interesting to do a video about bee lose particularly just so we get an idea of what that looks like?

[@628DirtRooster]

Might get to do that soon. Maybe...

[@sandybrecken4583]

Good to hear from you 628 dirt rooster, ya everyone makes mistakes at some point in their lives.

[@628DirtRooster]

I could tell you some stories. :)

[@sandybrecken4583]

628DirtRooster I'll be waiting to hear them too

[@628DirtRooster]

@@sandybrecken4583 LOL

[@shannon6815]

Sad to say I sataryed warching ur videos along with other KZbin's bee channels and y'all got me so excited about bees that i joinwd my local bee club and got some hives of my own. I live in a trailor park so I can't exactly have alot. Long story short I think i've lost interest in them. Haven't done an inspection in like 2 months cause of the weather. Rain or cold or both. I thought one of my 2 hives were in danger of collasping but when I started feeding they prove me wrong. Saw them bringing pollen i Both hives so that's good. Had 3 bur donated a hive to mcneeae university. I guess I qas just wondering if u ever went through phases were u weren't that?intreated in bees and if so does it come back. Or am I just lazy.

[@628DirtRooster]

I do go through spells where I get burned out, disinterested and don’t do inspections for two or three months but at some point I get back in there and the fun of it all comes back.

[@shannon6815]

@@628DirtRooster that's very good to know. Thought all was lost lol. I was hoping to get a nice dry day to straighten my yard up but its started raining again today. I try to keep them dry and fed but havent done much else. Hopefully spring will renew all.

[@raelinmae1]

11:46-11:50 when you were showing the corner, could hear some "meeping" of the Queen maybe?

[@kcluu9390]

Do you ever get stung on the nose or anything while in your bee suit? I always wear a hat I got from Goodwill to keep the netting from touching my face and allowing bees to get a chance on my face.

[@628DirtRooster]

I have an older suit that stays on my face if I don't wear a hat and they will get my nose and chin in that one.

[@franklotion8]

Allready.got a foot and a half of snow on the ground up here in The County...missin my bees ..gonna be a long winta😨

[@628DirtRooster]

Wow! We're still wearing shorts a few days a week down here. It's in the low 50s today though.

[@Don.Challenger]

Most of the family there helping you - intro with your daddy, your son being helpful and that fine wife you have, what!, she catered lunch out to you (clean up that pizza and once home clean up that cooler - good fellow that you are).

[@628DirtRooster]

It was a near family reunion on this one.

[@timstokesberry2880]

Glad to see your back !Tired of jeff the monk man!

[@Don.Challenger]

True Mr. Ed seems happier with the climbing than you.

[@cynthiamcwhorter6721]

I have tried to call bee keepers but no one will come and that's a real shame. I would love to know what he charged for his services. My neighbor was quoted $500

[@628DirtRooster]

Depends on the job but that's not a high price.

[@pennyg1966]

I called the County Agriculture Dept where I live in NC. I had to. I had to. I had 3 friends trapped inside their home in Wilson, NC. They had a swarm of about 80,000 bees that swarmed the house bc box fell off the back of a farmer's truck. Had been pollinating his fields with bees. A box fell off and the queen went missing. They went crazy and started swarming. My friend called me up and said,"Help! Help! We're trapped in my mommas house with swarming bees! Call somebody!" So I called the local AG dept and explained what was going on. They got a hold of a local beekeeper.She and her husband came out and got them. They got a nice home out of it. The bees were saved. My friend's momma said her dog got killed during the swarming. They buried him in field. But they were ok and the bees were saved.

[@timcaron9049]

Great video. Your Dad looks great, a little slower (like me as we are about the same age) but he is looking good. Take care. Bless you all. Tim

[@628DirtRooster]

Can't hold him down.

[@charlesferguson2268]

In the house was that a queen cup or cell on the bottom of one of the brood combs?

[@628DirtRooster]

It was an opened cell.

[@Jc4elayne]

I saw a good shot of a bunch of larvae! Like National Geographic !!

[@eyesofnova]

628DirtRosster: "it was O :blank: in" Oh Orkin, do shit right and sub contract out to a bee keeper

[@628DirtRooster]

They'll learn eventually.

[@eyesofnova]

@@628DirtRooster Are you able to reach out to them and let them know you're able to do bee removal?

[@elizabethpruett2642]

13:45, lol is that your wife? She is so pretty ☺️

[@628DirtRooster]

Yep, she's the one trying to run the show. lol

[@matthewschultz3601]

when I first started watching the video at the sugar water part I thought maybe you guys changed gears and were running a moonshine still

[@628DirtRooster]

You in the market? LOL

[@matthewschultz3601]

Lol, who's asking

[@beth-rg8bm]

Young man... KZbin Dr. Berg and watch any of his Keto videos! We love you and your videos and Dr. Bergs methods are so tuned into helping people get healthy... Just try for a week! No exercise involved or necessary!

[@628DirtRooster]

I've been subbed to him for six or eight months. He has good info.

[@jamesbaber1582]

Always good to see ya back with ya dad !!!!!

[@628DirtRooster]

Chillin with the old man. :)