Stank Trickery And Fourth Hive In One Apartment

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I don't even know how I came up with the term "Stank Trickery" but I started calling it stank trickery when I would manipulate bee colony populations by moving hive boxes or swapping positions. I started experimenting with this six or eight years ago as a way to strengthen weaker colonies without swapping frames around or doing anything else for them. It works pretty good most of the time as long as both colonies being swapped have good queens and an adequate food source. I have caused at least one good nuc hive to fail while trying to prop up a very weak one with this method so follow up inspections are critical if you're going to try this. I've also tried a few variations of this. One is where I would swap positions for half a day or a few hours and then move both boxes to a new yard which would stop the cross populating of those boxes. Stank trickery is nothing anyone really needs to know or will every use on a regular basis but I figured you might like to see some of my fun little experiments.
The hive removal we did in this video went about as expected with the exception that these bees were incredibly laid back. That's not so unusual but the last three colonies we removed from this apartment building were just plain mean. We actually had to suit up for one of them. This particular building had two more hives removed by someone else prior to us being contacted. As you can see the siding is in need of some repair and the bees are taking full advantage. One common thing we found with each hive we removed at this location was that there was quite a bit of expanding foam in each of the areas where there was a hive. Someone had tried to cut corners on repairs by just pumping as much expanding foam into holes and hive entrances as possible. In the end they cost themselves. We got paid for four hive removals and I know of two other removals they paid for someone else to do. They could have added vinyl siding to most of the house for what they've spent in foam and hive removals.
I gave the bees from this removal to a young man (11 years old) who is learning under the guidance of his mom who is, I think, a second year beekeeper.
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[@JeffHorchoff]

I'm surprised the queen did not die on the spot when she saw that watermelon hand reaching for her. Great job tricking the bees into switching boxes. God's peace brother.

[@628DirtRooster]

She twitched for a little while but she got over it. It took her a while to produce eggs again. I had to go apologize for man handling her.

[@mandog2142]

@@628DirtRooster Randy, I've got meat hooks like yours, but you definitely have the finesse!

[@gonzalezaaronm]

That’s Hilarious

[@jethrobodine9617]

Randy, Jeff needs Boxes.... Watch his last video... He had to sell bees so he could make splits.... He will probably tell ya your equipment is too old n decrepit, but hey.. Beggas can't ve choosers

[@stufarnham]

thanks for the video, Rooster. You are providing some relief from the flood of grim news. Pleas, you all stay safe and stay healthy. Stu

[@kellyberry4173]

Absolutely agree.

[@randlerichardson5826]

We set a single wide trailer for a guy one time that worked in a factory that made fiberglass he told me to put baby powder on exposed skin it plugged the pores in the skin so the fiberglass couldn’t get in the pores and it wouldn’t itch. I tried it it worked great

[@628DirtRooster]

Good tip. Heard that somewhere before but never think about it when I need it.

[@starriderkittykat9064]

I heard to remove it off your skin you use vinegar and don't wipe up with a face cloth wipe down your skin, downward motion.

[@gwenellis625]

BRILLIANT AS ALL WAYS... BEST OF LUCK TO ALL THE PEOPLE IN USA... A BIG BUZZ BUZZ FROM NORTH QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA.....

[@chrisparr1358]

An I used to be deathly afraid of bees and wasp but after watching you I got a new confidence and was able to sit on my porch without worrying about being stung

[@starriderkittykat9064]

3 months later, Here we go again!. Damn virus 😷. But at least i have you to watch and make all this so much better. I went outside this morning and seen a honey bee on the flowers, first thought, Time for some DirtRoster Because bee keeping is A Way of Life. 🤩🐝🐝🐝

[@samanthasimental3788]

So happy to see you. Please be careful. Both of you and your families. God bless you.

[@SandraNelson063]

Up here in Toronto we're not doing too bad for T paper. There's even plenty of hand soap! And of course, a lot of us are only going out for groceries and drug store runs. We have other errands that need doing, but we've decided to just not do those errands. Take care of yourselves! Wash your hands!

[@JeremiahsLot]

I used to be afraid of bees until I started watching your channel! We went out for the first time in weeks today and were shocked by how many people were out! Quarantine??? I just don't get people! Happy Bee Keeping & Collecting! 🐝🐝🐝

[@michaelreyes3765]

“Fiberglass of course” that gave me flash backs to when I attempted to lift a fiberglass pool filter that had dry rotted... itchy for at least 2 weeks

[@jenntyler5146]

Ive been watching your channel for several months now. My 1yo looked up while you were working a cut out pointed to the tv and said, 'Bee!' I could Not have been more proud lol The interesting thing is, we have a cat named Gabby, whom he also calls B bc he hasnt quiet gotten the Ga part down yea. There was no cat in the house at that time. That was a few months ago. I just asked him again what that was, as you were getting the queen in a cage, he said Bee again.

[@JusBidniss]

That Purell is a good idea, clean all those bee respiratory droplets off your hands! Avoid the 'Comb-rona' virus! 😎

[@628DirtRooster]

Good idea!

[@kellyberry4173]

Well done. Enjoyed every minute 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@Justme-xe7yt]

Good thing the bees don't need to practice social distancing :-)

[@628DirtRooster]

No more than one bee at a time on the combs...

[@englishruraldoggynerd]

Mites I guess..... 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@kellyberry4173]

@@628DirtRooster 😂😅🤣

[@gundam178]

I was always worried about the bees in some vids getting crushed as they were putting containers up. Glad you take stuff like that into consideration.

[@kellyberry4173]

He respects them. He shows mercy. He's actually really wise. I love it. Discovered Rooster in lock down.🐝

[@beewitch5569]

Thank you. I sure enjoy these. Did a split from my mom's hive the other day. Now they are building queen cups. Good girls.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Good stuff. Man, that was a tight fit with those cross boards and wires. That newer vac is awesome. It's cool how you move those nuc boxes around to thin them out. Thanks for the video.

[@PapaBee165]

Good job Roster. You did a masterful cut-out!

[@628DirtRooster]

I'm learning from Mr. Ed. ;)

[@egparis18]

That was a great long video Dirt Rooster. Very interesting. It's fun hearing you and Pete joking. See you soon.

[@BrotherRoy]

Thanks for sending me the link. It doesn't appear to hurt the bees by vacuuming them. I imagine some don't do well, but for the most part, they seem okay and to just dump them is incredible. I could easily get involved in doing this if I could overcome my fear of being stung. You got a fan, for sure. I'll keep watching.

[@honeyimhomebees]

Another epic video!! Heading tona cutout on a steep pitch roof.. I'll post video either from the comfort of my chair or the e.r. soon!! Cheers, and yep I'm ordering that b vac.. my home made bucket one is nice but time to upgrade!! Thank you again for the awesome content!

[@qzh00k]

Thanks for sharing your time and tips. Appreciated greatly

[@everetthenry4310]

love your videos I watch them every time I get a chance

[@englishruraldoggynerd]

Astonishing watching your skill, and listening to you explain how they can smell out old hive locations. I’m fascinated with bees, and the calm, patient and gentle way you have with them. In an old life you’d be the bee keeping monk, or something.

[@OklahomaBeekeeper]

Great video and I liked the" Ankle biter " pun early on in the video. I'm glad I had already bought my alcohol based hand gel before the You have a great beekeeping season pandemic. I keep it in both sides of my pickup doors. It takes the propolis off and I mask the odor of my bee stings when I get nailed.

[@lkmary1]

Thanks. Great learning video. Good to hear your voice today.

[@mark-wn5ek]

I'd like to ask what you charge on the average, for a removal. I know...some are worse than others, some are easier....but the average charge. I wouldnt know what to charge if asked to remove bees. This homeowner must be a bee magnet. Thanks Randy, always enjoy your videos....and at all costs, avoid the Beevis19 virus:))!

[@keithcoffin9161]

Randy just checking in on you tour family and friends. How is everybody during COVID19 in your area. bee safe buddy. Thanks for the new video.

[@newatthis50]

Needed you today. Thanks!! Love your videos. Thank you for the excellent tips!! Going to build soon so prevention is the best cure. See you are entirely too busy, as you have taped a lot and haven't had time to edit!! Love your editing ability!! Thanks again for the tip on the blue filter stuff. Have a place for that.

[@donegal1983]

Great video, heard about your channel from JP and I am not disappointed. Love the content and showing them go into a hive after the removal is so cool. Keep up the good work and stay safe 👍👍

[@MSmith-jx3mi]

Hey Randy! Try misting the area that you want to foam with water. Just like Gorilla Glue, most of the expanding foams are water activated. They DO NOT stick to dusty, dry surfaces well, but they DO STICK to moistened ones. Weird, I know. BUT that is how they work. Dust & dirt will keep your overhead spray foam from sticking.

[@628DirtRooster]

Good tip. I didn't now that. Someone else mentioned that as well. Stored in memory!

[@MSmith-jx3mi]

628DirtRooster Bees As an added benefit, if you spray enough water, the WATER will drip down on your head, cooling you off! 😁

[@628DirtRooster]

@@MSmith-jx3mi Ha!

[@garybrabant5505]

Tony did a nice job with the upgrade. I'm loving my green two. 😎🐝🐝🐝

[@58Kym]

Whoo! Saw the queen on the frame. That is so rare for me!

[@lancelink88]

Classic, "Right in the face, dawd damnit!" LOL love it, please do that again.

[@kellyberry4173]

😂😅🤣🤣🤣

[@PakManPak]

1:55 🐝right in the face 😂

[@MorsCertaMoraIncerta]

Awesome explanation on hot to fill voids with fiberglass

[@thuffman44]

Stank trickery ;) Love it. Great video man. 🐝🐝🐝

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks Tim. Getting hot down there yet?

[@shaney3116]

Nice job fellas. Did a good size removal yesterday myself.

[@628DirtRooster]

Good stuff :)

[@johnadasd1240]

The man that were slippers in his bee yard is the king of his bee yard. Nice grab on the queen. It would Have been funnier if you told Pete "here hold my beer and watch this"

[@radon360]

Wonder if a paint bucket liner might be helpful for a faster bee vac clean out? It would need a little surgery to fit inside and also accommodate the hose port, though. Attach the chicken wire to the lid, maybe. (yeah, you've probably noticed that I've developed a preoccupation on how to make these contraptions better)

[@scottmarshall6766]

You can light the smokers with that sanitizer (it's multi-purpose). I have to agree a cloud of bees makes a darned good standoff spacer. Started putting my hives together a couple days ago - got got a couple hives - double deep broods with cheap copy flows on top. Cool gingerbready roofs. Getting ready up here in NY for the bees. I know it'll be a while, but I'm going to try my hand at a little swarm trapping. At this rate they'll be my only visitors for a while.

[@jameswyatt1304]

Good to understand bee-havior.

[@donnierobertson3088]

Nice job

[@anthonyappleyard5688]

About face filter masks :: once in my street in England I saw a man in front of his house spray-painting his car, and to keep the spray out of his lungs, he was wearing an absolute classical straight-from-a-crime-comic cloth mouth-and-nose gag, complete with the noises when he tried to talk through it. It is the only time that I have ever directly seen a man gagged. In the early 19th century around Runcorn in Cheshire in England, men working in factories making alkali by the Leblanc process had to work gagged for hours on end to keep caustic sodium carbonate dust out of their lungs.

[@randlerichardson5826]

If getting stung didn’t bother me that much I’d like to get some bees 🐝 but I don’t like the stinging part that much lolllllllllll. Great video Rooster 🐓 as always. Just be safe out there and GOD BLESS you and your family and Pete and his family Amen 🙏.

[@426superbee4]

I've been calling family and friends checking on them. lmao the main problems every one is having , is out of TOILET PAPER! he hee i got a bunch of cases of 1 ply Janator white hard wood, rolls of paper hand towels, 990 feet 8" wide. rolls that i use for tissues , paper towels and yes toilet paper. a long long time ago, Its not septic tank safe OK It got more uses than toilet paper! its soft and very strong. i got Roll Paper Towel Dispensers in the bath rooms and kitchen Like restaurants got. its got multi use ~ 1 roll last me about 6 months.~ God Speed

[@babyroxasman]

Tricking bees into thinking their entire hive abandoned them. The most savage of April Fool's jokes

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

You need Shawee there to find the queen!!!! Looks like JP cut that old one out. Sorry JP. Couldn't resist it. LOL!!!!!

[@628DirtRooster]

Schawee has Xray vision.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Sorry you got tapped on the snoot but you and Pete did a Fine job on that one. In the same category for me as watching the girls march in to a box is to see them sink in between frames. Amazing. So get you some healing bacon and shrimp with gravy and them watermelon hands make great queen catchers. I'm waiting for Mr. Ed to start that deal! Thanks, Pal! GBWYall!

[@628DirtRooster]

Oh you done made me hungry! I'm gonna have some watermelon had queen catchers made for Mr. Ed.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@628DirtRooster Send him the rind to get a pattern off of and a watermelon/bacon/shrimp sammich might get a little soggy but it wouldn't be around long enough to matter!

[@birdnest5814]

Stank trickery with a little wizardlyness thrown in. Mrs Dirt Rooster did not seem to approve of the bee vac in the back seat😂 stay safe, Randy and family 😊

[@628DirtRooster]

Sure will Birdnest58. Y'all enjoy this time off.

[@628DirtRooster]

Sure will Birdnest58. Y'all enjoy this time off.

[@dwightcarter6334]

Have you ever looked at a foam gun ? Cost you more up front but you don’t have to throw it away after each use. The only down side is it’s hard to get into tight spaces.... they also make add on tubes for the hard to reach places.

[@lmvicente1]

Man they had a buncha bees in their ceiling!!!

[@johnnywright1592]

I have a lot of extra filter, if you remember to remind me next time we meet up ill bring you some

[@628DirtRooster]

Sounds good.

[@danskisbees7348]

He should sell them with your sticker on them, it looks cool.

[@628DirtRooster]

Limited edition Haha

[@ZENERVOLTAGE]

Just a heads up from the UK, regarding the coronavirus distancing.....after I saw you film that packed store car park full of vehicles. The US has got some very big changes on the way regarding all that distancing stuff. I thought it was all overreaction at first I must admit...but now here in the UK almost every store is "one in one out" for food stores.....everything else is closed, with online ordering only. And by everything else I mean EVERYTHING ELSE!!! No hardware stores, no McDonald's, no restaurants, pubs...everything.

[@628DirtRooster]

Isn't that nuts? I wonder who they think is manning all those "on-line" fulfillment centers, warehouses, packing and shipping operations, truck stops... Millions of people

[@ZENERVOLTAGE]

@@628DirtRooster It certainly seems it at first, but we've been locked down for a week or so now and it seems strangely like second nature. People who have a lovely house and garden can still have some long hours in the sun. I'm stuck in my flat, which is hard, but if it means this is over sooner, it's for the best. Thanks for all of your great videos and hard work by the way. Take care.

[@m0L3ify]

"I've struck bees!" 😂

[@MyHollowpoint]

Stop the presses!! Jeff is going to be so proud! ;)

[@628DirtRooster]

I know he was impressed despite how he commented.

[@iAmTrentMiller]

You are the coolest

[@randycooley5107]

hey, ive had luck using the orange OFF insect repellent to get the great stuff off. i keep a can of it in my work bag all the time.

[@628DirtRooster]

Great tip! I wonder if an orange oil cleaner would work as well.

[@dangertaco6856]

Trading service for toilet paper? How many rolls for a basketball-sized soffit removal?😂

[@badassbees3680]

I been thinking about doing a shook swarm to clean up some molded Combs, I never had bees Clean em up,but maybe if that's all they had..

[@MikeBarryBees]

If it's true that bee venom helps with arthritis, then you'll never have it. Hands down (I ain't like Mr. Ed bad-mouthing your hands), but hands down, you take more stings than anyone I've ever seen.....

[@628DirtRooster]

My knuckles feel like I'm a teenager. LOL

[@randlerichardson5826]

They’re very hard workers that’s for sure

[@justinthibeault7212]

I had a coworker who told me to he used to pack gaps with steel wool and then fill it in with expanding foam to keep mice out. I guess the idea is that if they try to chew through the foam, the hit the steel and stop. I don't know if it actually works, but I've tried it when filling in small gaps recently.

[@miket6978]

you should get the foam gun, sooo much better than those straw cans and way nicer to use overhead

[@RunOrDuel]

If your foam doesn’t stick you should make the surface a little bit wet

[@kat2641]

This goes an proves if they want in?? Lol they will figure a way 👍😉 nice little hive....

[@randlerichardson5826]

Hey Rooster 🐓 hows it goin brother??

[@davidparsons9167]

The gray foam has metal fragments in it. It's used to exclude rats not meant for bees.

[@628DirtRooster]

Good to know. I knew it was different somehow.

[@LANEZZ-jv5ok]

"Stank Trickery" 😆😆😆😆

[@ArchibaldCharles]

Looks like you need to use larger boxes, those bees fill those too quick. ;p

[@kevinbyrne4538]

That trick for dividing the hive (which you showed at the beginning of this video) was clever. Do you advertise or do you rely on word of mouth?

[@628DirtRooster]

Mostly word of mouth

[@TechGorilla1987]

I'm on this quicker than COVID-19 became a pandemic.

[@628DirtRooster]

And that was quick!

[@davidmiller6010]

Your nuc at the end looks like it runneth over! If that was the 4th cutout at the same location, wouldn't that be a good place to set a couple traps? It would same time and be easier.

[@628DirtRooster]

It would be a great place for traps but until the building is repaired the bees would likely bypass traps and go into the building.

[@annettenewton6240]

Better keep your truck locked up people will steal that hand sanitizer. LOL

[@paulc73]

HomeDepot sells the loctite in all the flavors!!!!

[@randlerichardson5826]

The queens won’t sting did I hear right Rooster 🐓

[@wesbrackmanthercenthusiast4695]

I'm trying to get into bees do you have any suggestions maybe you could make a video on getting into bees on a budget

[@chris_topher1984]

is there a percentage rate of bee colonies that return after you finish the job? like do people call back a month or year later and say they have returned often? just curious because i would imagine they try real hard to get back in.

[@Fluff304]

Older house, and they didn't remove the ceiling tile before putting up drywall? Really hope that wasn't something that begins with "as" and rhymes with "bestos".

[@mbgal7758]

It’s a good thing the bees like a fixer upper or you would be in trouble. 🤣

[@joyfulj2871]

6 feet rule covered by 4 feet! 😆😆😆

[@MrTonyharrell]

If someone gets too close just start picking your nose. 😂

[@badassbees3680]

Let out a lil cough. .see ya 😂😂😂

[@philiprehm2622]

Hey Randy I enjoy your videos. Interested in a cordless Bee Vac. I remember some of your videos that you used a yellow cylinder shaped bee vac. Would you share details on that vac or just a website where I can view the details. Thanks Philip Rehm in Arkansas.

[@donbearden1953]

Philip, have you tried doing a search on google? I’m sure you can did it that way.

[@philiprehm2622]

@@donbearden1953 I did a very quick search via google prior to commenting and didn't see the vacuum Randy uses.

[@628DirtRooster]

It's in the description under the video.

[@ualuuanie]

I am no bee expert but would it help if the owner of that property have a few of those swarm traps outside his house so that the bees can make hives in them instead of inside his house?

[@628DirtRooster]

It could

[@elmermarkel8924]

Where do you get the symons plywood used?

[@AmericanWoman1964]

I'm really ignorant so I'm sorry, but I have to ask a stupid question: You put old nasty moldy comb in for them to clean up. That doesn't make them sick?

[@628DirtRooster]

It doesn't bother them.

[@wdwerker]

Do the bees eat rock wool insulation ? What about steel wool ? I was taught to block rodents using steel wool & squirt foam.

[@628DirtRooster]

They won't eat steel wool and we very rarely see rock wool used down here so I don't know about that one.

[@donaldsmith3048]

What is special about the bee vac? Can I use a shop vac and make some changes to it?

[@628DirtRooster]

You can

[@cajunbayouvlogs5308]

What happens when a Caterpillar goes into a bee hive?

[@tommunoz9829]

That 2 cellin hope it's not asbestos

[@Kenethchrion2116]

What do you do with all those nucs?

[@kellymotion7901]

How old were you when you first had your first bee hive x

[@628DirtRooster]

Had a hive in the wall of my house when I was 24 but didn’t start keeping bees until 40 so 24 or 40. Lol

[@critter9a]

they wouldn't sting your nose if you stop sticking it where it don't belong according to them lol

[@alvisshef]

How many bee stings do you get each day???

[@alamenahlesetif]

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[@jenniferv618]

What's the point of that head netting if your still getting stung?? Why not put on the heavy duty protection instead?? I couldn't stand to continuously get stung by bees while trying to work with them 🤦‍♀️

[@chrisr7746]

Ok now I believe Mr Ed carries a queen in his pocket. Smh lmbo jk

[@dicedillinger6835]

Have you ever made honeyshine?

[@628DirtRooster]

Yes

[@scottmarshall6766]

Sneaky tricks on them poor bees, watch out them bees don't get together and switch your house and the Abbey, next thing you know... well you get the picture...