Swarm Catch by Hand

Occasionally, I catch a swarm queen just as she lands and before thousands of her daughters start to cluster around her.
When that happens, and when time allows, it's a fun opportunity to demonstrate a swarm's docility and the queen's magnetic attraction.
NB: If you are new to swarm catching or live in an area that has aggressive bees, please don't try this without adequate protection. Aggressive or not, there's a good chance of getting stung. Being a beekeeper, I experience regular stings as part of the job. During some bee removal jobs, I may not encounter any stings; on other occasions, I might face multiple stings. If the number of stings becomes excessive, I'll don protective equipment for added safety.

[@shadmorgan5491]

Top Shelf stuff. Noted is the EPS box and wax foundation - free clue for newbies.

[@valsw8509]

Yes, you are back.

[@dennistaylor7653]

So glad you're posting again. Wichita Falls, Texas.

[@jabulanimotshwene7439]

Amazing video!!!

[@HinterlandBees]

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[@Swarmstead]

First time seeing you on KZbin. Been watching you on Instagram for a while. Welcome back.

[@HinterlandBees]

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[@KajunHomestead]

Great video, Hello for Kajun Homestead.

[@HinterlandBees]

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[@MrsVeronicat]

So happy to see a new video from you!

[@robintanner3247]

Very Cool. 🙂 Thank you for the video.

[@HinterlandBees]

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[@creative-community-cafe]

I can't believe what you just did and nobody is bad mouthing you. There is a young woman ,with long blond hairvwho has posted here in you tube. She is gentle with bees and also scoops them and in the comments she was getting such nasty abusive comments ,l was really shocked. comments

[@HinterlandBees]

Not yet anyway! The internet is full of 10-second-experts which are usually people jumping to conclusions. I cop plenty on our Instagram account, so I know what you are talking about.