These Drawers Were Full of Bees!

[@Korvaena]

Hearing her describe the bees as gentle always warms my heart. "And it was another great day for saving the beeees" as well!

[@LancerMyMan]

A favorite part of many of the videos. I agree.

[@Sanfransweety]

Right. It's soothing, not dissimilar to asmr😊

[@GillAndBurtTheCop]

"I opened this drawer and it it was ALSO full of bees" is now my favorite out-of-context quote.

[@AS-by8ee]

Hahaha..ya just can’t beat an “out-of-contexter”!!

[@angelalewis3645]

🤣

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

Bombas socks have bees in the stitching at the tops and honeycomb stitching around the vamp - Every time I open my sock drawer it also is full of beeees 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@UltimateJM_22]

3:53 we can play it over and over again

[@IvyroseGullwhacker]

I'm dying at her just going "Thunk!" with the drawer and all the bees just fall 🤣

[@jggold90]

I gasped 😂

[@ChasRiaStJohn]

@@jggold90 I wonder How many were squashed….

[@Heatherly707]

@@ChasRiaStJohn why would that squish them?

[@callydavenport3982]

@@ChasRiaStJohn I assure you, when beekeepers do things like that they always check the edge that will make contact with the box to make sure there’s no bees in the way. Yes in beekeeping some do get squished, but beekeepers are very careful not to squish them. After all, it just takes a couple bees getting agitated to stir the whole hive up

[@Skymoare]

It's oddly satisfying XD

[@crystalvr311]

I grew up terrified of bees. Watching you save colony after colony, and being so respectful of everything about bees, has completely changed my mind about them. Thank you for saving the bees. After finding you, I’ve watched a bunch of bee vids. You are my favorite. So calm and kind. ❤

[@danielseverson3173]

I am allergic to bee's, I have no choice but stay away. I also have to use bottles no cans of beverages if I am outdoors. Watch out with using sented shampoo especially flowered they are drawn towards them.

[@lellamas2778]

I love when she says "and it was another great day of saving the beeeeeez"

[@krankarvolund7771]

I love how ripping apart the hive and dumping piles of them into a box is not threatening enough for bees to start attacking XD

[@Alice-si8uz]

She did smoke them beofre though, if she hadnt they likely would have attacked...

[@swamp-yankee]

It’s because she’s good at it

[@RainAngel111]

@@Alice-si8uz she barely smoked them

[@noecazares2105]

smoke masks the alarm pheromones and also the bees are a new colony and don't have much to defend

[@MatchaCupcake]

@@RainAngel111 girl the smoke was literally running out of the container

[@PixieDust_1]

I love when she's says "it was another great day of saving the bees"

[@thomasboys7216]

Slight correction: "....saving the beeez."

[@BrantRanft-g2r]

Double slight Correction: "... saving the beeeeeeeeeees."

[@ictype4u]

My daughter and I laugh every time and say it along with her at the end of each video 😅

[@mikeboucard8535]

You’re the Bob Ross of bees ... I could watch for hours 🤙🏼 I’ve learned so much , thanks

[@dorothyharman454]

Funnily enough Bob would at least have shown his artwork afterwards. Where's her bee farm?

[@Thefunnyboygamer]

If i could only watch one channel for the rest of my lift its gotta be this channel just listening about bees fascinates me

[@sherryrector2275]

Never get tired of watching you be a Bee charmer.

[@MADmosche]

Sexy bee girl is amazing 😍

[@iseektruth7435]

You are such a sweet and authentic person. Beautiful too!

[@heatherthecreator3049]

A joy to watch someone be so pleased and excited upon finding the queen. God bless this beekeeper for loving their life's work and the animals they're saving.

[@davidmercer5561]

It seems impossible that you can go through that entire process and not get stung even once. I never really thought that bees were out to chase you down and sting you, but just being able to stick your hand blindly into the hive and scoop them out without them stinging you is simply remarkable.

[@ironboy3245]

Not really, stinging is a last resort for bees due to their stingers being barbed. Once they sting you, they have to literally rip themselves in 2 just to get off you because their barbs will stick in your flesh. They will only sting when the hive is being attacked usually

[@theparalexview785]

I've only recently begun studying bees, although my rural family and friends often kept beehives in their gardens and orchards. So I'm just going by what I've recently observed. I'm planning to move some honeybees that made a hive in an abandoned nightstand or small chest left in a vacant lot. The hive would be okay where they are but passerbys keep harassing the bees and knocking over the hive. So I've been studying it for awhile to find a suitable location, away from this busy suburban boulevard and nearby apartment buildings. Until the most recent incident when the hive box was knocked over I was able to approach very closely without the bees reacting. But now the guard bees come out when I'm within 10 feet. As most beekeeper articles say, this hive appears to have a dozen or so guard bees whose primary job is guarding the hive. When I set the box upright again this week, about a dozen guard bees clung to my veil, gloves and upper body. As soon as I slowly moved away, gently brushing off the guards, most of the guards returned to the hive and didn't call out a swarm. However there's one guard bee who's a little more assertive. Even when I was 10 feet or so away she flew out to smack against me and clung to my veil. I thought it was pretty funny. I imagined her going back to the hive with a pheromone brag about defeating the giant. And when I walked by again the next day to check the hive, only a single guard flew out to me. She bounced against me a few times but didn't try to cling and sting. They seem to literally body slam themselves against perceived threats as a preferred defense, before committing themselves to a sting that's fatal to them. I was concerned about avoiding provoking them into stinging, in order to minimize disturbing the hive. I didn't find any stingers in my clothing later. Anyway, because it's been chilly here I've just worn my usual winter clothing, which is adequate protection against stings. I just wear a makeshift veil over my head, a camo net bag intended for turkey hunting, but works fine for bees.

[@AccidentallyOnPurpose]

It's possible if you go very slow. A lot of beekeepers don't have the time so opt to just use suits because they can't take a whole day to move a hive and smoke every 5 minutes. Not saying that she isn't good at what she does because she is amazing, but her secret is time and doing things incrementally slow.

[@paulj6805]

Allegedly bees feel a lot more comfortable and less likely to sting when surrounded by other bees.

[@dreamcanvas5321]

@@theparalexview785 A bodyslam as initial attack for bees makes a lot of sense, because any creature intimidated by bees will just immediately go "yo I'm out" at something like that.

[@Aubooboojoann]

I love that they hold hands and connect like that! I didn’t know they could do that! 0:45

[@lellamas2778]

I was wondering if there's a specific term for bees "holding hands" - i guess it's just "swarming"

[@LaifaCanyonLurker]

@@lellamas2778I think it’s called ‘festooning’!

[@estanford826]

She is just adorable and a really good person. The bees know.

[@sophieee231]

the only time she ever moves quickly is straight after she spots the queen. so cool

[@coachvolpato]

I wish my college professors had a voice as calming as you do. I could listen to you all day! Thank you!

[@blithefulbee]

I started beekeeping at the age of 12, ill be turning 15 soon, and my 3rd year of beekeeping will begin next march/april^^ you have deffo been a huge inspiration, and i hope to sooth my bees the way you do to your listeners:)

[@aquibmohd]

Is she using pheromones so that the bees don't sting her ?

[@blithefulbee]

@@aquibmohd Nope:) What she has is a strong bond towards bees, it takes alot of talent to be able to sense and read a bees emotions and body language. Notice how gentle and slow she is with the bees? and how she seems to scan the balls of bees? she is treating the bees with utmost respect, and reading the bees to make sure she is doing the right thing.

[@SarahLandry577]

That's awesome! Keep it up!

[@Bas_Lightyear]

@@blithefulbee how do you create a stronger bond with bees? I’ve tried buying them Christmas presents and giving them foot massages but it hasn’t worked 😞

[@blithefulbee]

@@Bas_Lightyear You have to be respectful and gentle towards your bees, learn how to read their language, and respond appropriately.

[@deniseinight9596]

I'm blown away that you are taking apart their hive, disrupting their work with no protective gear. Blown away!

[@Brooklyn_]

I absolutely LOVE the smile on your face when youve got the queen. It's just magical to see someone in their element like this.

[@jake9854]

but beeworks are meant for boys though

[@jake9854]

@Mimi well its a fact, girls r scared of getting sting by bee, and are scared of insects

[@mynext30years41]

I am watching just to hear: " and it was another great day of saving the bees!"

[@tuckerross8564]

If the queen bee could speak I would imagine she would sound just like this lady. Soft, soothing, motherly

[@tuckerross8564]

Absolutely awesome Rogan had her on to bring awareness, education

[@JAMESRS58]

Fascinating .. watching you filling the frames to completely remove the colony safely for the bees and you 😀

[@petertarantelli]

The excitement when you saw the Queen was amazing! You grabbed the clip off your shirt without a second thought and caught her right away.

[@creativenative218]

Thank you so much Erika for everything that you do to save the bees. Because of you, I'm learning as much as I can as a Beginner Beekeeper. I haven't got a hive yet because I want to really be prepared to take care of them. Again, thank you so much and God bless ❤️😍 🐝🍯❤

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

I love seeing comments from people who are so inspired in becoming a beekeeper. My best to you in your venture, wishing you success in it. 🐝🐝🐝

[@WarChallenger]

I’d be so worried about accidentally crushing bees during this type of removal. Well done on the rescue! That was a super clean catch on the queen.

[@kennyfrequency]

truee!! bees are so cool tho.

[@AlexanderBlumenau]

It happens. You always crush some bees. You cannot prevent it 100 %

[@MrGearoid65]

I'd be concerned rhat in crushing a bee that the others would swarm....🙈

[@silentbliss7666]

​@@AlexanderBlumenaunot Erika. She moved very very slowly and avoided moving her feet too much or unnecessary. That's why the colony accepted her presence and didn't attack despite what she was doing with them. The only time she will move fast is to catch the Queen when she spotted it. Observe her movement a few more times and you will realized what she was doing is so precious

[@Charlielizard]

By algorithmic magic, your short videos began appearing on my phone. After several views, I became hooked and subscribed. This is the first full length video and it was fascinating as well as educational. Now I can see how and why my brother in law became a beekeeper. Thank you for the time you spent making each video. You get an A plus! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@AlainBoudard]

Same experience here, these videos are so relaxing 🙂

[@BigShrimpin416]

Same! Some shorts popped up on my feed and I’ve been hooked ever since! Now I want to get a hive this Spring!

[@angelalewis3645]

Same same! I could have written your comment: a few shorts, and this was my first full length video, and now I’m hooked, and I also have a brother-in-law who keeps bees! 😆

[@betsyelee4434]

These rescue 🛟 videos of:saving the bee”s from a drawer is:simply amazing!I”m sure,these bee”s are very glad 🙂 to have a new home 🏡 that they can live in?

[@Judythe1]

What a coincidence! Me, too. Me, too.

[@robbie3333]

Lovely Heart, Lovely Lady 💜 Thank you Erica!

[@Simaq7]

Another great day of saving the beeeez

[@findleyroofing]

Can we all just take a minute to express how talented and brave this lady is. Not one bee keeping suit or mask in sight. Knowledge and a calm hand is all that was needed. Incredible

[@lellamas2778]

I think human body's can build a resistance to bee stings - the more you get stung.

[@nomoyohoo5232]

She looks so elegant during her work. I am mesmerized.

[@eternalmooncrisis]

I love how you’re not killing them. Bees are amazing beings and we need them to pollinate our plants. They only sting when they feel threatened and they know that when they sting they lose their stinger and die. Thank you for not killing them!! ❤

[@mjremy2605]

Amazing! Nice to see women in this field. You have guts scooping them with bare hands. A very low key removal and the natural way to do it. Instructive and entertaining to watch your skilled removal. Thank you!

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

I love how you do your job, and thank you for sharing some of your bee moments with us. I enjoy watching you work. You were definitely born to do this. Regards from another part of the Deep South ~~~ 🐝😊

[@sallymccain9811]

Erika's lovely face lighting up when she finds the queen, makes my day x love love the bee's 🐝

[@kaylabrand7403]

Honeybees are so nice. I’ve certainly never scooped them up, but I did have the opportunity to lay the back of my finger across a cluster of bees inside their hive. They were so soft and fuzzy and cozy; it was just an amazing feeling. They didn’t even seem to care that I was touching them!

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

Don’t they just feel so nice and soft! I love doing that when they visit the hummingbird feeders. Such an amazing thing to feel them.

[@franciskeys9810]

I find myself sitting quietly and not moving when I watch your videos. Your calm voice and careful motions are absolutely mesmerizing. Thank you for your videos, and thank you for taking care of the bees. The world is a better place with you in it.

[@dramatish]

And it was another great day of saving the beeeees

[@johngardner1898]

This is truly remarkable - no smoke, gloves, or veil - along with hand scooping.

[@BlueSkyBirdies]

Your love and gentleness for these tiny animals is even sweeter than the honey they make 🐝🍯💙

[@tristynnschendel8145]

The way she jumped to clip the queen I love it! I love hearing her voice

[@LFresh86]

One of the best parts of watching your videos is your pure excitement when you find Miss Queen. Your whole body just jumps into action and I don't know why but it's very warming. Just such innocent happiness. Thank you for sharing and teaching us😊

[@mikemmikem2758]

Absolutely fascinating. The bees are so lucky to have such a gentle soul helping them.

[@CiprianMihailescuCalionKlaw]

the pure nerve and pacience knowing how to do everything and not feel threatened, someone that loves its job and does a masterpiece out of it.

[@ipkulkarni]

The bees falling down from the drawer into the hive is my favorite. Love the blind grabs too.

[@bryangendron4020]

I love her voice, So soothing. No wonder the Bees won't attack her ! :)💝

[@pjacobsen1000]

I can't get enough of this.

[@no1slisteninganyway]

I love these videos. I wish you would do an interview with Frederick Dunn. You two are my favorite beekeepers.

[@FrederickDunn]

Thank you, Christopher! I've sent her several invitations for an interview. It would be an honor to talk with Erika as she's had some very unique experiences during her rescues. Nice to see your comment here.

[@rogerspaulding6569]

Brave! Do you not have trouble with aggressive bees in your area?

[@georgeadcock2347]

I have loved Mr Dunn's videos. Saw her on Joe Rogan

[@no1slisteninganyway]

@@georgeadcock2347 Thanks for the info. I'll have to find her interview with Joe.

[@dwightschrute706]

You alone are helping us in ways we could never repay you . Without them we would starve . Thank you for ALL you do for them and Us 🙏❤️

[@MinnIsKill]

this was, for whatever reason, so thrilling and calming at the same time, lol

[@camarorules1]

Thank you for saving the bees ❤️

[@sweetcake-n5u]

I love that she’s just so gentle with the bees

[@amywhitfield3315]

So incredible! Thank you for sharing your work!

[@shellydehart8217]

Wow! It’s amazing watching you being so gentle with the bees. Their cones looked new n there was so many bees. As always you did a wonderful job in getting them all. Always enjoy watching you as the bee whisper. ♥️😊👍🌟🌟

[@humanrightsadvocate]

You soothing voice is helping me with my addiction problem.

[@elsagreen1476]

I always love how excited and focused you get when you see the queen :)

[@bjornstacy9590]

I watch a lot of beekeeping and bee relocating videos, hands down yours are my favorite

[@samberg1477]

Thank you for helping me with my fear of bees!!!! I can now see the difference of “gentle” bees and the crazy yellow jackets!! Thank you so much!! Truly!! Being afraid of bugs is exhausting!!!!! They’re everywhere!! But this is 1 less bug to bee scared of ❤️❤️❤️❤️🐝🐝🐝

[@Dana-mb1hd]

I am TERRIFIED of bees… like absolutely terrified but that lady is like none other! Are all bees this gentle or just honey bees i wonder

[@mouseinbootsadventures7516]

Watching this amazing young woman save and relocate bee hives is awesome ❤ Your knowledge and skills to safely remove bees is very impressive.

[@maheshn9970]

That is great work 👍 love how much care you take in handling the bees. Your kindness and diligence touches my heart ❤️

[@albertberto5276]

And it was another great day of saving the Bee's

[@GlitzyWitch]

I love Watching you save the Bees, they're amazing, so are you ❤️

[@katielizfmedic18]

Girl, mad props for being the bee whisperer 🐝 I love how calm they are around you as they sense your good heart and non threatening behavior. Love watching these! ❤

[@gibbygibbs1412]

Very Soothing & Comforting To Listen Too. Save The BEES!!!!

[@marcusfenix891]

What an asset this young lady is helping Mother Nature full respect x.

[@cupcakethecatsworld1092]

I’ve never in my life met any bees this nice & respectful lol

[@Reiki-Qi]

You are so cool, I love your voice & accent, the way you explain things, and for saving all the bees!!! ✨🏵️🐝🏵️✨x💛👑Blessings to you & your Queens Forever 🫶xx

[@jonathanminshull9958]

Thank you for saving the bees!💚

[@denisevettraino7916]

Erica, your videos are so mesmerizing, and Zen...and your work of saving the bees so valuable! Love your channel with a passion ❣

[@brendanwalllis]

your joy at finding the queen made me smile..

[@timd381]

There is no way I could scoop up bees or be a beekeeper (their movement would freak me out & I’m still a little scared of bees), but yet somehow watching you handle them is so soothing. I can’t explain it, but I like it!

[@smyrie0805]

I love your appreciation and love for bees!!!!! 💜 Thank you for the work that you do as it benefits all of us too!

[@AS-by8ee]

I’m so in love with this woman!

[@777melpomena]

Saving bees is such an admirable thing to do. I love people aware of their priceless role on this planet. Respect 💚💚

[@MaggieOHalloran]

It’s amazing that your not scared my friends are terrified of bees when I thank them for bee-ing part of our world

[@franka7691]

Thanks for these informative videos and for saving all of these bees 🐝 :)

[@Welshweimaraner]

You can tell by the way you look at them handle them and react when you find the Queen that you have a deep rooted care for these majestic creatures. You are doing work that many don't realise is so very important important to our ecosystem. And bees are also amazing.xx

[@stargot1]

The storyteller is like the child books I loved to read 🥰

[@KatelynnVanDekerkhove]

You always get so excited seeing the Queen, it's adorable, keep doing the good work you are saving the bees

[@kaytlyn7560]

awww the bees are so hardworking and built such a large hive in just a few dayss

[@michellefield822]

I love watching you save the bees. I don't have any at this time. Maybe down the road. Just learning how is good for now.

[@TheSoulBlossom]

These bees know how to beehave themselves!

[@tateana5912]

I really love when the bees start their march into the new hive. Its so darn cute!

[@letmeexplain1816]

What a beautiful human being !!🐝💐🐝💐🐝💖

[@woollyprimate]

I recently was gifted your videos by the algorithm fairy, and I'm just amazed at what you do. My favorite part is when the bees stick their bums in the air to spread the pheromones. Bees are way cool.

[@dixiee3554]

I just love you and your compassion for bees. 🐝🌺❤ (Anyone who has compassion for nature is a superhero in my book). The world needs more humans like you! 🥰 Thanks for sharing!!

[@jenniferr-f3157]

That’s so cool! I can’t believe how you can spot the queen - it’s like finding a needle in a haystack!

[@AbbySmithVSVEVG]

This channel amazes me. I adore everything about it. Thank you.

[@jaynedavis3388]

I like bees (probably because I’ve never been stung). I’m so glad that there are brave people dedicated to protecting live hives for removal to safety because they are so very important for our planet

[@FrederickDunn]

Thank you for this video, you have such a fantastic opportunity to observe where and how honey bees situate themselves in unconventional cavities. I have the same questions for every bee removal, how large was the entrance they were using? Where were they going in? So much pristine white comb. They are incredibly calm, even so, I couldn't get away with that without a veil. I wish you all the best as you continue sharing your bee removal experiences. I guess since they didn't have brood yet, that explains their non-defensive behavior.

[@truthforall1303]

Creatures like bees and animals know when you are kind and helping them. Brilliant video thanks 👍🇬🇧

[@ShinyFeral]

Do you ever find a colony so large that you need a second hive? Because this looks like it could have used another box! :) Thanks for doing this for the bees (and for the humans).

[@Sammy-vb8lv]

I've seen her use more than one brood box for a removal, some of these colonies are huge!

[@GreenfieldsHomeplace]

I love the moment in your videos when you find the Queen. ❤✨

[@mrsmcdonald9363]

I think a dresser makes a great beehive! If I had a place for it, I'd give them one to use. They're pretty

[@Kyra_of_Kerkyra]

What a lovely comment ❤️

[@Taylor.Wiseman]

I’d love to see more about the process once you get back home!

[@sheskab8755]

When she taps the drawer, does she ever accidentally squish a bee or anything? Just curious cos I'd be so anxious tapping it lol

[@TheShaolinMonk_s550]

You're bound to squish a few bees here and there when working with hives. It just happens.

[@Fake_Rp-Mom.]

^

[@thecsslife]

I thought if bees got squashed that it would signal to all the bees they are in danger

[@TheShaolinMonk_s550]

@@thecsslife If you squash a couple here and there it's no problem.

[@Riskofignition]

You'll notice too, that she slightly moves the box she taps it. So she isn't tapping the box on top of bees.

[@poppydaiz]

That saying certainly is true - busy as a bee! One of the honeycomb pieces almost looked like a heart!❤

[@Amdraz]

Legendary work! Thanks for sharing your passion!

[@crying_hippy]

You are so Kind, Patient and Gentle God Bless & Protect You

[@rainesonne1320]

I think you’re fabulous! I love that you save these precious animals and your calm and soothing voice is awesome! We need more people like you! Thank you for saving the 🐝!

[@terrygreene4284]

I'm impressed with how you handled them.... Braver than me... It's impressive to see them work in concert... truly remarkable.