Saving a Swarm of Bees

A swarm of bees settled on this table in someone’s backyard and I was called to remove them. Learn all about swarms, why they happen and what you can do to help them as I scoop these bees off the table and into a hive!

[@MVPerry]

You would think watching someone scoop bees would make you anxious but this is very calming

[@hjrgf]

first

[@hjrgf]

i didnt think you watch this

[@princedivider5760]

Ok

[@fynkozari9271]

She said the trick is to not eat bananas before touching bees.

[@quesadilladebirria3212]

Hi Perry :D

[@jamesfromthecomputer]

I will never get over watching her scoop bees with her bare hand

[@klawdog]

I'd give her some smoke. Voice drives me crazy 🙂

[@searching4adventure85]

Honestly I almost have zero interest in bees. But I find myself watching these videos. I didn't even know beekeeping was interesting until I came across your channel. Thank you. Keep up the good work.

[@TexasBeeworks]

Wow, thank you so much for watching and for sharing that. It means a lot to me... and to the bees.

[@ahryia2476]

Same here, in fact, since I'm severely allergic to bees (and wasps and other insects) I tend to avoid them XD but I love your videos! Just your calm and warm voice, and the work you do to save those amazing creatures!

[@josmith2062]

Me same

[@joancarter7641]

I love your video, do you endorse any bee product there are so many fakes.I watch you eat as you gather the bee's, and would love to have real honey too. Let me know I would purchase thanks.

[@dws84]

I used to respect bees, enjoyed watching them, I found them rather interesting. But after watching a few of these videos, I wanna be a new keeper now haha

[@hockeyfan5509]

As I get older, one thing is becoming more and more clear to me. Every year it seems, more and more people are understanding the importance of bees and how precious they are. Everyone is getting the message to not harm them and if a swarm comes and rests in your backyard....don't grab a can of spray to kill them....call a pro to safely come and get them and move them to their new home like you did. Thank you.

[@walterkersting1362]

A swarm is equivalent to about a three pound nuc, last summer someone was selling three pound bucks for $300.00

[@SallyGreimes]

Swarm, never kill. Wasp family, sorry, I am allergic, but will not destroy unless I must. If they will move on, great. My uncle was a bee keeper, so respect and appreciate their function.

[@mahmoudibnemir8704]

Contrary to the popular myths, bees are not vital to the majority of the food supply. Rice, corn, wheat, soybeans, etc. don't depend on bees. So, yes, bees can buzz off.

[@thomaslegendar-e4152]

I love these videos so much. I could watch them day and night. This gentle voice telling me about bee removal is just awesome. Thanks.

[@ericcharles8081]

I’ll never get tired of hearing, and it was another great day of saving the bees ❤

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Wonderful! We caught a swarm a couple months ago, straight out of one of our hives!

[@TexasBeeworks]

Wow-that's great! Nice catch!

[@guestmichael16]

I LOVE bees! Every time I see a bee I start talking to it as if it understands what I am saying " Hellooo young lady!. " " You GO girl!" etc They're amazing!

[@percicarvalho]

I know these videos are slightly older, but I just recently found out how calming they are. whenever I'm having a crazy day and need to stop and calm down for a second, I find one of your videos saving the bees. it really helps me a lot. so, thank you. and thank you for saving them. their work is essential, and so is yours.

[@PricklePrice]

She found her calling, gift & this channel shows her exceeding potential w gentle experience, patience & attuned work 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🍵

[@jodidavis6595]

She really is a miracle wrkr. Thank God for her. Every time I watch and listen to her I learn something valuable about the importance of bees. I’ve always planted tons of flowers and flowering bushes for bees and butterflies. I get made fun of but I know why I do what I do..to help save the beeeezzzz 🥰

[@ProfessionalBugLover]

what is a wrkr

[@dorktriogamer2865]

@@ProfessionalBugLover text slang for worker popularized on forums although it seems this person is a "California girl" so it must have entered into general slang

[@rosegann8339]

Thank you for your planting of flowers for the bees! I wish everyone would do that ❤

[@bumblebeahive]

This is why I get upset with ppl online who have talked about calling exterminators “because it won’t kill the bees out” by getting rid of one swarm but they never realize how many naturally don’t make it & that there’s HUNDREDS of ppl that choose extermination & say the same thing. It’s never just “one hive”.

[@AriOfTheStars]

I’m terrified of bees, so I really respect that there’s some people out there that aren’t scared of them. Keep up the good work!

[@LifeOhLife1981]

Girl!! You are Amazing!!! I LOVE the way you share your knowledge about the Amazing Bees and the way you speak brings me sooo much peace and I feel the love you offer them when you handle them so well. Thanks for all the information you give us and slowly removing the fear of bees that many of us might have. Lots of Love to You 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@amgoudman]

The family did the exact right thing. If you see a swarm, it's a great idea to see if you have a local apiarist. This person can then come and get them and give them a new safe home.

[@marciasiste4851]

First time I saw one of your videos, I was surprised how you could move these bees without being hurt by them. Then I watched another video of a guy doing the same, but he was all dressed. The difference was that he wasn’t gentle like you. You take the BEES’s TIME to move them. You don’t hush them, so they have time to adapt and understand the moving situation. He was doing what he wanted to do and I’m sure that, if he wasn’t all dressed the bees would attack him. Thank you for being kind with these precious little ones! 😊😘🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@suep9445]

I think I've seen others on KZbin all decked out in their bee outfit, but I don't think I've seen that when they're dealing with honey bees. I have seen it when they're dealing with different kinds of bees (Africanized bees, etc), or hornets, wasps, etc, so it's important to notice what they're dealing with. For a time I watched a couple of fellows in Australia who removed killer bee hives - usually they'd relocate them (and I'd think WHY?), but they made the point that they are pollinators, and if possible should be relocated and not destroyed. But they HAD to wear the protective gear. Interestingly, I've never seen anyone relocate a yellow jacket nest, even though they're pollinators, too.

[@angie9825]

I just recently found out there was a beehive in the cracks of our grandfathers house. We did consider calling some beekeepers to remove them, but can't find any yet.

[@izabellavtg]

im assuming this person is in texas (so ur in luck if u live there)

[@angie9825]

@@izabellavtg I live in Australia, no way they are just going to travel right now, probably going to find some other local bee keepers.

[@ellenw1952]

Seeing videos like this makes me want to quit my job and become a beekeeper.

[@thorstambaugh1520]

We had a hive when we were kids in the backyard. Lived there years and never a sting. I love bees. Thanks for showing how wonderful they are.

[@Hometowngirl321]

I love watching you gently scoop the bees up in your hands, it’s almost mesmerising to watch. I’ve only just found your channel but you’re on the top of my list now. Thank you so much for saving as many bees as possible. Not many know it but bees are really the structure of our food chain in so many ways. By helping to keep the colonies alive and thriving you are literally saving us all. Wonderful channel, thank you so much 👍❤️

[@charlotteharvey3442]

Thank you Shelley you said it so much better than I could have, love the gentlenes s of this amazing young lady, as a mid eighty year old I look at her knowing that having people like her around our planet and its occupants have a more than a good chance of survival in the future

[@basharkano9658]

This lady's voice is more calming than Morgan Freeman.

[@elrivien1712]

I'm really afraid of bees, bumblebees and wasps but your videos help me overcome at least the fear of bees. I know bees are really important and I wanted to thank you for everything that you are doing for them.

[@vcmay626]

All you have to do is tell them to go on or that they don't want to get stuck in your car or whatever they are trying to do and wave them away. They usually get the hint. I've been stung a couple of times in my life but it's not life threatening and usually heals in 5 it 6 days.

[@barryobama369]

Bees and wasps are completely different tho

[@majbrat]

Even many species of wasps are great & super beneficial. They usually are just hunting, and if left alone, or you dont freak out, they carry on without doing anything. There are wasps called paper wasps, and they recognize & remember faces. If you are calm and not aggressive, they totally remember and pass the knowledge onto their young. If you freak out and try to bat them or harm them, they remember. We had a Colony in our yard for years . They hunted all the bad bugs in our vegetable & flower garden. :) There are also hundreds of kinds of Solitary Bees who don't live in hives and need little holes to brood. Some look more like colorful flies. They are essential pollinators too & you can buy little bee houses for them to put in your garden. Pretty much just tubes in a frame. It's pretty cool to see them fill up. We started with 1 and ended up with 4 little bee houses, lol. We knew we needed more when we saw some trying to use the vertical wind chime holes 😆. I have learned more from my daughter than I learned my whole life about Bees & Wasps.

[@gardenfork]

Hi Erika thank you for sharing another save. 😀 Question: would you consider turning the phone sideways so we could see more of the environment and the swarm ? Not always the easiest thing, I realize , running a camera and catching a swarm. I just combined two hives and did not time to turn on the phone. I was lucky just to get the hives put together. 😅 Eric.

[@TexasBeeworks]

Since my largest audience is on Tiktok (with over 9 million followers), this content was primarily made for that channel, but a longer version with more explanation was put together for folks to see here if they wanted. Thank you for your feedback, and best wishes to you and your bees!

[@knusprigeschuhsohle7939]

there is a way of optimising vertical videos for viewers on phones so there’s no black borders on the sides no matter the length of the video. Then when you make it full screen it fills up the screen like KZbin shorts but it’s for long videos. I just don’t know how to do it as I have never uploaded here haha

[@peterr.1952]

@@TexasBeeworks i have a very important question how do you know they are not killer bees? Those bees seem to be very docile

[@minarosered6699]

@@TexasBeeworks that's why I came here to see the longer version and I am just fascinated

[@deathcar99]

I’m deathly afraid of bees after I got stung near my eye once. But I got to admit despite only getting into your channel a few days ago you continue to impress me and take my breath away watching you handle those honey bees with your bare hands keep up the good work I admire what you do a selfless act will get you far in life you are absolutely amazing and I enjoy your content

[@oby-1607]

I had a rough day working but after watching this swarm being saved, everything was all good.

[@jackmack1670]

I know she loves bees but this girl has the worlds most calming voice ever. She should be a therapist!

[@countryboy9377]

This woman is brave as coyote peterson! Handling bees barehanded is something you couldn’t pay me to do

[@lindaross783]

Its comforting to know how this is going to go. No scary things. I relax and know she will save them. She has no fear just kindness. We can learn to treat each other that way.

[@rbrown6476]

Amen, let’s all learn to be gentle with others, rather than lash out with fear ❤

[@wpatrickw2012]

That is a win, win, win situation. You got another colony, the swarm got a nice new home, and the homeowners got their table back.

[@jimnichols1066]

I think what this woman is doing is called love.

[@AG-yj1jv]

Your posts have not been popping up -- instead, all these other beekeeping pages, some really ugly ones jealous of you: What I love love LOVE about your videos, is the demonstration of the daily practice of calm, and how bees respond to it. Of all the beekeepers I've watched, you are the only one who treats the bees like they are part of yourself - as you put it, "on the same team." You are so calm & so gentle it reminds me of what I strive to be. Thank you for your calm. Btw, the other day, a bee landed on me, confused by my housedress, and perhaps more confused by the scent of the steam from the lemon and honey I drink with my meals. I was standing on the porch by the beebalm, so I put my hand in front of the bee, it crawled on and I set it back on a flower (before returning to the house for a wash & change of clothes, as it occurred to me lemon was a mating smell for them, yes?) It was a very peaceful thing to have this little life, capeable of stinging, instead clambering peacefully accross my fingertips.

[@jeanlfstander2102]

Hi, here in South Africa we don’t scoop them off without for they are aggressive, but when they’re swarming you can approach them without protective gear

[@johndoh2290]

Lucky bees .. this group will survive and thrive because of you!

[@davidlloyd3116]

When I was a child, visiting my nearby grandparents, I cycled through a huge swarm of bees. I may have only been about 12 years old, but I knew they weren’t threatening and I marvelled at the swarm until the queen landed on a nearby tree. My grandparents were shouting and screaming to get in their house (they never understood simple biology), and eventually went in the house. I tried to explain to them that bees are not aggressive insects, and a swarm is just a natural process. Eventually, a beekeeper came and took them into a new hive along with their queen. I’ll never forget that moment as a child on a bike, completely surrounded by bees 🐝 😊. It was a beautiful sight.

[@alukardio6991]

I love your videos! They're so calm and informative, I have one request, can you reupload your tiktoks in KZbin as shorts? Many of us don't use TikTok and would love to see your other videos!! Have a nice day!

[@TexasBeeworks]

Sure! That’s a great idea! Thank you so much!

[@seattledanr5363]

After watching you do this 30+ times, i feel like i could do it myself now! Delusional?🤣 It's a testament to your clear, simple walkthroughs and the confidence and comfort you express. ❤

[@bekkahboodles]

I can't believe I'm getting emotional rn. I just can't imagine how grateful they all must be, to finally have a home. They looked so excited rushing into the hive!!❤😭✨

[@SindyJ37]

This one was a tear jerker. Thank you Erika for all you do for the bees

[@jackiephi6310]

I love the close up shot of you scooping up the bees 🐝 with your hand ❤❤❤

[@briank1263]

I have a huge pollen producing tree in my front yard with many bees on it all year long. It's awesome.

[@TexasBeeworks]

That’s so great!!! Planting things that bees use for food like your tree is the best thing anyone can to do help bees in my opinion. ❤️🐝

[@dogsbyfire]

You are so amazing on so many levels. Teaching humans to understand the motivations behind the behavior of other creatures. Showing deep compassion and understanding for others who may at first appear threatening. Helping the vulnerable to survive in this world. Yours are among the most important videos on KZbin. Thank you for your work.

[@MsSilverBoo]

I would love to see a follow up on this swarm to see how large their hive gets from scratch.

[@TexasBeeworks]

This is such a great idea for a video! Thank you!

[@summerhope4419]

Whenever i see you scoop the bees, there's just something so calming and soothing about it and it made me less afraid of bees 💛

[@krafensteinn]

My uncle had a beehive when I was younger. I got stung like three times but I still love the bees because they are very important for our planet. Thank you so much for saving them.

[@ladylaura8038]

Just the amount of education you are putting out there is truly a great day for the bees 🌼🌻🐝🐝 planting flowers in the spring will now be more enjoyable whenever I see a bee feasting ❤❤

[@5280ryan]

Watching the bees communicate with each other and get them all moving into the new hive was amazing.....no bee left behind! Wow

[@lindasnyder3961]

A heartfelt thank you! Another Texan shows how to do things right!

[@sarahz.507]

I have only ever watched her interact with “gentle” bees. ❤

[@WJK184]

I could seriously watch you videos all day. They are so informative and your voice is so calming. :)

[@TheBloodBathX]

Thank you for doing what you are doing. I feel this type of videos give people more awareness and education about the important of bees and what they do for us in nature. Keep up the good works.

[@NewFutureFantasy]

Dear Bee-Lady, you are brilliant and inspirational! We love the bees!

[@petesonic]

Another great day of saving the bees! Can you make a video where you talk about native bees and other types of bees?

[@TexasBeeworks]

Sure!!! Great idea!

[@lucyf9034]

It fells way better watching a professional doing all the right things than a bunch of other channels.

[@vcmay626]

Your manner is very calm and sweet. I'm getting shorts from these guys that open up the hive and their first words are Oh god, oh god. f** f** f**. If they're afraid of the bees they need to find another line of work. I'm gonna start suggesting there watch your videos. You are an inspiration!

[@jackthetford7558]

You amaze me with how calmly you scoop handfuls of bees. I am glad you have found your true calling. The world is a better place with you in it! I'm sure the bees agree. Never stop.

[@rocks231]

I just love you and all.you do for these saviours of humanity and earth's beautiful garden . Thank you thank you

[@anthonymcneill1465]

The bee's senses her energy towards them and that she is not a danger to them and cooperates with her gentle nature.

[@lovingcoffee8031]

ok but is anyone gonna talk about how calming her voice is??

[@VoidedTree]

…How bout how she never gets stung?

[@keithtodd8631]

Erika , Your amazing ! I have been watching and learning more about Bee Keeping , getting ready to start , Then I stumbled on your Channel and Great work ! WOW , Your way is truly the very best and the Bees are so very lucky to have such a Wonderful Person such as You to teach others ! Please keep up the Great Work and again , WOW , You are truly so Amazing !

[@Bwhaahhhb]

I love great days of saving the bees.

[@debbieharris5667]

Your videos are so mesmerizing! Especially the scooping part. Your voice is so calming. ❤

[@blosslightrose1627]

When the world needed her the most, she came

[@AbbySmithVSVEVG]

This just makes me so happy and peaceful everytime I watch You saving the bees. ❤

[@annaglynn2002]

I have a respect for all creatures big and small, and have always stood behind the idea that bees are very important for us and our earths ecosystem. These videos make me want to know so much more about the little bees, how they work, and their little behaviors 💜

[@ann_making_stuff4426]

I like the way you talk with your soft voice and your vids are so satisfying to watch

[@MicheleHeath-eq3zp]

I love your videos, and how much you care for the bees. Keep saving the bees!!

[@joantardis4535]

With spring approaching, I'm excited for last year's wildflowers to revive and to be planting some new ones for our wee friends 🐝 🐝 🐝 Thanks for the information on swarming, super interesting!

[@agoogleuser7126]

Your an absolute gem!!!! Thank you for saving the bee's.... A lot of people don't fully understand how important they for OUR survival.

[@timchalmers1700]

One time a few years ago, I saw a swarm of bees and was kind of freaked out. I didn't know what to do. But now I've learned to call a beekeeper.

[@davidkennedy8711]

I am so glad i found this channel it changed my whole perspective on bee's this year we planted so many flowers and seen so many honeybees it was the very best .

[@RainyToaster]

Honestly I used to fear any insect that flies and I run away. Now, whenever I see a bee, I just stay put, knowing that that there is a friend.

[@Eliaskip]

I have a question that you probably get a lot: do you get any stings from working with them? If so, how many? Bees and other bugs/insects really freak me out, but my bsf got bees and I know how much they help the environment so I’m trying to learn. Thank you for doing what you’re doing 💜

[@surtu9221]

I assume she gets stung as much as any other bee keeper, which is 'here and there' and is just extremely chill.

[@franboreal1519]

I really apreciate your work, saving bees is important. ❤❤❤❤

[@jozuanvantonder9219]

look, you are by far one of the best bee keepers i have mustered... (yes i know wrong choice of words) i am from South Africa, we dont have the same gear you have.... and your bees are more docile than ours.... i commend you, thank you for all the vids!!! we would not DARE doing wwhat you doe with african bees!

[@katerised]

I’ve learned a lot about bees and their importance to the environment from you! Thank you so much for sharing this with us 💜💜

[@lowreedman]

it is clear how much you love your work.

[@tomasz899]

This channel is so relaxing to watch :)

[@sidescrollmusic]

Wish I could keep a hive or two. The bees love my rosemary, fuchsia, and lavendar. They really help me out with my garden. I'll try to plant more for them!

[@apsmokey]

You should make more videos with updates about how each hive is doing. Love your videos and tik tok. Keep up the great work.

[@sharonshookup]

"The Bee Movie" cartoon...... helps children learn how important bees and flowers are. Great movie.

[@Realent_less]

Without bees the planet can't survive so I support this so I subbed with notifications

[@johnphilly987]

Her voice is better than a sound machine at bedtime.

[@goldwolf0606]

I get satisfaction watching these bee transfer videos 😂 happy the bees didn’t get exterminated, happy to know fruit pollination will continue, and happy to look at a hot chick working.

[@MisterOaks]

Absolutely incredible 😍 My little girl loves finding bees when we are out and about walking. I'm going to show her how you take care of them. Amazing 🐝💜

[@FlyingLime]

It's always a great day of savithe bees with you, dear ❤

[@lifestyleniall]

I love you so much and love every time you says “the bees” 😊

[@jeffnaslund]

Bees understand pheromones. She obviously exudes friendly and loving ones that the bees translate to her not being a threat

[@Yae.r1x]

I was scared when i was seeing a little single bee but i found your channel and now when I will be older i wanna be a beekeeper. Thank you

[@leebarnhart831]

She just grabs handfuls of bees! If she's getting stung she sure don't show it. Amazing!

[@MarkTubeG]

I like bees. I have many flowers that I hope help them. I've never been afraid of them, though I have been stung a few times. I would really like to hear you explain if you ever get stung, and if so how often. Every time you perform a removal? One in ten removals? Never? I think everyone that watches you scoop bees with your bare hands, while wearing no protective gear whatsoever, is asking the same questions!

[@simplyaki06]

Watching you was what got me interested in beekeeping and bees themselves. I've learnt so much from your videos. Thank you! :)

[@ikmarchini]

The world is a better place because of you.

[@mitchsledge9295]

Coolest thing I’ve ever seen I’m on a five story roof and open the hatch and a swarm of bees popped up flying looking for a home. The swarm was right on top of me I couldn’t avoid and just stood still and didn’t get stung once it let me know bees are gentle sweet creatures

[@indiahawkins8732]

Thank you for saving the bees ❤😍❤😍

[@TwitchTweed]

This is amazing. Thank you for the work you do! ❤️ 🐝

[@aniasparkle]

Thank you for sharing the love you have for the bees with us. Watching you treat them with such care, really makes you see how special they are.

[@lottieeliza6699]

I jumped up and down when I saw a new upload 😍😍 please upload more if possible - you make everyone’s day with these videos x

[@kirsteinmcbride3096]

Love your videos Erika! I always look forward to another day of saving the bees!

[@cecile-p]

I love your passion for your work !

[@everbelen6450]

Your voice is so calming and relaxing.

[@JustimusPrime99]

I love these videos and love what you do Erica. Keep saving the bees