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The bee hive we removed in this video was by far the most beetle infested wild hive I've ever run across. I wish the lighting had been better so that I could have shown a little more of what we were seeing but you'll still get a little taste of it in the video.
We were joined in this video by Don Haenisch. He is a yankee beekeeper from Massachusetts. Small hive beetles were a new experience for him.
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[@Synathe]

They are as calm as a swarm.... good bunch!

[@highcotton63664]

Swiffer pad for beetles is a great idea and no chemicals needed, bravo.

[@stephanielovatt2787]

My grandson has enjoyed watching this video with me. Family time! Thank you!

[@Hellroxas]

pulling that board up with all comb was really satisfying to watch

[@newatthis50]

Amazing how they utilize every inch of space they claim!! Those big black ants are nocturnal. Years ago when I was logging and working a town job too and had a messy eater in the house, I didn't vacuum one night. The next morning the floor was cleaner than if I'd spent hours on it. They kept house for me the rest of the summer!!

[@heleavesthe99]

Wow. That's very interesting...🤔. And cool too...😊

[@egparis18]

Hello DirtRooster. That's a neat beetle solution with the Swiffer pad. Beautiful queen. Good to see you and Tommy working together. Thank you for uploading, keep safe and see you soon.

[@windmill539]

Congratulations on 100k Mr. Randy. El gallo de tierra.

[@628DirtRooster]

Gracias amigo

[@elcheapo5302]

One must remain vigilant to prevent unauthorized entry through one's back door!

[@628DirtRooster]

You know it bro

[@irishfrenchgirl1]

It’s amazing how fast the bees cleaned up the edges of the comb that was cut. Stripped it clean by the time you vacuumed. Incredible little creatures.

[@tonyhill3638]

it's funny, I used to wonder how you could take getting stung. Now, in my 3rd year of beekeeping, I notice it, but don't react much, unless they find a sensitive spot. Got one UNDER my fingernail the other day that burned like fire. That was new! Love your videos. Thanks.

[@barbannco]

how perfect those combs are ...I am fascinated by the fact they are all exactly the same size in each piece....amazing

[@patrciaclemons8183]

When you build a house, are you 2x4s not the same size?

[@barbannco]

@@patrciaclemons8183 what has that got to do with it?...do the bees measure them to check?

[@SyberSqueegy]

Heh, @21:12 A beetle emerges from the Hive-Tool on a B-line to the colony. Out of the shadows comes 4 bees; "Where do you think YOU'RE going"? Suddenly the finger of demi-god descends and smites the beetle. "oh, nevermind then..."

[@pnwRC.]

WOWZERS! There sure was a lot of hive beetles in this hive!

[@628DirtRooster]

I couldn't believe the hive was still healthy.

[@stevensteve6617]

needed to burn that one piece :o

[@matthewcarpenter7945]

@@628DirtRooster I was curious, could you manually clean the brood off to eliminate most of the hive beetles and save the brood. I do realize your way is the smartest and the time to do something like this may cool the brood off and lose it anyway. I was wondering If it possible to manually remove enough of the beetles to use the come with out the harm of the beetles if one was so inclined.

[@ashleymc2866]

That’s what i was wondering we’re they beetles or roaches? Lol thanks

[@pnwRC.]

@@matthewcarpenter7945 I'm not 100% sure, but I think The beetles lay their eggs in the comb, IF they have a chance to do so. Keeping that comb may lead to an infestation of SHB, if it were to be kept.

[@WillaHerrera]

I love old bathrooms. My grandparents had the coolest old tile shower that you step over a big step and it's like a closet. My childhood home was the same way. Beautiful tile that looked new 50 or more years old. I loved that house but we lost it in the Campfire in Paradise Ca. So many people lost so much that morning.

[@newatthis50]

Sorry about the loss of your home. Bet you lost your belongings too. Double sorry

[@leannkennedy6568]

That is the most hive beatles I have ever seen!

[@lemons_s]

That swiffer pad is freaking genius

[@spudgn]

Always a good day when I have a new video. Thanks for the entertainment.

[@rachel4483]

I love how you teach and let people watch.

[@crdorado1195]

I sure do appreciate your videos. You make them interesting but your sense of humor with the helpers tend to make the videos enjoyable to watch and learn. I guess down on the Gulf Coast, there is just about 12 months a year to do bee/honey production. No wonder, "its - a - way - of - life"!

[@brianmoore3659]

Very cool Rooster 🐓

[@Doxymeister]

Man, those Swiffer pads work really well--the bees liked it so much they'd already begun propolizing it to the wood. That's a nice cut-out, DirtRooster, despite the dadgummed beetles. Pretty queen--she's a doozie!

[@Doxymeister]

LOL, my brother tends to show-up like yours does--when it's about time to knock off!

[@MyOLD36chevy]

@@Doxymeister I think its a gift LOL

[@jonclemons1421]

Man! You weren't kidding when you said to "wait for the next video" for hive beetles! Dont think I've ever seen that many in one colony.

[@mikeakers1209]

Good thing about a brown bathroom is if you have a major explosion you can't really tell

[@pierrettehotte773]

but you sure can smell it !!!

[@andrewpingel3933]

That honeycomb shaped tiles in the brown room's probably what lured em in. XD

[@daisymay9792]

I wouldn't eat anything that fell on the floor, but found under it...heck yeah!

[@tinadudley5318]

Ughhh he ate it he said pretty good ohhh my no way would I have done that nope no way no how😂😂😂😂

[@MARSHAO1946]

Wow! A LOT of beetles! Stay safe with Laura bringing rain & some wind in your area. I in South Florida & was glad to see her go West, but sorry for whatever area gets her.

[@ionaphillips8500]

hello, hope all is good where you live prayers and hugs

[@natof1999]

Congratulations on 100K Rooster!

[@narellemacpherson6451]

Wow 😯 that was a tough hive rescue, glad the Queen 👑 Bee 🐝 was found and not sucked into the vacuum

[@mkaysartfuljourney1239]

Hive beetles are crazy busy in this hive.😱

[@iKaresaboutNASCAR]

Stay safe guys. Much love!

[@imari2305]

What a wonderful idea using the swifer dusting cloths to trap the hive beetles. So sad you had to dispose of most of the brood but at least you saved what you can. That looks like about 40 pounds of honey!!

[@heatherk.9937]

First I’ve seen hive beetles! And the swifter pad, such a simple idea. I continue to be amazed while learning!

[@amylarson3958]

I'm glad the swifters work for you....all mine catch are bees.

[@adobelover]

Great trick with the Swiffer pad!

[@chrisleinweber3105]

As soon as I say the bees are being docile is usually when they go crazy lol

[@jimtom1115]

JP and the 628Dirtrooster good old boys!!! 1/18/21 Hope pops is doing good!

[@andrewklahold2880]

Look like them beetles are in northern winter snow with our there snow shoes on

[@heleavesthe99]

Enjoyed the video. Very informative and funny. Anyone who wears loose clothes while doing a cutout is very brave. I would've been covered in duct tape if I didn't have a suit. 😌

[@KarateSensei71]

Ants, beetles, bees, Honey, everything a body needs along with a cup of coffee to enjoy. Damn beetles!

[@crazykansan3026]

Good one. Hope you are safe where you are.

[@Pavaroso]

That's just like the DirtRooster - he saw Mr. Ed's video with his mom with the new 100K plaque and he decided he wanted one, too! Congratulations, man!

[@628DirtRooster]

LOL You know how it is.

[@claudequeen6614]

I have never seen so many Hive beetles in my life is I just seen on dirt roosters man I never seen so many but good luck with those bees and may God bless you all

[@willmegehee]

Always enjoy watching you all work. Always learn something from you. Thank you for continuing to educate us 😁

[@sandracahill8849]

Hi guys i love watching you and i know we got them hurricanes coming so y'all be careful out there big level girl wiggins loves watching

[@628DirtRooster]

Holdin it down in Big Level. :)

[@mihai.r-beekeeper5694]

Fantastic! I like your calm. That's what bees love

[@gordonbarker5844]

Thank you.

[@Brewmaster721]

Another great video!!

[@flyingpigpreserve8562]

Congraulations on finding the Queen. There sure was a lot of Hive Beetles. Don't blame you for not taking the Brood. Rather save the rest instead of risk losing the whole Hive.

[@maplejames6992]

I'm a simple man. I see a new Dirt Rooster video, click like, and then watch.

[@628DirtRooster]

I do the same with all my buddies channels.

[@kellylea]

I do the same thing too with any channel I follow. 😊

[@tomswain1860]

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[@MrTonyharrell]

Those were carpenter ants, almost as destructive as termites.

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

I kept an organic household until I found carpenter ants in a wall, then I called Terminex!

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

mike nothing sorry, but they can tunnel thru sound wood, while they will go thru bad wood quicker they can tear thru even green trees.

[@jodyreeder4820]

Almost like anyone renovating the house could replace the board with a door for future swarms.

[@628DirtRooster]

Just need some hinges

[@jodyreeder4820]

@@628DirtRooster The thought came to mind, places that are major hits during swarm season would possibly make it easier.

[@mikeakers1209]

Yeah and just put in some hive frames so he doesn't have to cut it out just change out the frames and wait till next year

[@newatthis50]

@@mikeakers1209 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ginahaydon8240]

I am totally hooked on your videos. I came across them for the first time this evening. You have such an amazing calm way with the bees and the hives you deal with. How and when did you get into working with bees? I have learnt so much from watching and listening to you explain why you are doing what you are doing. Thank you for caring so much for these beautiful creatures. They really don't want to sting anyone as they know it's game over, and they are no more. I look forward to watching more videos. I will definitely be sharing your videos with my friends. This is just so fascinating!!! Keep safe.

[@628DirtRooster]

I was introduced to it by my brother when I was 40 years old.

[@MinisterCrystalDozier]

I am definitely addicted to your channel. I just want to say thank you guys for helping people with these type of situations. Cause after you said another problem. I was like just through the whole house away. Yikes 😬 😳.

[@keithcoffin9161]

Randy, I have seen all you videos, However I never saw that many hive beetles. how many pounds of bees did you get. Glad you are safe and ok. How about Jeff.? Saw a lot of damage in his state?

[@628DirtRooster]

We're good. The hurricane also missed Mr. Ed. We got about eight pounds of bees on this one.

[@hotdrummer2b]

Yay! A new video. Where hobby bee keep’n is a way.....of.......life. I don’t even own bees, never have. But the way you handle bees and how y’all go about it is how it should 🐝

[@liztrainer895]

I would have loved to try some of that honey fresh from the hive, looks so good🐝🍯

[@user-bf5bh4bi9y]

We bought our house last February without realizing that our next door neighbor was a bee 🐝 keeper! The local honey 🍯 is great if you have allergies and it tastes sooo good! 💜

[@hunterwalters3993]

Saw slinging water 😂

[@JohnMichaelson]

I'm surprised the bees are so tolerant of the beetles running around in such numbers, and that they haven't developed a more aggressive defense against them.

[@garymcmullin2292]

Fascinating watching your master bee handling! Innovative idea that swiffer beetle management. I am amazed that you do not use smoke, a testament to your superb bee handling skills.

[@randlerichardson5826]

That swiffer pads a great idea brother GOD BLESS

[@JennyMack]

my aunt and uncle had a chocolate brown sunken tub. it was the coolest thing in the 70's. i was so jealous of their house across from our house. ours was boring.

[@greatsilentwatcher]

Really enjoyed watching this one. I watch 'em all. Always a like in my book.

[@waywardgoddess7219]

I've never heard of hive beetles, but then again, I don't vacuum bees for a living lol. Love watching these videos and learning about those amazing little honey makers 🐝💖

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I sure do like watching yall work those little fellers and Tommy knew yall were talking about him. All the best with the big blow. Glad it's not out of d.c. or it'd be a lot worse and a lot HOTTER! GBWYall and ALL yall!

[@BigHistoryBuff44]

wow, that is a lot of beetles.

[@joeswenson7794]

Vote the vids keep them coming roster

[@scottmarshall6766]

Watching you guys makes me think thru the floor is worse than thru the wall, but not quite as bad as thru the ceiling, where you get honey coated. Thru the floor looks like a backache and sore knees. Nasty old hive there either way. I'm not sorry to e a northerner when I think of maggots in the hive. It's amazing the bees can actually control them when there's that many, it's got to be a load on the colony, using a lot of beepower just to keep the beetles in check. Nasty creatures, them beetles, but not so nasty as V mites... We could do without either. Thanks for another fine video, stay dry and safe down there.

[@sixstar2067]

Man that was a mess of beetles. Glad we don't get them up here in the Pacific Northwest where I live. Downside is that we also don't get the massive colonies you guys seem to find all the time down there. Plus we have to work a lot harder to winterize colonies when the time comes.

[@helenharris5539]

He can wait to taste it!

[@bigal7561]

Wow. I'm addicted to watching these vids.

[@mikelinkyonkers]

no fear with saddles on

[@silasmarner7586]

25:00 Cage the queen! Great video!

[@YappyBeeman]

I need the number to that delivery service! It's been one of those years and that would be a dang handy one to have around. Plus he can help catch the bees! Priceless.

[@NickSaysHenlo]

congrats on 100k! 🎉

[@jamjardj1974]

When that board lifted, epic!

[@kareno8634]

Totally Cool Guys!! lol Take that All the ways you define it. : } "Swiffer Pad" Ingenious idea! Thanks

[@chrismcconnell6163]

be carefull down there , as this storm looks pretty strong............daysinger

[@richiezombie531]

This job looks fun.

[@gabe-po9yi]

It looked like a couple of workers were trying to work the swiffer pad like it was comb cells (?)

[@danieltillidie964]

That explains the swiffer sweeper!

[@andrewklahold2880]

You sure know how to pick a winner dirt roster

[@marycountry]

Stay safe there Rooster

[@sherismith5242]

LMAO our tub was that same color before we remodeled hehe this house was built in the 80's

[@628DirtRooster]

Beautiful color to hide dirt.

[@JeffHorchoff]

Not that I want to say anything unkind about your brother, but he's kind of like a callus, he shows up right after all the hard work is done.....and then takes a rest. What a surprise to see how those bees jumped joists to build the hive the way they did. God's peace brother.

[@628DirtRooster]

Here's a heart for you. Catch you later.

[@RICDirector]

Hey, he brought Mt Dew and vacuumed a bit....LOL

[@DreadnoughtHvor]

That's a good idea to use a swiffer pad. I wish I had property to keep a hive, but I live in the city.

[@allenferry1268]

Sometimes city bees do better than country bees do to all the flowers and trees people plant. You might want to hive it a try.

[@DreadnoughtHvor]

@@allenferry1268 yeah but my zoning won't allow it. I've looked it up and I would have absolutely loved for it to be otherwise because there are a lot of nice flowers nearby that the bees would probably love.

[@snowballil3133]

Swiffer sweeper keeps your hives cleaner.

[@kyasarin131]

Happily watching, eating a snack, then there were ants and hive beetles 🤢 man oh MAN, not my thing. Still, what a hive! The way the combs came up with the board was amazing! Stay safe and well, take care!

[@mbgal7758]

Stay safe Randy! It looks like it won’t be a direct hit for you but I’ll be thinking of you and your family anyway. Thanks for the beetlerific video, I enjoyed it as always.

[@rizendell]

holy cow all them hive beetles... I have dust devil for those little shits with a straw for the nozzle. When I do my hive inspections the hive beetles get sucked into the dust devil and then dumped into a fire. 10 minutes with each frame can save a hive overnight.

[@joea2274]

Wow that was a lot of beetles holy crap

[@-J80-]

lookin good rooster

[@pvcfish]

I admire you as your a wonderful mentor. I did an open air bee hive removal. 1st one that I have seen in 6 years. Unfortunately it was Africanized bees. The hive was on a horse boarding facility. It bordered 2 neighborhood and a running trail near a lake. When I saw it on my phone I was super excited, but I had a hunch that they're Africanized. I got to work and yes they were Africanized. Had to come back that night and put the hive down. Can't save Africanized bees that endanger the surroundings. Why save them in the first place? Boost smaller hives and eventually they die off. Alone Africanized bees I don't keep. Anyhow.... 1 day I would love to come do a bee removal with Normal BEES! I don't really even know what that would bee like. Normal bees.... What is that? Bees that are not in Texas I suppose. I only run across a few a year that are respectable hives.

[@USlisa50]

I noticed his accent right away 😂 I like the swifter action!

[@volcessa]

I love your videos. Maybe carry fold up saw horses to place the hive on so they are hanging up so you can get to them and they don’t crumble into the hole.

[@donaldthomason4588]

Almost 100k sir, keep up the great work!

[@mkaysartfuljourney1239]

Watch out for big foot. 😂❤️🙏🏻💯

[@nicksmartialarts9236]

They must not glue down the subfloor down their haha good job

[@628DirtRooster]

On most houses they don't

[@reneebrown2968]

This year i used swiffer pads and cd case poison traps and it kept my hive beetles down great. But i couldn't keep a queen to save my life. Going to try next season without the cd traps or dry cd traps and see if the queens will stay.

[@jimtom1115]

Very interesting Mr DirtRooster.

[@111day1]

I’m been stung by honey bees but get a huge reaction including big local swelling and faintness.