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These folks called me to come see about a honey bee problem on the back of their house. They were concerned for their children's safety and rightly so. They had two really young children and this was a very active colony. What I found when I opened the soffit was that they had a monster hive in their soffit extending into the attic a little bit. This just happened to be above the three year old daughter's bedroom. The family has only lived here a short while so they didn't know how old the hive was. This extraction would have been a one day job but the weather turned nasty and because I was standing on an aluminum work platform holding a long knife while saturated with honey I felt like a human lightning rod so I decided to knock off and come back the following morning.
By the second day all the honey on the framing and sheathing had been cleaned up by the bees. It took about an hour and twenty minutes to remove the remainder of the hive and reassemble the soffit and fascia. Although I never saw the queen I know I got her because she is already laying eggs in her new home.

[@shanen2800]

Who else is not involved in bees at all just likes this guy

[@kieran5289]

Same

[@joshuaciresoli2927]

For sure man. Definite allergic to em but get throughly amazed by some of these hives (get it?) being removed

[@cinnamongirl6717]

I would rather Hear about UNUSUAL THINGS that happened while on the JOB & about bees etc THAN how much SWEAT the BEEMAN produces during the day

[@standandknowgod]

Me...

[@Brewmaster721]

I’m a bee guy, but dirt rooster is awesome, so is yappy, mr Ed, and JP. Lots of others too

[@faebrowne2537]

"Took a few in the belly meat!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Love the accent. 🇬🇧

[@shanen2800]

This is just a normal guy yet I love him for no reason

[@AmosPressley]

@Shane N absolutely! Instead of playing HGTV, doctor's offices should play DirtRooster videos. It reduces stress and is INTERESTING.

[@Gypsy388]

Wow! What a feeling. To say "Done, like I never was here." Beautiful Job! Bravo!

[@smisplacedalaskan1762]

Every once in a while i'll speak to a "real" beekeeper. They get annoyed when I tell them all my knowledge comes from a youtube channel. They should be impressed I picked from Dirtrooster to learn from. Some day i'll have my own hive, until then, i'll enjoy watching you work yours.

[@tyndaldi7569]

Truth. I've had quite a few similar situations with different fields of expertise and they ask me how do I know that. When my response is KZbin/Google, they then proceed to brush me off like I don't know anything. Odd. xD

[@juanjosedelpinorivas7099]

Ignorance can be painful sometimes. Maybe they consider people who learn from KZbin as non experts, despite many of us enjoying videos from beekeepers who enjoy what they do. Honestly, I just ignore all that. I know a thing or two regarding bees thanks to these videos and I've learnt how important they are for the environment.

[@PhillipHall01]

Human nature, you learned in a fraction of the time that it may have taken them through the school of experience and hard knocks, sometimes a lifetime to learn such things. Don't be to hard on them. Feel sorrow for them. KZbin, especially if you check out more than one channel and read the comments, is the next best thing to a mentor, sometimes better. You have found a good channel here. There are others full of good information as well.

[@toomuchglitters7254]

Probably because you don't have hands on experience. You can know exactly what and how to do something in a given situation, but you don't have the motions/ muscle memory people who have been doing this for years have. Just because you know all the words in Hamlet doesn't mean you can act.

[@kjeldschouten-lebbing6260]

@@toomuchglitters7254 That still doesn't mean people need to get annoyed when you talk to them, just because the source of your information isn't "hands-on".

[@jasonbowers9210]

Just imagine if they make something that you could put over your eyes to protect them from stuff falling in like when you're cutting above you and you're looking up to see where you're cutting at.

[@PhenomRom]

That invention would be a hit

[@jasonbowers9210]

@@PhenomRom how would you like to go in half on a invention with me? I have a couple ideas if you would like to hear them

[@fooddude9921]

Apprentices in the trades ought to watch your vids, if nothing other than to observe your ethics and morals. A couple of cases in point, a) constantly washing your hands/arms when handling food, b) the care you take cleaning up and returning the jobsite back to its pre-existing condition. Great role model (for all ages) you are sir.

[@kenlee5509]

Yes and no, what you mention, yes, his ignorance of the life cycle of hive beetles, and subsequent failure to control their grubs is leading to a worse situation overall. I wish he would adopt the practices of the British Beekeeping Society.

[@donegal1983]

Another job well done. You make it look easy 👍👍

[@OkieRob]

I'll inspect it tomorrow, my new motto.

[@628DirtRooster]

Working pretty good for me so far.

[@ShroomKeppie]

You can shorten it even more: "Mañana, mañana".

[@americanjedi5952]

@@628DirtRooster Fascinating channel, thank you. Do the bees get destroyed?

[@carlsledge3868]

I like your bee yard, it's like mine, form follows function.

[@TheSchmed]

“We’re gonna need a bigger shop vac”

[@abdelkaderabdelhadi7667]

شكرا جزيلا لك على هذا الفيديو الجميل الذي تبقى فيه دائما بطلا شجاعا في اقتحامك عالم النحل مهما كان نوعه بدون خوف ولا تردد، تشجيعاتي لك ،وتحياتي لك ولاسرتك وأقول لها لابد من الوقوف إلى جانب هذا البطل الشجاع

[@JeffHorchoff]

Sure happy to see you finally got a removal where you could get not only your water melon hands into but you even managed to get your pumpkin head in there as well. Great looking hive, those bees have some good genetics going on to produce that many bees and that much comb. God's peace brother.

[@628DirtRooster]

When I stuck my pumpkin head up there they thought it was Halloween and they started throwing tiny candy at me. That's what got in my eyes.

[@darthrevan2063]

628DirtRooster Bees lol best way to deal with someone saying you have a pumpkin head lol.

[@WastedElephant]

Such docile bees

[@dennys9506]

Those bees had room to grow! Man that was huge!

[@628DirtRooster]

It was expanding at a rapid rate too.

[@JPthebeeman]

Lots of honey on that one Dirt. My wife says I have a flashlight fetish, what Dude doesn’t right? 🤣

[@628DirtRooster]

I was looking through my truck when I shot this and I had five lights in it not including these two.

[@unnamedchannel1237]

Miss read that thought you said flesh light

[@Yosef52434]

Un Named Channel you and me both 😔

[@joshuaciresoli2927]

I have a tool fetish anyway. Lol! That droning was hella loud, man.

[@beatclub-7072]

@@628DirtRooster love the videos and you’ve taught me a lot

[@kellyberry4173]

Enjoyed every minute!! Well done!🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 Monster indeed!!!

[@pnwRC.]

WOWZERS! Monster is an understatement to describe the size of that hive! Mr. Rooster, with all the hives you had, plus your dad's hives, as well as those that you've acquired from swarm traps, & cutouts, you should have enough hives to open a commercial honey business by now!

[@628DirtRooster]

You'd think so. I give a lot away.

[@flyingpigpreserve8562]

Wow what a Hive! I'm sure you got a nice Hive or 2 out of that one. Hope you got the Queen. Peace Be With You ☮️

[@michaelobrien4644]

Nice cutout and hive it never ceases to amaze me how while you are in the process of demolishing their home the girls are still trying to clean up the honey cheers mate .

[@Joodster]

That white comb is so pretty! I'd love to try munching into one of the honey combs--looks tasty.

[@sirloinofbeef3862]

Me too!

[@astralworm7277]

Wow that was a huge hive! .. Love your videos especially when you have company, you have some awesome friends and family .. Enjoy your time off .. at the beach ..

[@gullreefclub]

WOWTAC - The official Flashlight of the 628 DirtRooster Bee's, Where hobby beekeeping is a way of life.

[@628DirtRooster]

One of them anyway. haha

[@egparis18]

Enjoy the beach you two. Thank you for sharing, DirtRooster and see you soon.

[@nprayers8253]

Kept a black queen, I knew I liked this guy💯

[@kathyhathaway8823]

I enjoy in your video’s seeing all the different designs of how the bees build out . It like some kind of art work .

[@dwightpickens2895]

That was totally awesome love the way you explain everything

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks Dwight

[@sharoncarlisle7089]

Me. Been following him most of a year now. Very informative. Love his gentleness and caring ways with the girls. Comradery with other keepers of bees. Southern accent as well.

[@samhenwood5746]

Wow look at the size of that honeycomb 🐝

[@andersonnettleship845]

Another great video and hive removal! As for dehydration you might want to try some generic baby electrolytes, keep them in an ice chest because they taste better when ice cold. We used them when loading square bales of hay along with plenty of water. As soon as you start feeling tired drink a bottle of the electrolytes and you’ll feel revitalized!

[@curiousone2940]

Love your channel! I stumbled upon it accidentally. I knew nothing about bees or other stingers, but have been facinated to learn from you. Been binge watching during COVID 19 lockdown. I admire your enthusiasm, your work ethic, and sense of humor. Hooray from a southerner from Virginia!

[@anne-mariechase]

Wow, such a fantastic video, I really enjoyed it, you bee keepers have been really keeping y entertained over this lock down. Thank you!!!!

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

After liquids for cramps I rub on Theraworx foam, it’s a Magnesium Sulfate and works right on the cramp

[@larrainehowell5679]

I love the way those beautiful bees just keep on working even as Randy is hoovering them up! They are sch marvellous creatures. Thank you for the post, time for me to sleep now after watching my ASMR 😴😂

[@sandrajones651]

I have a flashlight obsession. I bought some recently that look like glow sticks. Not too bright but I think they’ll be good during an emergency since they flash.

[@chrisclark880]

What is the reasoning for using the crevice tool during the vacuuming instead of a wider device? I can understand it for running against the wood, tho.

[@austinnixon5743]

“As the sun sets on yet another beautiful day in the south” *like*

[@paulgusmus3628]

I have enjoyed watching several of your videos. I've learned so much but realize how little I know. They truly are amazing creatures and thru you I have gained respect for the bees and the keepers. I live in northwest Alabama and am considering locating local beekeepers to learn more. Thanks for all the videos!

[@MARSHAO1946]

I am always waiting for your next video. Enjoy all of them!!

[@kathrynquinn3255]

The shape of that hive blows me away. I have never seen anything like it !

[@roosterkliewer18]

great tip on the comb removal outwards...thanks man...always great tid bits and lessons!

[@raymondbrown867]

Huge,good haul.definatly a split come soon.

[@628DirtRooster]

Oh yes!

[@Thetis058]

Thank you for sharing your work saving 🐝 with us .

[@thomasbroderick1765]

Yes! New videos. Hope you are all well. Stay blessed

[@wendyknoxleet]

Thank you so much for educating me.

[@628DirtRooster]

My pleasure

[@beedathomesteadapiary9537]

That’s about the size of the CSI cutout that Jeff and I did in Slidell a little over 3 years ago. But it was inside In The air conditioning. It still took about 4 hours to get that one out.

[@628DirtRooster]

Total cut out time on this one was about five hours.

[@mikeries8549]

We've done a lot of removals and that's pretty average unless you're dealing with sheet metal and/or masonry. The worst one I've heard about was inside a chimney that was both. The guys got cut up and stung both.

[@eddiedial]

Wish I could have been involved in this cutout brother Randy, great job.

[@cabincreekzeke6257]

I love me some 628dirtrooster!

[@nomerc3608]

My mom had some black bees and they were very mean! Thanks for the flashlight link. I added the bright one to my cart!

[@lindavanwey5044]

Good looking hive.

[@saucywench9122]

I can't help but think of Paul Stamets every time I watch you or JP. Thanks for the upload and that's a beautiful hive.

[@FatNebraskaMom]

Holy. Crap. That's massive.

[@jessicam.3672]

The cutting part is so satisfying

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

Thank you for explaining the food handling!

[@user-ew2ig9xo1s]

It surprises me how docile the bees are. You would think when you disturb the hive they would go defensive.

[@randlerichardson5826]

In the nick of time to Rooster have a blessed trip Amen 🙏

[@nathangreene3869]

I like how with captions your vacuum noise becomes music lol

[@elund408]

I left a mag light in a ceiling of a DRs office while doing HVAC. easy to do.

[@mikeries8549]

I lost so many utility knives that I wrote Stanley a snarky email saying to paint them camo so they'll sell more. Then I said "orange please". Within 90 days they had orange everything.

[@AuditRecon]

I think that’s the first time I’ve ever seen J mold on the ceiling. Huge colony. Lots of honey.

[@flatpicknrick6514]

That was definitely in your words “ A MONSTER “. Nice video work Randy. Glad to see you doing another job. Be happy when you post some more. God Bless

[@davidpaulkyle7155]

Always here to see you great content as always thank you

[@Digitalsurfer265]

This channel is mesmerizing, and he is so kind and careful, even while being stung. Keep it up👍🏻

[@skinnyswheelz5330]

huge hive, Thanks for the upload!

[@Cr125stin]

I just got a Wowtac A4 v2 two days ago! I’ll look into the A5. Thanks for the video

[@davesalzer3220]

I love your way of life.

[@joedenton7023]

Nice work on a large cutout!! Mr Ed will be proud of you!

[@jameslanning8405]

Those ladies are just so busy! They don't even seem to care that you're there. And watching the vacuum tip brushing over them, a few get sucked in, but the rest just keep working, like they just don't have any time for your mess! Bet the honey taste wonderful!

[@nathangreene3869]

Wooowwww that's a Giant hive 🤯

[@Heiple2007]

Outstanding work, nice job.

[@katgrey6239]

So glad you take good care of bees!

[@maureenhansen3308]

And film ALL the vacuuming.

[@carlgomm9699]

I love your channel, wish I could meet you sometime and watch you do a removal,I can't keep bees anyone as I live in a 55+ community but I still like bees

[@keepinitrealjj]

Love the video's and have watched quite a few of them, I think my favorite was the one where you got stung on the lip LOL, sorry but you made it hilarious, good stuff!

[@kiarabrun5490]

2:36 I died haha, 3650 boiiiiii

[@pappykozzmo3165]

As usual, another fine bee removal... keep on keeping on brother 🐝🐝🐝

[@sandracahill8849]

it's amazing to me how many beads you can vacuum off the top of that Hive and then you turn around and just a second or two it's just as full as it was when you startedplease be careful I enjoy watching your videos just recently subscribed this Mississippi girl loves watching you

[@ruthwalton3457]

Ha got interupted by the phone. This is a good excuse to watch it all over again 😂😉😍😘

[@wcresponder]

Probably the most subtle flashlight commercial on youtube.

[@josephkrug8579]

Make a note where you left the old light, then if you have to go back for a new cutout in the future, maybe you can get the light back. :)

[@deathatter1012]

Nice flashlights! I'm going to be getting some of those. Slight upgrade from my halogen Maglite lol. I think I'll stand next to Mr Ed with my suit on and let the bee share their love with you. Great video and educational content!

[@bryanroberts]

In Tennessee talk that's a "big ole' goodun!!!! Lol

[@628DirtRooster]

That sounds like a steak burger.

[@birdnest5814]

Beehive Ninja. He comes in rain or shine, or cover of darkness. He’s armed with only a knife, flashlight, and Dustbuster. No cape for this superhero, only a veil and a ball cap. Lightning is his only weakness, from this, he scurries. Some think his powers come from honey showers...or sandwiches with bacon. And when he’s through, it’s like he was never even there.😂🤣 The ballad of the Beehive Ninja 🎼🎵 Love ya, Randy 💕😊

[@628DirtRooster]

Haa!! Set to the music from the Wreck Of The Edmond Fitzgerald.

[@leannkennedy6568]

I like the way you two treat each other.

[@fegolem]

I captured my first swarm a few days ago off of a wood fence post. It was very small. Found the queen and caged her. Got most of the bees in and then the rest marched in toward the queen in the evening. The only box I have is a full size new box with plastic foundation. I fed the bees some sugar water and patty while they were locked up for a couple days. After a couple days, I opened the entrance so they could forage. I still have the queen in a clip cage inside. I'm hoping they will build out and get invested in their new home before I let the queen out. How long should I keep the queen caged? And how do I keep ants out of the hive? I already see ants walking around the outside and legs of the box.

[@roosterkliewer18]

amen to the crushing and straining being A LOT of work! but its a good way to start for free

[@jimtom1115]

Rain? Looks like a Torando!!!

[@davidseals352]

That is a bigun. I sure enjoy watching you and Mr. Ed and JP. It looks like you are living in one of the best places in the country for beekeepers. My family is from your part of the country. I was born up in Homer so I have that connection with you all and I’m watching and I’ll keep on watching as Mr. Ed would say.

[@628DirtRooster]

We're definitely in good areas

[@donnierobertson3088]

Great video

[@papasplace2]

Like I said when I saw the pic you posted on Facebook... that's a big one!

[@628DirtRooster]

It was the real deal Holyfield.

[@joesoutdoorplaces]

That was a pretty hive. You sold me on the Wowtac A5. I got one and it turns night into day. I also have a Nebo that your wife mentioned. It has an adjustable beam width.

[@fluoriteheals]

Without a Full Beesuit..? NoPe!

[@Kenethchrion2116]

I wish I could find a hive that size. Nice.

[@jasonbowers9210]

Yes! Little dog and big dog!

[@gemstar3824]

Your channel is ridiculously entertaining. Thanks for the great content!

[@itsalljustanillusion9620]

Those muscle cramps drove me mad too. Drinking water just flushes out the electrolytes, making the charlie horses worse at night. Please take a look at snake juice. Basically mixing some Himalayan Pink salt and other stuff with water, so those electrolytes get replenished. Dont bother with gatorade or similar sports drinks. Get some real cheap snake juice, make it at home for pennies. Cole Robinson, snake juice. (Ignore the snake diet, thats way too hard core.) Hope it helps!!!

[@sharoncarlisle7089]

Take a couple giant tablespoons of prepared yellow mustard, French's whatever...pickle juice helps as well

[@marythornsberry6486]

absolutely beautiful...!!!!!!

[@michaelmueller8976]

They make a good keychain light I carry, great lights

[@andrewpacheco3541]

Damn its bin a while since I seen you tackle a hive this big, reminds me of some of your older videos 2016 lol

[@russellmckay8896]

Rob M I'm just curious why you asked this question.

[@kevinbyrne4538]

9:50 -- WHOA ! The girls have been busy ! The bees were so docile.