Bees had been living in this backyard shed for many years. The homeowners didn’t know how long the bees had been there, but they were planning on demolishing the shed and they wanted to keep the bees safe so they called me to relocate the colony.
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Respect for the owners that wanted the bees to be relocated and knew how important they are.
It's against the law to kill bees but people still do it. I've saved three bee hives from people's yards I worked on. I called people who work with bees and they came and got the bees. One couple had a huge bee hive next to their attic. They didn't even know it until I told them.
@@bobcatbigpaws5597 where is it illegal to kill honey bees? It's not illegal in Virginia USA at least. They aren't native to North America and aren't federally protected.
@bobcatbigpaws5597 I can't find any federal or state laws that back up your claim. Using certain pesticides are illegal in some places though. I don't appreciate people spouting misinformation.
Yeah I agree. The problem is the nuisance bee colonies. What's the most humane way to dispose of them since in our area we don't have bee keepers to call like yourselves?
@@kmlumd44 there usually always are beekeepers to call how to find them...or help them find those wanting them is the trick. contact nature bee clubs ... look in related magazines.. local feed stores... craigslist... post ad wanted beekeeper to... ask pest control companies if they know... and local fire departments can have beekeepers numbers to help remove bees contact bee suppliers... etc high schools colleges use the brain cells think reason intuit ask and you shall receive
When she said that she 'tucked the bees in for the night', I imagined her putting little blankets over each bee. 🐝🐝 Amazing person doing amazing work.
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that is adorable
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I know she would if she could. ❤
As a fellow beekeeper, I am really impressed with the intention and explanation for each action taken. Clearly lots of love for these special creatures.
So how do you think she knows whether or not to wear protection before having the encounter? I'm certain the people called her the moment they noticed there's a hive. Does she take the location and her experience to come to a conclusion? I know she doesn't like wearing the suit because she's afraid the gloves will cause her to crush the insects. I don't think it's edited out.
@@Nirmiti. She has the protective gear with her in her car - she wears it if the bees sting her. Bees only sting when they feel threatened, and she knows how to keep them calm. So she doesn’t wear it often.
@@prax-alittlecrazy2422 You didn't answer the question I asked Becker. Currently, the only way to keep Western honeybees calm is to smoke them. Every last one of their hives has guard bees. Being so close to them for hours, will naturally make them scared. Whenever she accesses their hive without protection, she uses the bare minimum amount of smoke at the start of most of the the relocation processes to ensure they cooperate. You're right about this: The back of her pickup truck *_does_* have the veiled mask and the thin version of the stereotypical beekepers' gloves. That's been heavily implied from the very, very beginning. The cause of the implication is she's a beekeeper.
@@Nirmiti. bro-
@@Nirmiti.stfu
as a beekeeper for 10 years I have to point out that she has a very calm manner when performing those actions which is why she is using so little smoke or protective gear. Also, when bees are in the wild they usually are calm because of their rich resources and their ample supply of honey and pollen because beekeepers havent taken them!
Is there a way for beekeepers to provide flowers as pollen for the bees in order to stop them from being so aggressive and feel that sense of "richness" from their natural environment? Sorry, I'm not a beekeeper, and I'm suddenly fascinated watching bee videos lol.
@@moscoelucilfer5829 bee hives are collective minds which means they are affected by the balance of their ingredients. Each bee has a role and is happy to fulfill it if it cannot then the balance is broken and so the hive becomes more aggressive. Of course you can add flora close to the hives but you would need really much of it to cover their needs, I mean lots and lots of flowers!
@atsalos That makes sense. I watched another beekeeper channel who placed his hives in his personal garden. It looks very enriching for the bees, so I imagine he doesn't deal with much aggression. Thanks for clarifying. 😊
@@atsalos so what you're saying is...they're HIVEminds?
Very smart.
Doesn't seem to matter how long a person watches KZhead there are still incredible surprises to be found. So happy that this channel showed up. Hooked forever.
Same here … really glad i found this channel …she makes me feel so calm and happy for the bees…
Yes. This showed-up I my suggestions yesterday and I'm absolutely hooked! 🌻🐝
Your love and respect for these tiny creatures is inspiring
Thank you so much. Comments like this always mean a lot to me. ❤️🐝
@@TexasBeeworks How come you don;t get stung by the bees not one bit? I want to learn
@@oremoren maybe they dont feel threatened around her? i think bees only sting if and when they feel threatened.
@@PPBbunno they do actually
@@sbeezz explain to me how? they arent stinging her.
From the age of about 4-10 years our house was full of bees which had nested in a dormant chimney. Even though my parents had them removed more came for the honey so we just learned to live with them. My younger brother and I, with no protective gear whatsoever used to daily collect the swarms of bees which came down the wrong chimney and covered the net curtains blocking out the light. We would lift up the heavy bee covered curtains, open the windows and gently scoop and shoo them all out. We never got stung and never wore any protective gear. Throughout the decades I continue to rescue bees and pick them up bare handed. I am not a bee keeper and have never studied them other than when we observed them as children. Bees know those who are friendly towards them. 🐝
I like the point about preserving the orientation of the comb when moving it from the old hive to the boxes. Those little aspects of working with the bees and respecting their work and organization seems like the mark of really good beekeeping.
If you don't put them with the right orientation unsealed cells will start spilling their honey which is much more work for the bees, so one must always care for the orientation
I'd love to know the reason she didn't just turn the box on its side.
When she spots the queen and gets all excited is easily the best part, but also I don't think we've ever seen her tasting the honey during a bee removal??? Lets go bees!
I lost it 🤣🤣 when she took a taste of the comb 🤣🤣🤣🤣💚
She did eat some during another removal
She's a pro at slurping that smooth honeycomb
I thought she said bees hate mammalian breath. I'm confused as why she gave it back
Yeah I wonder if it's good for the bees to put back comb you have licked on? I dont know anything about bees so I'm just curious
You don't just show respect. You show a special reverence. It's amazing and inspiring. So much patience and understanding for the importance of these bees. You're doing all of mankind's work. God's work. Thank you.
I agree. I thank God for her and her love and respect for these wonderful creatures.
You are not wrong. But it's also valuable work to her, as a beehive is valuable. Which is the joy of capitalism. You can have both a servant attitude and heart, and you can be rewarded for your work.
#teamjesus
The bees weren't showing respect to the people living there. Bees are not our saviour. Plants were making food before there were bees
Reverence that comes form knowledge.
This lovely woman is helping to save the planet, one hive at a time.
The honey is for the bees, and she does it right by saving the comb for the bees. Without bees we have no food. Thank you for being a great bee whisperer.
The excitement when you found the queen is so adorable :)
HA! Thank you! Honestly, it’s one of the best feelings in the world EVERY SINGLE TIME. And it always makes me feel like I’ve done my job to the best of my abilities for the health and wellness of the colony.
I’m still trying to find my Queen! Never easy.
@@TexasBeeworks amazing truth and beauty .
Why am I thinking there is more than one queen in that long hive? Wouldn’t you be surprised?
@@Centerflowwhen you least expect, your Queen will appear. You can’t search for her, it will happen in its own time…😊
I appreciate the owners of this shed , and that they let the bees live there, and asked you to do this
I’ve been asked to Exterminate which I will not do. Those you do for free to save the bees.
@@Centerflow But they won't get any of the honey either.
@@Centerflow ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you!!!
Love that the homeowner wanted the colony relocated. You did an amazing job. Thank you for sharing.
Alright when she got excited finding the queen that was cute asf 😂😂 you know she really loves her job, a mega plus that her job also happens to be crucial to human survival lmfao
There should be an animated children's book in your honor. I am so amazed at the work you do. It is like they can sense you mean no harm to them and go along as a large family. 🥰
YES!!! Wonderful idea!!!
ill animate ^v^
Oh my goodness yes!
This is the most incredible, beautiful thing I’ve ever seen! When you removed the wall paneling, it was stunning. I’ve only recently become enamored with bees after finding solitary leafcutters in my garden & nurturing them. My garden has never been healthier, and full of life….not just flowers & bees, but a perfect little symbiotic ecosystem that never fails to excite me. I had so much to learn. My gentle, sweet, patient bees have taken me on the most incredible personal journey - a journey I didn’t know I desperately needed - and they’ve made me a stronger, smarter, emotionally healthier person. Bees, even when they’re not working together, collectively, for and with a hive, are inherently magnificent. One year with the bees has been more valuable for my personal growth than 10 years of post graduate studies, 3 psychology degrees, and a PhD after my name. ❤️🥰
This was so well said! Thank you for sharing your journey with bees with me-it really made my day. ❤️
Beautifully said ❤️❤️❤️
where’s the TLDR
@@TexasBeeworks luv your videos and LUV your respect for the beeez, I was wondering if you would make a video of bees making a FULL comb out of a partial comb 🤣🤣👍🏽👍🏽
And this proves that everyday is another great day of saving the bees
Wow that was one huuuge bee house, this lady is an absolute treasure, I love how gentle she is with the Bees 💜💜💜
This woman is a gift to us all❤
Her voice is so relaxing
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Me: "There's a new Texas Beeworks video!" My 4 year old son: "Let's watch it!"
Oh my goodness! That’s so cool! Please tell your son that me and the bees say ‘hello!’ ❤️🐝
We with 6 years old daughter also love Erica's videos - we are waiting them so much! ❤ THANK YOU, ERICA, for such amazing work! Best wishes from Lithuania! :)
❤ 🐝 🐝 🐝 ❤ I love having the opportunity to view such magic as this. Bees are so very important to human survival. It is an incredible career she has chosen. Thank you beautiful Bee Shepherdess. God Bless you and your "herds". ✝️ ❤
I loved how excited you got when you found the queen lol. Your kindness and your passion for bees is so refreshing. Thank you for helping them 💛
Same, it's like she won at the lotery
Her voice I find very soothing. Her vibe I imagine from the bee's perspective is also soothing as they too were quite chill. This wonderful human is magic.
There is a Roald Dahl story called Royal Jelly. Not such a nice story. However she is amazing.
This is such a beautiful hive. Thank you for preserving it!
It really was a magnificent hive, and it was a pleasure to work alongside these bees to give them a new home.
Agreed 💯%👍 I also dig you Picture bro 😁😁😁🐝
Your channel is absolutely magical.
Mesmerizing and magical work by this calm-voiced, soothing beekeeper! I am blown away by your complete understanding of what is required to make such a difficult move! And the calm, quiet way you go about your work! Simply brilliant!
I used to be very afraid of bees, having been stung a few times as a kid - that is until I started gardening. I knew I was dependent on bees for pollination. I started to see them as co-workers so I planted bee attracting flowers around my veggies. I remember the first time I noticed honey bees coming in greater numbers. I had to laugh at being so excited to see them! I moved passively around them and they never bothered me. I was also able to meet the big black bumble bees, which to me are the fuzzy teddy bears of bee world. They love my hyssop (such a great plant!), and seem to fall asleep with their heads buried in the blossoms. Maybe some day I'll try beekeeping?
there are different kinds of bees...and wasps...that are NOT traquil and will sting and sting a lot.
Good on ya Bren
I've rarely seen hives of such size. I almost envy you for this finding.
I get SO excited for removals like this that have the potential to be so big. When I got there, the AWESOME homeowners said they had no idea how many years the bees had been there… and I started to get very excited for what I might find behind that wall.
@@TexasBeeworks I love your passion and love for these bees! Please continue your amazing work!
Woooooow 😮bees are so amazing. That hive is impressive
I love this lady. Her voice. Her enthusiasm for bees. top tier quality content.
I’m sure the bees sense your gentle spirit and appreciate that you’re there to help… I’m awfully impressed with your dedication! Keep up the great work.
I have almost no experience with bees but I'm sure I witnessed a special process.
They know. If I went into our hive "bareback", I would maybe get stung once, and it would be because I made a mistake of some sort. My ex... she couldn't go near the thing without full suit. And she would still get stung.
@@SnootchieBootchies27 😂
Wow Erika, that is a huge hive. And what fun to find the queen in that population. Are feral hives common in Texas? Almost non-existent here in New England, the varroa mite is rampant. I also use nitrile gloves, I still get stung sometimes, but it makes it much easier to remove the stinger. Thx! Eric.
yeah, i also live in new england and i've only ever seen normal-huge sized hives. i am not a keeper, though
Ah, she said that nitrile gloves are not at all sting proof, and she doesn't recommend that they be used in place of proper gloves.
They are all over my part of Texas 🤣 but, declining in population I hear yearly. Glad to have people saving them. I have a fear of them or I would try.
I found it remarkable that such a huge, old hive had but ONE queen! I would imagine that this hive sent out swarms many times over the years and had created many new queens.
@@fgb3126 I was expecting more than one Queen too!
Wow I had no Idea that a Honey comb could get so HUGE Very Cool Thank you for All you do. so cool
I suffer really badly from bee stings, so there’s no way I could go anywhere near a hive. But it’s awesome to see you doing such wonderful work. Bees are amazing and we should do everything possible to protect and preserve bee populations everywhere. And I do absolutely love honey 😋
The world needs more people like you 🐝
What a gifted young girl ,i love ❤️all of her videos.
Nothing else on the internet brings me joy and peace like your videos do. Truly thank you for these videos and your beautiful soul and love for the bees.
Thank you for following along and for such a thoughtful and heartwarming comment!
You’re magical! There is no other BEElievable way to put it! 🐝😂
What a gift this woman has...and so gentle and respectful.
It was another great day of watching Erika saving the bees ♥ My grandfather was a beekeeper and I have never been afraid of bees. I'm glad there are people who can save them and move them to safety. Thanks!
Your commentary is like a bedtime story for me! Thank you for your work, dedication and videos. 💖🇺🇸
It such a wholesome moment when you find the queen, it so lovely to see your enthusiasm. My father used to keep bees and i didnt know much about them because i was alwasy afraid of being stung. I love you content, im learning so much! 🐝
I have watched a number of her videos and each time I respect more and more. I know bees are valuable for pollinating plants. However, one of the main reasons I respect her so much is the care she takes in moving bees from one location to another. However, the main reason I respect her so much is my extreme fear of bees, wasps, and hornets.
Thank you for another great video. Amazing that this huge hive fitted in the two layered box/new hive.
A lot of the comb wasn’t being used by the bees here. And it was all very old and dark. What didn’t go into the new hive here gets removed, taken home, and put out in my beeyard for these bees and all my others to forage from if they can find anything salvageable.
My thought too. That colony was far too big to fit into 2 hive boxes!
You are truly a bee charmer! This was amazing! Thank you for sharing your work!
Your voice is sooooo calming
Thanks for taking such good care of the bees. I think this is the largest hive I've seen you relocate.
You're fantastic and a true example of harmony with nature ..beautiful to watch 🙏🏻❤️
Now I know where all the bees are hiding. I never see bees like I use to. That bee hive was amazing. I could just taste that honey. I buy local honey from a farmer who uses his own bees. It's the best honey I've ever had. I think this lady is the bee whisperer.
Girl “you is amazing” Erika’s are just always tha best 💅🏾 🐝
Erika, you are adorable and the finest beekeeper!!! Love your calm voice and your explanation for step by step beekeeping. Thank you so much for making these beekeeping videos, so that everyone can see what an art is, and also that the bees are so amazing and badly needed in this world!! Your work is so important and vital to the health of our planet 💟☮☯🕉
@Erika I have had a true phobia of bees since I was young. I have never been stung so skittish and careful I am. Watching you is nightmarish and yet fascinating; they can be so gental. You are one of the bravest people I have ever come across. It's a privilege to share your adventures.
HOLY SH$@!!!! I’ve never seen a hive that big in my life!!! That’s amazing! WOW! Respect to these bees!!!🐝🐝🐝🐝 👑 👑
The ability to find the queen amongst a hoard is commendable.
it was nice of the owners to think about the bees and not just kill them i love watching your channel found it by accident love it i love bees i always plant flowers for them every year and make sure know one hurts them i love them so beutiful to watch THANK YOU for helping so many bees survive and live
Hi Erika!! I am a huge admirer of your work. I love the work that you do and your passion is so inspiring. I hope you excel in your work everyday.
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment! ❤️🐝
I love the work you do. A lot of people don't know the importance of bees in our ecology. You have a new subscriber.
I had the privilege of being a bee keeper for a time. What a joy to watch these videos! Thank you for all the care you give to these fabulous creatures! Bee Happy!!!
this queen bee, erika, is the best. I'm glad I got the message of where to follow her.
Man that hive was huge!
That’s an awesome hive! I have removed bees from walls before with a circular saw. It’s important to set the blade depth just deep enough to cut the wall sheathing without going much deeper. This avoids damaging any hidden wires like in this wall, which often require repair far more costly and time consuming than fixing the wall. Thank you for sharing your experiences and genuine enthusiasm for bees! I love my bees too ❤
She is amazing! That honey looked so delicious!
You are such a gentle, beautiful soul! The world needs more people like you.
I am constantly amazed by the remarkable abilities of honey bees and the monumental structures they create. These tiny creatures, through their hard work and collective efforts, construct honeycombs that are nothing short of awe-inspiring. The intricate hexagonal cells, perfectly formed with mathematical precision, showcase the sheer dedication and ingenuity of these remarkable insects. The scale of their achievements, relative to their size, fills me with respect and wonder for the incredible capabilities of these buzzing architects.
Thank you so much for doing what you do. Bees are absolutely vital to our ecosystem and our food chain. Thanks again.
I so respect your patience and sincerity, many people would have just torched them or smothered them with poison. With NO thought for the environment or the awesomeness of the bees.
Respect for your courage, knowledge and work! I never knew all this! One of my daughters, now 27, is LHB, or Little Honey Bee. I've sent her a link.
You are AMAZING! Such confidence and care you show for the bees! I'm grateful for you and your bee skills!
This amazing gifted bee keeper emits a vibration that causes the bees not to swarm. This is truly a God given gift.
I could listen to your narrative about the bees all day. Thank you for taking care of nature.
I love your style Ms. LadyBee! Thank you so much for taking us a long with you and your fantastic, fascinating story telling. We and the beautiful bees are blessed by your grace and the caring gentleness of your soul's work . God Bless You and the lovely bees!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝
Thank you for saving the bees absolutely amazing thank you for sharing
You are amazing! Thank you for all you do for our little friends.
I love the excitement she shows when she finds the queen. 😊
Ms. Erika is just amazing! Every video I've ever seen is just amazing!!❤❤
You are amazingly patient. As an anxious and at times impatient person I really envy your calm. I imagine there will always be at least some bees left behind. Do they find a different hive? Try to rebuild the old one? Just die?
From my understanding, worker bees and drone bees will try to make a new colony on their own.
She has a nice calming voice. It's like she just talks the bees into letting her do what she wants with them.
Such a beautiful, calm, poised being..
I enjoy watching your videos for many reasons, listening to you has a calming effect and watching you rescue the bees has a calming effect , night bee good
I love how gentle you are as opposed to just vacuuming them up. I understand they’re just personal choices though and neither is wrong. Amazing you found that queen, and I actually quickly spotted her this time without having to pause and look! It’s also really cool how that final bunch seemed to march right in with a bit more encouragement. You’ve really made me appreciate bees, and your work! My boyfriend works outside and he’s had to deal with wasps and I always tell him that bees must be treated differently, DO NOT kill them or let property owners harm them and call a beekeeper! I’ve also told him how if he can relax in the rare occasion they sting, they can wiggle their way out, and how if he sees one on the ground it might need water or could be cold. And I’ve just told him a lot of random interesting bee facts because they’re just neat and he’s appreciated them too lol.
May you always be blessed for what you do for the bees and any other part of your life.
It's so beautiful to see the bee's hard work!
I'm not too thrilled with bees but do know how important they are. I just want to thank you for your work and your patience! Please stay safe!
I never knew that beehives could grow to be so large. It's pretty awesome. Also, I think it's really endearing how you tried to encourage EVERY LAST ONE of the bees to move into the new hive before you transported it. 😊
She did a great job. Leaving the hive there until dark (or the next morning) and then transporting it would have saved a few hundred more, but she may have had time constraints.
What an amazing woman, doing an outstanding job in protecting our dearly loved & needed bees.
I am scared of bees but your videos help me feel more comfortable. THANK YOU🐝
As a native Floridian, it feels incredibly comforting nostalgic to see an exposed shed wall with an 8ft bee hive inside of it. We had something similar in my back yard for about 10 years, they would come and go and we'd leave them alone because they didn't go out of their way to harm us at all. We had to remove it when hurricane Irma was about to hit because we got nervous that the whole shed was going to come down. Luckily someone was willing to come save the bee's literally the day before the hurricane arrived and they all went on to live in a nice home. The shed survived to and a different group of bee's have returned to the shed recently, but my sister is thinking about taking up bee keeping, so she's letting them say for now. Thank you for doing one of the most important jobs out there, not just saving animals but animals that are incredibly valuable to the planet! Bee's are so fascinating to me and I love seeing them being treated with the respect they deserve. Good luck on your next job, I know another shed of bee's needs you.
Thank you so much for saving the bee friends and their home. It really means a lot to me.
Hi, Erika. It was fascinating to see the different colors of honey and pollen. Thanks for pointing that out to us. Anyway, thanks for sharing! Stay healthy!
4 year beek here. I love your videos. Its always interesting to see how other beekeepers handle their bees, and I always learn something new that can potentially help me at my next swarm call. Thanks for posting your videos. Not only are they fun to watch, they're very informative about bee nature. I can tell you really love your job. Thaka for saving the bees.
Thank the homeowners for relocating them. You're a Cool Lady
So amazingly beautiful and educational to watch. Thank you. 💛💛
You showed immense love and care for these little creatures.Greatly appreciated
I just find it soo touching that all the bees want to be with their queen. Like she has so much charisma and has a hundred thousand fans.
God Bless you and the work you do 🙏❤️
This is the best thing that I have seen in years. Keep up the good work! Congrats👏👏
Thank you so much! ❤️🐝
I love watching you care for the bees. You take extra special care of their hard work and are just there to help them. ❤
Your voice is so soft and relaxing!!!
I love watching you save the bees.