This washing machine had been repurposed and was being used as a compost bin...until bees decided to move in and build a hive there! The homeowner had lifted the lid open a few days before and was stung, so I was called to give these sweet bees a new place to live.
This woman is amazing! If ppl treated each other the way she treated bees,can you imagine the world we'd live in!?
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do people treat u badly, doesit make u sad :(((
Love the fact that the homeowner was caring enough to call a beekeeper to save the bees
As a beekeeper who has done over 100 bee removals I want to say that this is an exceptional removable and a first class lesson. Your thorough, clear explanations and meticulous work is to be respected immensely. And your gentle demeanor is an inspiration. I’m sure the bees feel your good will for them. We all do things differently and if I left the bees as you did, I’d return after sundown so as to get all the bees into the hive and leave none behind. I would love to do that on all my removals. But most often, we don’t have that luxury and must leave when we are done removing the bulk of the bees and all the hive products. I use a bee vacuum to help with that. I’m excited to take a look at your other videos!
@@dirtydragon9 Spray Bee Quick into the void left from the removal. Stuff some insulation into it. Put all the brood AND bees you removed, in a hive setup close to the original bee entrance. All the returning bees will come back to this setup. Brood will attract them and make them stay. (The only home they now know) You return after nightfall when everyone is home, seal the hive for transport and take them home. I’ve mentioned this to clients sometimes, that a return trip would add to their cost.
I’m new to this do y’all not get stung?
I am amazed they don't sting when you start pulling apart the hive.
@@methos1592 every hive is different, but a lot of times with honey bees theyre pretty docile. As long as they dont think youll hurt them they just kinda let you hang out around them with no issue. Wasps are a whole different issue though
Her practices are questionable. Hair not tied properly back. Wearing dark clothes. No proper safeguards.
I love your gentle, do-no-harm approach to the bees and your genuine concern for their welfare. Please up the good work.
She not only saves the bees and looks totaly badass when she just casually does it without any protection, but she's also stylish while doing it.
which is ridiculously stupid. As a beekeeper, having your hair down is a terrible idea. As soon as a bee gets caught, it will panic and sting your head if close enough. Wearing dark clothing is also an initiation to get stung- bee suits are typically white for a reason. It looks like she can get away with it because there's a lot more she did behind the scenes before starting the camera, which probably includes a ton of smoke.
@@KamilOwnz I guarantee no one cares.
@@KamilOwnz also there was barely any smoke involved so stop.
@@therealkidhasgame9922 im a beekeeper lmao I have 4 double deep brood boxes + deep honey supers. I promise you, you have no idea what youre talking about nor what corners shes cutting to look hot for the camera
@@KamilOwnz if you think shes trying to look hot here, uh... Do you know how women think lol 🤣 she's doing a job. Don't overthink it
If possible, could you do a Bee Yard tour? I would love to see all the hives full of happy bees you’ve saved!!! 💛💛🐝
Same here. Do you collect Honey from your farm?
Please!!!!
I'd love that
@@ace1926 No she doesn't - She leaves it for the bees...
Thinking like a tourist!!!!
I love listening her narrate her processes for rehoming the bees. She has such a calm, soft voice that it actually reduces my anxiety.
I’m a insomniac and it’s literally the only thin that can make me sleep ❤
This young lady is amazing ! She is so professional. I love her explaining all her steps so interesting!
Relieved you didn't stop making videos! Your videos have helped me in my fear of bees.
Yeah keep goin'
Me too -- I'm surprising zen around bees now (though maybe not if one was indoors with me)
same!
Seeing that they are not mindlessly crazed stinging machines is very reassuring.
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This woman and these bees are just so remarkable. What a very cool and elegant interface with nature.
You're doing a fantastic job at saving the bees!! I am a former bee keeper & I loved every minute of it!! With all the problems bees are having I am so happy you are helping them!! Keep up the good work!!
These bees hive were “creative” & reclaiming their genuine nature by informing & empathizing w the bees intentions by letting us know “they were not stinging, they were gentle bees” by actively listening & observing ☺️😊🫶
My Granddad was a bee keeper. He rescued hives quite frequently, using almost the same methods you use. The only big difference was that he smoked a pipe. I didn’t know that some bee keepers wore “suits” until I was in my late teens. Glad to see the tradition is still alive. Enjoy your channel. Thanks for sharing.
You should make a video of dealing with a more aggressive hive. It would be nice to see the other tactics/strategies you use in these cases.
Look back through her posted videos, I think she has had to ware a suit in a few.
Her calm demeanor and love of the bees keep them calm.
Or get stung 😆 🤣
@@alicemcpherson7961 I don’t get it though…she’s clearly invading and dismantling their home. How do they not see that a threat?
@@servantofobedience9546 Bees release an alarm pheromone when threatened, but the smoke disrupts their ability to communicate through those pheromones. While she is a lovely woman who is calm and gentle, some of the comments on this channel falsely misinterpet whats happening. She is not a disney princess however she is a professional with experience and intelligence.
That moment when you were given a few moment to spot the queen first before she identifies it. Precious
I always try to spot the queen before she points it out haha
@@Sveinn1984 Likewise. It's so satisfying plus her therapeutic documentation ☺
Your methodology is the very best of all of the beekeepers I've seen on YT. I simply cannot conceive anyone complaining about the calm, gentle way you treat the bees. Please continue to film your passion of saving the bees and sharing with us as often as you can. Ms. Thompson, THANK YOU ❤️ #SavingTheBees 🐝
#SavingTheBees
And it was another great day of saving the bees! ❤ Thank you so much for this beautiful video!
I have been working with bees for some time now...and there is no way that a "model" can do what she is doing by some else telling her what to do. Every beekeeper has it's own stile of work and she is no expection. I like the way she explains how she is doing things.
I mean yeah she's a little sus with dark clothes, but I think because her hair is of a light color she's fine with the bees. But I definitely see that this is her hard work and not just acting. No ordinary person is calm enough to interact with bees like this. And I'm sure she only shows the gentle hives to clear the many misconceptions and misunderstanding about bees: not all bees r assholes like the waps xD
kzhead.info/sun/drqoorCPjpipnac/bejne.html What about him? He does exactly the same and I don't see you commenting the same sht in his videos. You are a just misogynist
@@jojogranados6698 He's not being misogynistic. He's pointing out reasons why the misogynists are wrong.
AND SHES *STYLISH* WHILE DOING IT!
@@victoria7601 reasons of which are common sense and do not need explaining. You don’t see people posting on male bee keepers videos. Why can’t people just appreciate the work for what it is, instead of commenting on her being a woman.
I'm sorry for some of the nasty things I've seen on social media and KZhead lately complaining about your methodology. Although I'd recommend a disclaimer advising folks to wear a veil for eye protection, I've seen nobody attack JPBeeman or some of the male cut out gurus for not wearing a veil. I feel like you're being singled out and I really enjoy the peaceful filming nature of your cut outs.
definitely seems rooted in misogyny, like a woman can't possibly do something without a man doing the work behind the scenes, or someone can't be pretty/blonde and also work with bees. Awful to read, and to see so many people believing the lies and calling her a fake. :(
I had seen a comment on one of her older videos saying "I know a man is doing the hard work for you" and I was like wtf... really sad to hear that she's been getting a lot of that rather than just that one isolated comment. It's obvious she knows what she's doing, I don't know why people have to be such jerks.
@@castorj.b.1257 I usually disregard arguments about misogyny, but this really does seem to be the case here. Everyone that complains about her insists that she's just a pretty face to generate views and that a man does all the real work. Rage inducing tbh.
@@castorj.b.1257 Just envy. Women are sometimes their own worst enemies. There is a thing of competition, and when some other woman looks "better" than them, they want to attach and mimic, but with the bees is not that simple, so they want to "put her down"..... So not misogyny, just plain envy.
The point those people were making is that she should be wearing a veil bacause of her long hair as bees can get stuck into it, panic, and sting. Which a male beekeeper might not have issue with.
You are amazing!! 😍🥰❤️ I am allergic to bees and wasps so I always have to be careful, but the world's survival depend on them so you helping them is fantastic!! ❤🙏❤️ Keep it up!
I am absolutly impressed with your ability to handle comb full of bees without gloves. Only time I've had to do it is with hanging comb I find in my own hive and thats always the moment I decide to put on the gloves. Love the work and love your videos
Wow Erika, thanks for sharing this with us. Brilliant to build the bee bridge. I was wondering how to get the bulk of the bees out of the washer. Thx! Eric.
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AND SHES STYLISH.
And it was another great day of saving the beees
She narrates with the same calm energy she exudes when working with the bees. Some colonies are just chill and when you're deliberate and calm like she was, you can work without the bees getting testy. FWIW, I was out mowing and decided to pop open my split. I saw that wax moths had infested it (it was a temporary box, small colony and not very well ventilated). I set about mitigating the problem, squashing and sweeping out caterpillars and excising/removing affected frames. I replaced the removed frames with new ones. The point? I didn't have time to fire up my smoker or get on any gear. They let me work without bothering me even though it was a disruptive, even violent event for them. She knows what she's doing and as she said, she would have geared up had she needed to.
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What a lovely human beeing you are! Thank you for being a friend to the bees and for teach us as well...
Bee good🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝
You're amazing. Clearly the bees love you and they sense your energy and that you're helping them. No protection? No need. No fear. No stings. Makes sense to me. Thanks for doing what you do! It's fantastic. Love your ASMR style vids. Very peaceful and informative.
I like how she says “bees” and “queen.”
I don't know if you showed more of the 'behind the scenes' work here to specifically rebut all of those 'her husband does it' whiners - but it was actually really cool to see more of the process and watch you moving the hive! Hopefully this will shut up most of the doubters. Don't let them get you down.
People thinking that her husband does it is just messed up male AND female can do anything with hard work and confidence!!!
@@christmasprokiller1898 well, not ANYTHING
@@Dogspine1 ?
She has a husband?
Shes fabulous tho why she gettin hate
I've always been afraid of 🐝 bees until I started watching your videos. Thank you SO MUCH for educating me!! I Love learning about the different jobs they have and how they all work in harmony for the betterment of the hive! If humans acted more like 🐝 bees, we wouldn't be so confused and destructive. Anyway, thank you for All you do!
I used to be too (Though legitimately - when you're 7 years old and your stepfather chops into a beehive in a tree trunk he didn't know was there and you get stung a millimeter away from your eye, you get nervous). But now that I think about it, I don't know if it was bees, wasps or what. But after moving down south, and having a neighbor who kept bees, I got more used to them. Then after watching so many beehives/honey videos, the fear slowly subsided. We keep a safe distance from eachother, unless one of them accidentally drops into the pool, then I fish them out to let them live. I've not been stung once in 15 years. (the horseflies that frequent my parents' backyard when I visit however need to go die)
@@aalikane6219 I love your comment. :)
Just binge watched all your videos. This is the most wholesome relaxing thing I’ve watched for ages. Lovely!
This hive is a absolute masterpiece, the combination of curves in a straight corner is just a wonder of nature.
RIGHT!?! I’m gonna have to do some architecture inspiration sketches of that for stories and such. That is goegeous!!!
Erika, You have a unique gift and soft approach saving these bees. What you do is remarkable. 🧐🌲👍
🐝 are so amazing. Isn’t nature just wonderful. ❤️
Your beautifully narrated videos will help make for a new generation of bee-whisperers. God bless you, Ms Bee Angel! ❤🐝❤
I can't stop cringing because of my intense fears of bees, but damn the respect I have for her is immense
I had an intense, crippling fear of bees for many, many years. It was totally irrational, I’ve never even been stung by a bee. So, last year when a small group of solitary leafcutter bees made their home in my garden, I was totally pissed. 😂 No one would come rescue them because they’re not super useful, apparently…and I was basically given instructions on how to kill them. Well, first do no harm….I take that very seriously. So, now I have upwards of 150 leafcutter bees living in my garden (which has never been healthier) and every day I interact with them, water & feed them, and I’m totally over my fear of bees. My little nieces love to come over and watch them, too. And, I’ve still never been stung. These videos have been so helpful. Even though my bees don’t have a hive, and work individually of one another, I look at them like they’re all queens. It’s stupid how much I love them. 😂🤣
Perhaps you could contact someone who can give you some exposure therapy. I had a pretty bad fear for a long time but I started to let it go in. My 30s I’m in my 50s now. I forced myself to just watch them on the flowers, in the yard , and then began to get closer and closer and my fear subsided. Now I enjoy photographing them on flowers. Honestly, they have no I’ll will, they don’t want to sting, they just want to go about their business. And along the way, I overcame my fear of yellow jackets and wasps, although I give them more space. If you’re allergic, then just disregard everything I said. I’d be afraid too. And I’ve been stung several times in my rather long life, and guess what? I survived! There is a product you can buy, I think it’s called Sting stop, that you can put on sting and I guess the pain stops right away. They won’t sting unless they have to. I stepped on two at different times in my life, and I got stung. And the other time there was a bee on a door handle I didn’t see, and he stung me because I put my hand over her.
I am new to honey bees. I had absolutely no idea, that bees could be worked in this way. You went about this process in such a calm and loving way… this has beed the best introduction to moving/relocating bees that I could have possibly gotten. THANK YOU 🙏
What a wonderful talent you have... such a kind gentle soul.
She does an awesome job saving the bees
Your voice is so soothing, and it's always amazing seeing how casually you do all that work without any fear of being stung. I can't believe there are people actually saying negative things about the work that you do.
Is it really soothing I hadn't heard that before are you the first one to say that?
They are jealous...
I just love this channel! Wonderful, calm, respectful. Thankyou for saving the Beeeez. 🌻👍🏻
You are amazing. I love your gentle attitude.
I loved your videos I stopped buying honey from grocery stores hearing how they get theirs. Now I’ll buy from actual beekeepers whose hearts are with the bees and saving them ❤ Ty .
My boys (9&10) started beekeeping last year. Up to five hives now. They love watching your videos. Thank you for inspiring!
Your videos help the humans and you help the bees. I hope to never run out of videos to watch. It is therapeutic. I can never wait for you to say and it was another great day of helping the bees. It sounds like petting a kitten feels.
Humongous cone but I love your respect for these little creatures and I think they sense that from you. You videos are such a pleasure to watch; you have an easy way of speaking and your philosophy of dealing with the bees is a joy to watch. You and the bees do have a partnership, especially in a situation like this. I just find it funny how they build a home anywhere they can.
I got excited at 10:00 when I spotted the Queen right away! I've watched various bee keeping videos on youtube for quite a few years, would love to get into doing that but just dont have the resources to at this point. Love the calm demeanor you have!
I love the way, she does all the things on her own.
I absolutely love how gentle you are when handling such large colonies of bees. I must admit, it make me nervous watching you dive in without any protective gear, just casually scooping them up.
You are remarkable. They are lucky to have you.
I've been keeping bees since 1980. Mostly in GA now Cape Cod. Enjoying your videos. Great to know young people are interested in saving and working with 🐝 🐝 🐝
Notifications: Another great day of saving the bees? Me: Heck yes
A Canadian🇨🇦, I love your work! In 1970s, I'd pick up so many worms on roads after rain that I got kicked out of school😬 for lateness and my mother called in by the peincipal.😊
Same, same and same! 🇨🇦 🐛🐝❤
I’m an American, I was digging some tree stumps up over the last month. I drove my husband crazy because I dug so carefully and put every worm I found in a safe place 😂. I also saved 5 Gardner Snakes, and 3 little lizards. I feel like all of these creatures have their place and deserve care.
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I've watched many videos to learn about beekeeping, but this lady is the first person to make me think, "That's the kind of beekeeper I would like to be" instead of simply, "That's good information." I'd love to learn beekeeping just by going around with her and imitating what she does, how she does it. She's a natural with bees, and I'm not sure that can be learned (I was scared of insects as a child, thanks to my brothers teasing me by putting creepy crawlies on me). Maybe I can't be as naturally attuned to insects as she is, but I could learn to imitate her calm and respectful movements with bees. I feel calm just watching her videos - calm and even more eager to have a place to keep bees. Wonderful videos.
Absolutely amazing thank you for sharing this important information with us
Its refreshing to see someone take so much care to do as little harm as possible to critters.
I just love how calm and respectful you are to the bees, they feel it and work with you....just love your work. x
Magnificent technique and completely perfect attitude to caring for bees, in my opinion. No fear, great love and respect!
This doesn't get old. Thank you.
You are a great teacher and really care about your bees. Please keep making interesting bee videos.
It's a pleasure to see this woman with this level of dedication to her bees. From all the bees you have saved THANK YOU 😊
Thank you for all you do. God has given you a gift. You are blessed. ❤️
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I could watch and listen to her all day. Her voice is so calming and serene. Love her channel.
Wonderful save! Just relocated a hive that had been abandon almost 20 years ago. What a mess, but amazing they survived that long, especially up north here. Can't say I had the same luck with stingers, but the bees are safe and happy now.
You are how I have always visualized a true bee keeper being. You are calm, soft spoken, deliberate in your movements and self-assured. Just subscribed today and have watched several videos. Thanks for sharing.
You do a wonderful job love your gentle tone and demeanor
She is such a gentle loving soul….surely Gods angel!!!
I love watching your bee saving videos. You have such a noble job.
That was such a big colony. Nice to see you uploading videos again. We missed you.
Thank you for sharing your passion for bees with us! You are such a kind and compassionate bee keeper! Please continue to share your videos us! Much love and many blessings to you and to your bees!! ❤
Those honeycombs are so beautiful! I love how the sun shines through them when you opened the lid
Fearless and so gentle with the bees. Outstanding !
Love your work, hope u can save as many bees as possible. And you always look so adorable😊 don't even want to start saying how gentle your voice is. You are amazing!
It is as if the bees sense you are there to help them. If anyone else went near a hive, they would get stung for sure. You are so gentle with them, and honestly I could listen to you for hours because you have a soft soothing voice. Another great video, thank you 😇❤
This is one of the most beautiful stories I've ever heard in my life. Very few people understand bees. They had the most gentle creatures on this Earth. I bow to the woman doing these good works. Love and respect always. Thank you.
I love your attention to detail when removing the colonies and how much care you take to help the move goes as smooth as possible. You're a special person :)
Sweetheart you have a wonderful gift that God has given you to communicate and take care of these precious bees that we all need thank you for such a wonderful job thank you for your beautiful caring or that you put out when you work with these bees you can clearly see it if you know what you're looking for so I say good job girl keep up God's work and we love you God bless
She doesn’t give a damn about the buzzing all around on social media… for her all about the bees!! Love it!!
One of my biggest dreams is to become a beekeeper. I love those little fellas and I wanted to say thank you for your videos! The way how you cares about bees makes me feel better.
It is truly spiritual how you handle the bees. I cheer and clap every time you get the bees from one hive to the next.
Thank you for sharing your experience and information. You are doing nother earth a great service by helping the bees! 🐝
I am impressed and thankful to you
Texas Beeworks, thanks for taking the time to produce your videos. I think this is the longest video that I’ve seen of yours and I’m not complaining at all about the length. I keep a few hives as a hobby and have watched thousands of hours of bee videos. You definitely know what you’re doing and I respect you and your tactics. Have you ever thought about talking to the camera about the cutout while filming?
Thank you so very, very much for working with the bees! Because you are saving the bees, all of us can have food to eat, beautiful flowers and trees to enjoy. Again, thank you for the important work you do!
I love the way you say "saving the beeszzzz!
Your videos serves me as a therapy. I feel so calm.
I actually get a bit emotional watching these. You are a fairy, Mother Nature’s daughter through and through. ❤️ 🐝
dude i’m so afraid of bees, wasps, anything that stings me, but ik that they won’t bother me unless i bother them, so she is SUPER brave to do this, especially bc it’s her job. UNBELIEVABLE props to u girl! 👏
You are an awesome Bee Saver. Thank you for saving these beautiful bees!
I love watching and listening, happy endings always
I love the way you explain exacctly what you're doing and why. It's really fascinating. Your love of the bees comes across so clearly. Your videos are interesting and fun to watch. Thank you!
I subscribed as I feel you are doing such an amazing job not only protecting the bees but the flowers and crops as well.
Forget the critics. You do a wonderful job to preserve a vital resource. Thank you.
why is watching your videos such a soothing experience? I got you playing in the background while i'm working and i'm just like "heck yeah bee chick, you save those bees!"
Sorry about the lies and hate being spread. Keep focusing on the good you do! My kids love your videos.
Why are people spreading hate for? The work she does is incredible and she always does it with so much care. My housemate and I have been really inspired by these videos. 💕
@@ugommaokorie1660 ehem, but have you forgot to mention that shes *Fabulous* ?
I recently found your channel and I just love watching it. I'm amazed at the work you do and how amazing you are at it . Thank you for your channel ❤❤
This is so cool. Thanks for saving the bees. It is so awesome to watch you work and not get stung
I’m 80…i did not need any gear… my scent was calm. You are doing very well. Love your work and education
Ma’am your videos are basically a beekeeping masterclass and when I grow up I want to scoop bees! 🐝
Great job on a unique cut out!
I know right!
I wonder how large a hive would get if humans didnt interfere... Maybe hive an entire house?
If people only realized how important bees are, they would react differently. You display a calm demeanor when dealing with the bees 🐝
3:30 WOW that looks like a massive piece of comb! Thanks for the work you do for the bees. I hope one day to start beekeeping myself
I’d listen to Erika read the phone book. Her voice and manner are so kind, soft and gentle.
Your work is so beautiful… I feel enchanted by what you do and how much you care for the bees 🐝 🐝 🐝☺️☺️☺️❤️❤️❤️
You are such an inspiration! Im currently looking into the process of becoming a bee keeper (just on the side, but still!) because of your videos! Greetings from Germany 🌻💚