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I think the reason that she rarely gets stung is that she has street cred with Texas bees.
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Lol! Maybe that’s it
What about Killer Bees ??
@@kurts4867 The fact that the videos are still being made are proof positive that even that type won't mess with this honorary queen bee.
I love to watch this lady. She obviously loves these bees. 🙏 thank you.
Her voice over is so calm cool and collected but I love how excited she got at spotting the Queen. 3:46
I don't know what enjoy more spotting the queen bee or Erica's reaction so adorable.
I LOVE her reactions when she finds the queen lol. Its so sweet 💛🐝
Eye🤫Jes' Don't Know... think Eye'd be fairly disappointed > PIST... 2B on a date & reach my hand down towards duh Honeypot of sum Queen Bee... & find duh Stinger of just som olde 'queen'!🤐! Hope I wouldn't get Too Xcited¡¡
That was so cute! 💗
Repent to Jesus Christ “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 NIV J
How cute was her reaction when she finally spotted the queen? 😭
She was so excited!😮
The way she quickly grabbed the clip from her shirt to get the queen while still excited
I noticed 😊
Loved it!
Right!?
I grew up terrified of bees. Watching you save colony after colony, and being so respectful of everything about bees, has completely changed my mind about them. Thank you for saving the bees. After finding you, I’ve watched a bunch of bee vids. You are my favorite. So calm and kind. ❤
same here
im in the exact same boat!! i’m treating these as exposure therapy lol. save the bees!!!!
Me too
The real bees are the friends we saved along the way ❤❤
Me too! Now wheb I see a bee on the ground I worry about it and if I can I put water near it :)
Am I the only one that says "another great day of saving the bees" along with her at the end? I just think it's a neat catchphrase
Nope! So do I!
Me too! EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.
🤣😂🤣😂🤣 ME TOO!!!!
Every time lololol
Same even the beginning
I love the fact you have zero music and a steady, calm voice. It makes me concentrate on what you're saying and doing. Thanks for a fab channel!
Dude. She needs to add some too loud heavy metal music to her videos and maybe some lasers and explosions like a rock show because it's so boring.
@@justinwatch go watch something better in your opinion
Repent to Jesus Christ “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 NIV H
@@geminievil come on the sarcasm was rather obvious
@@queenieofqueens it's not obvious at all, in fact I don't think they're being sarcastic lmao
As a passionate gardener, i found the success of my food plants depended on my providing flowers to keep the bees drawn to my garden. I eventually ended up with a seasonal rotation of perennials so one started as another finished. This rotation gave incentive for bees to keep coming all summer long well into fall. Thank you for saving and sharing the value of everything they bring to us. I love watching you hand scoop them up. You are soft, no sudden movement, and calm. They trust you to respect them.😊
I bet your garden is so beautiful each year! Very nicely done!
That sudden look of happy surprise when you find the queen is so wholesome, love it
She is changing how we think about bees. I feel like she deserves a show. Netflix needs to sign with her.
Am addicted 😂😂 I never thought this would entertain
Ye Netflix would made her black and prise her for fighting toxiv masculinity, better she stay KZhead.
Great idea. 🎉
@@TheMortiaris you like crying about non-existent problems don't you?
We need more people like you. Patient and respectful
Amen
Seconded
YOU can be patient and respectful too....
I don't know much about bees but watching this gentle soul caring for these colonies of bees is very interesting and educational. I am now a certified bee fan.
This lady is straight up amazing. ”Another great day of saving the bees.” Terrific
Beeeez
She was a guest on the Joe Rogan Experience.... Amazing
"beeeeeeeeeeeez"
Not being a bee person, I am fascinated by your educational and gentle approach to these creatures. Truly, a great thing.
Nicholas Cage having Vietnam style flashbacks: "Oh no not the bees they're in my eyes"
@Fai he means verbe to be
You are literally saving the humanity and the bees ❤☮️🐝
Even if she was holding a sign, I could never find the Queen.
Best comment of the day!@@milesjohnson5487
"saving the humanity"?
@@arturbello4213 Typo! Ty.
@@kalakala10011 Not mine: "saving the humanity"?
some people are just.. different, unique. you seem to have found your place in this world, thank you for taking care of the little things that most people fear and/or hate.
One reason she rarely gets stung is a lack of fear. When I first started beekeeping I was nervous and a little afraid and I got stung much more often than I do now. The bees know if you are frightened of them and it makes them more aggressive. Slow movement and no fear makes all the difference.
Yes, bees do not need to protect themselves. Thousands years of evolution gave them stings just to bully scared animals.
I thought that she uses smoke to calm bees before shooting video.
@@moublabla2306 The smoke moves the bees around where she wants them and it messes up their communication so they cant send an alarm fermion. It still takes skill and fearlessness to keep them calm.
So they can literally smell fear X-D good to know
I always avoid wearing dark clothing around my bees. I imagine they think I am a bear if I do. She obviously does not have that problem.
As a guy in pest control, i have mighty respect and props for what you do. 😌
I think she just walks up to the hive and starts talking in that hypnotic voice and all the bees just fall asleep.
That's a great comment! 👍🏾
The 🐝 just go oh look who's here. I guess we're moving.
Whaddya make in thize copperpots: moonshine?
@donaldweigandt4051 lol right
😂😂😂😅😂😂😂😄😄👌👍👍
So gentle and respectful... you can't fake your vibe with bees.. lovely watching a true professional at work 😊
Thank you for saving our bees. You are the "Bee Whisperer"❤
I want to thank you for posting videos. All my life I've been afraid of bees but after I started watching your videos my fear of bees has greatly reduced. Use to when I see a bee I will panic and a few times nearly crashed my 18-wheeler because of my panic but now thanks to you when a bee managed to get into my truck I don't panic I simply pull over and let the bee fly out. You most likely saved me and those around me live. So with the bottom of my heart I thank you for your videos whether you realize it or not you are definitely a hero
Wunder what happened 2U when I didn't see you on TV.
That’s amazing. It’s great how a little controlled exposure can break our phobias.
A wholesome comment for a wholesome woman and channel
A truck driver afraid of a little bee? 🐝🙃
@@whocares_bear exactly.
The waggle dance is by far my favourite fun fact about bees!!
I love how you work so softly and slowly and you even speak that way.
”Another great day of saving the beeeeeez" ❤❤❤
Erika’s voice is so calm and intelligent that I watch these videos as a form of meditation. Her love of and care for bees is an example of how humans ought to treat and care for this super-organism we call humanity. Erika is a master storyteller. Everyone loves her and her bees.
She sound like Stephen Hawking.
@@patricklambrecht380 lol
Not to be mean, but she kinda sounds like the dude that says Number fifteen. Burger king foot lettuce
Me, too! It's so relaxing to watch and listen. The stress of the day is gone with the smoke.
Me too. Me too. Eases my headaches and anxiety believe it or not. 😢
If there ever was a true bee whisperer… this lady is the one. Absolute magic. We have a 30 acre orchard/vineyard, and appreciate her efforts very much.
I love how she saves the bees. Most folks don't know how important bees are to life here on planet Earth. We need more people to love bees like her.
@kendal You could be one of those people! 😉
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3:47 If you think innocence doesn't exist anymore, just watch this on a repeat, her reaction to finding the queen bee is just so adorable and pure 😍😍😍😍
I like her saying "and it was another great day of saving the bees" that is always her ending statement 😊☺️
Me too! It's one of my favorite part s of the videos. :)
Fascinating. I know about Bee "dances", but seeing all those bees in close-up, watching the one giving directions was something else. Thank you.
A queen collecting queen and her subjects. Thank you for doing this for all of mankind. To many people don't realize the importance of honey bees.🎉🎉🎉❤
In your voice I hear the embodiment of human compassion, understanding of nature, and pure kindness.
Watching you move the bees around is the most incredible thing I've ever witnessed.
Erika, You are absolutely Amazing! When I see a person that can handle bee's without any protective covering, or face shield, just one word "Unbelievable." How do you do that? I don't even see bees getting on you. Thank You for what you have been Gifted to do, anyone watching your videos has got to be in awe of just how amazing a handler you are. God Bless!
You are doing a great job protecting these wonderful creatures! Keep it up!
I just love when she was so excited when she saw the queen bee
This young woman has such knowledge and respect for the bees. She’s so gentle and calm around them. 🇨🇦
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I hope most if not all Pest Control companies have Bee Keepers on speed dial - they will always find a keeper to come and rescue / move a hive or swarm, to their own hives or an appropriate location. No bees…no food. We all need to be aware. Great vid, Ericka.
There is likely a beekeeping association in the area. Ours has a swarm list...someone going out to collect a swarm. We take a donation of 50 bucks for the association coffers. It's also an opportunity to educate the public. In some cases, people who are initially scared become beekeepers with a bit of education.
I just adore how gentle, patient, understanding and loving you are with them. Thank you.
So gentle and calm. No wonder they let you handle them. Beautiful to watch.
You definitely have to be a special person to do what you do. 😊
Another great day of saving the Bees💓
Another great day of saving the bees…I could hear that every day, thank you ma’am!
I absolutely love seeing you save the bees. You're doing an amazing job!
No suit no gloves just expertise and nerves of steel…amazing! ❤
I really enjoy watching your videos. You are amazing and I love the way you explain your process. Thank you for helping them! ❤️ They're such an important species of our ecosystem 🐝 🐝 🐝
You do realise that by saving the bees she's saving our planet ❗ I'm so in love with her ❗💕😍🥰🙃❗
This is truly Beauty and the Bees!!!
Time to remake that song with your adjusted lyrics. 🙂
Bee our guest
We love bees 🐝 To see you take care of the bees is 🎉
I could listen to her for hours 😊. Her voice is soothing. 🤷🏻♀️
I cannot tell you how happy I am to see someone so young taking such interest in beekeeping. We need more people like you. Thank you so much for doing such an awesome, caring and gentle job taking care of your bees and supplying removal services. Also thank you very much for sharing your experiences and knowledge here on youtube.
I watch every show over and over. She makes my blood pressure go way down and I'm very peaceful anytime she's on. I could listen to her talk all day. ODESSA,TEXAS
The moment you scooped a handful of bees I was “awwww” aloud c: Thank you for an adorable video and your work. The world needs dem bees af!
I absolutely find these videos fascinating. Nature is truly amazing. Thank you for helping save our honey bees.
That genuine excited reaction when she found the queen. You don't need more evidence of how much she loves what she does.
Yay! Another Great Day Saving the Bees❤
I have a major phobia of insects including bees. I don’t hate them I know bees help our planet as well of most other insects but something about insects makes my skin crawl, I always appreciate people like this woman having not only the courage but the passion to give these bees a safe & happy colony instead of just killing them. Bless your heart 💛🖤
I love this woman’s work. If the bees disappear we are soon to follow. Thanks for your work you’re an amazing person. 😊
@moegee You know that plants can be hand pollinated, right???
These videos are by no means boring but you helped my youngest fall asleep. Think your voice lulled her to sleep. Earliest she's fallen asleep in a while.
You are amazing. Thank you for being a loving caretaker of YH's wonderful creation.❤
You can hear in her voice and actions how much she loves the bees❤😅
I just love how gentle you are and so calm. Definitely one of the bravest people out there.
3:45 Her reaction was so adorable 😂 and understandable! Every time she says that she spotted the queen, I would wonder howww??! But Now I understand that it is a tough job and an accomplishment for her as it is for me, as a viewer 😂
I would listen to this young lady read the phone book. What a soothing voice.
Her reaction when she found the queen is priceless.
I never knew bees were so fascinating or uber intelligent until I started watching these videos. Wouldn't it be wonderful if Erika made a full documentary? I'd really enjoy that, and it's time her work and knowledge renumerates her ❤
Take a look at the movie "More Than Honey"!
Yes In the style of Fantastic Fungi which features an amateur specialist
That is something quite lovely, I'm yet to witness a dance. I do love my little black wild bees here in Tipperary Ireland, collected from swarms last year, but not wearing a suit isn't an option, I'd bee destroyed but funnily enough just today while inspecting & feeding, and moving the stand gently to cut grass underneath, they seemed a lot gentler. I like that they are protective of their queen & hive and as I'm a newbee I suspect they are getting used to my own phermones now and associate my presence with nice things. Blessing of joy dear lady. 💖🙏🌻
My mom has a huge homestead an the property and when she first got there she got a few hives from a friend. We wanted them mostly for occasional honey. But as they thrived the many old growth fruit/nut trees did too. What we didn't expect was just how positive the plants reacted to the bees. She now is getting so much fruit she's having to give them away by the box! I wish more people would adopt a hive, they are so important an could use all the help they can get right now.
Amazing Queen Bee Erica 🐝🐝🐝🌻
She's a definite keeper. Literally and figuratively. Gorgeous wife material for sure 😍
That excited happy look she got when she saw the Queen Bee was everything
I love watching her work with the bees. It is so soothing and it gives me such a great feeling of how amazing these creatures really are!
She's the Queen Bee herself! That's why all the bees follow her! ❤
Listening to her makes want to take a nap.
What you do is amazing. A lot of the world do not understand how important honey bees are to our ecosystem. Keep up the good work and God bless.
Even less appreciated are wasps.
A lot of the world doesn't know or care how important any species other than homo sapien is.
Except in certain parts of the world there are no honeybees (or rather, don't have a native species of honeybee) so the idea that honeybees specifically are that important to the ecosystem or necessary to polinate is misleading. The main kerfluffle everyone goes on about are European honeybees. The problem; Not all bee species are honeybees, and often the articles you can draw up on searches will say if honeybees go extinct so will fruits and crops, but that's not true. For one, only one third of the crops rely on insect pollination. Yeah, one third is still a lot but again, honeybees aren't the only insect polinators and even insects aren't the only polinators. And journalists often either deliberately discount other, non-honeybee species or act like honeybees (usually European as that's what farmers are using the most) are literally the only bee in the world. They're not even factoring non-crop wildlife that do rely on non-honey bees. Maybe it'll surprise people to learn honeybees aren't native at all to North America, for example. They're not a natural part of the ecosystem and the NA ecosystem will survive just fine without them. The last time we know for sure there was ever a native honeybee species in North America was 14 MILLION years ago (Apis nearctica). Honeybees were introduced to North America from Europe in the 17th century. The European honeybee, the major commercial species, is actually an invasive species in some areas in the world (Asia, which has its own native honeybees and non-honeybees), and compete with the native bee species in North America and Asia. So not only are those native populations at risk by the normal factors but the European honeybee itself is a risk factor to native populations of more rare bees that ARE the only polinators for certain species of plantlife. There's thousands of native North American bee species, (all non-honeybee, again, honeybees are introduced and competing with native populations) and many haven't even been named or documented. They're also being affected by the same factors as honeybees but I cannot stress this enough, a lot of articles act as if honeybees are the only polinators and focus literally all of the attention on honeybees because, um, honey is the only thing people care about, and discount other polinators. This lack of attention will be disastrous, even if the honeybee itself is saved, for many native species of plantlife and native wildlife in North America that are only polinated by ONE species if more attention isn't given and action taken for more than just the honeybee. If you'd like to contribute to helping the native ecosystems especially (assuming you're in North America), look into becoming a keeper of native bee species, like mason bees (though you may want to check with your local beekeepers what species of bees are native to your area and how to care for them, there are mason bees in Europe) which are far more endangered than honeybees because they are getting ZERO attention and yet have a far more important role in the ecosystem than non-native species. Mason bees especially are incredibly easy to attract and provide shelter for and they don't require the same kind of comitment as honeybees do or pose a danger to allergic individuals. Mason bees are also solitary and don't form hives. They build nests. I used to have mason bee houses and all you did was pull out last year's debris and insert a new paper liner into the tubes.
Except honey bees are not important for the ecosystem, bees are. Solitary bee, wild bees, wasp also and hornets and a lot of other. Y'know ? All the other insects no one gives a flying fuck about because they don't generate income ? The ones who are totally disappearing from the surface of the earth in huge part because we put beehive everywhere. The only thing honey bees are important for, is beekeeper money.
@@alliehamilton-calhoun162thank you for this comment
I love watching your videos saving the bees. You are so kind and caring. I have a few questions please. First what got you into bee keeping? Second, how often do you get stung? Lastly, how many bees do you currently have? Oh - really the last question- do you sell bee products or loan your bees to farmers to help with pollination? Thank you again. I love your voice. It is so soothing and lovely.
Always a pleasure to watch your videos saving colonies of bees.
Thank you for taking care of the Bees.
I love watching you scoop up with bees with your hand. It’s something I don’t think I could ever do, but I’m glad you can do more bees can “bee saved.” 🐝
Came for the girl, stayed for the bees 🐝
ayo 🤨📷
@@Spottedshade at least he's honest about it😂
I've became addicted to watch your videos they've taught me a lot. Thank you for teaching people like me about the bees🙏
I am in awe as to your narration. From scripting to the calm spoken words, you are able to perfectly explain what and why you are doing things. Truely, to make sure everyone is paying attention, speak slowly and in a low voice. Hats off to you, young lady. Ol' Joe in AK and ID
I never tire of watching you interact with the bees!
Your channel is so amazing and educational! Thank you for sharing! ❤
Great Video. Love how you're saving the Beeees! 🐝
I can sit here and listen to her saying "Bees" and "Hives" for the rest of the day. Bless you and the good work you are doing for our bee friends. Greetings from good old Germany. :)
What a wonderful video. It's nice to see how careful and loving you are with the bees. Your calm voice is beautiful.
I enjoy watching this wonderful woman work. Her presentations demonstrate not only what a gentle person she is but shares every event in the same way I can hear her kindness in her voice. Keep up the wonderful work you do and may you be blessed in every way.
The pure excitement shown when you found the queen bee made me excited and I don't even know what I'm watching half the time.
Her voice is fabulous. Reassuring and gentle
I picked up a swarm of bees yesterday from a branch that was 15 feet off the ground. Nine pounds of really onery bees. I got stung 40-50 times. More times than all my eight years go beekeeping put together. They now have a nice home...
Oh no
You must have been doing something wrong. Swarming bees are rarely ornery. Glad you were successful relocating them.
@@buggsy5 Every time I've picked up a swarm, they always been in a bad mood. I've been told as well that they are usually mellow, but now I know to plan on using a full suit when working with a swarm. Once I get the bees in their hive and in my back yard they always settle down. I rarely even use a veil, and just a smoker. The bees I picked up some months ago are still very happy in my apiary.
I wish she shared a story about how she started in the bee-keeper business.♥️♥️♥️
It must be out there somewhere, she's been doing this for a while.
Joe Rogan Experience # 1908 - Erika Thompson
I find your videos so filled with a feeling of peace and harmony that I could listen to you and watch the bees all night long. You would do well doing 30 minute bee stories for going to sleep or relaxing too.
I love watching these videos, since I'm on the OTHER side of the screen!
I would sincerely love to see a follow up video... To see how the hive evolves 4-5 months down the road. The see how they transform the combs and how the hive changes after being taken care of by a beekeeper. I truly love watching these videos on KZhead. Great work ! 👏👏👏
Bee girl, you're like a magical fairy guardian of the bees. I just discovered you a few days ago and I am smitten with your videos. This is the content my lost heart didn't know it needed lol! I love bees, and I love watching you carefully and methodically care for them while you narrate so perfectly eloquently. Keep up the wonderful work
I’ve kept bees for many years and I’ve never seen as many unusual locations she manages to ‘find’ and rescue bees from, then again I’m not building a 1 million subscriber KZhead channel 😂
I respect bees. I'm terrified of them. Yet how you talk about them and seeing you work with them with just your bare hands is amazing. You remind me of Steve Irwin talking about crocs and snakes. Mad respect to you!
Reading the comments below it almost seems like ALL the comments are supportive and kind... that speaks volumes to your credit. Bravo young lady. You're doing something wonderful.
Your knowledge base is AMAZING! Your compassion is WONDERFUL! Thank you for always saving the bees.
I’m enjoying your bee rescue videos very much. I’m curious how long it took for this rescue to be accomplished. Thank you for for doing this important job, and for sharing it with us. 🐝❤