It is very scientific. He had a hypothesis, it was testable, he had an experiment to gather empirical data (able to be repeated by others), he formed a conclusion from evidence. Scientific. Some Nobel Prize winners have given themselves stomache ulcers in order to cure them by drinking experimental drugs. Still science.
I like. Better to re-home the bees (and a gentle colony is perfect) than tohve the owners of the tree start trying to poison them or something. In a perfect world, It'd be good to leave the trap long enough for all the existing brood to emerge and follow the rest into the hive box.
Damn we got a one of these in our backyard. They are pretty high up though and seem to minding their own business. It's gonna be cool to watch them this season
I used bee gone on a small rag heated it up with a blow dryer attached a wire to the rag eased it down in to the opening then covered it and all the other openings while vacuuming the exiting and returning bees all the time watching for the Q. Once I got her it was all down hill from there. It took about 4hrs to get her, and I probably was lucky at that.
We have some honeybees living in an dying Ash tree on our property ( east TN ). Last I checked I couldn't see any honeycomb but they're definitely going in and out of it constantly. I leave them shallow water right next to the tree and our yard is full of flowers for them to pollinate.
god bless you and may god strengthen your courage and your connection to his creations i need my VERY gentle bees out of my moms house it’s the SAME situation but the tree is next to the front door this is the 2nd time after the 1st time we’ve had the tree filled in we love the tree and the bees
@@davidhaught84 It's actually amazing that you know the insects mind and what they will do. Totally respect folks like you! zack mtz, good to hear you and your son are learning lots, we are so lucky to have David showing us the lives of bees and how to work with them, cheers.
400 pounds of fresh honey standing on top of a wood pile and the queen and her brood were under the pile just at ground level. Gentle, no stings, needed neither bee suit or veil to work them out. 10 buckets full of honey from that 'Tower of Honey'.
It sure was and wish more people would work like David to remove bees. The vacuuming is not natural and who knows where the queen will end up. This way it gives the bees a chance to think about things, similar to if the tree branch broke, so there's a lot to be said for people like David who understand bees and think like them. David is the best natural bee man on youtube and I'm real glad I subbed!
Its really hard to say but am thinking it could be an un mated queen? I will try and watch this on a mega large screen in the week if I get chance As for the tree Depending on what type of tree it is. Some trees can be cut right back leaving just a stump and they will send out hundreds of new branches and grow back up in just a few years. I the Uk we call it coppicing. We removed a Bee hive from a very old lime tree and had to cut the main trunk down to get the bees. and 15 years later the tree looks amazing and fully recovered. Some tress you can only do in spring or when dormant before spring, This actually rejuvenates many types of trees. Some Hazels for example are 200 years old that have been coppiced every 20 years or so since the 1800s that is on historical records Not sure if there are un cut hazels of that age. Its also good for diseased plum trees you can cut them right down and end up with healthy trees again. If a tree has a cavity it will probably make the tree live longer and grow back stronger, Bare in mind some trees cannot tolerate being cut and will die. so very important to check what type first. Hope this helps in future rescues
Very interesting, thanks for posting. We do not have any tree that will rejuvenate in northern Canada but I love to see the old trees in movies. Always wondered how they survived with all the branches and still looked perfect with such long trunks. In the movie Gone with the Wind, the lane of old oak trees, would they have been taken care of that way? Sorry, that's off topic here but that's what went through my head, lol. Will now look for that queen.
@@kareno8634 Very true! I get so excited about learning about life it's easy to get side tracked with folks like David and people who post interesting comments, lol.
That was a very long bee that left the top, would the queen leave alone like that, without worker bees following her? Did any bees follow her so you could locate her? Good work David, and very interesting, thank you!
Back in Michigan every year my grandma would get bees around her farm and would casually walk through all of them without getting stung. I never understood it. Now that RUclips recommended me David’s channel, I really don’t understand it.
David that bee exiting the top of your screen trap.. did look like a queen... the body was that of the queen larger long body. Maybe it will go into the box?
Did one out the roof of a house got them and the Queen out. But bees are still trying to get in house. Amazing but they are so calm and beautiful hopefully I will be able to make some queens off of those genetics. Any suggestions from you and thank you for videos! Very helpful.
David I had similar situation 2 years ago I used bee gone I made small hole in base of screen wire and ran 3/8" tube in entrance put a few drops in they would not go in box but clustered on the side. I made a bucket bee vac and sucked them up on day 4 got queen and all bees.
How do you know when you're done with the trap out? That always makes me nervous...did I leave bees...did I leave the queen? Also, do you just leave the comb inside the tree?
@@davidhaught84 Thanks for the quick reply! That's a good point. I did a bee rescue using a bee vac and the homeowner cut into the tree. I dug out some comb to take with the bees as well. But I think I either hurt the queen or left her because...I think that colony turned into robber bees that have now gone into two of my hives at my apiary. I need to go back to the tree and see what's there. Other than the screen with slits that you showed in your "How to tell if you have robber bees" video, is there anything I can do to protect my remaining hives? Thanks for all your help and time! Your channels are great!
Hmmm, I just found honeybees in a pine tree along a country road, i would like to do trap out but I feel like it's to late in the year. We live in southern tier new york. I have been trying to view videos to figure out how to get it done. I kinda think I should wait till spring. What's your opinion?
Its pretty asinine to think that you can tell aggression by sticking your finger in there...bees are far more defensive in a dearth. So if it during the flow...of course they are gentle.
I think I'll have to go up the tree, otherwise bees are trying to start hives under my patio roof. No problem, but hey? They love chicken meat baked in straight butter.
I 'ENVY' You! Need help, Drone vs Queen looks? Saw Large, [long] Bee w\ black bottom. Those Bees look bigger than 'mine'. Have had nest in 3' high Outer porch Wall, (sectioned?) 1920's build. I've been able to work up to 4 hours near, (few feet) before they get tired of me. Now discovered Cones in Shrubbery > new nest - tho pretty much exposed, Covered in bees, are *NOT* very nice! ~ ish. Mowing OK, (early Eve) but using Hose 8-ish feet away (not towards) . . . well One (or 2) w\ in Min. did Not like it! (= mean?) =\ * ---> *HOW\ or CAN, one get Bees to be Nice?* ~ in Fla. Just cleaned out Screech Owl box FULL of Wax Moth Larva! Fed Fish & Ibises at Lake ~ Yum! Thanks!
David honeybees sting, they just do. If you irratate those bees will sting. Those bees are so much nicer than my bees. You would have taken a bunch of stings you did that to my hive.( they are wild stock in southwest Florida.)
I couldn't tell if it was a drone or queen...can I volunteer as camera man and you can be the Southern David Attenborough, cause no offense, your camera work leaves much to be desired
@@gazinta Education? Really? I thought the focus was on his fingers gently playing with the tree hole and seeing if the bees liked his finger...I mean I walked away from this video satisfied just like you
@@taintofcartman8064 😂 I was slightly disappointed he didn't pull his finger out dripping with honey. "He's not doing it right!" Was my first thought. I was just trying to keep it PG-13. Then I seen your screen name. Take the job, and show him how to probe a bee hole!
You are correct - it was the Queen all alone coming up through the top and then disappearing. Probably flying to the box with the bees. WELL DONE!
Question: how do you find out if a hive is aggresive?
Answer: Stick your finger in the hole and see what happens... not very scientific but it works
you can also test 9 vote radio batteries by putting your tung on the battery terminals
Sustainability Theory get up close and they will run you off, because they see you there.
Sustainability Theory hey man good to see you here I actually have seen your videos before, just subscribed!
It is very scientific. He had a hypothesis, it was testable, he had an experiment to gather empirical data (able to be repeated by others), he formed a conclusion from evidence. Scientific.
Some Nobel Prize winners have given themselves stomache ulcers in order to cure them by drinking experimental drugs. Still science.
I’ve heard that docile honey bees can be Africanized and turn into very angry bees?
I learn a lot about bees from your videos.
You're fearless when it comes to honeybees.
I like.
Better to re-home the bees (and a gentle colony is perfect) than tohve the owners of the tree start trying to poison them or something.
In a perfect world, It'd be good to leave the trap long enough for all the existing brood to emerge and follow the rest into the hive box.
Damn we got a one of these in our backyard. They are pretty high up though and seem to minding their own business. It's gonna be cool to watch them this season
Have you seen the Colorado bee vacuum. Very gentle on bee recovery. I made one and now I use it every time.
I used bee gone on a small rag heated it up with a blow dryer attached a wire to the rag eased it down in to the opening then covered it and all the other openings while vacuuming the exiting and returning bees all the time watching for the Q. Once I got her it was all down hill from there. It took about 4hrs to get her, and I probably was lucky at that.
We have some honeybees living in an dying Ash tree on our property ( east TN ). Last I checked I couldn't see any honeycomb but they're definitely going in and out of it constantly. I leave them shallow water right next to the tree and our yard is full of flowers for them to pollinate.
👏👏👏👏 thanks from Kansas, I'm glad I found your site. As a third year keeper these are great videos.
The BEE Whisperer! Thanks David.
god bless you and may god strengthen your courage and your connection to his creations
i need my VERY gentle bees out of my moms house it’s the SAME situation but the tree is next to the front door
this is the 2nd time after the 1st time we’ve had the tree filled in we love the tree and the bees
Your crazy David!! Lol awesome videos my son and I have learned alot from you and out first hives are doing great. Keep it up.
@@davidhaught84 It's actually amazing that you know the insects mind and what they will do. Totally respect folks like you!
zack mtz, good to hear you and your son are learning lots, we are so lucky to have David showing us the lives of bees and how to work with them, cheers.
i’m obsessed with your videos help
Just put in my first order ! thanks for the video.
400 pounds of fresh honey standing on top of a wood pile and the queen and her brood were under the pile just at ground level. Gentle, no stings, needed neither bee suit or veil to work them out. 10 buckets full of honey from that 'Tower of Honey'.
Really cool David! Keep on doin what you do. It is really cool how good you handle these bees!
That was a fascinating retrieval.
It sure was and wish more people would work like David to remove bees. The vacuuming is not natural and who knows where the queen will end up. This way it gives the bees a chance to think about things, similar to if the tree branch broke, so there's a lot to be said for people like David who understand bees and think like them. David is the best natural bee man on youtube and I'm real glad I subbed!
Its really hard to say but am thinking it could be an un mated queen? I will try and watch this on a mega large screen in the week if I get chance As for the tree Depending on what type of tree it is. Some trees can be cut right back leaving just a stump and they will send out hundreds of new branches and grow back up in just a few years. I the Uk we call it coppicing. We removed a Bee hive from a very old lime tree and had to cut the main trunk down to get the bees. and 15 years later the tree looks amazing and fully recovered. Some tress you can only do in spring or when dormant before spring, This actually rejuvenates many types of trees. Some Hazels for example are 200 years old that have been coppiced every 20 years or so since the 1800s that is on historical records Not sure if there are un cut hazels of that age. Its also good for diseased plum trees you can cut them right down and end up with healthy trees again. If a tree has a cavity it will probably make the tree live longer and grow back stronger, Bare in mind some trees cannot tolerate being cut and will die. so very important to check what type first. Hope this helps in future rescues
Very interesting, thanks for posting. We do not have any tree that will rejuvenate in northern Canada but I love to see the old trees in movies. Always wondered how they survived with all the branches and still looked perfect with such long trunks. In the movie Gone with the Wind, the lane of old oak trees, would they have been taken care of that way? Sorry, that's off topic here but that's what went through my head, lol.
Will now look for that queen.
@@tallcedars2310 ~ INFO is Always Good, no matter what or where! = ] (if it's Truth) lol Cheers!
@@kareno8634 Very true! I get so excited about learning about life it's easy to get side tracked with folks like David and people who post interesting comments, lol.
That was a very long bee that left the top, would the queen leave alone like that, without worker bees following her? Did any bees follow her so you could locate her? Good work David, and very interesting, thank you!
Back in Michigan every year my grandma would get bees around her farm and would casually walk through all of them without getting stung. I never understood it. Now that RUclips recommended me David’s channel, I really don’t understand it.
Great videos by the way! Thanks for posting!
David that bee exiting the top of your screen trap.. did look like a queen... the body was that of the queen larger long body. Maybe it will go into the box?
I think it was the queen. Looked too long for a drone to me
A few years back my neighbor burned a bee hive that was inside his shed i told him off
I love your Channel.
Did one out the roof of a house got them and the Queen out. But bees are still trying to get in house. Amazing but they are so calm and beautiful hopefully I will be able to make some queens off of those genetics. Any suggestions from you and thank you for videos! Very helpful.
Hold my beer. I just have to try piss off some bee's. I love the videos always great information.
The home owner should take up beekeeping! And I could not tell if it was a queen.thank you Dave I enjoy your videos.
David I had similar situation 2 years ago I used bee gone I made small hole in base of screen wire and ran 3/8" tube in entrance put a few drops in they would not go in box but clustered on the side. I made a bucket bee vac and sucked them up on day 4 got queen and all bees.
Thank you for the video
Thanks.
Very cool! Thanks for sharing! Yes I suspect that was the queen.. too long to be a worker and not fat enough for a drone.
I have trapped 3 different colonies this year and they have all been aggressive until i brought them home.
Do you save native bees?
You must smell like a friend to them.
And the only long thing I saw was the long trap out cone.
You should develop a video game. Bee tycoon.
Seriously. I wish I had it right now.
David you need to start selling these 2 frame nucs. Not everyone has time to make them but I am sure you would have. Alot of people buying them
How do you know when you're done with the trap out? That always makes me nervous...did I leave bees...did I leave the queen? Also, do you just leave the comb inside the tree?
@@davidhaught84 Thanks for the quick reply! That's a good point.
I did a bee rescue using a bee vac and the homeowner cut into the tree. I dug out some comb to take with the bees as well. But I think I either hurt the queen or left her because...I think that colony turned into robber bees that have now gone into two of my hives at my apiary. I need to go back to the tree and see what's there. Other than the screen with slits that you showed in your "How to tell if you have robber bees" video, is there anything I can do to protect my remaining hives? Thanks for all your help and time! Your channels are great!
Less aggressive than my hived bees, they are from a feral colony also but they would have definitely had your finger :)
If that isn't a queen then that cone stretched a drone.
Hy. I watching you from some time. Way you don't use butiric acid to get them out?
Fall flow is on. They are gentle.
I would think that if it were the queen, should would have had assistants with her and that would have been noticeable.
Hmmm, I just found honeybees in a pine tree along a country road, i would like to do trap out but I feel like it's to late in the year. We live in southern tier new york. I have been trying to view videos to figure out how to get it done. I kinda think I should wait till spring. What's your opinion?
looked like a big drone, flew like a drone as well.
Bees only sting you if they think their about to die
Queen
I have bees that sing me and cheese me in house I been stung 100s of times what do I do
Hungry.
Abraço aqui do Brasil.
No 'trap-out needed here:
That's was the queen dave
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Its pretty asinine to think that you can tell aggression by sticking your finger in there...bees are far more defensive in a dearth. So if it during the flow...of course they are gentle.
I say it was a queen David
lemon grass the hive also
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You do know if these are Africanized, and even one stings you, you are going to get deleted.
Offer carcass to get on their good side.
I think I'll have to go up the tree, otherwise bees are trying to start hives under my patio roof. No problem, but hey? They love chicken meat baked in straight butter.
I think it’s really sad these ppl are so uninformed about bees. I would love a bee hive in my tree.🐝
Same but modern times people live so separate to wildlife it is scary.
I 'ENVY' You! Need help, Drone vs Queen looks? Saw Large, [long] Bee w\ black bottom. Those Bees look bigger than 'mine'.
Have had nest in 3' high Outer porch Wall, (sectioned?) 1920's build. I've been able to work up to 4 hours near, (few feet) before they get tired of me.
Now discovered Cones in Shrubbery > new nest - tho pretty much exposed, Covered in bees, are *NOT* very nice! ~ ish.
Mowing OK, (early Eve) but using Hose 8-ish feet away (not towards) . . . well One (or 2) w\ in Min. did Not like it! (= mean?) =\
* ---> *HOW\ or CAN, one get Bees to be Nice?* ~ in Fla. Just cleaned out Screech Owl box FULL of Wax Moth Larva!
Fed Fish & Ibises at Lake ~ Yum! Thanks!
How the hell they not stinging u
David honeybees sting, they just do. If you irratate those bees will sting. Those bees are so much nicer than my bees. You would have taken a bunch of stings you did that to my hive.( they are wild stock in southwest Florida.)
EVERY TIME I MOW I GET STUNG BAD...
I couldn't tell if it was a drone or queen...can I volunteer as camera man and you can be the Southern David Attenborough, cause no offense, your camera work leaves much to be desired
LOL. I think the focus here is on education. I walk away a better person regardless of the shaky cam.
@@gazinta Education? Really? I thought the focus was on his fingers gently playing with the tree hole and seeing if the bees liked his finger...I mean I walked away from this video satisfied just like you
@@taintofcartman8064 😂
I was slightly disappointed he didn't pull his finger out dripping with honey. "He's not doing it right!" Was my first thought. I was just trying to keep it PG-13. Then I seen your screen name.
Take the job, and show him how to probe a bee hole!
@@davidhaught84 I don't mind working so long as you can give me the beard of bees.
It would be a legit removal if it was a yellow jackets nest. I hate those things!
I think it was a hornet.
ruclips.net/user/shortsnpQehobFYKY?si=g9j3mPrXv3ArxT6Y is this way to trapping the honey bees ?
People need to get educated...and stop fearing evrythg...including "each other".
The home owner should take up beekeeping! And I could not tell if it was a queen.thank you Dave I enjoy your videos.