I only have one small critique . Bro, you really don’t have to apologize for stuff like focus or validate anything you’re doing. This is astonishing footage and the fact that you’re doing it and documenting it so well while actually doing this is awesome. No need for apologies about ANYthing.
@@HornetKingOfficial This 100%, witnessing your job is an honor, you document everything extremely well and other than the buzzing in my ears (which there is *nothing* you can do about) it's a very nice paced calm video. Excellent content sir and I hope to see you hit over a million subs soon with me being a new one. 👍
It's more like going raiding or trading to the Americas and on your return you find that the entirety of Eurasia and it's inhabitants have been swallowed by the sea
I love how different yet similar this is to the lady who removes honey bees. She’s gently scooping bees with her hands and you’re getting relentlessly attacked, but both of you have a love and respect for the creatures and how amazing they are
@@jaylux5556 the difference is that lady is scooping bees, which can be fairly docile, but this dude is going after hornets which are assholes all the time
Gotta admit, I hate these fucking winged fascists with a burning passion, but I still felt somewhat sad on their behalf seeing my guy just vacuum the fuck outta them
I love that what you take from nature, you give back to it by feeding the wild animals and birds. Nothing is wasted. Great channel! Look forward to seeing more of your videos. 😊
@@reggaefan2700 but the term "holocaust" almost always refers to the event. While yes the word does have a different meaning apart from the event, colloquially it means the event. Humans and Wasps are not the same, and comparing the holocaust to wasp extermination is incredibly disrespectful to the horrors of the holocaust and WW2 as a whole
Even though I am absolutely TERRIFIED of these insects and will run/zigzag/spin/jump to get away from them, I really enjoy watching these videos lol. I find the nests to be absolutely fascinating.. the intricate detail, the size difference of the cells, the way they can build LEVELS upon LEVELS, it's crazy how much work each colony puts in and how different each nest looks! - I'm glad you give the animals a little treat at the end and dont just throw the leftovers in the trash, it's the circle of life 🌈
Forget trash. If you don't have chickens to feed, burn the nest with the maggots/larvae in it. There will be multiple queens and that nest can wipe out a large county's worth of bee hives. Destroying a large area's flower and produce pollination system.
DUDE SAME! My family makes fun of me for doing so, those things are fucking scary. They nest around the outside of our house and are a constant problem to dodge past. They are why I hate summer so much, and they should be completely exterminated
@@timp7796 you do realize that they are just as susceptible to dying in the wild by an attack, or in the cooler months when they’re lethargic. A single colony of a couple of hundred isn’t even remotely a grain of sand in an ocean in the possibly billions of the same species. It’s not like he came in doused the whole colony with gas and lit them on fire, he took them all back and fed them to his pets and the wildlife so a complete 360 circle of life. Also would you consider this animal abuse if your child or your spouse happened to walk by and get stung multiple times and being severely allergic and going in to anaphylaxis and dying? Thank you for stopping by.
That shot when you opened the vacuum and the queen was still alive, laying on top of the remnants of her colony and the corpses of her subjects was kinda brutal. Such is life. Love your videos!
@@mikenike8638 most likely just the moisture that was in the wood pulp that got vacuumed was kinda squeezed out from the pulp slamming into the inside of the vacuum
Fascinating to watch. I even felt bad for that queen you showed us before she was sucked up. She didn't even try to attack, just completely helpless. She almost looked scared.
I ended up with a yellow jacket in my mouth, repeatedly stung, had to pry it off my lip, got stung under my tongue, on my gums, lips, just horrible! I got over my phobia a few years after it happened, but damn if I don't LOVE me some wasp snuff films. I know they're part of nature, but watching their nest burn in your other video was more satisfying than words can say! You go, Hornet King! As far as I'm concerned, this is the work of a saint!!
That's great!! Someone argued with me before about chickens. I told them that chickens would eat mice and insects. They argued that I was wrong. We had chickens when I was a child. I saw it myself. Ha!! You proved me right!!❤
I love seeing a man and his "trusty vacuum".....learn so much from your channel about wasps that I never knew.... watching your chickens and squirrel devour the leftovers with such vimm and vigor, not to mention the healthy state of their coats and feathers is just priceless!!!...
I'm in Hawaii, and we don't have these types of hornets. They're frightening!!! I loved how that little squirrel came running when you called. Just so adorable! Nice rhat you feed the animals the larvae. Very healthy for them.
@@jic1huntsman spiders are chill though. Apparently people keep them in their houses to keep bugs out. I'd rather deal with a big flightless, solitary spider than thousands of angry flying needles
@@oceanbanana4341 European hornets are also chill (in general), and also keep other bugs down. What they aren't are huge, extremely creepy spiders that move ridiculously fast, and can hide in places you wouldn't think they could possibly fit, only to pop out when you least expect it. Anyway, apparently there are bald-faced hornets in Hawaii, so they already have the "thousands of angry flying needles" thing covered.
Omg omg you're all so sick in the head 😢 they're baby lavae and do not deserve to die like that. It's only because you as humans have designated them an invasive species as they're not helpful for humans. Nature balances out. You're all sick.
I never knew squirrels ate “meat” as in those developing wasps you reveled from the nest! I’ve seen the chickens eat them. I don’t know why I thought squirrels wouldn’t. Now a skunk! The wildlife is having a feast on that nest! Thanks for sharing!❤😮
Turns out, protein is protein at the end of the day. A lot of herbivores are really good at getting it from alternate sources, but there's tons of videos of deer, horses, goats, and other animals snacking on mice and chicks
"sorry about the blurry image here" - no worries. My hands would be shaking so much it'd look like an earthquake was going on. You do a great job - keep up the great work!
The food chain is amazing. I love how you feed the squirrel the chickens and the skunk. Also, thanks for showing the different wasps' sizes and colors. I know I'll get a good wasp education when watching The Hornet King channel. :)
I’ll never forget bumping into a wasp nest in the woods. The swarm happened so fast and it felt like they were everywhere, your ears get all confused . Its genuine fear at that point.
I remember as a child (I'm 72) and playing in the woods with a mate, one of us put a foot into a wasp nest, here in the UK, and we were immediately swarmed, I/we have never run as fast before, I got 7 stings, including one on the scalp, before they decided to leave us alone. Real painful and scary. I have also tackled a nest in the loft at home, twice in fact, but they seem to like coming back. Must check again soon.
@@malgf4145 About seven years ago I was in a very tight crawl space in the attic/loft of my (former) farmhouse in Denmark... literally doing a belly crawl with a cable for some outdoor lighting I was rewiring, shimmying along, barely squeezing past a 45 degree beam in the path about half way down the length of the space. I was almost to the very end (about 30-40 feet, on a plankway thankfully) when I heard a buzzing, rolled onto my back, and there was a (gedehams) nest about two feet from my face (the Danish name. Similar to the type and size of hornet in this video). You've never seen anyone move so fast in such a tight space in such a short amount of time!!! Must have been early in the season as none got me. We opened up the ceiling and got the nest out with the help of a neighbor.
why can't people just say: this is nightmare fuel, but it is absolutely fascinating and I MUST KEEP WATCHING. It's the same words with just as little (if not magically less) meaning as the original comment, but it gets rid of the completely unnecessary and annoying "me: Also me:" bullshit
Enjoyed the whole video! The fact that you "re-purpose" the nests to your friendly neighborhood squirrels and skunks, along with feeding the chickens, shows us that as you remove these creatures that "fly and sting"...they also somehow benefit other creatures! Great narration, thoroughly explaining "all those facts...that you seem to know...that WE WANT to know" !
Yea they don't just "fly and sting" they're a necessity for pollination. If you want fruits and vegetables, those flying, stinging insects are essential for farming.
@@Gary-And-His-Demons they kill vermin,eat carrion, polinate and they are essential food for other animals. They are important for maintaining the balance of the ecosystem. Germany has a special law, you can get a fine for killing a wasp between 5.000€- 65.000€ dependson the kind of wasp. same goes for damaging hives.
That's the type of cowboy thinking that has the planet all messed up now. Who is keeping people in check? They're the greatest threat to every form of life.
75 seconds in and I'm already noping tf out. Obviously I stayed for the whole video. It's equal parts terrifying, beautiful, disgusting, mesmerizing, and fascinating. Great work, man. I couldn't stop watching :)
Ikr! I see all these comments about how beautiful, amazing, etc and I'm thinking "I am I the only one itching and watching this while making faces?" It's a nope for me too! Yet I still watched! 😁
@@thomasneedham1224 You're not exactly the brightest bulb in the socket nor the sharpest tool in the shed nor the quickest rabbit in the yard etc etc. He means take 7 pennies, lay them *horizontally* in a circular shape, not stacked on top of each other.
I just LOVE the fact that the squirrel is eating the leftovers in the nest and the BEAUTIFUL skunk is too !!! I don't think that I've ever seen such a beautiful skunk before !!!! The markings on it are so unique. GREAT JOB HORNET KING !!!!!!!!
Learned to allot from watching this very informative video. Very repulsed by these nasty insects. This guy really knows how to take care of these dangerous pests.
"Wasp snuff films" - okay I hate how much I love that description. And we always get a treat at the end, seeing Squirrelly Squirrel, the chickens and the occasional skunk / possum enjoying the grubs.
Hornets are pretty chill though as long as you don't go to their nests and they don't go for human food so they're not so abnoxious. They're also considered a quite useful species in Europe and are well protected so nests usually are just relocated and not destroyed. I guess in north America these hornets are more of a invasive species so I understand the sentiment.
@@cyan_oxy6734 yeah i get that people don't like wasps and rightfully so lol because they can be very defensive and very scary like in this video but i feel like most people don't know that these "nasty insects" are actually very important insect controlling predators. Thanks to them as well we aren't overrun by arthropods like spiders, centipedes, mosquitos etc.
I learn SO much watching your vids! I've had "encounters" with yellow jackets, bald-faced hornets, and the Giant European hornets at my house (in Maryland). I suspect it's because my property backs up to woods with a ton of varied trees. We've gotten a GEH queen in my basement, much to the bewilderment of my cats. Managed to rescue her and get her outside. Never knew squirrels would chow down on bee larva . . . fascinating.
I love the fact that, you respect the wasps you either have to take out or relocate, AND as a bonus we see your awesome relationship with your garden neighbors! Love your chickens by the way their gorgeous❤❤❤
Saw a yellow jacket on my patio table & I wasn’t even scared because I knew it was just collecting wood for it’s little home thank you for getting rid of my fear lol
As a farm boy who lives in the UK, I have NEVER considered our hornets to be gentle giants, they always, ALWAYS attack first and ask questions once you're gone, I had a young queen who was just starting out building her nest repeatedly try and get to me through the solid glass panes of a tractor cab after disturbing her by accident as she began her new nest under some wooden boards I had to move, she did not stop so I destroyed the nest with the loader and finally she left. These ones you're dealing with look pretty small in comparison, the ones I frequently came across were about the size of my middle finger in length 41/2" long and chunky armoured b@st-rds. It is also nice to see your work from start to finish.
Literally I found a queen Asian hornet in my bedroom window after hearing a loud buzzing sound this thing was hugeeee and orange it filled a 1 pint glass this thing was extremely aggressive, once I caught it bashing into the glass trying to get to me, I was extremely fast catching it because of the sheer size, wanted it gone, I didn't dare tackle it so I threw it on a large spider Web on my back garden. Never wanna see one again truly awful creatures. Had to kill it due to our laws against Asian hornets, magnificent creature but very invasive to our bee population I'm still thankful I found it before it got into the foundation of my house that wouldn't have been good 😂
Wow! I’ve always been terrified of being bitten by a wasp! Although, I found in my flower garden they just go about their business. It’s definitely nearing the nest that’s the problem. Mine are the small or medium. Just the thought of dealing with yours gets my adrenaline pumping, Yikes! 😮
I remember being terrified of Hornets and Wasps in the past due to being stung multiple times on my left ear when I accidentally rode past a wasp nest in a hedge on my tricycle as a little kid. This channel legit killed my phobia of Wasps and Hornets immediately, and taught me so much about their different types of behaviors they exhibit and what to do and not to do around them. God Bless You, Hornet King! You're like the Hornet Version of 628DirtRooster / JPtheBeeMan!
Same! That's actually how I found his channel. I paint houses and we always do battle with them on the exterior of homes and when I'm 30 feet in the air the last thing I want is to be freaked out by a wasp flying around my head! I'm still cautious but I def have a far better understanding and respect now
Wacky, I couldn't agree with you more !! Last three years, I had the unfortunate luck of getting not stung but swarmed by yellow jackets. Hurt awfully and scared me deeply. Watching these spectacular videos proves that a good education frees the sole. Thank you Hornet King for my new freedom ( while retaining my profound respect ) of stinging critters, Just wondering if your home critters ever get a tummy ache from gobbling up the larva? You and your channel are awesome. xoxo Claire
Same here. My phobia isn't gone but I used to have a strong flight or freeze response when a vespid was even within visual distance. Any time I heard a buzz I immediately was activated. Yesterday I ate a meal with multiple yellowjackets trying to forage my wife's and my food! I did have to move because three of them were checking me out and it was too much, but for nearly twenty minutes I was able to anxiously coexist and I fully credit this channel for helping me out.
That was an usual place for the queen to start her colony. I would call that a super size colony for sure. It had a large number of Hornets and I couldn't believe how super sensitive they were to anything being in front of the nest. Thanks so much for sharing!!
Came across this video randomly in my feed. Over this summer I noticed giant European hornets were in Mass all over the place here in Northeast Oklahoma and after doing some research there was no claims that there were any in this area but I can attest to the fact that there is and they are in abundance. I even saw the queen one day come up near my home as she was looking for a place to build a nest. When I say looking at the size of that hornet was terrifying that's an understatement. I'm not kidding when I say she was as large as my entire finger. They seem to be attracted to the dark spots that are on oak trees. I drilled out one of these spots thinking it was sap but no sap came out and it was dry. After drilling out the hole they would no longer go back to that spot and they would go to another spot. I also took note that they would come towards the light if you went out after dark with a flashlight. I've watched them attack other insects including chewing the head off of a giant dragonfly down in the woods.
I did not expect the ending. Lol. I appreciate and respect you giving back to nature. A lot of folks throw those larva away. I did not know squirrels would eat them. Lol. Skunks and chickens I knew. Subscribed man. Awesome video!!
Last year, it was all about the Tiger King... This year, it's the Hornet King! Your shows are captivating and educational. I have learned so much by watching you explain why wasps do what they do. Much Respect for what you do and I love your hens, squirrels and other critters. P. S. You make me Hornet. 😘❤️
Did SQUIREEL bring her babies around or did they say wild? I love how calm you stay while being swarmed. How long did it take for you to get accustomed to being swarmed?
You don't do that job if you're not expecting a swarm, every single time. Only really allergic people should be nervous. It's actually pretty safe. I've cleared a nest (twice actually: yellow jacket and blue mud dabber) and I'm a city boy with no farm/country experience. I'm also the most reckless guy you'll ever meet in life, so yeah, good times.
I love how much you're doing to help your customers and to educate your viewers, however... ...What I truly love the most is how happy you make those animals when you ensure that the nests don't go to waste. Keep up the great content!
As a phobic for stinging insects, because of very low physical pain tolerance, I am VERY grateful that your videos doesn't throw us right into a nest with all the buzzing from the first frame so we have time to lower the volume.
Skunk: turns comb upside down "Hey, where'd all the food go? Oh well, I guess that's all, k bye" There's something satisfying about watching a squad of animals devour an entire generation of those nightmare creatures.
So glad you took time to make a point about proper safe handling/use of a chainsaw! Too often I see people not bracing their arms correctly. Good job making sure your viewers know what to do!
Love how you talk to the animals and how you love them all. You take such care to not hurt the environment so you can save the nest or at least reuse it to feed the animals. Who could ask for more.
@@Beos_Valrah The hornets where going to kill him and anyone around, so good riddance. I mean seriously, these things can kill you, Id think people not dying is a bit more important in this case.
@@yungserce9224 hornets are not endangered and attack people when in mixed environments. It’s perfectly reasonable to remove pests especially when they pose harm to human beings.
Thanks for the comparison. I've never seen European hornets here in Southeast Michigan. I did however find a dead Cicada Killer under my jeep headlight last week when replacing light bulbs. Thought it was an Asian Murder Hornet at first and wondered how one would get so far east, until I remembered we had the S. speciosus around these parts. You've helped me expand my knowledge on this subject greatly and I appreciate that. My sympathies for your recent Cluck-clucker loss.
Years ago, I had what seemed to be the European size wasps somewhere in my backyard (Northern VA). At night, every time I would turn on the flood lights above our rear patio exit, they would swarm by these halogen flood lights. Anyway, over several nights I would turn on the lights, step outside and wait for their arrival armed with wasp spray. They were more concerned with the lights than with me. They sometimes buzzed me, but never stung. So I sprayed and killed about 100 of them. Eventually they did not return. To this date I have no idea where they came from (I did check the attic and subsequent renovations/expansion of that area never revealed any nests). But, back then I was not aware of the possibility of nests inside a tree trunk. Love your channel.
I've seen wasp nests inside trunks, engine bay and front lights! They can also be buried somewhere if they found a little hole of any kind in the grass (yes they can also dig...).
Love how you called and that mama squirrel came running so cute and glad you let the circle of life continue instead of just throwing it in the garbage.
Enjoyed your video! Back in 1985 I discovered a wasp's nest in the loft of our house in Nottingham, England. It was huge and when I discussed how to get rid of it with a visiting Rentokil Initial guy at work he said he had never heard of a nest so big and could he come and have a look at it! The nest was attached to a rafter and was touching the rafters on either side - so it was 32 inches across. He was amazed and said it was unusual and that he could not explain why it was so big. He took some photos and advised me on the safest way to remove it. It was very unsettling just being near such a big wasp's nest...
I have a big ass nest in my attic or what you would call a loft I guess. Big son of a bitch and we only notice it was there when we had to recycle some old wiring when we relocated where our heater was gonna be. Didn't have the money for new wire so when we went to pull it out we noticed it got stuck. 30 seconds later the roof falls thru and out come a giant nest with it. I guess it was fate wanting that thing to be removed because that was a solid 6ft long nest
I’m addicted to your channel!!! I love the way you’re kind to your pets and how you talk to them. I’m just now watching the videos from one year ago. They’re getting better and better!! Thanks again for sharing.
I learned soooo freakin much today watching your videos. My CAT was even watching with me, and she rarely ever looks at the TV. I love your squirrel, too. You talk to her shamelessly sweet!! 💕
Awesome video. Love the narration peppered with backstory about the hornets in general and little details like "I'm cutting maple so I made sure to have a good chain on the saw" and all that. Didn't expect the comparison with other wasp types but that was great. I would've liked to see examples of the drones too but there's always Google lol. Thanks for capturing and sharing, bud!
Mathematically, the hexagon is the regular polygon with maximum number of sides that can tassellate the plane (tassellate = fill all the plane with no overlaps). Having the maximum number of sides implies that it is the closest to a circle, and the circle is the shape that minimizes perimeter for a given area: *for the wasps, a smaller perimeter means less material to use for enclosing each given larva* (each larva has approximately a fixed cross section area).
I love that you feed the larvae to your animals. Nothing gets wasted. It’s a really lovely touch.
I doubt the Bees think it's that lovely
@@dannyyarbrough915 Those are wasps, not bees. Fuck the wasps, burn 'em, fucking torture them. Bees on the other hand are lovely
@@dannyyarbrough915 Those ain't bees mang.
very happy chickens
@@dannyyarbrough915 owh the bees will be happy alright...wasp are a menace to us and even them too
I love that you feed your animals with them instead of just throwing it all away. No reason to waste good nutrients. Your animals look so healthy!
I bet his hens lay the most flavorful eggs with almost orange yolks
Well, yeah. They get tasty nutritious protein snacks every time dad gets home from work. You'd prolly be feeling pretty good too XP
🤮🥶🤢🤯🤡
The circle of life, sure, but it has me on the verge of puking while I watch!
GAG!!!
@@nataliajimenez1870I was just thinking the protein content in his eggs must be higher than store eggs.
He does u dumb 😂
I only have one small critique .
Bro, you really don’t have to apologize for stuff like focus or validate anything you’re doing.
This is astonishing footage and the fact that you’re doing it and documenting it so well while actually doing this is awesome. No need for apologies about ANYthing.
I appreciate your feedback!
@@HornetKingOfficial This 100%, witnessing your job is an honor, you document everything extremely well and other than the buzzing in my ears (which there is *nothing* you can do about) it's a very nice paced calm video. Excellent content sir and I hope to see you hit over a million subs soon with me being a new one. 👍
@@HornetKingOfficial you okay?
@@AddisonBook. Of course!
@@TooLateNate Thanks so much, Nate! I appreciate your support!
Card: *Declines*
Hornet king: *Switches vacuum to reverse*
He dose not charge I dont think
@@Link-from-hyrule of course he would
@@Link-from-hyruledo then how the hell he getting money he can’t be doing this between lunch breaks
@@Link-from-hyrule It's called a joke. It was funny. Oof.
h o r n e t g u n
This man has trained guard squirrels in his yard. He's a true legend.
not liking because of the 69 likes, lets keep this sacred marvel
@@Infamousgarbage58 you can like now
@@yoshiagiota5299 ight i did
How did he call a squirrel? I tried before… they get spooked… maybe they’re scared of my pellet gun…. Already got a couple squirrels 🐿
@@Infamousgarbage58 418 likes, only 2 more needed
“All I did was set up my camera.”
Hornets: “We know who you are.”
Haha funny
Haha funny
Hornet: We value our privacy, your camera is not welcomed.
He destroys a big hornet colony, just for a video.😤😤😤😤
Are you a............
that's like your opinion man
Squirrel was like "yo, this is an absolute jackpot, idc if u film me" lmao
Lil buddy was chowin down!
Lil guy just having a feast.
Mhm 😳
Never knew squirrels ate bug larvae
@@mattspychala7251 was surprised as well, always thought they just eat nuts.
The hornet who was out drinking with its buddies coming home next day:
WHERE IS MY HOUSE????
It's more like going raiding or trading to the Americas and on your return you find that the entirety of Eurasia and it's inhabitants have been swallowed by the sea
I love how he's more concerned about the camera focus than the literal nation of venomous wasps enveloping him.
#priorities
I think that’s called being a madlad
You killed them all. This was similar to a holocaust.
@@reggaefan2700 no way you just said killing the wasps is similar to the holocaust
@@reggaefan2700 stupidity really got this one
I love how different yet similar this is to the lady who removes honey bees. She’s gently scooping bees with her hands and you’re getting relentlessly attacked, but both of you have a love and respect for the creatures and how amazing they are
The lady is more peaceful and calm with the bees and this guy just feels like his only job is to "Rip and tear until it is done"
@@jaylux5556 the difference is that lady is scooping bees, which can be fairly docile, but this dude is going after hornets which are assholes all the time
Oh I watch both of them :) amazing RUclipsrs
What channel’s that?
@@morridin7766 just look up "relaxing scoop bees woman" you'll probably find it
that shot of the larvae rolling around in their comb was the most nightmarish thing I have ever seen. thank you for sharing your work!
hahah i was thinking the same.. all they needed is some black metal music in the background xD
i honestly thought it was kinda funny. like imagine Running in the 90s in the background and like rainbow strobe effect
Seriously new level of trypophobia for me goose bumps all over my face and head
Rightttt that shit was wild !!
2022: I think I have a new Mission Statement:"It's time for the Back-Up Chainsaw"💪😈
The removal and the chickens eating the larvae was actually pretty nice and satisfying to watch.
I subbed.
Listening to him baby talk the squirrel is oddly wholesome. And it's nice to see all those bugs go into bellies instead of the trash! Beautiful birbs
it’S So wHoLeSomE
Fking redditors labeling everything as wholesome.
He sounds like Adam Sandler
Except for him mentioning the squirrels nipples, that’s a little suspect…
Queen! *SHLURP*
@@Liquid_Cooled hes literally commenting on if the squirrel has baby squirrels based on the fact the nips are bigger. You just projecting, furry.
watching the swarm made me incredibly uncomfortable, but this whole process is fascinating and the ending made it all worth it
I cracked up at the last one eating it at night
Sameee I have nearly turned off the video because of the swarm
Npc
Gotta admit, I hate these fucking winged fascists with a burning passion, but I still felt somewhat sad on their behalf seeing my guy just vacuum the fuck outta them
You mean it made your skin crawl a little? Not that you literally almost can't take it, right? If not I weep for you and your kind.
I love that what you take from nature, you give back to it by feeding the wild animals and birds. Nothing is wasted. Great channel! Look forward to seeing more of your videos. 😊
Thank you!
You killed them all. This was similar to a holocaust.
@@reggaefan2700 Its in poor taste to compare the removal of a Hornets nest to mass murder of millions of people.
@@HornetKingOfficial The word does not only relate to the murder of a whole lot of people. It also relates to the murder of a whole lot of things.
@@reggaefan2700 but the term "holocaust" almost always refers to the event. While yes the word does have a different meaning apart from the event, colloquially it means the event. Humans and Wasps are not the same, and comparing the holocaust to wasp extermination is incredibly disrespectful to the horrors of the holocaust and WW2 as a whole
Your educational content far surpasses anything I have seen on the internet.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Even though I am absolutely TERRIFIED of these insects and will run/zigzag/spin/jump to get away from them, I really enjoy watching these videos lol. I find the nests to be absolutely fascinating.. the intricate detail, the size difference of the cells, the way they can build LEVELS upon LEVELS, it's crazy how much work each colony puts in and how different each nest looks! - I'm glad you give the animals a little treat at the end and dont just throw the leftovers in the trash, it's the circle of life 🌈
I totally feel you! I always get terrible anxiety when I hear the noise they make, I'm running away 😂
I come to watch chickens viciously eat their disgusting babies 😊
Forget trash. If you don't have chickens to feed, burn the nest with the maggots/larvae in it. There will be multiple queens and that nest can wipe out a large county's worth of bee hives. Destroying a large area's flower and produce pollination system.
My 12yo autistic son says that just watching these videos is nightmare fuel!
DUDE SAME! My family makes fun of me for doing so, those things are fucking scary. They nest around the outside of our house and are a constant problem to dodge past. They are why I hate summer so much, and they should be completely exterminated
Literally every animal talking to their animal dudes "yoo broo you gotta come check out this house, this dude has the best snacks!"
Haha
Haha nice one
at some point this got to be animal abuse killing all these hornets?
@@timp7796 bruh people kill over 30 thousand sharks every year and thats not animal abuse
@@timp7796 you do realize that they are just as susceptible to dying in the wild by an attack, or in the cooler months when they’re lethargic. A single colony of a couple of hundred isn’t even remotely a grain of sand in an ocean in the possibly billions of the same species. It’s not like he came in doused the whole colony with gas and lit them on fire, he took them all back and fed them to his pets and the wildlife so a complete 360 circle of life. Also would you consider this animal abuse if your child or your spouse happened to walk by and get stung multiple times and being severely allergic and going in to anaphylaxis and dying? Thank you for stopping by.
That shot when you opened the vacuum and the queen was still alive, laying on top of the remnants of her colony and the corpses of her subjects was kinda brutal. Such is life.
Love your videos!
I came down here to say the same, that part was really metal
Yeah I noticed that, like some Lord of the Rings shit.
Like beggar
Whats the liquid in the bottom of the vacuum?
@@mikenike8638 most likely just the moisture that was in the wood pulp that got vacuumed was kinda squeezed out from the pulp slamming into the inside of the vacuum
Fascinating to watch. I even felt bad for that queen you showed us before she was sucked up. She didn't even try to attack, just completely helpless. She almost looked scared.
Placing human attributes on an insect? Tree hugger!
My favorite part of these videos is when he feeds the animals, its kinda relaxing to see :P
So satisfying to see those larvae eaten up. die die die.
Yeah bruh… it IS relaxing to see
then all that protein goes into the eggs to eat
Waste not want not.
Yeah it was relaxing till the skunk showed up.
My absolutely favorite part was the end. The circle of life…
I love how well you care for your babies.
xoxo
.......pets...
I ended up with a yellow jacket in my mouth, repeatedly stung, had to pry it off my lip, got stung under my tongue, on my gums, lips, just horrible! I got over my phobia a few years after it happened, but damn if I don't LOVE me some wasp snuff films. I know they're part of nature, but watching their nest burn in your other video was more satisfying than words can say! You go, Hornet King! As far as I'm concerned, this is the work of a saint!!
I mean an aussie wasp from i’ve seen are satan so yes he is a saint in my eyes
After being stung like that, I’d love watching them DIE too!!! 😅
Reminds me of spongebob when the jellyfish flew in squidwards mouth and stung him while he was on his bike
He is doing God’s work! ✝️
How did it get into your mouth?
That's great!! Someone argued with me before about chickens. I told them that chickens would eat mice and insects. They argued that I was wrong. We had chickens when I was a child. I saw it myself. Ha!! You proved me right!!❤
Chicken is a bird. Birds eats insects. Not difficult to understand. Eating mice though? Cringe 😬
@@marseanharper2785 yeah, saw them do it with my own eyes. I was a kid. This was quite disturbing to me. that's why I remember.
Chicken eat everything really: from vegetables, to bread, mice, insect and even pieces of wall
@@FilippoDeLuca yep.... pretty much
Nothing gone to waste! Hornet King remains one of the most fascinating, educational channels on RUclips. Thank you, HK for everything you do!
There was only one entrance, why not buy a 100% silicone tube for 5 bucks wait for night time fill the hole done!!
I love seeing a man and his "trusty vacuum".....learn so much from your channel about wasps that I never knew.... watching your chickens and squirrel devour the leftovers with such vimm and vigor, not to mention the healthy state of their coats and feathers is just priceless!!!...
Thank you Kristina! Im honored you enjoy my content!!🥰
You killed them all. This was similar to a holocaust.
@@reggaefan2700 you comment that twice and neither of them have likes
@@reggaefan2700 fam all your comments are on videos of wasps nests, are you okay lol
@@reggaefan2700 no shit sherlock
I love how that squirrel is like "THE HUMAN HAS SNACKS LETS EAT ALL OF IT"
Standard comedy not to bad
After the work there's the feast! I just LOVE to hear a grown man baby talk his animals! 🥰
‘The homeowner is fine with anything. He just wants it out.’
Me: *Gets flamethrower* ‘He said ‘anything’.’
Lol that would be me
I would’ve ran that chainsaw right through that nest
I do not understand. The home owner does not have access to fire?
I have an eternal fear of bees, so I’m fine with a flamethrower as long as there is a fire extinguisher nearby
@@steven4vanw356 that’s a huge mistake, they’d still fly out and murder you!!
I'm in Hawaii, and we don't have these types of hornets. They're frightening!!! I loved how that little squirrel came running when you called. Just so adorable! Nice rhat you feed the animals the larvae. Very healthy for them.
Yeah.... Instead God gave you guys volcanoes lol. I don't wanna trade lol
You do have huntsman spiders, though. I'd much rather have European hornets.
@@jic1huntsman spiders are chill though. Apparently people keep them in their houses to keep bugs out. I'd rather deal with a big flightless, solitary spider than thousands of angry flying needles
@@oceanbanana4341 European hornets are also chill (in general), and also keep other bugs down. What they aren't are huge, extremely creepy spiders that move ridiculously fast, and can hide in places you wouldn't think they could possibly fit, only to pop out when you least expect it.
Anyway, apparently there are bald-faced hornets in Hawaii, so they already have the "thousands of angry flying needles" thing covered.
Omg omg you're all so sick in the head 😢 they're baby lavae and do not deserve to die like that. It's only because you as humans have designated them an invasive species as they're not helpful for humans. Nature balances out. You're all sick.
Love the way the animals get fed instead of throwing it away.
I never knew squirrels ate “meat” as in those developing wasps you reveled from the nest! I’ve seen the chickens eat them. I don’t know why I thought squirrels wouldn’t. Now a skunk! The wildlife is having a feast on that nest! Thanks for sharing!❤😮
Squirrels are vicious omnivores. They'll eat baby birds, bunnies, and snakes
@@Misto_deVito6009oh 😮
Turns out, protein is protein at the end of the day. A lot of herbivores are really good at getting it from alternate sources, but there's tons of videos of deer, horses, goats, and other animals snacking on mice and chicks
"sorry about the blurry image here" - no worries. My hands would be shaking so much it'd look like an earthquake was going on. You do a great job - keep up the great work!
Lmfao same
The food chain is amazing. I love how you feed the squirrel the chickens and the skunk. Also, thanks for showing the different wasps' sizes and colors. I know I'll get a good wasp education when watching The Hornet King channel. :)
Thank you!
@@HornetKingOfficial Do the chickens like eating the wasps too, or prefer the larvae?
@@dwillbecancelledsoon4086 larvae only, kill some nest before almost any animal would come to feed on larvae. Ant bird monkey you name it
@@kennyloong90 yeah i just wondered if you could just vacuum and freeze the wasps rather than drowning them, then feed them to the chickens
The skunk was actually a badger. Skunks have high rising tails and different stripes, in case you were curious.
I’ll never forget bumping into a wasp nest in the woods. The swarm happened so fast and it felt like they were everywhere, your ears get all confused . Its genuine fear at that point.
I feel sorry for you!
glad you got out of that alive and live to tell us the tale
I remember as a child (I'm 72) and playing in the woods with a mate, one of us put a foot into a wasp nest, here in the UK, and we were immediately swarmed, I/we have never run as fast before, I got 7 stings, including one on the scalp, before they decided to leave us alone. Real painful and scary.
I have also tackled a nest in the loft at home, twice in fact, but they seem to like coming back. Must check again soon.
@@malgf4145 About seven years ago I was in a very tight crawl space in the attic/loft of my (former) farmhouse in Denmark... literally doing a belly crawl with a cable for some outdoor lighting I was rewiring, shimmying along, barely squeezing past a 45 degree beam in the path about half way down the length of the space. I was almost to the very end (about 30-40 feet, on a plankway thankfully) when I heard a buzzing, rolled onto my back, and there was a (gedehams) nest about two feet from my face (the Danish name. Similar to the type and size of hornet in this video).
You've never seen anyone move so fast in such a tight space in such a short amount of time!!! Must have been early in the season as none got me. We opened up the ceiling and got the nest out with the help of a neighbor.
It's scary
Hey! I designed your Sears Wet Dry Vacuum. Nice to see you using it for wasp removal!
Doug
It's impressive that the wasps build these structures and even include support pillars.
They not stupid 😂
That’s amazing to see your animals back at your home love those larva. I had no idea squirrels and skunks ate that.
Most small mammals are insectivores, since insects are their best source for raw proteins.
I never had thought squirrels like that stuff. Chickens yes. I was amazed.
@@jacquelineharper-simmons12 I know that’s crazy and interesting at the same time.
Hedgehogs would eat them I think. If you have hedgehogs across the pond 👍
@@jacquelineharper-simmons12 Squirrels are pretty psychotic too, Infanticide/cannibalism are extremely high.
Me: "This is nightmare fuel. WHY ARE YOU WATCHING THIS?!"
Also Me: "This is absolutely fascinating, I MUST KEEP WATCHING."
Yup same
Its hard to look away from a car crash
Don't forget the chickens and the squirrel
Same 😂
why can't people just say: this is nightmare fuel, but it is absolutely fascinating and I MUST KEEP WATCHING. It's the same words with just as little (if not magically less) meaning as the original comment, but it gets rid of the completely unnecessary and annoying "me: Also me:" bullshit
21:48 it’s kinda cool how they just know there are grubs under those caps. Chickens are really fascinating
It's amazing that you can recognize the food you eat. People are really fascinatingly slow.
they've been fed the same before, that's how they know. if I put a tub of ice cream in front of you would you be confused
Love the fact you are able to have multiple benefits to what you are doing. The fact a squirrel can benefit from this is awesome.
I love how he seems so badass in that intro and then we get to the squirrel feeding part and he starts with the baby talk ❤️
Enjoyed the whole video! The fact that you "re-purpose" the nests to your friendly neighborhood squirrels
and skunks, along with feeding the
chickens, shows us that as you remove these creatures that "fly and sting"...they also somehow benefit other creatures!
Great narration, thoroughly explaining "all those facts...that you
seem to know...that WE WANT to know" !
Those flying, stinging insects also pollinate. We farmers don't appreciate this.
Yea they don't just "fly and sting" they're a necessity for pollination. If you want fruits and vegetables, those flying, stinging insects are essential for farming.
@Bruce, No wonder your intials are B.S.
Taht shows he likes to kill bees
@@Gary-And-His-Demons they kill vermin,eat carrion, polinate and they are essential food for other animals. They are important for maintaining the balance of the ecosystem. Germany has a special law, you can get a fine for killing a wasp between 5.000€- 65.000€ dependson the kind of wasp. same goes for damaging hives.
Amazing!! The critters around your home eat well!
I'm glad you're out there keeping things in check!
That's the type of cowboy thinking that has the planet all messed up now. Who is keeping people in check? They're the greatest threat to every form of life.
Hornet King: "I bring you food, you don't spray me. We agreed."
Skunk: "I never agreed."
Goose "Peace was never an option"
“And so do I, say goodbye”
11:16 Is nobody gonna talk about how he was so casual about using a vacuum on the queen. I don't know why but it had me laughing too much.
weirdo
Yeah
She got the royal treatment 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
French revolution of hornets
*queen*
...
...
*vacuums the queen*
75 seconds in and I'm already noping tf out.
Obviously I stayed for the whole video. It's equal parts terrifying, beautiful, disgusting, mesmerizing, and fascinating. Great work, man. I couldn't stop watching :)
Flying angry fast weaponized territorial insects are a NOPE for me lol but i also love watching it
Ikr! I see all these comments about how beautiful, amazing, etc and I'm thinking "I am I the only one itching and watching this while making faces?" It's a nope for me too! Yet I still watched! 😁
INSANELY HUGE NEST!!! Perplexed by how many adults were inside. Very productive colony.
I always find it impressive how bees, wasps and hornets are always able to make perfect hexagons with no tools.
Their tools are strapped to their face 😉😁
They make circular tubes and those compress naturally into hexagons. Try it with seven pennies sometime!
@@mathbee liar it doesn't work
It's amazing. Almost sad to watch it all get destroyed. But I get it. All those queens and Larva. Just nuts
@@thomasneedham1224 You're not exactly the brightest bulb in the socket nor the sharpest tool in the shed nor the quickest rabbit in the yard etc etc.
He means take 7 pennies, lay them *horizontally* in a circular shape, not stacked on top of each other.
It’s so lovely that you feed the squirrel, skunk and chickens at the end. Such a thoughtful thing to do. ♡
They were loving everything bite
I just LOVE the fact that the squirrel is eating the leftovers in the nest and the BEAUTIFUL skunk is too !!! I don't think that I've ever seen such a beautiful skunk before !!!! The markings on it are so unique.
GREAT JOB HORNET KING !!!!!!!!
SOC!!!!!!!!
It's all the protein hes feeding it
I love your videos!😃They’re so interesting and the little squirrel at the end is darling! So is your happy flock. A feast for all!🥰
I really appreciate how nothing's going to waste and how the animals in the vicinity of your home just know you as the great protein delivery guy.
That squirrel was like “ man I hit the jackpot!!” Lol love how you do this man instead of throwing it away.
Learned to allot from watching this very informative video. Very repulsed by these nasty insects. This guy really knows how to take care of these dangerous pests.
Thank you!
"Wasp snuff films" - okay I hate how much I love that description. And we always get a treat at the end, seeing Squirrelly Squirrel, the chickens and the occasional skunk / possum enjoying the grubs.
@@HornetKingOfficialyo, I need to ask you something
During the removal, did any of the hornets sting you?
Hornets are pretty chill though as long as you don't go to their nests and they don't go for human food so they're not so abnoxious.
They're also considered a quite useful species in Europe and are well protected so nests usually are just relocated and not destroyed.
I guess in north America these hornets are more of a invasive species so I understand the sentiment.
@@cyan_oxy6734 yeah i get that people don't like wasps and rightfully so lol because they can be very defensive and very scary like in this video but i feel like most people don't know that these "nasty insects" are actually very important insect controlling predators. Thanks to them as well we aren't overrun by arthropods like spiders, centipedes, mosquitos etc.
I learn SO much watching your vids! I've had "encounters" with yellow jackets, bald-faced hornets, and the Giant European hornets at my house (in Maryland). I suspect it's because my property backs up to woods with a ton of varied trees. We've gotten a GEH queen in my basement, much to the bewilderment of my cats. Managed to rescue her and get her outside.
Never knew squirrels would chow down on bee larva . . . fascinating.
I love the fact that, you respect the wasps you either have to take out or relocate, AND as a bonus we see your awesome relationship with your garden neighbors! Love your chickens by the way their gorgeous❤❤❤
Saw a yellow jacket on my patio table & I wasn’t even scared because I knew it was just collecting wood for it’s little home thank you for getting rid of my fear lol
Thats awesome!
not me.....sitting n my truck the other day one came n then i went out...lol
Yellow jackets are some of the less aggressive wasps/hornets compared to the god-awful hornets we have here.
As a farm boy who lives in the UK, I have NEVER considered our hornets to be gentle giants, they always, ALWAYS attack first and ask questions once you're gone, I had a young queen who was just starting out building her nest repeatedly try and get to me through the solid glass panes of a tractor cab after disturbing her by accident as she began her new nest under some wooden boards I had to move, she did not stop so I destroyed the nest with the loader and finally she left.
These ones you're dealing with look pretty small in comparison, the ones I frequently came across were about the size of my middle finger in length 41/2" long and chunky armoured b@st-rds.
It is also nice to see your work from start to finish.
Literally I found a queen Asian hornet in my bedroom window after hearing a loud buzzing sound this thing was hugeeee and orange it filled a 1 pint glass this thing was extremely aggressive, once I caught it bashing into the glass trying to get to me, I was extremely fast catching it because of the sheer size, wanted it gone, I didn't dare tackle it so I threw it on a large spider Web on my back garden. Never wanna see one again truly awful creatures. Had to kill it due to our laws against Asian hornets, magnificent creature but very invasive to our bee population
I'm still thankful I found it before it got into the foundation of my house that wouldn't have been good 😂
There’s that word ‘literally’ again. I wish that Americans would learn its true meaning.
@@heli-crewhgs5285You're eight, of course. We literally need to learn it's true meaning. 😂😂😂😂
Here in the States I've seen a few hornets. They're huge, aggressive and very intimidating, without ppe.
Wow! I’ve always been terrified of being bitten by a wasp! Although, I found in my flower garden they just go about their business. It’s definitely nearing the nest that’s the problem. Mine are the small or medium. Just the thought of dealing with yours gets my adrenaline pumping, Yikes! 😮
I love your method of teaching. AND that you talk to squirrels...A man after my heart!!!
I remember being terrified of Hornets and Wasps in the past due to being stung multiple times on my left ear when I accidentally rode past a wasp nest in a hedge on my tricycle as a little kid.
This channel legit killed my phobia of Wasps and Hornets immediately, and taught me so much about their different types of behaviors they exhibit and what to do and not to do around them.
God Bless You, Hornet King! You're like the Hornet Version of 628DirtRooster / JPtheBeeMan!
I remember a hornet being in my shoe and it stung me 6 times in a sensitive spot in my foot
Same! That's actually how I found his channel. I paint houses and we always do battle with them on the exterior of homes and when I'm 30 feet in the air the last thing I want is to be freaked out by a wasp flying around my head! I'm still cautious but I def have a far better understanding and respect now
Wacky, I couldn't agree with you more !! Last three years, I had the unfortunate luck of getting not stung but swarmed by yellow jackets. Hurt awfully and scared me deeply. Watching these spectacular videos proves that a good education frees the sole. Thank you Hornet King for my new freedom ( while retaining my profound respect ) of stinging critters, Just wondering if your home critters ever get a tummy ache from gobbling up the larva? You and your channel are awesome. xoxo Claire
Too bad there are not more insect channels. If you want to catch an ant keeper check out Ants canada.
And one cannot forget the killer bee guy. 😂🤣😂🤣😂
Same here. My phobia isn't gone but I used to have a strong flight or freeze response when a vespid was even within visual distance. Any time I heard a buzz I immediately was activated. Yesterday I ate a meal with multiple yellowjackets trying to forage my wife's and my food! I did have to move because three of them were checking me out and it was too much, but for nearly twenty minutes I was able to anxiously coexist and I fully credit this channel for helping me out.
That was an usual place for the queen to start her colony. I would call that a super size colony for sure. It had a large number of Hornets and I couldn't believe how super sensitive they were to anything being in front of the nest. Thanks so much for sharing!!
Thanks for watching, my friend!
Legend has it that this guy has been giving away free larvae for decades. The animals around his house are so big!
Came across this video randomly in my feed. Over this summer I noticed giant European hornets were in Mass all over the place here in Northeast Oklahoma and after doing some research there was no claims that there were any in this area but I can attest to the fact that there is and they are in abundance. I even saw the queen one day come up near my home as she was looking for a place to build a nest. When I say looking at the size of that hornet was terrifying that's an understatement. I'm not kidding when I say she was as large as my entire finger. They seem to be attracted to the dark spots that are on oak trees. I drilled out one of these spots thinking it was sap but no sap came out and it was dry. After drilling out the hole they would no longer go back to that spot and they would go to another spot. I also took note that they would come towards the light if you went out after dark with a flashlight. I've watched them attack other insects including chewing the head off of a giant dragonfly down in the woods.
I did not expect the ending. Lol. I appreciate and respect you giving back to nature. A lot of folks throw those larva away. I did not know squirrels would eat them. Lol. Skunks and chickens I knew. Subscribed man. Awesome video!!
Last year, it was all about the Tiger King... This year, it's the Hornet King!
Your shows are captivating and educational. I have learned so much by watching you explain why wasps do what they do. Much Respect for what you do and I love your hens, squirrels and other critters.
P. S. You make me Hornet. 😘❤️
Awe thank you Cat! Im honored you enjoy the videos!
I have one i need removed also
We could make a big thing out of this. Call him Joe Hornet, get him a boyfriend and make him go to jail afterwards.
man, I would've been frozen out of terror if I was anywhere near that swarm. Eastern Hornets are terrifying lmao
These videos make my spine tingle but, I can't quit watching.
Did SQUIREEL bring her babies around or did they say wild?
I love how calm you stay while being swarmed. How long did it take for you to get accustomed to being swarmed?
You don't do that job if you're not expecting a swarm, every single time. Only really allergic people should be nervous. It's actually pretty safe. I've cleared a nest (twice actually: yellow jacket and blue mud dabber) and I'm a city boy with no farm/country experience. I'm also the most reckless guy you'll ever meet in life, so yeah, good times.
Squirrel:
"hey, what's for dinner"?
Hornet King: "larvas"
Squirrel: "ooooo my favorite"
I'm looking forward, when you'll be on the menu of nature. Will come to see, if the stupid jokes will be still around.
I loved how you fed the larvae to the animals instead of just trashing them! Best video I’ve seen so far
Thanks! Always recycling nests!
Pest tech here. This is very informative. Usually with 13-18 stops a day, I do not have time to get to do this and keep my pace. Excellent video!!
I love how much you're doing to help your customers and to educate your viewers, however...
...What I truly love the most is how happy you make those animals when you ensure that the nests don't go to waste.
Keep up the great content!
As a phobic for stinging insects, because of very low physical pain tolerance, I am VERY grateful that your videos doesn't throw us right into a nest with all the buzzing from the first frame so we have time to lower the volume.
Skunk: turns comb upside down "Hey, where'd all the food go? Oh well, I guess that's all, k bye"
There's something satisfying about watching a squad of animals devour an entire generation of those nightmare creatures.
So glad you took time to make a point about proper safe handling/use of a chainsaw! Too often I see people not bracing their arms correctly. Good job making sure your viewers know what to do!
I feel like this guy's house is Ace Ventura. He's got all sorts of animals eating the larva he brings home. It's hilarious.
Love how you talk to the animals and how you love them all. You take such care to not hurt the environment so you can save the nest or at least reuse it to feed the animals. Who could ask for more.
So he "loves" animals, but then goes on to kill the hornets? Seems like double standards to me :/
@@Beos_Valrah The hornets where going to kill him and anyone around, so good riddance. I mean seriously, these things can kill you, Id think people not dying is a bit more important in this case.
@@Aikisbest To be fair he could have captured the hornets instead of outright killing them, then move them to another place.
I think those hornets were an invasive species at least where he was
You can really see why they were so protective, that nest had to have been there for years
and now all are dead because of humans
@@yungserce9224 hornets are not endangered and attack people when in mixed environments. It’s perfectly reasonable to remove pests especially when they pose harm to human beings.
@@yungserce9224 who care
@@yungserce9224 wasps are pests. They're don't pollinate flowers so good like bees. But 1 wasp can kill around 100 bees
@@yungserce9224 wasps only do harm to the environment
I love the way you baby talk to the animals when you feed them! They’re really like your babies ❤
Thanks for the comparison. I've never seen European hornets here in Southeast Michigan. I did however find a dead Cicada Killer under my jeep headlight last week when replacing light bulbs. Thought it was an Asian Murder Hornet at first and wondered how one would get so far east, until I remembered we had the S. speciosus around these parts.
You've helped me expand my knowledge on this subject greatly and I appreciate that. My sympathies for your recent Cluck-clucker loss.
Wow
You're a homosexual
@@princesssprinklesthecat4192 I'm as much as a homosexual, as you are a real princess cat.
I've actually had an encounter with one of those giant hornets many years ago while camping near a friend's house.
Years ago, I had what seemed to be the European size wasps somewhere in my backyard (Northern VA). At night, every time I would turn on the flood lights above our rear patio exit, they would swarm by these halogen flood lights. Anyway, over several nights I would turn on the lights, step outside and wait for their arrival armed with wasp spray. They were more concerned with the lights than with me. They sometimes buzzed me, but never stung. So I sprayed and killed about 100 of them. Eventually they did not return. To this date I have no idea where they came from (I did check the attic and subsequent renovations/expansion of that area never revealed any nests). But, back then I was not aware of the possibility of nests inside a tree trunk. Love your channel.
I've seen wasp nests inside trunks, engine bay and front lights! They can also be buried somewhere if they found a little hole of any kind in the grass (yes they can also dig...).
Damn, they're having a feast. Didn't know squirrels ate that. 23:23 I did not expect a skunk lol.
Me when there’s a bee: *freezes* and says is it gone yet? Every 3 seconds meanwhile this absolute badass is out here taking down whole nests
This is my first time seeing this channel, and my initial impressions are that the production value here is legit TV show grade.
"They're the most docile creatures"
3 seconds later
*explaining how they target your breathing areas to better effectively kill you
Love how you called and that mama squirrel came running so cute and glad you let the circle of life continue instead of just throwing it in the garbage.
I kept thinking throughout what a field day your animals were going to have from this harvest!
I think that during these kinds of removals lol
😂
@@HornetKingOfficial Do you throw the comb after the chickens are done with it into a compost pile?
@@giampaolofini1535 nope, I leave them there for the skunks to eat.
@@HornetKingOfficial when the skunk is done with it, do you feed the rest to your gf/wife?
Enjoyed your video!
Back in 1985 I discovered a wasp's nest in the loft of our house in Nottingham, England. It was huge and when I discussed how to get rid of it with a visiting Rentokil Initial guy at work he said he had never heard of a nest so big and could he come and have a look at it! The nest was attached to a rafter and was touching the rafters on either side - so it was 32 inches across. He was amazed and said it was unusual and that he could not explain why it was so big. He took some photos and advised me on the safest way to remove it. It was very unsettling just being near such a big wasp's nest...
I have a big ass nest in my attic or what you would call a loft I guess. Big son of a bitch and we only notice it was there when we had to recycle some old wiring when we relocated where our heater was gonna be. Didn't have the money for new wire so when we went to pull it out we noticed it got stuck. 30 seconds later the roof falls thru and out come a giant nest with it. I guess it was fate wanting that thing to be removed because that was a solid 6ft long nest
@@likeablecloud2454 please tell me the nest was unoccupied!
I’m addicted to your channel!!! I love the way you’re kind to your pets and how you talk to them. I’m just now watching the videos from one year ago. They’re getting better and better!! Thanks again for sharing.
Thank you so much!! Im honored you enjoy them!
The squirrel is too adorable! And the chickens ❤ them as well and the skunk oh so cute!
I learned soooo freakin much today watching your videos. My CAT was even watching with me, and she rarely ever looks at the TV.
I love your squirrel, too. You talk to her shamelessly sweet!! 💕
20:00 I never knew i needed to see a squirrel eat larva before. Forbidden Boba Tea
I never would have thought squirrels like wasp larvae.
The amount of love that I have for Squirrely Squirrel is unfathomable. I would *die* for Squirrely Squirrel
Oh the squirrel is TOO precious! Love how he just rips off the caps and tosses aside!
Awesome video. Love the narration peppered with backstory about the hornets in general and little details like "I'm cutting maple so I made sure to have a good chain on the saw" and all that.
Didn't expect the comparison with other wasp types but that was great. I would've liked to see examples of the drones too but there's always Google lol.
Thanks for capturing and sharing, bud!
A transparent vacuum where we see the Wasp swarm pile up would make for an interesting video. Especially if they are still flying around in it...
I was thinking the same thing
Or putting a camera in the vac-
Once they hit the water they are done. Dead.
It’s essentially watching a blender
I thought at first he was going to collect them in a bad to release somewhere in the forest later :'(
I’m always amazed at the structure of a nest. Why do they build the chambers in hexagons? It always intrigues me☺️
So each egg can be looked after by individual workers
Because hexagons are the bestagons
@@patrickstorm3589 A man of culture I see
most efficient use of space
Mathematically, the hexagon is the regular polygon with maximum number of sides that can tassellate the plane (tassellate = fill all the plane with no overlaps). Having the maximum number of sides implies that it is the closest to a circle, and the circle is the shape that minimizes perimeter for a given area: *for the wasps, a smaller perimeter means less material to use for enclosing each given larva* (each larva has approximately a fixed cross section area).
The knowledge you have on these hornets is amazing! Your dedication is commendable.
When I saw the bees I thought he might be crazy, when I saw how close he got to the skunk I had no more doubt I KNOW THIS GUY IS CRAZY lol. Cool video
The skunk has probably eaten larvae in that exact spot many times and is used to him by now. It's not just a random skunk lol
Skunk…no way! Crazy!!