I saw a large bumblebee digging in the yard today. I love bumblebees so this was pretty cool. As far as I know it was just one but I'll keep an eye out to see if he invited any of his friends. A few years back we found a gigantic bumblebee in the house, they must like us. :)
I'm watching this because we've just discovered a bumblebee nest under the concrete in our outhouse! They access it where the concrete meets a softer surface and a pre existing hole. Read they shouldn't damage anything and be out in a few months?
@@nicolabreward8434 I am no expert on them but they do tend to move to a new nest each year, I think its just where ever the queen goes but I think sometimes they have new queens develop and some of the colony go and follow that one too.
Just be careful as a bumblebee sting is really painful! I was mowing and they came after me and I got stung on my ankles. I since left a big patch of grass grow for them.
Found some in a small wooden greenhouse structure we are putting up.lil I imagine they want first dibs on whatever I grow there. One even took a truck ride. When I found d it I brought him back to their nest. Amazing little creatures. They were very calm as I went about doing some carpentry work.
I have a shrub in my garden and when in flower (the flowers are blue and lots of them form a cone shape) they are suddenly Completely covered in bumblebees, when the flowers are finished the bumblebees just disappear, I wondered where they went and now I know. I have lived here for 30 years and they come every year.
These Bees bushwhacked me a few days ago while doing yard work. I usually try not to run over them while cutting grass, but now it's total WAR! How do you get rid of these bees, I'm ready to use dynamite.
Same here! I was mowing my yard when one flew in my hair and the attack began! Worst pain ever! I was stung several times and it hurt for weeks! I didn't know what I disturbed to make them attack me, so when I mowed again I was being careful. Next thing I know I see them coming out of the ground where I just mowed. Thankfully, I was able to outrun them this time! I'm horrified to mow now and scared of everything that flies around me! I don't want to kill the bees but I'm not sure how I'm supposed to mow now! This happened almost 2 months ago and one of the stings still has venom in it and hasn't healed. Sucks!
I had these big boys coming out of two holes, close to my pond. I never knew these big bumble bees live in the ground. I thought just some yellow jackets live in the ground not these
I don't know why people keep saying they aren't aggressive. I simply walk through my yard and got messed up. My legs have been on fire for about 3 hours now
once upon a time... me and my buddy were in a field behind my house and I heard the buzzing sound... for some reason i thought it was more of a "hissing" sound and that there was leaking gas or something near us... i found where the sound was and started digging.... fucking swarm of bumblebees in the face. no idea how we managed it but we ran away without getting stung.
I think they only attack if they feel the hive is in danger but I am no expert but generally bumble bees and bees on the whole are not as vicious as wasps.
We were making a short film out in the woods, one night, and after releasing some smoke (it was a creepy short film) we realised there was around 3 or 4 underground nests all around us. We got worried because of the smoke, thinking it might get into the nests and anger the bees, but they were really quiet. Is this normal? I ask because we're terrified we harmed the bees with the smoke (that sort of floated on the ground). If it was harming them, they would have got mad, right?
I am no Bee expert but I think if it was just floating over the ground it probably would not have harmed them, I think Bee Keepers use smoke to keep them under control and calm when checking the hives etc
Bees (at least honey bees) are known to be calmed by smoke. If you ever watch a beekeeper working a hive, you will see that they use a smoker before and after opening the hive. So it makes total sense that the bees that were near you were calmed that night.
Not necessarily. I don't know about the bees you encountered. But, smoke affects honey bees in two ways: 1) Smoke interferes with their chemical communication system. So, if a honey bee is alarmed, the smoke prevents her sisters from receiving the signal. 2) They are afraid the fire could spread to their hive. So, in case they have to abandon it ("bug out"), they fill their stomachs so they have food to help start a new home. This calms them, and also makes it harder for them to sting.
Sometimes you have to do what you have to do. I had bumblebees under my deck and they have stung me and my dog numerous times. I had to get rid of them unfortunately
I'm sorry for your loss. My Dad also died in 2015. Weeds took over his garden after he became sick. Although I would have liked to have restored the yard, we had to sell his house. I had to dig up where his gardens had been. His food crops would change, but he always had tomatoes. In a spot too shady for grass, he had a ground cover that produced flowers that bumble bees liked. He liked the "bumbly bees." I didn't know it at the time, but bumble bees can pollinate tomatoes.
Sorry to hear of your loss too, and thanks for the kind words! :) Sadly I dont have the green fingered knowledge like my dad had, he liked the bees too and would often stroke them when they were gathering pollen :)
We have bees trying to build a colony in one of my mother flower pots, which is on the 8th floor of an apartment building, inside. When we noticed them the first time, one bee flew away with a big piece of dirt in its legs. We wonder what to do, as we can't keep the pot in this case,.
Wow just shows how desperate they must be and tenacious too! Not really sure what your best option is, may not be a good idea to have them nesting inside so you may need to seek some expert advice. Would be better if they could be moved to a more suitable place for them though, good luck! :)
I saw a large bumblebee digging in the yard today. I love bumblebees so this was pretty cool. As far as I know it was just one but I'll keep an eye out to see if he invited any of his friends. A few years back we found a gigantic bumblebee in the house, they must like us. :)
Thanks for sharing!!
I'm watching this because we've just discovered a bumblebee nest under the concrete in our outhouse! They access it where the concrete meets a softer surface and a pre existing hole. Read they shouldn't damage anything and be out in a few months?
@@nicolabreward8434 I am no expert on them but they do tend to move to a new nest each year, I think its just where ever the queen goes but I think sometimes they have new queens develop and some of the colony go and follow that one too.
you lucked out with these bees. they are the largest variety of bumble bees. so beautiful to watch and listen to.
Just be careful as a bumblebee sting is really painful! I was mowing and they came after me and I got stung on my ankles. I since left a big patch of grass grow for them.
Found some in a small wooden greenhouse structure we are putting up.lil I imagine they want first dibs on whatever I grow there. One even took a truck ride. When I found d it I brought him back to their nest. Amazing little creatures. They were very calm as I went about doing some carpentry work.
I have a shrub in my garden and when in flower (the flowers are blue and lots of them form a cone shape) they are suddenly Completely covered in bumblebees, when the flowers are finished the bumblebees just disappear, I wondered where they went and now I know. I have lived here for 30 years and they come every year.
Sounds like the shrub may be a buddleia I think its popular one for bees and butterflies.
These Bees bushwhacked me a few days ago while doing yard work. I usually try not to run over them while cutting grass, but now it's total WAR! How do you get rid of these bees, I'm ready to use dynamite.
Nature at its best
Those bees look as if they've put on a few. Maybe they're trying to be stereotypical darts players! XD
LOL I dont mind bees, you can even stroke them when they are still :)
Darts Review Channel Yeah, bumblebees are kind but wasps are mean.
thanks for the show i was atacked by 14 or more and stung one time, i have a fear i have not got over,most dont live to tell about it ,
+Bruce Daugherty Where you near their nest?
Same here! I was mowing my yard when one flew in my hair and the attack began! Worst pain ever! I was stung several times and it hurt for weeks! I didn't know what I disturbed to make them attack me, so when I mowed again I was being careful. Next thing I know I see them coming out of the ground where I just mowed. Thankfully, I was able to outrun them this time! I'm horrified to mow now and scared of everything that flies around me! I don't want to kill the bees but I'm not sure how I'm supposed to mow now! This happened almost 2 months ago and one of the stings still has venom in it and hasn't healed. Sucks!
I had these big boys coming out of two holes, close to my pond. I never knew these big bumble bees live in the ground. I thought just some yellow jackets live in the ground not these
it was fascinating to watch, sadly though I seem to see less and less bees every summer, does not seem good to me.
No bumblebee species dies when it stings.
Maxwell Martin you're right
No, that's a honeybee. Bumblebees can sting more than once, although they aren't agressive.
if he stings me he does
I don't know why people keep saying they aren't aggressive. I simply walk through my yard and got messed up. My legs have been on fire for about 3 hours now
once upon a time... me and my buddy were in a field behind my house and I heard the buzzing sound... for some reason i thought it was more of a "hissing" sound and that there was leaking gas or something near us... i found where the sound was and started digging.... fucking swarm of bumblebees in the face. no idea how we managed it but we ran away without getting stung.
I think they only attack if they feel the hive is in danger but I am no expert but generally bumble bees and bees on the whole are not as vicious as wasps.
Bumblebees dont swarm, honeybees do.
@@DartsReviewChannel thank god then
Underground bees nest in our garden:
Fact:
These are white-tailed or buffed-tail or a garden bumblebee
We were making a short film out in the woods, one night, and after releasing some smoke (it was a creepy short film) we realised there was around 3 or 4 underground nests all around us. We got worried because of the smoke, thinking it might get into the nests and anger the bees, but they were really quiet. Is this normal? I ask because we're terrified we harmed the bees with the smoke (that sort of floated on the ground). If it was harming them, they would have got mad, right?
I am no Bee expert but I think if it was just floating over the ground it probably would not have harmed them, I think Bee Keepers use smoke to keep them under control and calm when checking the hives etc
Bees (at least honey bees) are known to be calmed by smoke. If you ever watch a beekeeper working a hive, you will see that they use a smoker before and after opening the hive. So it makes total sense that the bees that were near you were calmed that night.
Thanks, guys.
Not necessarily. I don't know about the bees you encountered. But, smoke affects honey bees in two ways: 1) Smoke interferes with their chemical communication system. So, if a honey bee is alarmed, the smoke prevents her sisters from receiving the signal. 2) They are afraid the fire could spread to their hive. So, in case they have to abandon it ("bug out"), they fill their stomachs so they have food to help start a new home. This calms them, and also makes it harder for them to sting.
Wow
Amazing creatures.
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Nice wideo :)
The only question is what do you do if you have this underneath your front step? Lol
be very careful lol
Sometimes you have to do what you have to do. I had bumblebees under my deck and they have stung me and my dog numerous times. I had to get rid of them unfortunately
They sound like flying chainsaws. Mean when they are in the ground.
lol yeah they do :)
Put tomato plants in your garden.
My dad did have some tomato plants in the garden, he died in 2015 so not as many plants and flowers in the garden now.
I'm sorry for your loss.
My Dad also died in 2015. Weeds took over his garden after he became sick. Although I would have liked to have restored the yard, we had to sell his house. I had to dig up where his gardens had been.
His food crops would change, but he always had tomatoes. In a spot too shady for grass, he had a ground cover that produced flowers that bumble bees liked. He liked the "bumbly bees." I didn't know it at the time, but bumble bees can pollinate tomatoes.
Sorry to hear of your loss too, and thanks for the kind words! :) Sadly I dont have the green fingered knowledge like my dad had, he liked the bees too and would often stroke them when they were gathering pollen :)
The bumble bees 🐝 sounds like drowns
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We have bees trying to build a colony in one of my mother flower pots, which is on the 8th floor of an apartment building, inside. When we noticed them the first time, one bee flew away with a big piece of dirt in its legs. We wonder what to do, as we can't keep the pot in this case,.
Wow just shows how desperate they must be and tenacious too! Not really sure what your best option is, may not be a good idea to have them nesting inside so you may need to seek some expert advice. Would be better if they could be moved to a more suitable place for them though, good luck! :)
Can you get a smaller camera to go in?
probably but it was 10 years ago nearly :)
Well if they come back .you could possibly get a little camera and send it in there
@@michaelanien6270 I have hardly seen any bees around for a few years now sadly
You need to plant flowers than @darts review channel
Do you live in Denver yo
Are you okay
yes
you should plug up the whole
The whole of what?