This Is Why I Use A Sheet When Catching Honey Bee Swarms!!!!!!
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
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If you feel like suiting up, do it! If somebody “suitshames” you, just ignore em. Your suit IS super fantastic BTW..
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Lol suitshames is a perfect term ❤️
John Coleman if someone tries to shame me, I’ll tell them to come check my bees and then watch them get chased out of the yard. 🙂
Great Video 👍♥️
I wear my suit despite having very low reaction to bee stings, pain for only 30 seconds then nothing. The problem is, it doesn’t matter how many times you get stung, it only takes one for a anaphylactic reaction. I have know this to happen to bee keepers who had been stung so many times previously before.
It can happen to anyone, best to stay safe where you can.
A few months ago my 9 year old asked if we could get bees. My first reaction was to say no, but then!! I found your channel and some other inspiring keepers and now we’re taking a class and have ordered supplies to be ready for our first hive!! Thank you for the inspiration. We’re definitely ready to “learn something old!”
You should join her Facebook group. It is a great place to ask questions and not have to worry about being embarrassed or think that it is a silly question. There is so much to learn about the honey bees. Don't be afraid to ask or even join a bee group in your area. I am presently mentoring three different families who are wanting to get started or are just getting started. Good luck!
Hi, we have one hive in my backyard in the city and we just got 32 lbs of honey this weekend and my fruit trees are very happy too, so satisfying to watch them coming back home in the afternoon.
Robyn this truly melts my heart!!!! I raise my children to be a part of the apiary! As a momma, I am here if you have any questions! The main advice I can give you is take the time and experience the bees through your child’s eyes ❤️ you are going to be a part of raising the next generation of beekeepers!
If you knew how many unprotected 'swarm catchers' I have had to deal with in my ER you would never, ever question your immensely sensible decision. Until we fully learn to speak Bee, we can only guess upon what a swarm is thinking! Well done today, a wonderful and calmly executed catch - as always. Just keep doing what you believe in and most of the time it will all be fine - and please, never lose that love you have found for your bees - after all, they make far more sense than humans ever will😊
Agreed 🙌
I love the way you work with those bees, respect them, explain everything and have SUCH a passion for it.
The first for me, hearing the queen sing🐝 you have a good ear, you must enjoy good music. Thanks I enjoyed the clip❤️
Some people are never happy no matter what you do.
I love what you do and appreciate the hard work it takes to create these videos.
It's great that you take the time to read the comments.
Who could ask for more?
You’ve always shared such kind words with me! Thank you for taking the time a writing! What is your first name?
What passion! Everyone should be that lucky to find something they are that passionate about that doesn’t cost money and is even profitable
Sweet bee keeper. I thinks it's appropriate. Gentle bees cause you're gentle. Keep up the great work you do with bees.
You bee wisperer!
A suit of ego will never protect anyone from anything. Kudos for suiting up - you do you and be comfortable, safe, and awesome, as always.
You make me want to cry just by speaking. Your love is tremendous. You move me.
I didn't know that Queens sing. I heard her singing. Pretty cool!
In the right situation queens make a sound called "piping" it is a beautiful thing to behold.
Wow. Never knew the Queen sang... Learnt something new today . Great job
That was so cool to be able to hear the Queen sing. I couldn't hear it the other day on the other video but I sure heard it this time. I have never heard that ever before so now I know what to listen for in my own hives. Thanks so much Kaylee!!!!
Yes, I heard that the other day too, I realized that putting my headphones on, I was able to hear it last video, but this time,it was easy to spot it! :)
Never apologize for wearing the level of protection YOU feel is necessary to be safe. Sometimes I can work bees in shorts and a T shirt and other times a full suit and gloves isn't enough. Keep "beeing" you and doing your thing.
As to casualties, it's important to remember that at the peak of the season, bees are hatching and dieing at a rate of 1000+ per day. Perspective is everything.
I was stung very badly once and boy I would have loved to have had a good bee suit.
That is exactly how I work in my bee yard. Nice and warm, bees flying well, tee shirt shorts and flip flops. Cold and wet, thunderstorm I suit up.
Yep suit every time. No problem with what others think.
Wow! How magical to hear the Queen sing! I didn't even know they did that. That is just so beautiful, thanks for that it made my day.
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The haters are just jealous of your fantastic suit Mrs. Kaylee ignore them and keep doing you Ma'am. Loved you last live also 👍👍❤👍👍
One thing i really like about those queens piping is how on the comb the bees will literally stop what they’re doing while she’s piping.
Yassss 🙌🙌 it’s like they stop and fall in love with her intoxicating sound
Cool... learned something here I haven't while watching a few other bee keepers vids: the difference between what a happy & an angry bee hive sounds like; &, what a queen sounds like! Thank you!
I could hear that Queen sing even without headphones, bee safe wear your personal protection equipment when necesary.
I always enjoyed hiving a swarm, I used a swarm box to catch mine in. Leave them over night and put them on a stand where they would live. I used a sheet placed in front of the hive and watch them walk in. Lovely to look at them after a week and see all that new wax. I always wore a suit, not worth the risk to open a hive and they turn waspey. I had to give my bees up as I reacted to the stings.
I love your little suite. You have to protect your family and do what makes you comfortable. Everyone has their own way.. Wow! They are so amazing!! I love watching you tend your bees. The sound is amazing. I heard her sing 😁 Wow, totally amazing!!
Don't listen to the idiots. I love your videos . I'm getting my first bees in June, and you're teaching me so about bee keeping. Thank you
SMART - my first swarm catch as a new beekeeper - had read about their chill and gentleness - they lit me up - suited up to finish the catch job!!!
Swarm catching is still by far my favorite part of bee keeping. Shaking them down is often the best practice to use. You tube viewers that criticize things is just a sign of the times. You just keep doing things as you are. Some criticize, some do.... be a doer. Thank you
i just feel in love with beekeeping.........what a beautiful soul.
I never knew she sang until I watched your videos. I love that she sings. I've had two swarms in my old Oak tree. The first were larger honey bees, I thought adults...last year. This year, they were small...younger. I just couldn't stay away. I've never kept bees so they moved on, but man..what a beautiful sight! And the buzz! I could hear it coming.
It blows my mind that a bee keeper would get shit for wearing their suit.
Yeah, I'm just a neighbor to a few beekeepers, and even I know to be careful around their property line, especially when I'm in a vehicle. :)
The "real" beekeepers want us to not wear gloves. It does train you to be gentle and start good habits. I'm about to consider it.
42 years experience. That guy named arty ritus. ..stings actually help
It's another one of those things where it's fine when the boys do it but if the girls do "ohhh, they're too dainty for this". Sorry, but totally true. You can watch all the vids from other keepers and not one word from the crowd.
Don't let the negative commenters get to you. You bee you!
Anyone who hates on you is truly misinformed.
You are blessed is why you get the great footage. Its Karma rewarding you. And yes, we all are enjoying these videos. Have a great weekend.
Hey Kaylee, I so love your videos, especially this one. I love how you show such great concern for the honey bees and how you lovingly make a home for them.
I am very old and still wear my gloves and at least put on a hat and veil. That is just me and I don't apologize for it and neither should you. If anything you should help others understand that it is okay what ever you do as long as you feel comfortable.
Suggestion: I was taught, don't remember by whom, that putting down a white bed sheet is the best way to get the bees to march into the hive body. I learned this technique back in the 70's when I first started bee keeping. Two things that I have learned about this method is one, it is more gentle on the bees to fall on the sheet with the grass under it. Two, if you tap on the side of the hive body it will attract the bees and they will go towards the sound and march into the box. Three, almost forgot this one, this also helps you to look for the queen or queens. The last swarm I caught, which was in my peach tree, I got a chair and sat down next to the box and watched for the queen. I didn't have my queen catcher and missed her the first time as she went into the box. I sat back down and waited and sure enough she came back out and I caught her and put her in the hive and released her the next day.
I caught this swarm twice, the first time they went into a nuc and came back out and flew back up into the peach tree. I was concerned that maybe they thought the box was to small so I put down a full size deep box and cut off the branch and gently laid them on the sheet.
I didn't have a white sheet but I did have a couple white pillow cases which worked okay since it was a small swarm. I have since gone out and purchased a white sheet and am now prepared for the next swarm. I hope you are not offended by my suggestions, that is not my intent. Just wanted to add to what you did in hopes that it will help.
Oh, one other thing I have learned. Don't be afraid to cut off the limb(s) to your tree even if it does cause them to lose their perfect shape. It will grow back and besides, you will remember that swarm every time you see where the limp was removed.
I love all your suggestions! Thank you so much for taking the time to share! The sheet is such a soft area for the girls to land. I do appreciate this and know that others who read it will as well!
Kaylee, You are a wonderful beekeeper and it shows, you love your bees...by now, you know your bees and their temperment enough to know when to suit up! (or not) Our bees nether love us or hate us, sometimes they are gentle as a kitten and sometimes like a lion! It's up to the beekeeper to keep their bees, You are doing a great job....as good as anyone I know! Keep on beeing Yourself and all will work out just fine! Blessings to you and your family.
Your husband is so fortunate to have such a wife, you are the real honey
I LOVE how much you FEEL!! That's how I feel about my bee's too!! You videos teach SO much!! THANK YOU!
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I love the suit and the vids.. I bought the hat & veil from your Amazon....I love it...Thanks so much and please keep it up
With my headphones on, I could really hear the difference in the frequency when they calmed down and also really clearly hear the queen sing, and you could also see and hear it when they put their little rears in the air and start fanning their family home :)
I have been scared of wasps all my life and sight of bees triggered me as I was never sure it wasn't a wasp. I found your videos last week and have been watching since, partly to educate myself, but also partly to try to desensitize myself so I can stop that panic reaction. I will never be comfortable with them flying round me, but yesterday I was able to sit in the garden and quietly watch 6 or 7 bees on the purple flowers on our garden wall, about 5 feet away, without panic. Thank you so much for that, and for all you do. Todays' video is the first time I have ever heard a queen bee sing! Your bees are lovely and so are you.
As far as I've seen, queens only sing to keep other queens (or princesses) away. So I think: clear hint there is more than one in this swarm. Only seconds later you can see another queen (entering from top center at 7:49)
Never get tired of watching bees get shaken out of trees into the hive box. It's kinda wild but cool :D
What an amazing video. Loved the Queen singing her song. 👍 👸
I thank you for sharing these incredible, magical moments.
I just recently got into the conservation of bees and your channel has quickly became my go to channel to learn about them. Thank you so much for all your work and your videos.
What bee madness is this? I just found your channel and I love it! You have a natural charm that makes everything seem magical! I'm addicted and I'm your new number 1 fan!
I absolutely love watching your channel. You seem genuinely concerned for your bees.
Also, you suit up when ever you need. I’m twice your size and I promise you I’d be suited up every time I opened that lid.
Did you also hear the princess singing?😃😃😃
Keep doing your own thing and ignore the haters. They hate because they're afraid to love.
I would wear a suit tooooo , safety is number 1 ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Yes life takes priority and bees will be bees, life finds away. Love your suit I’d wear it it I had it! Keep learning that old stuff ❤️
Thank you. I'd just sat down and got comfy with an ice cold self poured glass of Guinness. To enjoy your filming, after I'd got back one of my swarms today. And you started off and as you removed some frames to make room. I suddenly remembered I'd done the same but not put them back in. And I looked outside and the heaven's had just opened. Down went my glass and my tablet. And off I pelted up my garden to put them back in!! I don't think my girls even had noticed they had excessive space.
I personally think that suit is badass... I’d wear it to the grocery ms kaylee
Lol thank you Shane! Wearing to store would make social distancing interesting hehe!
The Honeystead and that vid would go viral too haha
Mmmm Would that be considered a mask? LOL
Schafer's Farm hell we can’t get people to wear mask at all in Florida so that would definitely do
The queen singing was awesome!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful soul 💛🐝🌟🌞
First time watching your channel. It was incredible! The queen sings to her "subjects" the coast is clear! Isn't nature fantastic?!
Ur best video yet, especially the parts where ur not suited up. Wow, u r a Queen!
You're so awesome, thanks so much for sharing...I can see the love you have for the bees...What a blessing you are to the world, not just beekeepers, everyone!
Outstanding video. Thank you for sharing. This is something I really want to get into. My grandmother kept bees and would not need any protection, she she said she talks to them and tells them her problems. Of course we just thought she was nuts. The more I watch these videos the more I understand and learn. Again thank you for sharing
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It’s always nice to see an experienced beekeeper treat her bees so gently. I think many start off that way but then over time become complacent. I follow several other commerical and hobbyists on UA-cam and none are as delicate and loving as you.
And don’t worry about those who judge you for your decision to wear a suit. I mean, obviously it’s super fashionable and flattering, but it serves another purpose too. Some people forget that nature can be unpredictable at times.
Thanks again for sharing another special moment from your day with us!
You are saving way more than if the went where they're not wanted!!! Ignore stupid and keep trying to teach the ignorant.. You're doing a wonderful thing sweetheart!!!!
what an eye catching t-shirt!
Wild swarms are like baby turtles, almost ALL OF THEM DIE on their own. You putting them in a box gives them the BEST chance to survive. Honestly...don't let the comments get to you. You're a good beekeeper, everyone does it differently. I rarely wear suits, but I also get stung a shit-ton (especially with Texas Bees), but that's how I do it. Keep being YOU.
In the past week I have developed a huge interest in bees and beekeepers and equipment out of nowhere. I just find bees really fascinating. Your channel is great. You're having a subscriber from BC/Alberta Canada.
I really do love watching you with your 🐝, your such a kind hearted person thank you for what you do
Great video. There always will be some people that say we do it wrong. They think we are taking the bees food and hurting them. They have no idea what we all do. Like plant plants just for the bees, watch and help stop pests and treat the bees if they get some. All to say the hive. Thank you.
Super video Kaylee your are an excellent bee keeper, and know exactly what your doing, no wonder you have such a large following, well done.
Great job, you did everything right including wearing your protection, thanks for your video. Hobby beekeeper from London, Ontario, Canada.
I was hospitalized in August, due to a bee sting in my foot, so please don’t ever apologize for using protective gear. Actually I find it inspiring and also remember that you are a role model to a lot of new beekeepers and as you said you have a family 😘. I always suit up, when I go to my bees. You will never make everyone happy, but you are doing a fantastic job. I just love to follow you, please take care and stay safe 👍. Hugs from Denmark.
Oh my so sorry to hear about that!! I hope al is well. Thank you for your kindness and understanding. It is true, many new keepers are sometimes made to feel lesser due to wearing a suit. I don’t stand for that and I am purposely wearing one on camera to show that it’s completely ok to wear one. Some hives are like Kitten’s and some are like lion’s! Safety should not be shamed ❤️
The Honeystead Ohhh, I should have mentioned that I am fine now, but it was a close call. I am getting vaccinated now every 8th week, for 5 years in total and then I should be immune to bee and wasp sting once again 🐝. I love bees and will never give it up and the vaccine is free here. You are so right about the “shaming”, but due to people like you, I hope it will be more accepted and hopefully even encouraged 😊. Take care.
I have always loved Bees. When I was six I found a baby Bumble out in the grass Early in the morning and I thought it was dead, I was Both Happy to learn that it wasn't and alarmed by how much it hurt to be stung. Despite the sting I have always liked them. If I fiend a bee or bumble in my home I endure it gets out safe. I am responsible for Apartment buildings and I make sure we don't use any harmful sprays in our gardens and when we had a nest I made the Building owner pay the extra cost to have the nest captured and sent to a person who has hives. They are so small but one of the most importent parts of a Healthy eco system. Thank you for sharing this and helping others to see there true nature.
Well done ma'am...I would like to be a bee keeper one day in the future...👏👏
I never handle my bees without a suit on. I was stung 37 times at once one time and learned my lesson.
If a different person wants to catch swarms without one they are free to do so and I will not criticize.
Ohhhh ouch!!!! That’s no fun! Glad you are ok!!! I had around 20 pissy gals come at my face once.... walked 1000 ft away and they were still trying to get me! Luckily I was suited up. I later learned they were being pestered by a raccoon.
Don’t worry about the haters there’s more lovers and haters. I believe if you can’t say something nice don’t say nothing at all. God bless you my friend and be happy
Most people who make comments complaining of what other people are doing (not wearing a suit, doing something that may risk a few bees) are people who are totally clueless about things and life in general. Reality is that when you work with animals/nature you find your way of doing things that works best, for you, and yes creates the least amount of damage but those two things have to go hand in hand. These people are just pure emotion with no sense of reality. Everything has positive and negative aspects. As long as someone is not being totally irresponsible let them do it the way that works for them. Sure it's ok to give advice but do it constructively.
Always enjoy your videos
You almost make it BIBLICAL. Thanks from NC.
Suit is my preference. Prefer suit over 3 days of itching anytime.
Love your videos... I always suit up....
Good catch its nice how low they were no lader
hey first time viewer here, I really liked your video 📹 I'm glad you suited up I
thought you weren't going to at first!
I'm going to subscribe because I find
these videos very calming.
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Don't worry about the comments saying you kill some bees. You don't kill bees, you take care of them, you help them and they are grateful! 😀
I am moved to tears by your expression of love for what you do. I am newly passionate about having bees in the yard for the first time since my dad passed away. He would be happy. Thanks for all the great videos!
great catch, i ALWAYS wear my gear i could care less what anyone else thinks, ive caught a hot hive before and they would have cleaned my plate had i not had it on.Great video!! beautiful queen!
Hi from the UK, Keep up the great videos. You suit up if you want to, I always do as well. Why take a risk. Criticism from other people shows they have a problem, not you. Beekeeping has so many ways of doing the same thing, what works for some does not always work for others. You never stop learning in this hobby. You are showing people how you do it, they can learn from that.
THANK you. The video was very well done. Thats why others share your videos. Tasteful and delightful and well done all at the same time. Thanks for teaching me, a wanna bee keeper from Alabama, working in Maryland. ☺
Pure magic...
Kaylee U r so beautiful in the anti stinging suit ♥️🌹..I just got mine yellow coloured yesterday bcz it was almost white after 20 years not using it ...used to help a beekeeper now bought 20 hives in April and made 10 swarms 7 artificial and 3 cought from starting season (swarming a lot on acacia honey)
Beekeeping is a wonderful world ... ciao from Italy dear
I caught a swarm🐝🐝 yesterday,It sure was peaceful! I really enjoy watching your videos.👍
I’m always excited when there is a swarm to catch, it’s fun and amazes people who don’t know what the bees are doing , I love helping people understand bees and I always give them some honey to try, it’s an experience for them and there always happy they got a new home.
I loved this one, and you sounded quite emotional when you said your catchphrase!
Why would someone criticize wearing a suit? That's why they're made, after all. When I took my first beekeeping class at the county extension, one of the very first things the intro speaker said was, "If you want to know how something is done in beekeeping, and ask ten beekeepers, you'll get eleven different answers. You can try their advice, but if it doesn't work for you, try something else." Ignore those who try to push you into doing something their way and only their way. People wear suits, or not. Bees get killed, or not. That's the way the world is. Some folks could stand to be reminded of it.
Nice swarm catch. I also use a white sheet under captures, for the same reason. I'm sure the girls will be happy in their new home, out of the rain. LOL.
All the best!
Dont worry about the ones that give you grief about wearing a suit. its your life and you are your own boss. heck i doubt the ones picking on ya even have hives so you do it how ever you want. i love your vids and will watch no matter if you wear a suit or not and hey well done for being responible and taking care of your family by protecting yourself.
You do you!!! I always suit up too. You deserve 4 million views for every video you have awesome content and I appreciate all of it. It helps us a lot. THANK YOU. 🌱🌸🐝🍯
I think it's stupid NOT to suit up! You're there, they're not, YOU ARE THE best judge of what's right for you!!!
Great catch! You're a natural teacher behind the camera. Whenever I turn the camera on myself, I feel a weird muscle in my larynx constrict and make my voice go funny and another one in my eye that must be connected. Keep shredding homie!
You just do it so well! And serenely!
That was a great catch...there going to have a great home and bee well taken care of
Hello from NW Louisiana. I recently had back surgery, so have had lots of time stuck at home while healing to view and learn from many sources. Over the last week started seeing bee keeping video's, many good experienced bee keepers (several talked about in your comments). Your explanation of what you were doing and why was really well detailed. When you talked about the queen singing the first time I missed it as I didn't know they did that, but the second time I did hear it, really cool. I appreciate all the information and how you presented it. I've noticed that I don't see many bees here except in early spring. I have avoided mowing while I do have ground cover flowers because of the bees (figure a pretty lawn isn't worth taking away from the bee's). I've found watching them work was fascinating and since watching all the different you tube videos find myself wanting to learn more and may consider even getting into this myself. Thank you so much for sharing your love and giving the information to help those who are interested understand bees and how necessary they are for the work they do.
Steve Chesney
Keep on keeping on
I highly respect my bees also
Thank You , I really enjoy what you do, just keep on doing it 😇😊💖🍂
Since the honey bee only lives 15 to 38 days the faster they get into a new home the better for the queen to start laying new eggs. I think that alot of peaple that are worried about killing one of two bee,s don't understand the life cycle of the honey bee.
Doing a great job ❤️👍🏼🤠
Thanks for another enjoyable video. I think you were right about multiple queens, at 7:50 it looks like another queen enters from the top of the center of the camera frame and moves to the right.
I am glad your one of many now care for our bee environment and we hope with your education and advice will make sure bees are looked after how they should be.❤️
I've long ago fell in love with these creatures! IF I had the room now, I'd already have hives. My new place near teh end of next year WILL have space enough that I can FINALLY get me a hive, or two.