Huge swarms make huge hives...real quick! 

Y'all are too funny!! Yep, Kenny was the man. That was a text book removal!! Great ending as well!! Good conversation with the homeowners.

The best part, and what keeps me coming back, is the positive attitude of everyone in the video. Even when things are NOT going great, everyone is still up-beat. Thanks. you keep making more, I'll keep watching. Jon

Boy look at you! Done burned your lips on your smoker again.

I truly love watching you, Charlie and Ralph wrangling those pretty little ladies into a hive and helping them do what they were born to do. Thanks 'Guys' for all the care you take in handling the bees. God bless yall!🐝🐝🐝🐝

Lots of bees wow they built fast that's great video good time Charlie wecking Ralph great cutting as always mr ed great video GOD bless the three amigos thats great funny

THE QUEEN CATCH is one of my Favorite Parts when I watch YOU and The Dirt Rooster.......... Thank you Guys for all of the Information and Education you all put out. Be BLESSED, and be Careful Brothers........🤝🏾🇺🇸💪🏾🙏🏾

Mr Ed, why Don't you just get a headset with a light on it so you don't have to stick the flashlight in your mouth all the time? BEE nice to hear u talk why you are extracting the BEE'S ! 🐝🐝🐝

Goodness, these houses on stilts are like prime bee real estate it seems. 3 hives in just a couple months. Wow. When you smile so much that’s how the bees can sting you inside your mouth like that. 😆 Keep smiling anyway. God’s peace to you.

I love how the comb has a wave in it and each subsequent piece has the exact same geometary, isn't mother nature amazing!

I dont see anyone else on RU-vid that dose this in the way you do and the scale. Thank you for sharing all this Ed. Your very educational and you have all the right people helping and the Fun you have doing these videos love your spirit Ed very uplifting. God Bless you Sir.

Great video! You 3 men work really good together with the bees, always a blessing to watch you collect the bees. Thanks. LarryG.

And I get such a kick when you say, Well Folks IT AIN'T THERE NO MORE........🤣😂👍🏾🤝🏾🇺🇸💪🏾

All three of you make this so fun to watch!

Actually Jeff, is it not true, in this case where you have brood in the hive, you could have done a quick release of the queen because “swarms” won’t leave brood?!!!

Three weeks?!? Whoever came up with the saying "Rome was not built in a day" wasn't a bee person. Welcome back Ralph!

The only worry I'd have is that the bees are a little "hot" for a new beekeeper, but then the bees have clearly chosen Rick and Susan, so the best of luck to them - I bet those suits don't stay that white for long! Chickens around the beehives are great for eating small hive beetle larvae, which need to burrow in the soil to pupate, and chickens love scratching them up as tasty snacks! I would suggest they hang a swarm trap/bait box in the location that swarms have now found three times, once they have closed up the ceiling tight and put new insulation in. It is obviously a location the swarms are drawn to, so is worth making the most of. Hang a shelf or two just-sized for a 5-frame nuc just under the ceiling in spots that swarms have used already, add a nuc in each, and let the wrangling commence!

Another very nice video and the vibe between the three amigos is so wonderful to see. Have a great weekend you all

Great video! Your landlords don't just have a bee problem, they have a spreading black mold problem too. I'm surprised you guys were willing to breathe in those spores for such a long time. Black mold kills.

woohoo my bees made it through Ian. They were all blowed up yesterday and MAD. Got stung in my back. Amazing bees can survive that 100 + mile per hour wind.

Doesn't chewing that fiberglass insolation hurt the bees? You know... I don't think anyone watching these bees and how they work could deny the existence of our wonderful God.

Jeff watch the last two episodes of the killer bee guy on RU-vid he is giving your profession a terrible reputation the guy murders honey bees instead of capturing them claiming they're all Africanized bees

Hey Jeff, met you in Canton TX where you spoke! Really enjoyed it! Will be following from now on! Thanks.

4:19 lol I was just asking about this the other day. I hope it does not hurt them in any way like how diatomaceous earth hurst other bugs but stabbing them and drying them out. Edit I would say from the large number of nests being built right next to insolation I would think it really don't hurt them.

Hello Jeff. For some time I have watched your videos, in which you have removed colonies of bees from houses and other buildings. I have seen how on many occasions you have used a small torch to provide light, and how you have held this torch in your mouth. I have thought that it might not be very comfortable to hold the torch in this way and also that this method of holding the torch could easily damage the screen which protects your face. In this particular bee removal I was thinking all those things again, and how easily bees could sting your face through the veil, when you hold the torch this way. At 9:20 you collected a bee sting on your lip, and you commented is at 23:40, “I still got nailed!” I have wondered what your thoughts are about using a head mounted flashlight? Rather than having a headlamp under your veil, if a suitable headlamp was mounted on the outside of the veil you could have the benefit of plenty of light, without the discomfort of holding a torch in your mouth, and with a much reduced possibility of being stung through the veil.

I bought 2 nucs this spring but they are too hot for me to deal with. Because I'm in a wheelchair I can't get away from them and no amount of smoke has helped. Hopefully they make it thru winter and I can get someone to requeen them. If not I will definitely go to someone else to get a nuc or 2. Won't get more of the sister queens of mine now. Grrrr. I get stung in the evenings just sitting on my porch. Nope. Can't have that

The Three Amigos are going to have to back off of Mike Barry and get back on the Rooster! It’s just not the same like this….

Mr. Ed, you mentioned that if you don’t keep the queen in the queen catcher in the box the bees may go somewhere else. So the bees will leave all the brood behind to die and start over?

Hotter than normal! Would be a little cautious and if possible jar a few to get tested for Africanized genes.

Amazing how quickly they can build the comb.

Nice job on the cutout! Excellent video as always. Kudos I enjoy the content and have learned quite a few tips and tricks from you guys. Keep it up

Why not use a bee cage that the bees can chew through over time and release the queen themselves a a couple days?

Better a big lip than a big ego. You guys are a hoot. Please keep makin’ more.

Mr Ed,check your math you've known him 40 years not 30 lol

The three amigos has done it again! Love the video! Love from the Icy Sweden!

When the bees chew thru the rubber bands, isn’t it a suicide mission because of the snap of the broken rubber band

What's your best tip for stings? But I pray never on the head.

You keep my hope alive, every time you say "by the grace of God"

That's a nice looking swarm, will be a great colony for those new beekeepers! That sting to the lip must have hurt! Ouch! God Bless. PS: That's a nice jacket you have there, Mr. Ed!

I have actually got to experience a swarm once. I was at a stop light at an intersection down the street from where I live ... and I remember seeing thousands of bees flying in the air. Reminded me of an Alfred Hitchcock movie. I am just glad my windows were rolled up. Lol.

i feel so happy every time i see you all have a great time do bee`s together So good Bless you to.

Great video, enjoyed so much. God bless you all.

Wouldn't it be better to somehow melt the top edge of the comb you removed, since it is nice and flat. and attach it to the top bar of the frame ? That way the bees could continue drawing the comb down like they would naturally. Once the wax cools and with the help of bands, I think it would stay in place when you turn the frame right side up.

No Wrecking Ball was needed in this Bee Removal ! Apart from Ralph : joining Mr Ed & Good Time Charlie. 🥳 Good Job Bee Troopers. Over and Out. . . To go and get that 2nd Swarm. Get to it : before it to makes its own Split. No Bananas were used in this Movie (maybe a Monkey Suit though,) even that didnt stop that Nailer. Ouch. Happens to us all. 🙄 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 Happy Beekeeping 2023 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 Can the Crew get Mr Ed a 40" Head Strap (no not because of his big lip or ego) but so he can properly attach a Head Torch OVER his Bee Suit. Or something similar ? Dont hold Torches with your Teeth: or you to could get Stung ! Bless. Torch is UK term for US 'Flashlight ! 💡 Maybe you will See the Light ! I'll let myself out. 😎

So Geoff taught Ralph how to toss because Geoff has always been a good tosser 😂

Awesome job!!! Mr. Ed has a "Banana Lip"!!!!! Thanks y'all!!

WHAT A DEAL I AM ONLY A DAY LATE 😃👈👀....Thanks TO Jeff & crew of 3 awesome guy's 🙏👈 👍 Shoe🇺🇸

Wonderful for the new beekeepers starting out.🇺🇸🎉

Mr. Ed, throw the guys who have to repair behind you a bone and start using an oscillating multi-tool for cutting through the substrate materials instead of a jigsaw or a reciprocating saw, I'm sure DirtRooster has schooled you some on it in the past. Still loved the video and that sting on the lip, just glad it wasn't me. Look forward to the next one!

I just watched the video with the family from St. Louis. what a great teacher you are. Adorable family. Enjoyed it.

You have said in some of your videos that you feed back the honey to the bees when you do a cutout since it is too difficult to frame it up and put in the hive. How exactly do you feed it back to the bees? I just did a cutout from an old Cottonwood tree that was cut down. The honey can't be framed but we are in Oct. in Idaho so the bees don't have much time to stock their pantry. Do you use a top feeder? A mason jar? A frame feeder? Do you thin it out at all? Please be very specific in how you accomplish this. I can't open feed. This is a very large colony and I want them to have the best shot at making it through winter on their own stores if possible. Thanks in advance for your help, Sherry

Think we need to start adding "World famous" to Mr Ed, Good Time Charlie and Wreckit Ralph !!

the home owners are about to find out how much fun bees can be.

omg jeff 😀 😃😀 😃😀 😃 👩🏾‍💼 🧑🏾‍💼 👨🏾‍💼 👩🏾‍🔧 🧑🏾‍🔧 👨🏾‍🔧 👩🏾‍🔬 🧑🏾‍🔬 👨🏾‍🔬 👩🏾‍🎨 🧑🏾‍🎨

I have a terrible bee-phobia, but I absolutely love watching your videos. I learn so much.

Jeff I was wondering if you could advise me as to where to get the 7" rubber bands I can't find them anywhere

I never knew bees could punch so hard,

Ooohhh yummy! Every time I see such pretty pieces of comb I start looking for some fresh corn bread!

Hello Mr Ed, muito boa tarde, por aqui no Brasil semana chuvosa,que captura formidável essa em, vocês fazem um formidável trabalho e dessa vez o senhor foi premiado com um beijo na boca em. 🐝🐝🐝🐝Parabéns que DEUS abençoe a todos. 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

More Ralph.............and more cowbell.

Mr. Ed you got some bad bo-tox done.. i wouldn't go back to them,.. they only did one side. hahahaha

OMGosh, I had to go get my sunglasses before I could look at those new bee suits! Hahahah!

Those newbies are lucky to have your time. The Three Amigos for tutors!

Thanks Mr Ed And Charlie nice watching God bless

Awesome. Great capture. The mailman story is priceless. Making new beekeepers one hive at a time. God Bless.

Does Ralph never get stung?

Popcorn brood....... and the Queen always hides - - - -

Ouch! But it didn't stop ya. And now there's two more bee keepers in the world to boot!

Wreck-It Ralph is my favorite!

THE AMIGO'S, great content.

Another great video. tku Lovely people.

Another great video yall! Thank you!

Another great video 😊

Holy black mold.

Always fun to watch Thank you!!! 🙏 🐝

Mr Ed, its summer and you haven't shaved ... Great to see Wreckit Ralph explaining bee behaviour. Thank you for the education x

Mr. Ed, sorry if this takes up too much of your time. I'm curious if you have to do anything special to winterize your bees or bee hives to handle a Louisiana winter? I'm asking partly because I live in Iowa, where winters are harsh, and partly because of another RU-vid channel, Vino Farm. This beekeeper lives in Massachusetts and about two years ago, he lost 5 of his 6 hives over winter. This inspired him to create an improvement on the traditional Langstroth Hive, what he calls a "Bee Barn." It is a well-insulated hive with much larger frames, among other things. Here's a link to the video where he explains this design: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z768OIA3bMo.html So I'm wondering if this design would be overkill for Louisiana winters, or for any apiary in a southern climate?

Funny, I was just thinking if I held a flashlight in my mouth, through the mesh, I would get stung on the mouth (really mean bees where I live). How does Mr. Ed do it? Then Ralph said you were stung "through the suit"! How the mighty have fallen!😀

About that strapping system, sometimes the obvious is too simple to see huh?

I’m thinking that, 1st time beekeepers may not want MEAN bees!

Owwwww!!!

always good to see ralph . nice vid

I remember the feeling you get with your first bees. Not sure if you want to run or dive in. I also know that cut outs aren't as easy as you and rooster make it look.

Thank you Jesus! 😊 🙏🐝🇦🇺

Finally see Ralph again, thought you hide him away or he was camera adverse. Tell him to quit hiding out so much. 👍

Hello Mr Ed and thank you for all the wisdom and positivity you convey. Part of my small beekeeping business here in the mountains of Virginia includes removals. I find I have good success keeping the bees in the bee vacuum alive and healthy when the colony is relatively new to the location. But when they have been there all season or worse, for multiple seasons, the volume of honey and nectar that spills as I vacuum bees and remove comb inevitably makes for a very sticky mess inside my hose, and all over the outside of the bees that end up in the vac. In some cases, bees begin to clog up inside the hose, which I can usually resolve, but the bees in the vacuum get stressed it seems by the light coating of honey and nectar all over them. In those situations I get a heartbreakingly high percentage of die off before I get back to my apiary to house them. What insight can you offer to help me combat the situation I describe when the job is big and goes on for many hours? In what way do you approach big old colonies differently than young small ones? I work by myself, so things drag on longer than if I had a helper or two. But I’m not in the position to hire anybody . Thanks for your input. Randy

Thank you Jesus🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Good Time Charlie needs a pair of transition glasses and a matching shirt to complete the look. I'm always amazed at the productivity of the bees when they work together. Too bad mankind hasn't learned that

May God save the queen yah yah yah

Doing my first removal tomorrow :)

Have you ever noticed how calm your bees get after treating your bees for varroa mites ? I had some real. Mean bees treated them and now I have a happy bees yard

9:16 Thank you Jesus.

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Great job boys

That's great!!!

What a way to wake up! THREe AMiGOS!!! Welcome back Ralph. Nice work guys.

The Terrific Trio has struck and another one bites the hive. Good to see buddy Ralph where he belongs, Charlie did wonderful and you with a fat lip but well documented and paid for. Thankk You JESES and have a wonderful Jesus weekend and BLESSINGS all around!

Loved it✝️❤️

You guys make me laugh and produce great video content. Also great to see Ralph back with the crew, he adds his special touch to the whole gig. From Adelaide Australia, Regards Rod Long......Keep up the great work fellas.......

Wow, even world-famous Mike Barry dropped in. Good to see all the brethren back together. Smooth snatch of the queen.