Wild Beehive in a Washing Machine

This washing machine had been repurposed and was being used as a compost bin...until bees decided to move in and build a hive there! The homeowner had lifted the lid open a few days before and was stung, so I was called to give these sweet bees a new place to live.

[MarkHonerbrink]

I love listening her narrate her processes for rehoming the bees. She has such a calm, soft voice that it actually reduces my anxiety.

[tytesz]

She not only saves the bees and looks totaly badass when she just casually does it without any protection, but she's also stylish while doing it.

[dyannejohnson]

I’m 80…i did not need any gear… my scent was calm. You are doing very well. Love your work and education

[visionbishop]

This woman is amazing! If ppl treated each other the way she treated bees, can you imagine the world we'd live in!?

[DEBrown]

Love the fact that the homeowner was caring enough to call a beekeeper to save the bees

[theoclarke]

If possible, could you do a Bee Yard tour? I would love to see all the hives full of happy bees you’ve saved!!! 💛💛🐝

[gianterrones]

Relieved you didn't stop making videos! Your videos have helped me in my fear of bees.

[honeybeehelper-]

As a beekeeper who has done over 100 bee removals I want to say that this is an exceptional removable and a first class lesson. Your thorough, clear explanations and meticulous work is to be respected immensely. And your gentle demeanor is an inspiration. I’m sure the bees feel your good will for them.

We all do things differently and if I left the bees as you did, I’d return after sundown so as to get all the bees into the hive and leave none behind. I would love to do that on all my removals. But most often, we don’t have that luxury and must leave when we are done removing the bulk of the bees and all the hive products. I use a bee vacuum to help with that.

I’m excited to take a look at your other videos!

[riverunner]

This young lady is amazing ! She is so professional. I love her explaining all her steps so interesting!

[Salulu]

You're amazing. Clearly the bees love you and they sense your energy and that you're helping them. No protection? No need. No fear. No stings.

Makes sense to me.

Thanks for doing what you do! It's fantastic. Love your ASMR style vids. Very peaceful and informative.

[LeannefunkE]

You should make a video of dealing with a more aggressive hive. It would be nice to see the other tactics/strategies you use in these cases.

[judyhulsey]

You're doing a fantastic job at saving the bees!! I am a former bee keeper & I loved every minute of it!! With all the problems bees are having I am so happy you are helping them!! Keep up the good work!!

[suzanneseely]

I love your gentle, do-no-harm approach to the bees and your genuine concern for their welfare. Please up the good work.

[FigaroHey]

I've watched many videos to learn about beekeeping, but this lady is the first person to make me think, "That's the kind of beekeeper I would like to be" instead of simply, "That's good information." I'd love to learn beekeeping just by going around with her and imitating what she does, how she does it. She's a natural with bees, and I'm not sure that can be learned (I was scared of insects as a child, thanks to my brothers teasing me by putting creepy crawlies on me). Maybe I can't be as naturally attuned to insects as she is, but I could learn to imitate her calm and respectful movements with bees. I feel calm just watching her videos - calm and even more eager to have a place to keep bees. Wonderful videos.

[JAMESMT-mmzl]

My Granddad was a bee keeper. He rescued hives quite frequently, using almost the same methods you use. The only big difference was that he smoked a pipe. I didn’t know that some bee keepers wore “suits” until I was in my late teens. Glad to see the tradition is still alive. Enjoy your channel. Thanks for sharing.

[charlesdebarber]

I'm sorry for some of the nasty things I've seen on social media and YouTube lately complaining about your methodology. Although I'd recommend a disclaimer advising folks to wear a veil for eye protection, I've seen nobody attack JPBeeman or some of the male cut out gurus for not wearing a veil. I feel like you're being singled out and I really enjoy the peaceful filming nature of your cut outs.

[ericheine]

This woman and these bees are just so remarkable. What a very cool and elegant interface with nature.

[thea_therian]

Mad respect for the owner who probably got stung like hell but was still concerned about the safety and wellbeing of the bees.

[brucemattson]

Forget the critics. You do a wonderful job to preserve a vital resource. Thank you.

[FL_Native_]

Young lady, you are an incredible person. Keep on being you. Dont let these window licking mouth breathers get you down. These type of people are the reason an "external use only" warning label has to be put on hemorrhoid medicine.