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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => HONEYBEE REMOVAL => Topic started by: JP on May 23, 2010, 11:47:36 AM

Title: Bees Between Floor Joists Of Work Trailer-May 21, 2010
Post by: JP on May 23, 2010, 11:47:36 AM
This removal was done at an Industrial plant in Chalmette, Louisiana. This is a new colony, perhaps 3-5 weeks old max. Now they reside in Raceland, Louisiana thanks to my good buddy Bailey, who secured me a great beeyard there. The bees got a lil pissy early in and I got popped on the cheek, so I put the veil on. Got one sting on the hand after that. They mellowed greatly as the removal progressed, as you will see in the video. They were making a very good, very dark honey, but I don't know the source.


...JP

Honeybee Removal May 21, 2010 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0BR8FAGAYA#ws)

Title: Re: Bees Between Floor Joists Of Work Trailer-May 21, 2010
Post by: annette on May 23, 2010, 03:57:25 PM
JP,

Aron and I watched this video together and Aron could not believe how you just put your hands into the pile of bees and kept throwing them into the box without getting stung. Very exciting video. I think you can start your very own DVD on doing cutouts, swarms, etc.  Think about it. 

(OH by the way, Aron said you were a nice looking guy (I agree :-*), with a nice looking wife) On this video you can really see your face.) Off Topic!!

Anyway, really enjoy the video. I think getting this camera was the best thing you ever did.
Title: Re: Bees Between Floor Joists Of Work Trailer-May 21, 2010
Post by: hardwood on May 23, 2010, 04:23:12 PM
Another masterful vid JP! And yup...you're just as cute as a button! :-D

Scott
Title: Re: Bees Between Floor Joists Of Work Trailer-May 21, 2010
Post by: JP on May 23, 2010, 04:57:21 PM
Annette, just wait til "the princess bee diaries" take shape and Irwin and I are seen riding around on our little cycles in drag. You and Aron will undoubtedly change your minds.  8-)

I am really enjoying putting these videos together! Hope y'all like them and get something out of them.

What I didn't mention in the video is that early in the removal I believe a small piece of fiberglass insulation got into my right eye. I washed my eye out several times with a saline solution on site but my cornea must have had a scratch on it.

My eye watered and the scratch was agonizing. I was better yesterday afternoon thanks to some eye gel from Walgreen's drugstore and TLC from my wife.

The drive back to my house that night was the longest 15 miles I have ever driven in my entire life.


...JP
Title: Re: Bees Between Floor Joists Of Work Trailer-May 21, 2010
Post by: vermmy35 on May 23, 2010, 05:14:55 PM
Nice video JP, that queen just didn't want to be helpful did she.  So how long did it actually take you to get her.
Title: Re: Bees Between Floor Joists Of Work Trailer-May 21, 2010
Post by: JP on May 23, 2010, 05:23:15 PM
Vermmy, that's a good question, maybe ten minutes or so. My right eye was scratched and watering badly, the area where the remaining bees were congregated was dark and I was using the built in light from the camera and using my left eye which doesn't appear to see as good as my right and I was filming with my left hand, but loving every minute of it!


...JP
Title: Re: Bees Between Floor Joists Of Work Trailer-May 21, 2010
Post by: schawee on May 23, 2010, 11:14:27 PM
jp, another great video.what camera do you have ?looking to get one soon.    ...schawee
Title: Re: Bees Between Floor Joists Of Work Trailer-May 21, 2010
Post by: JP on May 24, 2010, 12:15:07 AM
Quote from: schawee on May 23, 2010, 11:14:27 PM
jp, another great video.what camera do you have ?looking to get one soon.    ...schawee

Bruce, this is the camera, Cannon FS300: http://skypointdigital.com/skypoint/product_info.php?products_id=322444 (http://skypointdigital.com/skypoint/product_info.php?products_id=322444)


...JP
Title: Re: Bees Between Floor Joists Of Work Trailer-May 21, 2010
Post by: Irwin on May 24, 2010, 07:17:29 AM
Quote from: annette on May 23, 2010, 03:57:25 PM
JP,

Aron and I watched this video together and Aron could not believe how you just put your hands into the pile of bees and kept throwing them into the box without getting stung. Very exciting video. I think you can start your very own DVD on doing cutouts, swarms, etc.  Think about it. 

(OH by the way, Aron said you were a nice looking guy (I agree :-*), with a nice looking wife) On this video you can really see your face.) Off Topic!!

Anyway, really enjoy the video. I think getting this camera was the best thing you ever did.
Annette it took a bit of work on my end but it was worth it  :-D
Title: Re: Bees Between Floor Joists Of Work Trailer-May 21, 2010
Post by: Irwin on May 24, 2010, 07:22:35 AM
Quote from: JP on May 23, 2010, 04:57:21 PM
Annette, just wait til "the princess bee diaries" take shape and Irwin and I are seen riding around on our little cycles in drag. You and Aron will undoubtedly change your minds.  8-)

I am really enjoying putting these videos together! Hope y'all like them and get something out of them.

What I didn't mention in the video is that early in the removal I believe a small piece of fiberglass insulation got into my right eye. I washed my eye out several times with a saline solution on site but my cornea must have had a scratch on it.

My eye watered and the scratch was agonizing. I was better yesterday afternoon thanks to some eye gel from Walgreen's drugstore and TLC from my wife.

The drive back to my house that night was the longest 15 miles I have ever driven in my entire life.


...JP
JP what color skirt or dress you getting don't want wear the same color ;)
Title: Re: Bees Between Floor Joists Of Work Trailer-May 21, 2010
Post by: JP on May 24, 2010, 09:17:20 AM
What? You don't want to match? We could be sisters.  :-D  :-P


...JP
Title: Re: Bees Between Floor Joists Of Work Trailer-May 21, 2010
Post by: Irwin on May 24, 2010, 09:35:06 AM
Quote from: JP on May 24, 2010, 09:17:20 AM
What? You don't want to match? We could be sisters.  :-D  :-P


...JP
Sisters it is we should do the rest in pm so it will be a surprise to all ;) :-D
Title: Re: Bees Between Floor Joists Of Work Trailer-May 21, 2010
Post by: JP on May 24, 2010, 09:40:16 AM
Quote from: Irwin on May 24, 2010, 09:35:06 AM
Quote from: JP on May 24, 2010, 09:17:20 AM
What? You don't want to match? We could be sisters.  :-D  :-P


...JP
Sisters it is we should do the rest in pm so it will be a surprise to all ;) :-D

OK, you go girl!  :shock:  :-D


...JP
Title: Re: Bees Between Floor Joists Of Work Trailer-May 21, 2010
Post by: annette on May 24, 2010, 01:27:03 PM
RED. IT HAS TO BE RED
Title: Re: Bees Between Floor Joists Of Work Trailer-May 21, 2010
Post by: D Coates on May 24, 2010, 03:57:52 PM
JP,

Thanks for posting that video.  When I grow up I wanna be just like you.  A jokes aside, that was a great "how to" video done by someone who's been there and done that.
Title: Re: Bees Between Floor Joists Of Work Trailer-May 21, 2010
Post by: iddee on May 24, 2010, 06:15:57 PM
Red pumps, red skirt, red umbrella.

Anything less would be sanctimonious...........
Title: Re: Bees Between Floor Joists Of Work Trailer-May 21, 2010
Post by: JP on May 24, 2010, 07:59:38 PM
Quote from: iddee on May 24, 2010, 06:15:57 PM
Red pumps, red skirt, red umbrella.

Anything less would be sanctimonious...........

Hey, you left out hairy legs and full beards! Still excited?  :-D


...JP
Title: Re: Bees Between Floor Joists Of Work Trailer-May 21, 2010
Post by: annette on May 25, 2010, 01:02:03 AM
Yes :evil:
Title: Re: Bees Between Floor Joists Of Work Trailer-May 21, 2010
Post by: JP on May 25, 2010, 01:38:34 AM
Quote from: annette on May 25, 2010, 01:02:03 AM
Yes :evil:

Oh you are a bad girl Annette!  :-D


...JP
Title: Re: Bees Between Floor Joists Of Work Trailer-May 21, 2010
Post by: Irwin on May 25, 2010, 06:59:11 AM
 :-D :-D :evil:
Title: Re: Bees Between Floor Joists Of Work Trailer-May 21, 2010
Post by: iddee on May 25, 2010, 01:16:52 PM
Bad girls have more fun, JP.
Title: Re: Bees Between Floor Joists Of Work Trailer-May 21, 2010
Post by: annette on May 25, 2010, 11:11:55 PM
I am not "bad", I am very, very good :evil: :evil: