#  @hinterlandbees Hinterland Bees Hinterland Bees posts on YouTube about queen, how to, rescue, colour the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCLQY9RR3JH2xl6exm9F-dwA/interactions)  - [--] Week [---------] -51% - [--] Month [----------] -25% - [--] Months [----------] +117% - [--] Year [-----------] -45% ### Mentions: [---] [#](/creator/youtube::UCLQY9RR3JH2xl6exm9F-dwA/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] -21% - [--] Month [--] -5.30% - [--] Months [--] no change - [--] Year [--] +38% ### Followers: [-------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCLQY9RR3JH2xl6exm9F-dwA/followers)  - [--] Week [-------] +0.25% - [--] Month [-------] +1.60% - [--] Months [-------] +23% - [--] Year [-------] +65% ### CreatorRank: [------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCLQY9RR3JH2xl6exm9F-dwA/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [finance](/list/finance) [stocks](/list/stocks) **Social topic influence** [queen](/topic/queen) #113, [how to](/topic/how-to), [rescue](/topic/rescue) #951, [colour](/topic/colour), [entire](/topic/entire), [education](/topic/education), [the most](/topic/the-most), [watch](/topic/watch), [space](/topic/space), [bit](/topic/bit) **Top assets mentioned** [Swarm (BZZ)](/topic/swarm) [Hive Digital Technologies Ltd (HIVE)](/topic/hive) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "🐝🌳Removing bees from a tree" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GN0yLo7P6ok) 2024-07-03T12:09Z 783K followers, 570.7K engagements "Exotic Fern Fruit with a Sting Like a low-hanging fruit this honeybee swarm was perfectly behaved marching straight into their new hive. 🐝 Shaking a swarm [--] minutes before sunset is perfect timing. All bees return to their hive before it gets dark so it's a short wait to ensure we take them all home. @hinterlandbees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gG-l_JY8PX8) 2024-11-29T13:30Z 786K followers, 105.6M engagements "Very Rare Find - Sweet painted Lady Finding a marked queen during a bee removal is incredibly rare. 🐝 After more than a decade and hundreds of cut-outs I have only found a handful of queens with a paint mark. 🐝 Beekeepers mark queens as it can help when searching for them during hive inspections. The coloured dot follows an international colour code which tells beekeepers what year the queen was born. 🐝 So when you see a marked queen inside a building it tells a story. 🐝That colony most likely swarmed from a managed hive and it also reveals how old she is. Watch to the end to see just how" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=B5B13AvrVVk) 2026-01-11T12:29Z 787K followers, 1.2M engagements "Bin Bees Find New Home #beeswarm #beerescue #beekeeping That was a bit of a queen-finding challenge Thirty minutes later she was in the cage and it was just a matter of waiting for the rest of the swarm to march on into their new home. @hinterlandbees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_oXVyn9YWUo) 2024-11-12T11:46Z 787K followers, 164.7M engagements "How old is she Can you work it out #beewhisperer #beehive #beekeeper Look carefully at the queen and you can see what year she was born. Some beekeepers mark their queen bee's thorax with a dot of paint. 🐝 There is an internationally recognised colour scheme for marking queens. Green for years ending in [--] and [--] Blue for years ending in [--] and [--] White for years ending in [--] and [--] Yellow for years ending in [--] and [--] Red for years ending in [--] and [--] Theres the clue @hinterlandbees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jCXrp2Iw-0Q) 2025-01-19T10:48Z 787K followers, 175.7K engagements "❓How to Find a Queen Bee Do you need to find your queen bee Become a queen-finding expert with these essential queen-spotting tips. This video demonstrates how to find a queen bee in a beehive discussing the most likely location of the queen what signs to look for when queen-spotting and how to distinguish the queen from the worker bees. It also discusses which frame to start with and how to scan a frame in the search for the queen. There are examples of different-coloured queens and images of eggs which are a sign that the queen has been present in the hive for the previous [--] hours. Key" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p4saNAksfz8) 2024-11-25T23:04Z 787K followers, 155.8K engagements "Catch the Queen Catch the Colony Stop a swarm before it disappears into the walls. 🐝 In this rescue I spotted the queen early before the swarm could vanish into a wall cavity. I always secure the queen in a queen clip for three days so the colony bonds to their new hive instead of absconding. 🐝 I have another video you can actually see the swarm try to leave then turn back because the queen cannot follow. Check it out in our Answers to Popular Questions playlist on YouTube. Hinterland Bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qh1lBq4W0RM) 2025-12-26T11:01Z 787K followers, 1.3M engagements "How HUGE are these ROACHES🪳🪳🪳 The collective noun for cockroaches is an "intrusion" of cockroaches and this is a very appropriate example. 🐝 Cockroaches are omnivorous scavengers meaning they eat almost anything. Basically if it has organic material in it a cockroach will probably eat it 🐝 I almost always see a cockroach or two when removing bee nests from walls. The bees will defend their nest so the roaches are likely only scavenging the detritus of the nest that falls to the bottom of the wall. 🐝 @hinterlandbees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sb9CYnhDKeg) 2025-01-30T13:42Z 787K followers, 258.3K engagements "I Lost the Queen . almost Catching a swarm looks simple until the queen makes a run for it. 🐝 I shook this swarm from a mulberry tree onto a white sheet so I could spot the queen and guide the colony into their new hive. But this time she slipped straight into the box before I could see her. 🐝 That meant pulling frames back out and going hunting. 🐝 Its always worth the extra effort. An uncaged queen can take off with the entire swarm at any moment - and that would be a pretty embarrassing outcome when a client has called you in specifically to make sure their swarm is caught and set up" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yyN2DLjpPJg) 2026-01-24T12:16Z 787K followers, 2.3M engagements "Shaking Bees. Will They Sting Youd think theyd be furious so are you wondering why this open-air bee colony didnt go into attack mode when shaken out of its nest 🐝 Its possibly because a shake feels more like wind than an attack. 🐝 Even with comb and babies exposed their priority isnt to sting its to regroup and get on with business. Natures pretty incredible like that. @hinterlandbees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IJrTTU5lcKQ) 2025-04-12T13:00Z 787K followers, 6.2M engagements "How important is the queen She's one in [-----] but she is not indispensable. 🐝 It is a common misconception that if you move the queen from a beehive all bees will follow her. This does not happen because the bees will not abandon the brood. Open brood emits a pheromone which draws bees to feed care for it and regulate the temperature. 🐝 If a queen is removed from a nest only a few bees will be attracted to her and most bees will remain with the brood which is just as important to the colony if not more important than the queen. Once the queens pheromone no longer circulates the nest the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QV5BY3Uy3pI) 2025-01-25T12:36Z 787K followers, 249.3K engagements "👀 All eyes on the Bees 👀 The swarm call-outs keep coming even as autumn approaches. 🐝 A hive can swarm several times during the year but the first primary swarm of spring is always the biggest containing about 70% of the population from the hive. It usually includes the queen from the previous season. Because it is so early in the season it stands the most excellent chance of survival with plenty of time to establish a new nest and bring in copious amounts of nectar and pollen during the peak of spring. 🐝 Swarms later in the season take a riskier chance but we can feed them sugar syrup to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Sw6oEyF_Doo) 2025-02-06T11:10Z 787K followers, 211.7K engagements "I Found a Mega Swarm of Bees Again When it comes to catching swarms my first mission is to track down the queen bee and secure her in a queen clip for [--] days giving the rest of the colony time to adjust to their new digs. This clever tactic prevents the swarm from flying off 🐝 Ive discovered that the ultimate way to spot the queen is by dropping the swarm right in front of the hive and watching as the bees march in. Its an exhilarating queen-spotting challenge that I adore and with enough practice its easier than it seems Hinterland Bees bee swarm beekeeper beekeeping catching swarms of bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-0d3vXzGRao) 2025-03-02T16:45Z 787K followers, 161.5K engagements "She Hid for [--] Minutes; Then I Finally Saw Her Catching bee swarms isnt always as simple as dropping them straight into the hive. Sometimes theyre bunched up in the middle of a dense bush tangled through branches where a clean shake just isnt possible. 🐝 In those cases I do what I can shake as many bees as I can into a bucket and work from there. Thats when the real job starts: trying to find the queen. It takes a bit of patience and sometimes a lot of persistence. Every now and then shell slip into the hive before I even catch a glimpse of her. 🐝 But I always keep looking. Even if the bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2pxWbRW2i98) 2025-05-25T12:01Z 787K followers, 349.6K engagements "I dropped this Mega Bee Swarm When catching swarms I always locate the queen bee and put her in a queen clip for [--] days to allow the rest of the colony time to settle into their new home. This ensures the swarm wont abscond. 🐝 I reckon the best way to find the queen is to drop the swarm in front of the hive and let the bees march in. Its a queen-spotting challenge I love and with plenty of practice its easier than it looks. Hinterland Bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9HPmbdCcqfE) 2025-02-07T10:34Z 787K followers, 212.6M engagements "Super Rare Queen Bee. We call these queens tiger-stripped for obvious reasons. They are a rare find in our region. Because they are so similar to the colour markings of all of the other bees they really blend in making them a huge challenge to find. 🐝 It is a common misconception that a honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony actively defends its queen. In reality the colonys defensive behaviours are primarily directed toward safeguarding the hive structure and its resources rather than the queen herself. The queen benefits from the colonys defence mechanisms indirectly as the large population" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CiULkH2VHNA) 2025-03-21T15:00Z 787K followers, 5.8M engagements "Am I Wrong Shaking a bee swarm onto the ground in front of a hive box to watch them march in is the most effective way of finding the queen and sometimes I see her in the bucket 🐝 While it might look rough on the bees I know it doesnt harm them. If bees are hurt or stressed they release a defence pheromone and fly out and sting. 🐝 Once shaken a swarm almost immediately starts fanning a pheromone called Nasanov which communicates the swarms location so they can stick together. For this reason I never use smoke on a swarm until I find the queen so that communication isnt disrupted. 🐝 Once" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EWvkirFun-g) 2025-02-01T12:21Z 787K followers, 15.1M engagements "Would You Sit on [-----] Bees We ripped open an armchair and found over [-----] honey bees living inside 🐝What looked like an old piece of furniture was actually a fully established hive complete with fresh honeycomb brood and thousands of worker bees. 🐝The most unbelievable part The entire colony was only [--] days old. 🐝 Bees can build incredibly fast once they find a safe enclosed space. This video shows just how quickly a swarm of bees can turn something as ordinary as an armchair into a living buzzing home. 🐝 If youve ever wondered how bee colonies form or whats really inside a wall or" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Edm2Tj10BB4) 2025-10-23T11:30Z 787K followers, 1.6M engagements "The most beautiful beehive in the world Check out the amazingly vibrant colours of this bee nest. I just want to suck it all up 🐝 When bees excrete wax it is almost pure white. However pollen and propolis can quickly stain it. This nest was only about three weeks old and judging by the colour of the wax I suspect that the bees had been getting onto the blooms of exotic Leopard Trees. 🐝 Hinterland Bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G5tgGE6982I) 2025-03-22T14:02Z 787K followers, 9.2M engagements "Blades for Leaves and Its Full of Bees Swarm season is in full swing about five weeks later than last year and the bees are making up for lost time. 🐝 Ive had swarm calls almost every day for the past month and its clear that colonies across the Sunshine Coast are in full spring mode. A lot of the swarms Ive collected have been after-swarms smaller groups that leave after the primary swarm usually led by a young unmated queen sometimes even more than one. 🐝 Some of these swarms also tested positive for Varroa mite which is a serious concern for beekeepers. Every local beekeeper should be" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GQ_SV8J7ieU) 2025-10-12T10:43Z 787K followers, 2.3M engagements "20000 bees one queen. How do you find ONE queen bee in the middle of tens of thousands of moving bees 🐝 It looks impossible at first total chaos. But once you know what to look for the queen almost reveals herself. Theres a rhythm to the hive and she moves differently from every other bee around her. 🐝 In our How to Find the Queen video on YouTube we break it all down. Where to look what signs to watch for and how to tell the queen apart from the workers. Youll learn how to scan each frame efficiently see examples of queens in different colours and even spot eggs that prove shes been active" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JCMdbaRu10w) 2025-11-12T12:07Z 787K followers, 236.5K engagements "Risking life and limb to rescue bees after the cyclone With a bit of improvisation we managed to build a perfectly safe work platform (don't tell the authorities) to access a swarm that settled 7m / [--] feet up in a tree after they absconded from their hive which was destroyed by Tropical Cyclone Alfred. -- @HinterlandBees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Je2DQkwcBpY) 2025-03-12T16:45Z 787K followers, 156.9K engagements "50000 Bees in the Wall and Nobody Noticed How can [-----] bees live inside a wall without anyone noticing 🐝 Its more common than you think. People see a few bees flying in and out never realising theres a full colony hidden behind the bricks. 🐝 This one was [--] months old with over [--] kilos of honeycomb brood and bees packed into a wall cavity. Proof that killing a nest doesnt solve the problem because the real nightmare is the mess they leave behind. Hinterland Bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MBiXr8eORWA) 2025-09-20T11:59Z 787K followers, 112.7K engagements "I CANT BELIEVE THIS HAPPENED AGAIN Back again exactly one year after removing a colony from this same ceiling just in a different spot 🐝Last time the bees had only been here [--] days and still built a huge weirdly shaped nest. 🐝This time its one big solid comb neatly tucked between the floor joists. 🐝 That makes things a bit easier. No escape routes for the queen. She can only run from one comb to the next. But every removal still comes down to patience sharp eyes and a bit of luck. 🐝 And heres a fun fact: bees dont actually defend their queen. Theyre protecting their hive and honey. The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MaLK72RXLis) 2025-10-17T11:00Z 787K followers, 79.9K engagements "Virgin Honeycomb. Wax and Wonder When the nectar flows a great swarm awakensdrawing wax from sunlight and bloom they raise a palace of comb in mere days. 🐝 This swarm had arrived only two days before yet already the walls whispered with the hum of construction. 🐝 And still I never tire of itthose delicate snow-pale combs new-born and impossibly fragile like lace spun from nectar and air. Hinterland Bees #bees #beekeeping #honeyswarm #honeycomb #savethebees #beelife #beekeeperlife #pollinators #waxarchitecture #swarmcapture #beeobsessed #honeyharvest #apiarylife #natureisamazing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N6JAoMQTySU) 2025-05-22T11:20Z 787K followers, 233.1K engagements "Mega Stinging Fruit-like surprise. Why arent [-----] bees stinging me into oblivion 🐝 It looks insane to drop a whole swarm onto the ground but they barely react. Swarms are actually some of the calmest colonies youll ever meet. Bees arent aggressive by nature; they only defend a nest. And a swarm doesnt have one yet so theres nothing to protect. 🐝 Theyre also used to being jostled around. Even the lightest breeze or a landing on a flower shakes them more than youd expect. 🐝 Protective gear is always recommended but when you know what youre doing and handle a swarm gently the risk is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PXaY7i0hk00) 2025-11-28T11:00Z 787K followers, 3.2M engagements "One Mistake and the Swarm is LOST Why dont I just shake the swarm into the hive 🐝 Because if I did theres a real chance the entire swarm could fly away. 🐝 Thats why I always find the queen first and cage her for three days. 🐝It gives the colony time to settle and stops them from absconding. 🐝 Trust me once youve seen a swarm vanish into the sky you dont skip this step. __ @hinterlandbees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=X7x4MM3LJtk) 2025-11-18T11:01Z 787K followers, 15.2M engagements "Do Bees Protect Their Queen Everyone thinks bees protect their queen but they dont. 🐝 Their defence is aimed at the hive not her. The queen hides in the shadows away from the action while the workers guard the nest. 🐝 During removals I usually dont find her until the very end often on the last piece of comb calmly waiting it out. Hinterland Bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Yw6P9TMXCe0) 2025-10-26T12:33Z 787K followers, 140.6K engagements "The Genius Way Bees Organise Their Nest The structure of a bee nest in the wild follows a typical pattern but will be affected by the location of the entrance. 🐝 Pollen is always stored closest to the entrance; next to that you will find the brood nest and behind that will be the honey stores. Over time as the nest expands honey will be stored in less predictable locations but the pollen will almost always be closest to the front door. 🐝 The reasons are simple. When the worker bees out collecting pollen return to the nest they offload their haul directly into the cells. It makes sense to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Z7r5gB4LpSY) 2025-04-26T13:15Z 787K followers, 187.4K engagements "Massive Bee Swarm Caught Wait Until You See the Queen Spring means one thing: massive bee swarms 🐝 The first swarms of the season are on the move and some are enormous up to [-----] bees in a single cluster. With nectar flowing pollen everywhere and months of warm weather ahead its the perfect time for the colony to reproduce and build a strong new home. 🐝 When I catch swarms I have one rule: find the queen. If she takes off the entire swarm goes with her and losing a beauty like this is not an option. Hinterland Bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_hM1Sansw4A) 2025-08-29T12:15Z 787K followers, 1.1M engagements "Can You Believe the Age of this Bee Nest In less than two weeks these bees had made a huge start on their new nest. There are two signs to indicate the age: [--]. The colour of the beeswax: the lighter the colour the newer the wax and [--]. There was no capped brood: it takes three weeks from when the queen lays an egg to when the new bee emerges from her cell. At day nine the cell is capped. @HinterlandBees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_lXaWJXytl8) 2025-03-31T13:45Z 787K followers, 205.4K engagements "Killer Bees Or Just Misunderstood Bad start. The ceiling cracked open with a loud snap and the bees were NOT happy. In the chaos I copped a few stings and had that split-second thought of This could get ugly fast. 🐝 But once everything had settled and I slowed things right down the change was incredible. The bees calmed. The flight settled. And honestly they turned out to be pretty friendly in the end. 🐝 Heres the thing most people dont realise: bees arent naturally aggressive. Theyre defensive. When they feel squeezed crushed or alarmed thats when a sting happens. A little smoke can help" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eJhLFu6nTqk) 2026-01-07T12:28Z 787K followers, 127.6K engagements "Something went wrong. When a honeybee swarm prepares to move it doesn't happen by chance. Scout bees are dispatched ahead of time searching for the perfect home: dark dry with a small entrancesomething easy to defend. A hollow wall wouldve been ideal. 🐝 So why did they end up here building in the open 🐝 The most likely answer: the scouts did find the perfect spot inside the wall. But when the swarm arrived something went wrong. The queen guided only by instinct began to crawl upwarddrawn by the promise of shelterbut the space was tight. Deep joists boxed her in. She couldn't reach the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fVJuXOtsvR0) 2025-05-04T02:00Z 787K followers, 1.1M engagements "Tiny Queen Problems When I spot a tiny queen in a swarm my first instinct is to look for another one. 🐝 Why Because small queens are often virgins and virgin queens rarely appear in primary swarms. Theyre usually found in after-swarms (secondary or tertiary swarms) which leave the hive days after the main swarm led by the original mated queen. 🐝 Whenever I post a video of a massive swarm people ask Is there just one queen in there In my experience enormous primary swarms almost always have just one queenthe old girl herself. Its the smaller swarms that tend to hide surprises. The smaller" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jGabiCEsujg) 2025-05-16T11:23Z 787K followers, 318K engagements "Why the Bees Vanished Ever wondered why tens of thousands of bees suddenly leave their hive 🐝 Spring means swarming season. With longer warmer days when nectar and pollen flow colonies start to raise new queens. Before the first new queens emerge a swarm ensues and up to 70% of the bees leave with the old queen. This first swarm is the primary swarm. 🐝 Without her the swarm is doomed. With her the colony will look for a new homesite and a new beginning. 🐝 This one is not the biggest swarm I have caught this season but it is definitely this hives first. Hinterland Bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lM009udu6Ck) 2025-09-28T11:48Z 787K followers, 119.1K engagements "Clinging to a Ladder When [-----] Bees Came Crashing Down I got completely covered in bees. 🐝 I thought this was just another swarm job until it all went wrong. 🐝 A shaky ladder a massive swarm high in the tree using a chainsaw with one hand . then the whole colony came crashing down. 🐝 Did I find the queen in time Watch what happened next. Hinterland Bees #BeeRescue #BeeSwarm #ExtremeBeekeeping #SwarmCatch #BeeRemoval #SwarmDisaster #RiskyRescue #BeeRescue #BeeSwarm #ExtremeBeekeeping #SwarmCatch #BeeRemoval #SwarmDisaster #RiskyRescue" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r9U0lC7qXJc) 2025-08-18T11:01Z 787K followers, 14.7M engagements "25 Ft High & Pure Magic 🐝 Pure Honeycomb Art A wild open-air bee nest is a stunning reminder of natures artistrysomething you rarely get to see in a traditional hive. And when sunlight pours through from behind The combs light up like golden stained glass. Magical isnt it 🐝 The structural integrity of beeswaxa material secreted by the abdominal glands of young worker beesis a remarkable feat of natural engineering. A single comb is capable of supporting multiple kilograms of honey while remaining stable and resilient against environmental stresses even when fully exposed and suspended 25" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=s04ddQ28f5M) 2025-04-19T13:01Z 787K followers, 400.7K engagements "You Are Wrong About Bee Swarms (Probably) Everyone Thinks Bee Swarms Are Dangerous. Theyre Totally Wrong 🐝 Honey bee swarms might look intimidating but theyre actually one of the safest moments to observe bees up close as long as theyre left alone. 🐝 Bees arent aggressive by nature; they only defend an established nest. A swarm doesnt have one yet; its a homeless colony clustered around its queen while scout bees search for a new home. 🐝 Its a common misconception that bees actively defend their queen. In truth they defend the hive and its resources. The queens safety comes from being" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xejxXlvSTrw) 2025-11-16T10:11Z 787K followers, 64.9K engagements "Swarm Catching: How To Catch [------] Bees At Once Swarm season is just around the corner buzzing with thrilling activity for beekeepers While early spring often showcases the biggest swarms factors like plentiful pollen and unexpected rain can ignite impressive swarms later in the season. Rainy days keep bees cozy inside leading to population explosions thanks to reduced natural attrition. 🐝🌧 🐝 In this video we reveal the secrets to safely capturing a honey bee swarm by locating and caging the queena technique that guarantees the swarm stays put as these loyal bees wont abandon their caged" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zUNrL5duZYE) 2025-02-22T23:25Z 787K followers, 172.5K engagements "Wall of Gold & [-----] Bees #beeremoval #beerescue #honeycomb Check out these absolute slabs of golden honeycomb. There is a brood in there too which is the next generation of bees so it is important for us to save. @hinterlandbees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-7I-aNhDem8) 2024-11-28T11:40Z 705K followers, 140K engagements "Swarm drop Bee Swarms everywhere Ive been kept busy this week with some monster swarms. Its mid-summer and swarm season is usually starting to wrap up by now but weve had the perfect storm for swarm season [---] 🐝 The weather has been hot humid and very very rainy all this month. Why is this causing a swarm resurgence 🐝 Bees die by working themselves to death in their short six weeks of life. They wear out their wings and muscles and one day dont return to the hive. But they dont fly when its raining and as a result they live longer hanging out inside the hive. 🐝 However the queen keeps" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-G18kZVincg) 2025-01-12T12:06Z 622K followers, 155.3K engagements "Should you drop bees #bee #beekeeping #beekeepingadventures Yep dropping a swarm in front of the hive is a great way to find the queen and catch the swarm" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0gbs5B-lrp0) 2024-09-04T11:00Z 199K followers, 200.4K engagements "Why do bees love brick veneer homes In this video we remove a bee nest hidden beneath a bathtub using the cut-out methodand explain why brick veneer construction is so attractive to swarming colonies. 🐝 What Youll See in This Video: This rescue takes place inside a brick veneer home where a colony built its nest in the narrow space beneath a bath. We explain how the wall cavity between bricks and plasterboard mimics a natural tree hollow offering warmth protection and a small defendable entrance via the weep holes. Youll also hear a breakdown of how and why beeswax changes colour over time" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0ui5PBEROAE) 2025-06-15T10:08Z 787K followers, [----] engagements "Slabs of GOLD Mining the hive. #beehive #beeremoval #savethebees Did you know that when bees excrete wax it is almost pure white Over time the wax gets stained with pollen propolis and the other bee foot traffic. Contact: https://www.hinterlandbees.com/contact @hinterlandbees #beekeeping #beelovers #beeremoval #beerescue #savethebees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1GN41pDqxKE) 2024-10-18T11:00Z 710K followers, 2.4M engagements "Pollen Mite Infestation of Honey Bees. This video shows Pollen Mites (Afrocypholaelaps africana) infesting western honey bees (Apis Mellifera). The microscopic photography is a useful tool for identifying pollen mites and distinguishing them from Tropilaelaps mites and Varroa mites. The pollen mite infestation was recorded on [--] March [----] (early autumn) at Hinterland Bees near Maleny on the Sunshine Coast Queensland Australia. The host flora of the pollen mites was observed as Elaeocarpus grandis (Blue Quandong) which flowers in late summer and early autumn and produces a peacock blue fruit" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6XJADQbNcr8) 2024-11-19T22:48Z 288K followers, [----] engagements "Incredible 11-day-old bee nest It's hard to believe this swarm arrived on [--] September [----] and had grown to incredible proportions by [--] September. A combination of a massive swarm and tremendous nectar flow makes it possible" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8Ypwr-6NDa8) 2024-09-18T11:40Z 195K followers, 65.7K engagements "Just grab the queen #beeremoval #beeslife #beefriendly Nope I cant just grab the queen and expect the rest of the bees to follow. Finding her is like searching for a needle in a haystack and that often doesnt happen until well into the job. Patience is key 🐝 You dont need to vacuum them people say after seeing videos of swarms being removed. 🐝 But theres a big difference between a swarm and an established nest. 🐝 Removing a nest built inside a cavity means dealing with everything: the bees their comb honey and brood. This requires fully exposing the nest. 🐝 Once its exposed the bees are" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AATET2h2iQ8) 2024-10-13T14:00Z 166K followers, 50.6K engagements "How do they know where to go 🐝 Bees' sense of smell is extraordinary and It is one of their most potent communication tools. 🐝 Pheromones are used throughout the hive and when bees swarm they use a pheromone to alert everyone of the queen's location and the entry to their new hive. 🐝 Check out how quickly they locate the queen and reorganise themselves to march into the hive where the queen has been placed inside a temporary cage. Hinterland Bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AHhC60C-9Mo) 2024-12-06T12:15Z 345K followers, 46.3K engagements "Adopt-a-Hive Every year Hinterland Bees rescues relocates and removes scores of bee nests from buildings trees and unwanted locations. Are you a passionate beekeeper looking to expand your apiary This is your chance to adopt a thriving colony from Hinterland Bees bee rescue and removal service This offer is only open to registered beekeepers in Queensland with at least one year of experience. For more information visit: https://www.hinterlandbees.com/adopt-a-hive" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=B96RY3Q0dLQ) 2024-06-28T02:52Z 217K followers, [----] engagements "Giga Bee Swarm Drop Swarm Season is over. Sad but true. 🐝 Its autumn in Australia and we will unlikely see too many more swarms until August. 🐝 One of my favourite swarm captures of all time was this beauty. It provided the excitement only a massive swarm could deliver and the capture process had a couple of twists. 🐝 Watch the swarm try to leave only to realise that the caged queen wasnt with them on our YouTube channel. Look in the ❓Why I Always Cage the Queen playlist. @hinterlandbees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BzNE2UAan7o) 2025-03-28T12:13Z 603K followers, 5.2M engagements "Can You Find the Queen Ep.7 Test your queen bee-spotting skills with our queen-finding challenge. Here are some tips for locating a queen bee. -------------------------------------------- 👉 V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T : More Queen-spotting Challenges https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLhesBd6WpkXTmlUUl9CsMKffQH1m2H37E How to Catch a Swarm (why I always cage the queen) https://www.youtube.com/watchv=N_uBqlwqPWw&list=PLhesBd6WpkXTsNfocdxzCJAoKN0GR7A6s&pp=gAQBiAQB -------------------------------------------- Finding a queen inside a hive can be frustrating even for seasoned" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DJ5kMntDmfY) 2024-11-08T11:23Z 222K followers, [---] engagements "Shake it out Find the queen. #queenbee #beerescue #beeremoval There's a big myth that the bees of a colony will defend their queen. They simply don't do it. Not actively anyway. The only protection a colony of bees can offer a queen is a crowd to hide amongst. And in my experience she is an expert at running from the action. Sometimes a good shake can spread out the bees and make finding that queen just a little bit easier. @hinterlandbees # #honeycomb #miel #honig #imker #montville #nectar #beeremoval #bienen #beeswax #beewax #apicoltura # # #honeycombs #backyardbeekeeper #urbanbeekeeper" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=D_ugRfqT_sI) 2024-10-19T14:00Z 713K followers, 129.7K engagements "This Bee Nest Is HUGE and Im About to Shake It These massive open-air bee nests can sometimes be feisty but with a sharp eye and a bit of experience you can read their mood and suit up accordingly. 🐝 If the bees seem calm I go for the whole shake. Its dramatic but it gives me the best shot at spotting the queen. 🐝 And once the bees are off the comb I can cleanly cut the wax into neat sections and fit them into hive frames ready to rehome the entire colony into a new hive. Hinterland Bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Dib3uF32Jvc) 2025-06-12T11:58Z 616K followers, 42.2K engagements "A miracle queen-find in this monster swarm #beekeeperslife #beeswarm #savethebees Can you believe this wasn't the biggest swarm I caught this week Once the swarm lands on a building and the queen finds her way inside the wall the rest of the bees will pour inside within about [--] minutes. It doesn't happen often but sometimes you get lucky and can grab the queen before she finds her way in thus avoiding the costly exercise of cutting open the wall to remove the bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HAAKxHwszUo) 2024-09-01T10:30Z 666K followers, 3.4M engagements "15 Thousand Bees Down the Vacuum Hose. #bee #beeslife #beekeeping Our custom bee vacuum is a specialised piece of equipment designed to ensure the safe relocation of bees. It gently captures bees into a modified beehive box causing no harm. Once the brood nest has been removed and reassembled inside a new beehive box the vacuumed bees are transferred into this new home. ⚠ Using a regular vacuum cleaner is fatal to bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ImWXyhPIUIQ) 2024-11-02T10:00Z 211K followers, 20.4K engagements "Pollen Mites Infestation of Honey Bees. This video shows Pollen Mites (Afrocypholaelaps africana) infesting western honey bees (Apis Mellifera). Dubbed into French German Hindi Indonesian Italian Japanese Portuguese and Spanish. The microscopic photography is a useful tool for identifying pollen mites and distinguishing them from Tropilaelaps mites and Varroa mites. The pollen mite infestation was recorded on [--] March [----] (early autumn) at Hinterland Bees near Maleny on the Sunshine Coast Queensland Australia. The host flora of the pollen mites was observed as Elaeocarpus grandis (Blue" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JImFEWPrLrc) 2024-12-26T05:56Z 369K followers, [---] engagements "I Caught a Swarm of Bees With My Bare Hands Occasionally I catch a swarm queen just as she lands before thousands of her daughters cluster around her. Dubbed into French German Hindi Indonesian Italian Japanese Portuguese and Spanish. When that happens and when time allows it's a fun opportunity to demonstrate a swarm's docility and the queen's magnetic attraction. NB: If you are new to swarm catching or live in an area with aggressive bees please don't try this without adequate protection. Aggressive or not there's a good chance of getting stung. As a beekeeper I experience regular stings as" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KY2A2ZsP1YA) 2025-02-13T21:52Z 787K followers, 150.2K engagements "Mega Bee Swarm moves into compost bin. A swarm arrived at Regs compost bin at 9:30 a.m. Twenty minutes later he messaged me to let me know that the swarm had left and that only a few bees were hanging around. 🐝 I dont think so Reg 🐝 After reassuring Reg that swarms are very gentle and not out to attack anyone I encouraged him to peek inside the bin. Just lift the lid by an inch or two I told him. 🐝 Somehow Reg managed to flip the lid off entirely and was instantly surrounded by a cloud of bees It must have been quite a sight 😂 🐝 After receiving zero stings (as expected) Reg managed to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N3NGyyns7l8) 2024-08-14T12:03Z 203K followers, 984K engagements "Could You Catch a Swarm by Hand Occasionally I catch a swarm queen just as she lands and before thousands of her daughters start to cluster around her. When that happens and when time allows it's a fun opportunity to demonstrate a swarm's docility and the queen's magnetic attraction. NB: If you are new to swarm catching or live in an area that has aggressive bees please don't try this without adequate protection. Aggressive or not there's a good chance of getting stung. Being a beekeeper I experience regular stings as part of the job. During some bee removal jobs I may not encounter any" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OKXmuejA_Mw) 2023-11-30T05:07Z 540K followers, [----] engagements "Dolphins Rescued from Bees The call to our bee removal hotline: "Thousands of bees have landed on my dolphins. Can you help" The dolphins weren't real and the bees weren't killer bees but the rest is true and yes we are here to help @HinterlandBees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Oy3B7GWx4bc) 2025-01-05T12:18Z 578K followers, 1.2M engagements "Is this the most beautiful queen 👑 🐝 The hunt for the queen bee is one of the pleasures of bee removal work. 🐝 She is the one needle in the 20000-bee haystack that is the golden ticket to keeping the swarm together. 🐝 This swarm of honey bees moved in four days ago so they had yet to build much honeycomb but enough for the queen to have laid hundreds of eggs already. @hinterlandbees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ROnV2kXQUMo) 2024-12-18T11:30Z 363K followers, 65.1K engagements "Cutest Animals That Will Make You Smile 🐝🐸 What in the world is going on here 🐝🐸🕷 When a Giant Green Tree Frog decided to lay her eggs in our dog's water bowl a couple of months ago we transferred the eggs to a safe place. Now hundreds of tadpoles have metamorphosed into hundreds of froglets. 🐝🐸🕷 Some of the froglets have occupied the bird bath doubling as a water source for our bees. 🐝🐸🕷 So what was the bee doing Just collecting some water. How amazing is nature Even the spider is pretty cute (if not annoying). -- @HinterlandBees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SzlyPbvf8p4) 2025-03-14T11:30Z 518K followers, [----] engagements "3 days Later (Swarm Catch by Hand Follow Up) Three days ago I caught a swarm by nabbing the queen early caging her and allowing all of the bees land on my arm before transferring them into a box. ( https://youtu.be/OKXmuejA_Mwsi=pjQP9jhZNiCu9ett ) After three days I release the queen and do some other manipulations to the hive in order to set the colony up to become a honey production colony. How to Catch a Swarm https://www.hinterlandbees.com/articles/how-to-catch-a-swarm HiveIQ http://hiveiq.com" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=U4pKu2V7GLk) 2023-12-04T05:32Z 537K followers, [----] engagements "Preparing Hives for a Cyclone / Hurricane Cyclone Preparedness for Beekeepers 🌀 Cyclone Alert in Australia A Category [--] cyclone is approaching with winds up to [---] km/h posing risks to beehives. 🏗 Hive Securing Strategies Strapping hives together with Em-lock or ratchet straps helps prevent damage if they fall over. 📦 Weighing Down Hives Adding heavy objects like cinder blocks on top of hives increases their stability. 🔄 Hive Placement Adjustments Clustering multiple hives together enhances their resistance to strong winds. 🌧 Flood Protection Raising hives and creating top entrances" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WIe8QF7_HZY) 2025-03-05T04:28Z 787K followers, [----] engagements "Dropping Bees Serious When a swarm is presented with an enclosed space it will naturally enter even if the queen isnt inside whether it is a beehive a cardboard box or even a bucket. It is probably an instinct to seek shelter. There is no guarantee that the swarm will stay in the box as a swarm is actively choosing its own new homesite and may not accept the alternative offered. The only way to ensure that they stay is to contain the queen. That is why I always locate the queen bee and put her in a queen clip for three days to allow the rest of the colony time to settle into their new home" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XFz5rVY3TJ4) 2025-04-03T14:15Z 787K followers, 252.4K engagements "🐝 How many stings did I get 🐝 #bee #beeslife #beefriendly Swarms are typically very docile. Bees aren't naturally aggressive; they become defensive when protecting their nest. Since a swarm is homeless and has no nest the bees are unlikely to sting unless provoked. When handled carefully and with knowledge swarms usually pose little danger. 🐝 So consequently I got zero stings. I don't recommend doing this without protective equipment until you've had plenty of experience (and are prepared to cop a few stings regardless)" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XGiuHxEC7Yw) 2024-10-06T11:20Z 583K followers, 6.5M engagements "How remarkable is this Beehive for only [--] days (Auto-Dubbed Languages: ) How remarkable is this development for a colony that is only [--] days old Observing the brood can provide valuable insight into the age of a nest. After the queen lays an egg it typically hatches into a larva within approximately four days. By the ninth day the cells are capped as the larvae transition into the pupal stage. After a total of around [--] days the fully developed worker bee emerges from its cell. In this case no newly emerged bees were observed and the capped cells appeared relatively recent. These" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YhBsxzJl86M) 2025-01-04T23:16Z 666K followers, [----] engagements "👀 Look at that 👀 You dont see that every day. #beerescue #beeslife #beekeeper The swarm moved in days previous. Check out that beautiful white comb. It was too early for honey. All incoming nectar was being converted to wax production creating space for the queen to lay eggs and increase the population. @HinterlandBees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Zn4jxuhhfww) 2024-10-25T11:15Z 699K followers, 213.7K engagements "Stealing some Bees 🥷🐝 🐝 #beeswarm #beewhisperer #beekeeper Nah not really just catching a swarm. 🐝 Once the queen had been captured it was just a matter of getting a critical mass of bees around her in their new hive and waiting until after sunset when they all went inside the box and it could be taken back to our apiary. @hinterlandbees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dH1ULcTi7fY) 2025-01-11T13:30Z 403K followers, [----] engagements "Lucky catch. Plucking the queen out of the crowd. If you cant shake a bee swarm you can scoop them. Sometimes shaking a honeybee swarm into a beehive box is impossible but you can always gently scoop them off using a bucket. This video demonstrates the removal of a bee swarm from the side of a building. It shows the capture of the queen bee and using her to lure all of the bees into a beehive box. -------------------------------------------- 👉 V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T : How to Find the Queen video: https://youtu.be/p4saNAksfz8 What to do if your queen flies away" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dy4oJmfOnEA) 2024-12-29T04:21Z 374K followers, [----] engagements "How amazing is this for just [--] days #Beekeeping #SwarmRescue #HiveLife The brood tells the story: eggs hatch in [--] days cells get capped by day [--] and bees emerge at [--] days. With no young bees yet and freshly capped cells it matched the homeowner's report of the swarm moving in [--] days ago. 🐝 The nest A perfect masterpiecestraight combs at [--] to the floor joists making it a breeze to cut and transfer to hive frames. Finding the queen was the final step and there she was 👑 @hinterlandbees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=e5x5ZGP8W4s) 2025-01-08T10:56Z 405K followers, 29.9K engagements "Wheres the Queen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eiV8yU3MwzA) 2025-06-29T14:00Z 618K followers, [----] engagements "Don't do this with bees (if you don't really want to catch the swarm). If you catch the queen bee you have caught the swarm. Don't do it and there is always a chance that they will take off. 🐝 These bees had spent the previous night hanging in a tree in a wild storm and seemed quite happy for the refuge of the hive I provided them. 🐝 All the bees we rescue are moved into a new beehive box and relocated to our pollinator sanctuary. After a period of quarantine during which they are monitored for pests and diseases some will join our honey production colonies at one of our other apiary sites" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gUYtCmTVq2E) 2024-12-24T11:00Z 371K followers, 40.8K engagements "A Flow Hive should NOT look like this. What do you do when bees do the unexpected and relocate their nest to under the hive (Auto-Dubbed Languages: ) This is not uncommon and is usually a by-product of the swarming process. If an old queen cannot fly leaves with a swarm sometimes she will crawl back under the hive and a second colony will be formed. In this case the most likely scenario is that the new queen returned after her mating flight and missed the entrance to the hive instead crawling underneath. This video demonstrates the relocation of a bee nest from the underside of a Flow Hive" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hmp5xIb3L7k) 2025-01-11T20:00Z 406K followers, 17K engagements "How to Catch a Bee Swarm in a High Tree Your beehive has swarmed and the bees have settled high in a tree. Here is one method for getting them to the ground and into a new beehive box. In this video I demonstrate how to safely catch a bee swarm from a tall tree using a container attached to a long pole. I also explain the importance of finding the queen to ensure the swarm stays together. 👉 V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T : How to Catch a Swarm (why I always cage the queen) https://www.youtube.com/watchv=N_uBqlwqPWw&list=PLhesBd6WpkXTsNfocdxzCJAoKN0GR7A6s&pp=gAQBiAQB More Shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=i013d9ftrlk) 2024-10-29T14:00Z 699K followers, [----] engagements "Is this even possible🐝💥 The behavioural and biological processes of bee swarming is incredibly fascinating which is only magnified when I encounter a mega-swarm. 🐝 Sometimes these enormous swarms are triggered by prolonged rainy weather. With the bees couped up inside the hive and unable to forage natural attrition is significantly reduced. As a consequence bees which usually only live for about six weeks can extend their lives by two or three weeks. 🐝 If the queen lays [----] eggs a day the population inside a hive can explode by [-----] triggering swarming instinct. @hinterlandbees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kIuYX3Eec74) 2024-12-14T10:59Z 363K followers, 2.3M engagements "Massive Bee Swarm. Did I get stung Why was this swarm so nasty #beeswarm #beekeeping #swarm This swarm was unusually agitated and there was a compelling reason behind it that wasn't the bees' fault. 🐝 Typically swarms are pretty chill. Bees aren't naturally aggressive; they're more about defending their home. Since this swarm was homeless and lacked a nest the bees were unlikely to sting without cause. If handled with care they generally pose minimal risk. However I learned that this swarm had been provoked 🐝 Rumour had it that someone used a high-pressure hose to drive them away." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lG6j0EFq0Zs) 2024-08-20T09:33Z 664K followers, 60.9K engagements "Massive Swarm Drop I always locate the queen bee and put her in a queen clip for [--] days to allow the rest of the colony time to settle into their new home. This ensures the swarm won't abscond. Hinterland Bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pfmcI-xaiRw) 2024-12-07T11:45Z 341K followers, 13K engagements "What a beautiful black queen 😍 👑 🐝 Our region has three subspecies of the Western Honeybee (Apis Mellifera). 🐝 Italians (Apis m. ligustica) Carniolans (Apis m. carnica) and Caucasians (Apis m. caucasia). 🐝 The Carniolans and Caucasians are the darkest some being jet-black. @hinterlandbees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=u-pa2X-dF-U) 2025-01-03T10:27Z 403K followers, 143.4K engagements "Look at that [--] days work #beeremoval #beerescue #beekeeping How's this for three days' work 🐝 This colony of bees beneath the floor was on a determined mission 🐝 Upon settling in their primary objective is to construct comb swiftly. The honeycomb serves essential purposes: it stores nectar and pollen and critically creates cells for the queen to lay eggs initiating the development of the next generation of bees. 🐝 After fueling up on nectar or honey before leaving the original hive the swarm arrives loaded with the necessary carbohydrates to begin wax secretion and comb construction. The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=udbnQn5SjGE) 2024-11-20T10:35Z 288K followers, 114.7K engagements "Is it the Biggest Swarm Ever Someone lost their queen #beeswarm #queenbee #beekeeper Can you see (and hear) how I know someone lost their queen This was probably the largest swarm I have yet encountered and they fell off the wall in their thousands but guess what It didn't matter because the queen was found in the first bucket of bees. Catch the queen and it's game over @HinterlandBees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vqc1SOMaSkQ) 2024-10-27T10:30Z 690K followers, 2.3M engagements "15 foot swarm is it worth it #beeswarm #swarm #beekeeper How to catch a swarm from a high tree. Your beehive has swarmed and the bees have settled high in a tree. Here is one method for getting them to the ground and into a new beehive box. But you need to weigh up the effort. Is it worth it Check out our long-form video for more info @HinterlandBees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=x5-gE2gg7kw) 2024-10-30T11:15Z 630K followers, 142.9K engagements "Incredible Stroke of Luck: Catching a Swarm Once a swarm arrives at a newly chosen homesite it will usually disappear inside the cavity very quickly. As soon as the queen finds her way inside most of the swarm will follow within [--] minutes. However if the queen has trouble finding the entrance the process can be delayed significantly and with a bit of luck she can be captured before she finds her way in. This video demonstrates the removal of a bee swarm from the side of a building. It shows the capture of the queen bee and using her to lure all of the bees into a beehive box." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zKMPbMWCB-E) 2025-01-19T00:01Z 787K followers, 16.2K engagements "🐝 Shaky shaky bees 🐝 #beeswarm #beesafe #beekeeper A few methods are used for catching a swarm including shaking them straight into the box scooping them off a structure or cutting a branch and lowering it into the box. 🐝 But even if you get that swarm in the box if the queen or the colony decides that they dont like the new home on offer there is no guarantee that they will hang around. 🐝 This is why I think catching the queen is central to success. 🐝 Catch the queen and you catch the swarm. @hinterlandbees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=85DtRTxezqw) 2024-11-05T10:30Z 753K followers, 127.8K engagements "50 Pound Monster Beehive Shake These massive open-air bee nests can sometimes be feisty but with a sharp eye and a bit of experience you can read their mood and suit up accordingly. 🐝 If the bees seem calm I go for the whole shake. Its dramatic but it gives me the best shot at spotting the queen. 🐝 And once the bees are off the comb I can cleanly cut the wax into neat sections and fit them into hive frames ready to rehome the entire colony into a new hive. Hinterland Bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gup952WRT5w) 2025-12-05T11:20Z 787K followers, 201.4K engagements "Did the Queen just 💩 on Me #beeremoval #queenbee #beekeeping It started with a surprise: How did they build all of this in only [--] Days 🐝 It ended with a surprise: Why did the queen 💩 on me 🐝 The first question is easy to answer: Huge swarm + Huge nectar flow = Huge nest. 🐝 The second question is a little more challenging to understand. Was this a defensive reaction 🐝 In case you are wondering our custom bee vacuum is a specialised piece of equipment designed to ensure the safe relocation of bees. It gently captures bees into a modified beehive box causing no harm. Once the brood nest" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JjlXOhBBoX4) 2024-11-22T11:00Z 751K followers, 32.2M engagements "Holy smokes Enormous 11-day-old beehive (another one) #beehive #beeslife #beefriendly The massive swarms keep happening and the mega nectar flow results in spectacular growth. Just [--] days after this swarm was recorded on security cameras breaking into their new home I relocated them to a better place. Coincidentally one week earlier I rehomed an even larger 11-day-old nest" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MgEf9NVBazA) 2024-10-01T12:15Z 774K followers, 25.6M engagements "Catch the Queen & You Catch the Swarm #beeswarm #beeremoval #beekeeping If I can catch a swarm queen before thousands of her daughters cluster around her its a fun opportunity to demonstrate a swarms docility and the queens magnetic attraction. 🐝 Swarms in our region are generally quite gentle. Bees are not naturally aggressive but somewhat defensive of their nest. Because a swarm is homeless and has no nest to defend the bees will unlikely want to sting anyone without provocation. Appropriate protective equipment is recommended but swarms pose little risk if you know what you are doing and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SWc3YyE_RRI) 2024-11-23T11:09Z 745K followers, 165.9K engagements "❓ Are Bee Swarms Dangerous If left alone honeybee swarms will generally pose little to no risk. Bees only defend an established nest. Because a swarm is out looking for a new home they have nothing to defend and are usually extremely gentle. The best option is to keep a distance and call a beekeeper to have them safely relocated. This video is a demonstration of how passive a honeybee swarm can be when handled gently by an experienced beekeeper. When I witness a hive swarming I like to see if I can find and cage the queen before she gets buried in the bivouac of bees that cluster around her." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y5kMEWNCy4c) 2024-07-28T12:13Z 740K followers, 135.2K engagements "Sweet Watch the queen get captured early. #queenbee #beeremoval #beerescue Check out those beautiful white honeycombs. Compare them with our other videos of almost black combs. The combs darken with age as they are stained with pollen propolis and bee foot traffic whereas a brand-new comb is bright white. @HinterlandBees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_gAH_cOprps) 2024-11-14T11:30Z 729K followers, 183.7K engagements "Can you believe someone would do this #beewhisperer #beehive #beekeeper Please don't use expanding foam to try to eliminate a bee problem. This homeowner tried to solve their bee problem but it only created a more significant issue. 🐝 When the bees were trapped inside their nest they found a different way out but it was to the inside of the home. Hundreds of bees died trapped inside the room unable to exit through the closed windows. 🐝 Fortunately we arrived in time to save thousands and safely rescue the colony setting it up in a new beehive box and relocating it to our pollinator" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b8CYacGjZog) 2025-01-17T12:30Z 787K followers, 160.2K engagements "The LARGEST BEEHIVE in the world #beeremoval #beehive #beerescue They don't come much bigger than this beauty. A 10-year-old colony of bees in a termite-infested barn is possibly the largest bee nest I have encountered" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ohHslNh1WX4) 2024-09-26T10:45Z 772K followers, 272.1K engagements "Do I suck at my job 😭 #beekeeping #beesafe #beeremoval Yes I do. But our custom bee vacuum is a specialised piece of equipment designed to ensure the safe relocation of bees. It gently captures bees into a modified beehive box causing no harm. 🐝 The vacuumed bees are transferred into this new home once the brood nest has been removed and reassembled inside a new beehive box. 🐝 ⚠ Using a regular vacuum cleaner is fatal to bees. @HinterlandBees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pDYWbUY2hFQ) 2024-11-10T11:00Z 753K followers, 301.4K engagements "Fail Destroyed Bird House but I caught the swarm. #beeswarm #beekeepingadventures #beekeeperslife Another huge swa4m in the box and this time I'm trialling a new system. An extra half box under the Full-depth box and a unique reverse trap-out cone allow the bees to enter but not get out" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=t1EWSG5juXQ) 2024-09-09T10:15Z 722K followers, 1.1M engagements "TWO Queens in ONE Swarm Im always on the lookout for extra queens when I catch smaller after-swarms and this one didnt disappoint. First I spotted a tiny newly emerged queen with a hairy thorax but then I found another. 🐝 Normally only one queen should survive but after-swarms dont always follow the rules. Sometimes two or more queens end up flying together and thats exactly what happened here. Hinterland Bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FdN5pxOAuXs) 2025-09-14T11:37Z 787K followers, 165K engagements "When there's Millions of Bees Living Under Your Floor The moment our clients realise how many bees have been living under their floor is always an OMG momenteven if the actual number is only [-----] to [-----] When a swarm moves in they waste no time building their nest. The more bees and the more nectar available the faster they expand. Every time we open a space our clients are blown away by what we uncover 🐝✨ Hinterland Bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=I9U2GhSZBj4) 2025-03-02T01:55Z 787K followers, 181.2K engagements "Stop believing that if you move the queen all bees will follow her. Check out this amazing bee nest and the beautiful queen bee. It is a common misconception that if you move the queen from a beehive all bees will follow her. This does not happen because the bees will not abandon the brood. Open brood emits a pheromone which draws bees to feed care for it and regulate the temperature. If a queen is removed from a nest only a few bees will be attracted to her and most bees will remain with the brood which is just as important if not more important to the colony than the queen. Once the queens" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Vea-aS0i2Vs) 2025-02-19T11:19Z 787K followers, 1.4M engagements "Would you try this at home Fact 1: if you catch the queen you catch the swarm. Fact 2: swarms are generally quite docile and dont sting. 🐝 Bees only defend their nest and swarms are homeless and therefore have nothing to defend. That is why they are generally relatively safe to be around. 🐝 In Australia we have no killer bees aka. Africanised bees (a crossbreeding of the East African lowland honey bee (Apismellifera scutellata) with various European honey bee subspecies) so I have no idea about the temperament of their swarms. Id love to hear anyones first-hand experience. -- @hinterlandbees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Wz45QF39jXM) 2025-01-18T12:20Z 787K followers, 2.8M engagements "What's that on the Queen How strange is this Did you spot what was on the queen Over a decade of collecting hundreds of swarms I rarely encountered a marked queen. But occasionally one does show up. 🐝 Why mark a queenBeekeepers mark their queens to track their age using a colour-coded system based on the year they were born. For example:🔹 Blue = Years ending in [--] or 5⚪ White = [--] or 6💛 Yellow = [--] or 7🔴 Red = [--] or 8🟢 Green = [--] or [--] But here's the catch: not all beekeepers stick to the colour-coding system 🐝 Why do I mark my queensIt helps me determine if the hive has swarmed or if the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=adl_O5sQVs4) 2025-03-09T13:45Z 787K followers, 483.5K engagements "The Queen Bee Almost Escaped Until I Did THIS #bees #queenbee #beeremoval #beekeeping She ran for the roof and almost got awayuntil I blocked every escape route. 🐝 When it comes to bee removals one of the main goals is to find the queenand sometimes that takes a little strategy a little instinct and a whole lot of luck. 🐝 I always try to think like the queen: where might she run My method is simplecut off her escape routes. Shell usually head upward and away from the chaos but she wont willingly expose herself or abandon the comb. 🐝 This job though threw a serious curveball. The nest" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=algK01vb_Ww) 2025-05-09T12:34Z 787K followers, 179.4K engagements "One queen. One chance to get this right. This entire rescue comes down to finding one bee. 🐝 Finding the queen in a massive swarm is always satisfying but it is also critical especially when the bees have just moved into the wall of someones home. 🐝 If the queen escapes deeper into the cavity the job can quickly become bigger messier and far more time-consuming. Securing her early is the key to a clean ethical removal. 🐝 Every colony we rescue is rehoused in a beehive and relocated to our pollinator sanctuary. After a quarantine period and pest and disease health checks some colonies join" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zLdrN4C6S8M) 2025-12-21T11:26Z 787K followers, 947.6K engagements "The Huge Risk of Not Caging the Queen (Auto-Dubbed Languages: ) Is it essential to cage the queen when catching a swarm This video exemplifies why it is good practice to cage the queen. Watch the swarm attempt to leave only to return to the box because the queen could not escape. -------------------------------------------- 👉 V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T : How to Find the Queen video: How to Find a Queen Bee What to do if your queen flies away The Queen Escaped - see how to get h. -------------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:55 - Finding the queen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zWEH8E4VI18) 2025-02-22T23:22Z 787K followers, [----] engagements "I Lost the Queen . almost Catching a swarm looks simple until the queen makes a run for it. 🐝 I shook this swarm from a mulberry tree onto a white sheet so I could spot the queen and guide the colony into their new hive. But this time she slipped straight into the box before I could see her. 🐝 That meant pulling frames back out and going hunting. 🐝 Its always worth the extra effort. An uncaged queen can take off with the entire swarm at any moment - and that would be a pretty embarrassing outcome when a client has called you in specifically to make sure their swarm is caught and set up" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yyN2DLjpPJg) 2026-01-24T12:16Z 787K followers, 2.3M engagements "Very Rare Find - Sweet painted Lady Finding a marked queen during a bee removal is incredibly rare. 🐝 After more than a decade and hundreds of cut-outs I have only found a handful of queens with a paint mark. 🐝 Beekeepers mark queens as it can help when searching for them during hive inspections. The coloured dot follows an international colour code which tells beekeepers what year the queen was born. 🐝 So when you see a marked queen inside a building it tells a story. 🐝That colony most likely swarmed from a managed hive and it also reveals how old she is. Watch to the end to see just how" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=B5B13AvrVVk) 2026-01-11T12:29Z 787K followers, 1.2M engagements "Killer Bees Or Just Misunderstood Bad start. The ceiling cracked open with a loud snap and the bees were NOT happy. In the chaos I copped a few stings and had that split-second thought of This could get ugly fast. 🐝 But once everything had settled and I slowed things right down the change was incredible. The bees calmed. The flight settled. And honestly they turned out to be pretty friendly in the end. 🐝 Heres the thing most people dont realise: bees arent naturally aggressive. Theyre defensive. When they feel squeezed crushed or alarmed thats when a sting happens. A little smoke can help" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eJhLFu6nTqk) 2026-01-07T12:28Z 787K followers, 127.6K engagements "Catch the Queen Catch the Colony Stop a swarm before it disappears into the walls. 🐝 In this rescue I spotted the queen early before the swarm could vanish into a wall cavity. I always secure the queen in a queen clip for three days so the colony bonds to their new hive instead of absconding. 🐝 I have another video you can actually see the swarm try to leave then turn back because the queen cannot follow. Check it out in our Answers to Popular Questions playlist on YouTube. Hinterland Bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qh1lBq4W0RM) 2025-12-26T11:01Z 787K followers, 1.3M engagements "One queen. One chance to get this right. This entire rescue comes down to finding one bee. 🐝 Finding the queen in a massive swarm is always satisfying but it is also critical especially when the bees have just moved into the wall of someones home. 🐝 If the queen escapes deeper into the cavity the job can quickly become bigger messier and far more time-consuming. Securing her early is the key to a clean ethical removal. 🐝 Every colony we rescue is rehoused in a beehive and relocated to our pollinator sanctuary. After a quarantine period and pest and disease health checks some colonies join" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zLdrN4C6S8M) 2025-12-21T11:26Z 787K followers, 947.6K engagements "50 Pound Monster Beehive Shake These massive open-air bee nests can sometimes be feisty but with a sharp eye and a bit of experience you can read their mood and suit up accordingly. 🐝 If the bees seem calm I go for the whole shake. Its dramatic but it gives me the best shot at spotting the queen. 🐝 And once the bees are off the comb I can cleanly cut the wax into neat sections and fit them into hive frames ready to rehome the entire colony into a new hive. Hinterland Bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gup952WRT5w) 2025-12-05T11:20Z 787K followers, 201.4K engagements "Mega Stinging Fruit-like surprise. Why arent [-----] bees stinging me into oblivion 🐝 It looks insane to drop a whole swarm onto the ground but they barely react. Swarms are actually some of the calmest colonies youll ever meet. Bees arent aggressive by nature; they only defend a nest. And a swarm doesnt have one yet so theres nothing to protect. 🐝 Theyre also used to being jostled around. Even the lightest breeze or a landing on a flower shakes them more than youd expect. 🐝 Protective gear is always recommended but when you know what youre doing and handle a swarm gently the risk is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PXaY7i0hk00) 2025-11-28T11:00Z 787K followers, 3.2M engagements "One Mistake and the Swarm is LOST Why dont I just shake the swarm into the hive 🐝 Because if I did theres a real chance the entire swarm could fly away. 🐝 Thats why I always find the queen first and cage her for three days. 🐝It gives the colony time to settle and stops them from absconding. 🐝 Trust me once youve seen a swarm vanish into the sky you dont skip this step. __ @hinterlandbees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=X7x4MM3LJtk) 2025-11-18T11:01Z 787K followers, 15.2M engagements "You Are Wrong About Bee Swarms (Probably) Everyone Thinks Bee Swarms Are Dangerous. Theyre Totally Wrong 🐝 Honey bee swarms might look intimidating but theyre actually one of the safest moments to observe bees up close as long as theyre left alone. 🐝 Bees arent aggressive by nature; they only defend an established nest. A swarm doesnt have one yet; its a homeless colony clustered around its queen while scout bees search for a new home. 🐝 Its a common misconception that bees actively defend their queen. In truth they defend the hive and its resources. The queens safety comes from being" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xejxXlvSTrw) 2025-11-16T10:11Z 787K followers, 64.9K engagements "20000 bees one queen. How do you find ONE queen bee in the middle of tens of thousands of moving bees 🐝 It looks impossible at first total chaos. But once you know what to look for the queen almost reveals herself. Theres a rhythm to the hive and she moves differently from every other bee around her. 🐝 In our How to Find the Queen video on YouTube we break it all down. Where to look what signs to watch for and how to tell the queen apart from the workers. Youll learn how to scan each frame efficiently see examples of queens in different colours and even spot eggs that prove shes been active" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JCMdbaRu10w) 2025-11-12T12:07Z 787K followers, 236.5K engagements "Do Bees Protect Their Queen Everyone thinks bees protect their queen but they dont. 🐝 Their defence is aimed at the hive not her. The queen hides in the shadows away from the action while the workers guard the nest. 🐝 During removals I usually dont find her until the very end often on the last piece of comb calmly waiting it out. Hinterland Bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Yw6P9TMXCe0) 2025-10-26T12:33Z 787K followers, 140.6K engagements "Would You Sit on [-----] Bees We ripped open an armchair and found over [-----] honey bees living inside 🐝What looked like an old piece of furniture was actually a fully established hive complete with fresh honeycomb brood and thousands of worker bees. 🐝The most unbelievable part The entire colony was only [--] days old. 🐝 Bees can build incredibly fast once they find a safe enclosed space. This video shows just how quickly a swarm of bees can turn something as ordinary as an armchair into a living buzzing home. 🐝 If youve ever wondered how bee colonies form or whats really inside a wall or" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Edm2Tj10BB4) 2025-10-23T11:30Z 787K followers, 1.6M engagements "I CANT BELIEVE THIS HAPPENED AGAIN Back again exactly one year after removing a colony from this same ceiling just in a different spot 🐝Last time the bees had only been here [--] days and still built a huge weirdly shaped nest. 🐝This time its one big solid comb neatly tucked between the floor joists. 🐝 That makes things a bit easier. No escape routes for the queen. She can only run from one comb to the next. But every removal still comes down to patience sharp eyes and a bit of luck. 🐝 And heres a fun fact: bees dont actually defend their queen. Theyre protecting their hive and honey. The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MaLK72RXLis) 2025-10-17T11:00Z 787K followers, 79.9K engagements "Blades for Leaves and Its Full of Bees Swarm season is in full swing about five weeks later than last year and the bees are making up for lost time. 🐝 Ive had swarm calls almost every day for the past month and its clear that colonies across the Sunshine Coast are in full spring mode. A lot of the swarms Ive collected have been after-swarms smaller groups that leave after the primary swarm usually led by a young unmated queen sometimes even more than one. 🐝 Some of these swarms also tested positive for Varroa mite which is a serious concern for beekeepers. Every local beekeeper should be" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GQ_SV8J7ieU) 2025-10-12T10:43Z 787K followers, 2.3M engagements "Why the Bees Vanished Ever wondered why tens of thousands of bees suddenly leave their hive 🐝 Spring means swarming season. With longer warmer days when nectar and pollen flow colonies start to raise new queens. Before the first new queens emerge a swarm ensues and up to 70% of the bees leave with the old queen. This first swarm is the primary swarm. 🐝 Without her the swarm is doomed. With her the colony will look for a new homesite and a new beginning. 🐝 This one is not the biggest swarm I have caught this season but it is definitely this hives first. Hinterland Bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lM009udu6Ck) 2025-09-28T11:48Z 787K followers, 119.1K engagements "50000 Bees in the Wall and Nobody Noticed How can [-----] bees live inside a wall without anyone noticing 🐝 Its more common than you think. People see a few bees flying in and out never realising theres a full colony hidden behind the bricks. 🐝 This one was [--] months old with over [--] kilos of honeycomb brood and bees packed into a wall cavity. Proof that killing a nest doesnt solve the problem because the real nightmare is the mess they leave behind. Hinterland Bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MBiXr8eORWA) 2025-09-20T11:59Z 787K followers, 112.7K engagements "TWO Queens in ONE Swarm Im always on the lookout for extra queens when I catch smaller after-swarms and this one didnt disappoint. First I spotted a tiny newly emerged queen with a hairy thorax but then I found another. 🐝 Normally only one queen should survive but after-swarms dont always follow the rules. Sometimes two or more queens end up flying together and thats exactly what happened here. Hinterland Bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FdN5pxOAuXs) 2025-09-14T11:37Z 787K followers, 165K engagements "Massive Bee Swarm Caught Wait Until You See the Queen Spring means one thing: massive bee swarms 🐝 The first swarms of the season are on the move and some are enormous up to [-----] bees in a single cluster. With nectar flowing pollen everywhere and months of warm weather ahead its the perfect time for the colony to reproduce and build a strong new home. 🐝 When I catch swarms I have one rule: find the queen. If she takes off the entire swarm goes with her and losing a beauty like this is not an option. Hinterland Bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_hM1Sansw4A) 2025-08-29T12:15Z 787K followers, 1.1M engagements "Clinging to a Ladder When [-----] Bees Came Crashing Down I got completely covered in bees. 🐝 I thought this was just another swarm job until it all went wrong. 🐝 A shaky ladder a massive swarm high in the tree using a chainsaw with one hand . then the whole colony came crashing down. 🐝 Did I find the queen in time Watch what happened next. Hinterland Bees #BeeRescue #BeeSwarm #ExtremeBeekeeping #SwarmCatch #BeeRemoval #SwarmDisaster #RiskyRescue #BeeRescue #BeeSwarm #ExtremeBeekeeping #SwarmCatch #BeeRemoval #SwarmDisaster #RiskyRescue" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r9U0lC7qXJc) 2025-08-18T11:01Z 787K followers, 14.7M engagements "Why do bees love brick veneer homes In this video we remove a bee nest hidden beneath a bathtub using the cut-out methodand explain why brick veneer construction is so attractive to swarming colonies. 🐝 What Youll See in This Video: This rescue takes place inside a brick veneer home where a colony built its nest in the narrow space beneath a bath. We explain how the wall cavity between bricks and plasterboard mimics a natural tree hollow offering warmth protection and a small defendable entrance via the weep holes. Youll also hear a breakdown of how and why beeswax changes colour over time" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0ui5PBEROAE) 2025-06-15T10:08Z 787K followers, [----] engagements "She Hid for [--] Minutes; Then I Finally Saw Her Catching bee swarms isnt always as simple as dropping them straight into the hive. Sometimes theyre bunched up in the middle of a dense bush tangled through branches where a clean shake just isnt possible. 🐝 In those cases I do what I can shake as many bees as I can into a bucket and work from there. Thats when the real job starts: trying to find the queen. It takes a bit of patience and sometimes a lot of persistence. Every now and then shell slip into the hive before I even catch a glimpse of her. 🐝 But I always keep looking. Even if the bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2pxWbRW2i98) 2025-05-25T12:01Z 787K followers, 349.6K engagements "Virgin Honeycomb. Wax and Wonder When the nectar flows a great swarm awakensdrawing wax from sunlight and bloom they raise a palace of comb in mere days. 🐝 This swarm had arrived only two days before yet already the walls whispered with the hum of construction. 🐝 And still I never tire of itthose delicate snow-pale combs new-born and impossibly fragile like lace spun from nectar and air. Hinterland Bees #bees #beekeeping #honeyswarm #honeycomb #savethebees #beelife #beekeeperlife #pollinators #waxarchitecture #swarmcapture #beeobsessed #honeyharvest #apiarylife #natureisamazing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N6JAoMQTySU) 2025-05-22T11:20Z 787K followers, 233.1K engagements "Tiny Queen Problems When I spot a tiny queen in a swarm my first instinct is to look for another one. 🐝 Why Because small queens are often virgins and virgin queens rarely appear in primary swarms. Theyre usually found in after-swarms (secondary or tertiary swarms) which leave the hive days after the main swarm led by the original mated queen. 🐝 Whenever I post a video of a massive swarm people ask Is there just one queen in there In my experience enormous primary swarms almost always have just one queenthe old girl herself. Its the smaller swarms that tend to hide surprises. The smaller" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jGabiCEsujg) 2025-05-16T11:23Z 787K followers, 318K engagements "The Queen Bee Almost Escaped Until I Did THIS #bees #queenbee #beeremoval #beekeeping She ran for the roof and almost got awayuntil I blocked every escape route. 🐝 When it comes to bee removals one of the main goals is to find the queenand sometimes that takes a little strategy a little instinct and a whole lot of luck. 🐝 I always try to think like the queen: where might she run My method is simplecut off her escape routes. Shell usually head upward and away from the chaos but she wont willingly expose herself or abandon the comb. 🐝 This job though threw a serious curveball. The nest" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=algK01vb_Ww) 2025-05-09T12:34Z 787K followers, 179.4K engagements "Something went wrong. When a honeybee swarm prepares to move it doesn't happen by chance. Scout bees are dispatched ahead of time searching for the perfect home: dark dry with a small entrancesomething easy to defend. A hollow wall wouldve been ideal. 🐝 So why did they end up here building in the open 🐝 The most likely answer: the scouts did find the perfect spot inside the wall. But when the swarm arrived something went wrong. The queen guided only by instinct began to crawl upwarddrawn by the promise of shelterbut the space was tight. Deep joists boxed her in. She couldn't reach the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fVJuXOtsvR0) 2025-05-04T02:00Z 787K followers, 1.1M engagements "The Genius Way Bees Organise Their Nest The structure of a bee nest in the wild follows a typical pattern but will be affected by the location of the entrance. 🐝 Pollen is always stored closest to the entrance; next to that you will find the brood nest and behind that will be the honey stores. Over time as the nest expands honey will be stored in less predictable locations but the pollen will almost always be closest to the front door. 🐝 The reasons are simple. When the worker bees out collecting pollen return to the nest they offload their haul directly into the cells. It makes sense to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Z7r5gB4LpSY) 2025-04-26T13:15Z 787K followers, 187.4K engagements "25 Ft High & Pure Magic 🐝 Pure Honeycomb Art A wild open-air bee nest is a stunning reminder of natures artistrysomething you rarely get to see in a traditional hive. And when sunlight pours through from behind The combs light up like golden stained glass. Magical isnt it 🐝 The structural integrity of beeswaxa material secreted by the abdominal glands of young worker beesis a remarkable feat of natural engineering. A single comb is capable of supporting multiple kilograms of honey while remaining stable and resilient against environmental stresses even when fully exposed and suspended 25" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=s04ddQ28f5M) 2025-04-19T13:01Z 787K followers, 400.7K engagements "Shaking Bees. Will They Sting Youd think theyd be furious so are you wondering why this open-air bee colony didnt go into attack mode when shaken out of its nest 🐝 Its possibly because a shake feels more like wind than an attack. 🐝 Even with comb and babies exposed their priority isnt to sting its to regroup and get on with business. Natures pretty incredible like that. @hinterlandbees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IJrTTU5lcKQ) 2025-04-12T13:00Z 787K followers, 6.2M engagements "Dropping Bees Serious When a swarm is presented with an enclosed space it will naturally enter even if the queen isnt inside whether it is a beehive a cardboard box or even a bucket. It is probably an instinct to seek shelter. There is no guarantee that the swarm will stay in the box as a swarm is actively choosing its own new homesite and may not accept the alternative offered. The only way to ensure that they stay is to contain the queen. That is why I always locate the queen bee and put her in a queen clip for three days to allow the rest of the colony time to settle into their new home" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XFz5rVY3TJ4) 2025-04-03T14:15Z 787K followers, 252.4K engagements "Can You Believe the Age of this Bee Nest In less than two weeks these bees had made a huge start on their new nest. There are two signs to indicate the age: [--]. The colour of the beeswax: the lighter the colour the newer the wax and [--]. There was no capped brood: it takes three weeks from when the queen lays an egg to when the new bee emerges from her cell. At day nine the cell is capped. @HinterlandBees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_lXaWJXytl8) 2025-03-31T13:45Z 787K followers, 205.4K engagements "The most beautiful beehive in the world Check out the amazingly vibrant colours of this bee nest. I just want to suck it all up 🐝 When bees excrete wax it is almost pure white. However pollen and propolis can quickly stain it. This nest was only about three weeks old and judging by the colour of the wax I suspect that the bees had been getting onto the blooms of exotic Leopard Trees. 🐝 Hinterland Bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G5tgGE6982I) 2025-03-22T14:02Z 787K followers, 9.2M engagements "Super Rare Queen Bee. We call these queens tiger-stripped for obvious reasons. They are a rare find in our region. Because they are so similar to the colour markings of all of the other bees they really blend in making them a huge challenge to find. 🐝 It is a common misconception that a honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony actively defends its queen. In reality the colonys defensive behaviours are primarily directed toward safeguarding the hive structure and its resources rather than the queen herself. The queen benefits from the colonys defence mechanisms indirectly as the large population" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CiULkH2VHNA) 2025-03-21T15:00Z 787K followers, 5.8M engagements "Risking life and limb to rescue bees after the cyclone With a bit of improvisation we managed to build a perfectly safe work platform (don't tell the authorities) to access a swarm that settled 7m / [--] feet up in a tree after they absconded from their hive which was destroyed by Tropical Cyclone Alfred. -- @HinterlandBees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Je2DQkwcBpY) 2025-03-12T16:45Z 787K followers, 156.9K engagements "What's that on the Queen How strange is this Did you spot what was on the queen Over a decade of collecting hundreds of swarms I rarely encountered a marked queen. But occasionally one does show up. 🐝 Why mark a queenBeekeepers mark their queens to track their age using a colour-coded system based on the year they were born. For example:🔹 Blue = Years ending in [--] or 5⚪ White = [--] or 6💛 Yellow = [--] or 7🔴 Red = [--] or 8🟢 Green = [--] or [--] But here's the catch: not all beekeepers stick to the colour-coding system 🐝 Why do I mark my queensIt helps me determine if the hive has swarmed or if the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=adl_O5sQVs4) 2025-03-09T13:45Z 787K followers, 483.5K engagements "Preparing Hives for a Cyclone / Hurricane Cyclone Preparedness for Beekeepers 🌀 Cyclone Alert in Australia A Category [--] cyclone is approaching with winds up to [---] km/h posing risks to beehives. 🏗 Hive Securing Strategies Strapping hives together with Em-lock or ratchet straps helps prevent damage if they fall over. 📦 Weighing Down Hives Adding heavy objects like cinder blocks on top of hives increases their stability. 🔄 Hive Placement Adjustments Clustering multiple hives together enhances their resistance to strong winds. 🌧 Flood Protection Raising hives and creating top entrances" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WIe8QF7_HZY) 2025-03-05T04:28Z 787K followers, [----] engagements "I Found a Mega Swarm of Bees Again When it comes to catching swarms my first mission is to track down the queen bee and secure her in a queen clip for [--] days giving the rest of the colony time to adjust to their new digs. This clever tactic prevents the swarm from flying off 🐝 Ive discovered that the ultimate way to spot the queen is by dropping the swarm right in front of the hive and watching as the bees march in. Its an exhilarating queen-spotting challenge that I adore and with enough practice its easier than it seems Hinterland Bees bee swarm beekeeper beekeeping catching swarms of bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-0d3vXzGRao) 2025-03-02T16:45Z 787K followers, 161.5K engagements "When there's Millions of Bees Living Under Your Floor The moment our clients realise how many bees have been living under their floor is always an OMG momenteven if the actual number is only [-----] to [-----] When a swarm moves in they waste no time building their nest. The more bees and the more nectar available the faster they expand. Every time we open a space our clients are blown away by what we uncover 🐝✨ Hinterland Bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=I9U2GhSZBj4) 2025-03-02T01:55Z 787K followers, 181.2K engagements "Swarm Catching: How To Catch [------] Bees At Once Swarm season is just around the corner buzzing with thrilling activity for beekeepers While early spring often showcases the biggest swarms factors like plentiful pollen and unexpected rain can ignite impressive swarms later in the season. Rainy days keep bees cozy inside leading to population explosions thanks to reduced natural attrition. 🐝🌧 🐝 In this video we reveal the secrets to safely capturing a honey bee swarm by locating and caging the queena technique that guarantees the swarm stays put as these loyal bees wont abandon their caged" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zUNrL5duZYE) 2025-02-22T23:25Z 787K followers, 172.5K engagements "The Huge Risk of Not Caging the Queen (Auto-Dubbed Languages: ) Is it essential to cage the queen when catching a swarm This video exemplifies why it is good practice to cage the queen. Watch the swarm attempt to leave only to return to the box because the queen could not escape. -------------------------------------------- 👉 V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T : How to Find the Queen video: How to Find a Queen Bee What to do if your queen flies away The Queen Escaped - see how to get h. -------------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:55 - Finding the queen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zWEH8E4VI18) 2025-02-22T23:22Z 787K followers, [----] engagements "Stop believing that if you move the queen all bees will follow her. Check out this amazing bee nest and the beautiful queen bee. It is a common misconception that if you move the queen from a beehive all bees will follow her. This does not happen because the bees will not abandon the brood. Open brood emits a pheromone which draws bees to feed care for it and regulate the temperature. If a queen is removed from a nest only a few bees will be attracted to her and most bees will remain with the brood which is just as important if not more important to the colony than the queen. Once the queens" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Vea-aS0i2Vs) 2025-02-19T11:19Z 787K followers, 1.4M engagements "I Caught a Swarm of Bees With My Bare Hands Occasionally I catch a swarm queen just as she lands before thousands of her daughters cluster around her. Dubbed into French German Hindi Indonesian Italian Japanese Portuguese and Spanish. When that happens and when time allows it's a fun opportunity to demonstrate a swarm's docility and the queen's magnetic attraction. NB: If you are new to swarm catching or live in an area with aggressive bees please don't try this without adequate protection. Aggressive or not there's a good chance of getting stung. As a beekeeper I experience regular stings as" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KY2A2ZsP1YA) 2025-02-13T21:52Z 787K followers, 150.2K engagements "I dropped this Mega Bee Swarm When catching swarms I always locate the queen bee and put her in a queen clip for [--] days to allow the rest of the colony time to settle into their new home. This ensures the swarm wont abscond. 🐝 I reckon the best way to find the queen is to drop the swarm in front of the hive and let the bees march in. Its a queen-spotting challenge I love and with plenty of practice its easier than it looks. Hinterland Bees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9HPmbdCcqfE) 2025-02-07T10:34Z 787K followers, 212.6M engagements "👀 All eyes on the Bees 👀 The swarm call-outs keep coming even as autumn approaches. 🐝 A hive can swarm several times during the year but the first primary swarm of spring is always the biggest containing about 70% of the population from the hive. It usually includes the queen from the previous season. Because it is so early in the season it stands the most excellent chance of survival with plenty of time to establish a new nest and bring in copious amounts of nectar and pollen during the peak of spring. 🐝 Swarms later in the season take a riskier chance but we can feed them sugar syrup to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Sw6oEyF_Doo) 2025-02-06T11:10Z 787K followers, 211.7K engagements "Am I Wrong Shaking a bee swarm onto the ground in front of a hive box to watch them march in is the most effective way of finding the queen and sometimes I see her in the bucket 🐝 While it might look rough on the bees I know it doesnt harm them. If bees are hurt or stressed they release a defence pheromone and fly out and sting. 🐝 Once shaken a swarm almost immediately starts fanning a pheromone called Nasanov which communicates the swarms location so they can stick together. For this reason I never use smoke on a swarm until I find the queen so that communication isnt disrupted. 🐝 Once" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EWvkirFun-g) 2025-02-01T12:21Z 787K followers, 15.1M engagements "How HUGE are these ROACHES🪳🪳🪳 The collective noun for cockroaches is an "intrusion" of cockroaches and this is a very appropriate example. 🐝 Cockroaches are omnivorous scavengers meaning they eat almost anything. Basically if it has organic material in it a cockroach will probably eat it 🐝 I almost always see a cockroach or two when removing bee nests from walls. The bees will defend their nest so the roaches are likely only scavenging the detritus of the nest that falls to the bottom of the wall. 🐝 @hinterlandbees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sb9CYnhDKeg) 2025-01-30T13:42Z 787K followers, 258.3K engagements "How important is the queen She's one in [-----] but she is not indispensable. 🐝 It is a common misconception that if you move the queen from a beehive all bees will follow her. This does not happen because the bees will not abandon the brood. Open brood emits a pheromone which draws bees to feed care for it and regulate the temperature. 🐝 If a queen is removed from a nest only a few bees will be attracted to her and most bees will remain with the brood which is just as important to the colony if not more important than the queen. Once the queens pheromone no longer circulates the nest the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QV5BY3Uy3pI) 2025-01-25T12:36Z 787K followers, 249.3K engagements "How old is she Can you work it out #beewhisperer #beehive #beekeeper Look carefully at the queen and you can see what year she was born. Some beekeepers mark their queen bee's thorax with a dot of paint. 🐝 There is an internationally recognised colour scheme for marking queens. Green for years ending in [--] and [--] Blue for years ending in [--] and [--] White for years ending in [--] and [--] Yellow for years ending in [--] and [--] Red for years ending in [--] and [--] Theres the clue @hinterlandbees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jCXrp2Iw-0Q) 2025-01-19T10:48Z 787K followers, 175.7K engagements "Incredible Stroke of Luck: Catching a Swarm Once a swarm arrives at a newly chosen homesite it will usually disappear inside the cavity very quickly. As soon as the queen finds her way inside most of the swarm will follow within [--] minutes. However if the queen has trouble finding the entrance the process can be delayed significantly and with a bit of luck she can be captured before she finds her way in. This video demonstrates the removal of a bee swarm from the side of a building. It shows the capture of the queen bee and using her to lure all of the bees into a beehive box." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zKMPbMWCB-E) 2025-01-19T00:01Z 787K followers, 16.2K engagements "Would you try this at home Fact 1: if you catch the queen you catch the swarm. Fact 2: swarms are generally quite docile and dont sting. 🐝 Bees only defend their nest and swarms are homeless and therefore have nothing to defend. That is why they are generally relatively safe to be around. 🐝 In Australia we have no killer bees aka. Africanised bees (a crossbreeding of the East African lowland honey bee (Apismellifera scutellata) with various European honey bee subspecies) so I have no idea about the temperament of their swarms. Id love to hear anyones first-hand experience. -- @hinterlandbees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Wz45QF39jXM) 2025-01-18T12:20Z 787K followers, 2.8M engagements "Can you believe someone would do this #beewhisperer #beehive #beekeeper Please don't use expanding foam to try to eliminate a bee problem. This homeowner tried to solve their bee problem but it only created a more significant issue. 🐝 When the bees were trapped inside their nest they found a different way out but it was to the inside of the home. Hundreds of bees died trapped inside the room unable to exit through the closed windows. 🐝 Fortunately we arrived in time to save thousands and safely rescue the colony setting it up in a new beehive box and relocating it to our pollinator" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b8CYacGjZog) 2025-01-17T12:30Z 787K followers, 160.2K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"🐝🌳Removing bees from a tree"
YouTube Link 2024-07-03T12:09Z 783K followers, 570.7K engagements
"Exotic Fern Fruit with a Sting Like a low-hanging fruit this honeybee swarm was perfectly behaved marching straight into their new hive. 🐝 Shaking a swarm [--] minutes before sunset is perfect timing. All bees return to their hive before it gets dark so it's a short wait to ensure we take them all home. @hinterlandbees"
YouTube Link 2024-11-29T13:30Z 786K followers, 105.6M engagements
"Very Rare Find - Sweet painted Lady Finding a marked queen during a bee removal is incredibly rare. 🐝 After more than a decade and hundreds of cut-outs I have only found a handful of queens with a paint mark. 🐝 Beekeepers mark queens as it can help when searching for them during hive inspections. The coloured dot follows an international colour code which tells beekeepers what year the queen was born. 🐝 So when you see a marked queen inside a building it tells a story. 🐝That colony most likely swarmed from a managed hive and it also reveals how old she is. Watch to the end to see just how"
YouTube Link 2026-01-11T12:29Z 787K followers, 1.2M engagements
"Bin Bees Find New Home #beeswarm #beerescue #beekeeping That was a bit of a queen-finding challenge Thirty minutes later she was in the cage and it was just a matter of waiting for the rest of the swarm to march on into their new home. @hinterlandbees"
YouTube Link 2024-11-12T11:46Z 787K followers, 164.7M engagements
"How old is she Can you work it out #beewhisperer #beehive #beekeeper Look carefully at the queen and you can see what year she was born. Some beekeepers mark their queen bee's thorax with a dot of paint. 🐝 There is an internationally recognised colour scheme for marking queens. Green for years ending in [--] and [--] Blue for years ending in [--] and [--] White for years ending in [--] and [--] Yellow for years ending in [--] and [--] Red for years ending in [--] and [--] Theres the clue @hinterlandbees"
YouTube Link 2025-01-19T10:48Z 787K followers, 175.7K engagements
"❓How to Find a Queen Bee Do you need to find your queen bee Become a queen-finding expert with these essential queen-spotting tips. This video demonstrates how to find a queen bee in a beehive discussing the most likely location of the queen what signs to look for when queen-spotting and how to distinguish the queen from the worker bees. It also discusses which frame to start with and how to scan a frame in the search for the queen. There are examples of different-coloured queens and images of eggs which are a sign that the queen has been present in the hive for the previous [--] hours. Key"
YouTube Link 2024-11-25T23:04Z 787K followers, 155.8K engagements
"Catch the Queen Catch the Colony Stop a swarm before it disappears into the walls. 🐝 In this rescue I spotted the queen early before the swarm could vanish into a wall cavity. I always secure the queen in a queen clip for three days so the colony bonds to their new hive instead of absconding. 🐝 I have another video you can actually see the swarm try to leave then turn back because the queen cannot follow. Check it out in our Answers to Popular Questions playlist on YouTube. Hinterland Bees"
YouTube Link 2025-12-26T11:01Z 787K followers, 1.3M engagements
"How HUGE are these ROACHES🪳🪳🪳 The collective noun for cockroaches is an "intrusion" of cockroaches and this is a very appropriate example. 🐝 Cockroaches are omnivorous scavengers meaning they eat almost anything. Basically if it has organic material in it a cockroach will probably eat it 🐝 I almost always see a cockroach or two when removing bee nests from walls. The bees will defend their nest so the roaches are likely only scavenging the detritus of the nest that falls to the bottom of the wall. 🐝 @hinterlandbees"
YouTube Link 2025-01-30T13:42Z 787K followers, 258.3K engagements
"I Lost the Queen . almost Catching a swarm looks simple until the queen makes a run for it. 🐝 I shook this swarm from a mulberry tree onto a white sheet so I could spot the queen and guide the colony into their new hive. But this time she slipped straight into the box before I could see her. 🐝 That meant pulling frames back out and going hunting. 🐝 Its always worth the extra effort. An uncaged queen can take off with the entire swarm at any moment - and that would be a pretty embarrassing outcome when a client has called you in specifically to make sure their swarm is caught and set up"
YouTube Link 2026-01-24T12:16Z 787K followers, 2.3M engagements
"Shaking Bees. Will They Sting Youd think theyd be furious so are you wondering why this open-air bee colony didnt go into attack mode when shaken out of its nest 🐝 Its possibly because a shake feels more like wind than an attack. 🐝 Even with comb and babies exposed their priority isnt to sting its to regroup and get on with business. Natures pretty incredible like that. @hinterlandbees"
YouTube Link 2025-04-12T13:00Z 787K followers, 6.2M engagements
"How important is the queen She's one in [-----] but she is not indispensable. 🐝 It is a common misconception that if you move the queen from a beehive all bees will follow her. This does not happen because the bees will not abandon the brood. Open brood emits a pheromone which draws bees to feed care for it and regulate the temperature. 🐝 If a queen is removed from a nest only a few bees will be attracted to her and most bees will remain with the brood which is just as important to the colony if not more important than the queen. Once the queens pheromone no longer circulates the nest the"
YouTube Link 2025-01-25T12:36Z 787K followers, 249.3K engagements
"👀 All eyes on the Bees 👀 The swarm call-outs keep coming even as autumn approaches. 🐝 A hive can swarm several times during the year but the first primary swarm of spring is always the biggest containing about 70% of the population from the hive. It usually includes the queen from the previous season. Because it is so early in the season it stands the most excellent chance of survival with plenty of time to establish a new nest and bring in copious amounts of nectar and pollen during the peak of spring. 🐝 Swarms later in the season take a riskier chance but we can feed them sugar syrup to"
YouTube Link 2025-02-06T11:10Z 787K followers, 211.7K engagements
"I Found a Mega Swarm of Bees Again When it comes to catching swarms my first mission is to track down the queen bee and secure her in a queen clip for [--] days giving the rest of the colony time to adjust to their new digs. This clever tactic prevents the swarm from flying off 🐝 Ive discovered that the ultimate way to spot the queen is by dropping the swarm right in front of the hive and watching as the bees march in. Its an exhilarating queen-spotting challenge that I adore and with enough practice its easier than it seems Hinterland Bees bee swarm beekeeper beekeeping catching swarms of bees"
YouTube Link 2025-03-02T16:45Z 787K followers, 161.5K engagements
"She Hid for [--] Minutes; Then I Finally Saw Her Catching bee swarms isnt always as simple as dropping them straight into the hive. Sometimes theyre bunched up in the middle of a dense bush tangled through branches where a clean shake just isnt possible. 🐝 In those cases I do what I can shake as many bees as I can into a bucket and work from there. Thats when the real job starts: trying to find the queen. It takes a bit of patience and sometimes a lot of persistence. Every now and then shell slip into the hive before I even catch a glimpse of her. 🐝 But I always keep looking. Even if the bees"
YouTube Link 2025-05-25T12:01Z 787K followers, 349.6K engagements
"I dropped this Mega Bee Swarm When catching swarms I always locate the queen bee and put her in a queen clip for [--] days to allow the rest of the colony time to settle into their new home. This ensures the swarm wont abscond. 🐝 I reckon the best way to find the queen is to drop the swarm in front of the hive and let the bees march in. Its a queen-spotting challenge I love and with plenty of practice its easier than it looks. Hinterland Bees"
YouTube Link 2025-02-07T10:34Z 787K followers, 212.6M engagements
"Super Rare Queen Bee. We call these queens tiger-stripped for obvious reasons. They are a rare find in our region. Because they are so similar to the colour markings of all of the other bees they really blend in making them a huge challenge to find. 🐝 It is a common misconception that a honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony actively defends its queen. In reality the colonys defensive behaviours are primarily directed toward safeguarding the hive structure and its resources rather than the queen herself. The queen benefits from the colonys defence mechanisms indirectly as the large population"
YouTube Link 2025-03-21T15:00Z 787K followers, 5.8M engagements
"Am I Wrong Shaking a bee swarm onto the ground in front of a hive box to watch them march in is the most effective way of finding the queen and sometimes I see her in the bucket 🐝 While it might look rough on the bees I know it doesnt harm them. If bees are hurt or stressed they release a defence pheromone and fly out and sting. 🐝 Once shaken a swarm almost immediately starts fanning a pheromone called Nasanov which communicates the swarms location so they can stick together. For this reason I never use smoke on a swarm until I find the queen so that communication isnt disrupted. 🐝 Once"
YouTube Link 2025-02-01T12:21Z 787K followers, 15.1M engagements
"Would You Sit on [-----] Bees We ripped open an armchair and found over [-----] honey bees living inside 🐝What looked like an old piece of furniture was actually a fully established hive complete with fresh honeycomb brood and thousands of worker bees. 🐝The most unbelievable part The entire colony was only [--] days old. 🐝 Bees can build incredibly fast once they find a safe enclosed space. This video shows just how quickly a swarm of bees can turn something as ordinary as an armchair into a living buzzing home. 🐝 If youve ever wondered how bee colonies form or whats really inside a wall or"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T11:30Z 787K followers, 1.6M engagements
"The most beautiful beehive in the world Check out the amazingly vibrant colours of this bee nest. I just want to suck it all up 🐝 When bees excrete wax it is almost pure white. However pollen and propolis can quickly stain it. This nest was only about three weeks old and judging by the colour of the wax I suspect that the bees had been getting onto the blooms of exotic Leopard Trees. 🐝 Hinterland Bees"
YouTube Link 2025-03-22T14:02Z 787K followers, 9.2M engagements
"Blades for Leaves and Its Full of Bees Swarm season is in full swing about five weeks later than last year and the bees are making up for lost time. 🐝 Ive had swarm calls almost every day for the past month and its clear that colonies across the Sunshine Coast are in full spring mode. A lot of the swarms Ive collected have been after-swarms smaller groups that leave after the primary swarm usually led by a young unmated queen sometimes even more than one. 🐝 Some of these swarms also tested positive for Varroa mite which is a serious concern for beekeepers. Every local beekeeper should be"
YouTube Link 2025-10-12T10:43Z 787K followers, 2.3M engagements
"20000 bees one queen. How do you find ONE queen bee in the middle of tens of thousands of moving bees 🐝 It looks impossible at first total chaos. But once you know what to look for the queen almost reveals herself. Theres a rhythm to the hive and she moves differently from every other bee around her. 🐝 In our How to Find the Queen video on YouTube we break it all down. Where to look what signs to watch for and how to tell the queen apart from the workers. Youll learn how to scan each frame efficiently see examples of queens in different colours and even spot eggs that prove shes been active"
YouTube Link 2025-11-12T12:07Z 787K followers, 236.5K engagements
"Risking life and limb to rescue bees after the cyclone With a bit of improvisation we managed to build a perfectly safe work platform (don't tell the authorities) to access a swarm that settled 7m / [--] feet up in a tree after they absconded from their hive which was destroyed by Tropical Cyclone Alfred. -- @HinterlandBees"
YouTube Link 2025-03-12T16:45Z 787K followers, 156.9K engagements
"50000 Bees in the Wall and Nobody Noticed How can [-----] bees live inside a wall without anyone noticing 🐝 Its more common than you think. People see a few bees flying in and out never realising theres a full colony hidden behind the bricks. 🐝 This one was [--] months old with over [--] kilos of honeycomb brood and bees packed into a wall cavity. Proof that killing a nest doesnt solve the problem because the real nightmare is the mess they leave behind. Hinterland Bees"
YouTube Link 2025-09-20T11:59Z 787K followers, 112.7K engagements
"I CANT BELIEVE THIS HAPPENED AGAIN Back again exactly one year after removing a colony from this same ceiling just in a different spot 🐝Last time the bees had only been here [--] days and still built a huge weirdly shaped nest. 🐝This time its one big solid comb neatly tucked between the floor joists. 🐝 That makes things a bit easier. No escape routes for the queen. She can only run from one comb to the next. But every removal still comes down to patience sharp eyes and a bit of luck. 🐝 And heres a fun fact: bees dont actually defend their queen. Theyre protecting their hive and honey. The"
YouTube Link 2025-10-17T11:00Z 787K followers, 79.9K engagements
"Virgin Honeycomb. Wax and Wonder When the nectar flows a great swarm awakensdrawing wax from sunlight and bloom they raise a palace of comb in mere days. 🐝 This swarm had arrived only two days before yet already the walls whispered with the hum of construction. 🐝 And still I never tire of itthose delicate snow-pale combs new-born and impossibly fragile like lace spun from nectar and air. Hinterland Bees #bees #beekeeping #honeyswarm #honeycomb #savethebees #beelife #beekeeperlife #pollinators #waxarchitecture #swarmcapture #beeobsessed #honeyharvest #apiarylife #natureisamazing"
YouTube Link 2025-05-22T11:20Z 787K followers, 233.1K engagements
"Mega Stinging Fruit-like surprise. Why arent [-----] bees stinging me into oblivion 🐝 It looks insane to drop a whole swarm onto the ground but they barely react. Swarms are actually some of the calmest colonies youll ever meet. Bees arent aggressive by nature; they only defend a nest. And a swarm doesnt have one yet so theres nothing to protect. 🐝 Theyre also used to being jostled around. Even the lightest breeze or a landing on a flower shakes them more than youd expect. 🐝 Protective gear is always recommended but when you know what youre doing and handle a swarm gently the risk is"
YouTube Link 2025-11-28T11:00Z 787K followers, 3.2M engagements
"One Mistake and the Swarm is LOST Why dont I just shake the swarm into the hive 🐝 Because if I did theres a real chance the entire swarm could fly away. 🐝 Thats why I always find the queen first and cage her for three days. 🐝It gives the colony time to settle and stops them from absconding. 🐝 Trust me once youve seen a swarm vanish into the sky you dont skip this step. __ @hinterlandbees"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T11:01Z 787K followers, 15.2M engagements
"Do Bees Protect Their Queen Everyone thinks bees protect their queen but they dont. 🐝 Their defence is aimed at the hive not her. The queen hides in the shadows away from the action while the workers guard the nest. 🐝 During removals I usually dont find her until the very end often on the last piece of comb calmly waiting it out. Hinterland Bees"
YouTube Link 2025-10-26T12:33Z 787K followers, 140.6K engagements
"The Genius Way Bees Organise Their Nest The structure of a bee nest in the wild follows a typical pattern but will be affected by the location of the entrance. 🐝 Pollen is always stored closest to the entrance; next to that you will find the brood nest and behind that will be the honey stores. Over time as the nest expands honey will be stored in less predictable locations but the pollen will almost always be closest to the front door. 🐝 The reasons are simple. When the worker bees out collecting pollen return to the nest they offload their haul directly into the cells. It makes sense to"
YouTube Link 2025-04-26T13:15Z 787K followers, 187.4K engagements
"Massive Bee Swarm Caught Wait Until You See the Queen Spring means one thing: massive bee swarms 🐝 The first swarms of the season are on the move and some are enormous up to [-----] bees in a single cluster. With nectar flowing pollen everywhere and months of warm weather ahead its the perfect time for the colony to reproduce and build a strong new home. 🐝 When I catch swarms I have one rule: find the queen. If she takes off the entire swarm goes with her and losing a beauty like this is not an option. Hinterland Bees"
YouTube Link 2025-08-29T12:15Z 787K followers, 1.1M engagements
"Can You Believe the Age of this Bee Nest In less than two weeks these bees had made a huge start on their new nest. There are two signs to indicate the age: [--]. The colour of the beeswax: the lighter the colour the newer the wax and [--]. There was no capped brood: it takes three weeks from when the queen lays an egg to when the new bee emerges from her cell. At day nine the cell is capped. @HinterlandBees"
YouTube Link 2025-03-31T13:45Z 787K followers, 205.4K engagements
"Killer Bees Or Just Misunderstood Bad start. The ceiling cracked open with a loud snap and the bees were NOT happy. In the chaos I copped a few stings and had that split-second thought of This could get ugly fast. 🐝 But once everything had settled and I slowed things right down the change was incredible. The bees calmed. The flight settled. And honestly they turned out to be pretty friendly in the end. 🐝 Heres the thing most people dont realise: bees arent naturally aggressive. Theyre defensive. When they feel squeezed crushed or alarmed thats when a sting happens. A little smoke can help"
YouTube Link 2026-01-07T12:28Z 787K followers, 127.6K engagements
"Something went wrong. When a honeybee swarm prepares to move it doesn't happen by chance. Scout bees are dispatched ahead of time searching for the perfect home: dark dry with a small entrancesomething easy to defend. A hollow wall wouldve been ideal. 🐝 So why did they end up here building in the open 🐝 The most likely answer: the scouts did find the perfect spot inside the wall. But when the swarm arrived something went wrong. The queen guided only by instinct began to crawl upwarddrawn by the promise of shelterbut the space was tight. Deep joists boxed her in. She couldn't reach the"
YouTube Link 2025-05-04T02:00Z 787K followers, 1.1M engagements
"Tiny Queen Problems When I spot a tiny queen in a swarm my first instinct is to look for another one. 🐝 Why Because small queens are often virgins and virgin queens rarely appear in primary swarms. Theyre usually found in after-swarms (secondary or tertiary swarms) which leave the hive days after the main swarm led by the original mated queen. 🐝 Whenever I post a video of a massive swarm people ask Is there just one queen in there In my experience enormous primary swarms almost always have just one queenthe old girl herself. Its the smaller swarms that tend to hide surprises. The smaller"
YouTube Link 2025-05-16T11:23Z 787K followers, 318K engagements
"Why the Bees Vanished Ever wondered why tens of thousands of bees suddenly leave their hive 🐝 Spring means swarming season. With longer warmer days when nectar and pollen flow colonies start to raise new queens. Before the first new queens emerge a swarm ensues and up to 70% of the bees leave with the old queen. This first swarm is the primary swarm. 🐝 Without her the swarm is doomed. With her the colony will look for a new homesite and a new beginning. 🐝 This one is not the biggest swarm I have caught this season but it is definitely this hives first. Hinterland Bees"
YouTube Link 2025-09-28T11:48Z 787K followers, 119.1K engagements
"Clinging to a Ladder When [-----] Bees Came Crashing Down I got completely covered in bees. 🐝 I thought this was just another swarm job until it all went wrong. 🐝 A shaky ladder a massive swarm high in the tree using a chainsaw with one hand . then the whole colony came crashing down. 🐝 Did I find the queen in time Watch what happened next. Hinterland Bees #BeeRescue #BeeSwarm #ExtremeBeekeeping #SwarmCatch #BeeRemoval #SwarmDisaster #RiskyRescue #BeeRescue #BeeSwarm #ExtremeBeekeeping #SwarmCatch #BeeRemoval #SwarmDisaster #RiskyRescue"
YouTube Link 2025-08-18T11:01Z 787K followers, 14.7M engagements
"25 Ft High & Pure Magic 🐝 Pure Honeycomb Art A wild open-air bee nest is a stunning reminder of natures artistrysomething you rarely get to see in a traditional hive. And when sunlight pours through from behind The combs light up like golden stained glass. Magical isnt it 🐝 The structural integrity of beeswaxa material secreted by the abdominal glands of young worker beesis a remarkable feat of natural engineering. A single comb is capable of supporting multiple kilograms of honey while remaining stable and resilient against environmental stresses even when fully exposed and suspended 25"
YouTube Link 2025-04-19T13:01Z 787K followers, 400.7K engagements
"You Are Wrong About Bee Swarms (Probably) Everyone Thinks Bee Swarms Are Dangerous. Theyre Totally Wrong 🐝 Honey bee swarms might look intimidating but theyre actually one of the safest moments to observe bees up close as long as theyre left alone. 🐝 Bees arent aggressive by nature; they only defend an established nest. A swarm doesnt have one yet; its a homeless colony clustered around its queen while scout bees search for a new home. 🐝 Its a common misconception that bees actively defend their queen. In truth they defend the hive and its resources. The queens safety comes from being"
YouTube Link 2025-11-16T10:11Z 787K followers, 64.9K engagements
"Swarm Catching: How To Catch [------] Bees At Once Swarm season is just around the corner buzzing with thrilling activity for beekeepers While early spring often showcases the biggest swarms factors like plentiful pollen and unexpected rain can ignite impressive swarms later in the season. Rainy days keep bees cozy inside leading to population explosions thanks to reduced natural attrition. 🐝🌧 🐝 In this video we reveal the secrets to safely capturing a honey bee swarm by locating and caging the queena technique that guarantees the swarm stays put as these loyal bees wont abandon their caged"
YouTube Link 2025-02-22T23:25Z 787K followers, 172.5K engagements
"Wall of Gold & [-----] Bees #beeremoval #beerescue #honeycomb Check out these absolute slabs of golden honeycomb. There is a brood in there too which is the next generation of bees so it is important for us to save. @hinterlandbees"
YouTube Link 2024-11-28T11:40Z 705K followers, 140K engagements
"Swarm drop Bee Swarms everywhere Ive been kept busy this week with some monster swarms. Its mid-summer and swarm season is usually starting to wrap up by now but weve had the perfect storm for swarm season [---] 🐝 The weather has been hot humid and very very rainy all this month. Why is this causing a swarm resurgence 🐝 Bees die by working themselves to death in their short six weeks of life. They wear out their wings and muscles and one day dont return to the hive. But they dont fly when its raining and as a result they live longer hanging out inside the hive. 🐝 However the queen keeps"
YouTube Link 2025-01-12T12:06Z 622K followers, 155.3K engagements
"Should you drop bees #bee #beekeeping #beekeepingadventures Yep dropping a swarm in front of the hive is a great way to find the queen and catch the swarm"
YouTube Link 2024-09-04T11:00Z 199K followers, 200.4K engagements
"Why do bees love brick veneer homes In this video we remove a bee nest hidden beneath a bathtub using the cut-out methodand explain why brick veneer construction is so attractive to swarming colonies. 🐝 What Youll See in This Video: This rescue takes place inside a brick veneer home where a colony built its nest in the narrow space beneath a bath. We explain how the wall cavity between bricks and plasterboard mimics a natural tree hollow offering warmth protection and a small defendable entrance via the weep holes. Youll also hear a breakdown of how and why beeswax changes colour over time"
YouTube Link 2025-06-15T10:08Z 787K followers, [----] engagements
"Slabs of GOLD Mining the hive. #beehive #beeremoval #savethebees Did you know that when bees excrete wax it is almost pure white Over time the wax gets stained with pollen propolis and the other bee foot traffic. Contact: https://www.hinterlandbees.com/contact @hinterlandbees #beekeeping #beelovers #beeremoval #beerescue #savethebees"
YouTube Link 2024-10-18T11:00Z 710K followers, 2.4M engagements
"Pollen Mite Infestation of Honey Bees. This video shows Pollen Mites (Afrocypholaelaps africana) infesting western honey bees (Apis Mellifera). The microscopic photography is a useful tool for identifying pollen mites and distinguishing them from Tropilaelaps mites and Varroa mites. The pollen mite infestation was recorded on [--] March [----] (early autumn) at Hinterland Bees near Maleny on the Sunshine Coast Queensland Australia. The host flora of the pollen mites was observed as Elaeocarpus grandis (Blue Quandong) which flowers in late summer and early autumn and produces a peacock blue fruit"
YouTube Link 2024-11-19T22:48Z 288K followers, [----] engagements
"Incredible 11-day-old bee nest It's hard to believe this swarm arrived on [--] September [----] and had grown to incredible proportions by [--] September. A combination of a massive swarm and tremendous nectar flow makes it possible"
YouTube Link 2024-09-18T11:40Z 195K followers, 65.7K engagements
"Just grab the queen #beeremoval #beeslife #beefriendly Nope I cant just grab the queen and expect the rest of the bees to follow. Finding her is like searching for a needle in a haystack and that often doesnt happen until well into the job. Patience is key 🐝 You dont need to vacuum them people say after seeing videos of swarms being removed. 🐝 But theres a big difference between a swarm and an established nest. 🐝 Removing a nest built inside a cavity means dealing with everything: the bees their comb honey and brood. This requires fully exposing the nest. 🐝 Once its exposed the bees are"
YouTube Link 2024-10-13T14:00Z 166K followers, 50.6K engagements
"How do they know where to go 🐝 Bees' sense of smell is extraordinary and It is one of their most potent communication tools. 🐝 Pheromones are used throughout the hive and when bees swarm they use a pheromone to alert everyone of the queen's location and the entry to their new hive. 🐝 Check out how quickly they locate the queen and reorganise themselves to march into the hive where the queen has been placed inside a temporary cage. Hinterland Bees"
YouTube Link 2024-12-06T12:15Z 345K followers, 46.3K engagements
"Adopt-a-Hive Every year Hinterland Bees rescues relocates and removes scores of bee nests from buildings trees and unwanted locations. Are you a passionate beekeeper looking to expand your apiary This is your chance to adopt a thriving colony from Hinterland Bees bee rescue and removal service This offer is only open to registered beekeepers in Queensland with at least one year of experience. For more information visit: https://www.hinterlandbees.com/adopt-a-hive"
YouTube Link 2024-06-28T02:52Z 217K followers, [----] engagements
"Giga Bee Swarm Drop Swarm Season is over. Sad but true. 🐝 Its autumn in Australia and we will unlikely see too many more swarms until August. 🐝 One of my favourite swarm captures of all time was this beauty. It provided the excitement only a massive swarm could deliver and the capture process had a couple of twists. 🐝 Watch the swarm try to leave only to realise that the caged queen wasnt with them on our YouTube channel. Look in the ❓Why I Always Cage the Queen playlist. @hinterlandbees"
YouTube Link 2025-03-28T12:13Z 603K followers, 5.2M engagements
"Can You Find the Queen Ep.7 Test your queen bee-spotting skills with our queen-finding challenge. Here are some tips for locating a queen bee. -------------------------------------------- 👉 V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T : More Queen-spotting Challenges https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLhesBd6WpkXTmlUUl9CsMKffQH1m2H37E How to Catch a Swarm (why I always cage the queen) https://www.youtube.com/watchv=N_uBqlwqPWw&list=PLhesBd6WpkXTsNfocdxzCJAoKN0GR7A6s&pp=gAQBiAQB -------------------------------------------- Finding a queen inside a hive can be frustrating even for seasoned"
YouTube Link 2024-11-08T11:23Z 222K followers, [---] engagements
"Shake it out Find the queen. #queenbee #beerescue #beeremoval There's a big myth that the bees of a colony will defend their queen. They simply don't do it. Not actively anyway. The only protection a colony of bees can offer a queen is a crowd to hide amongst. And in my experience she is an expert at running from the action. Sometimes a good shake can spread out the bees and make finding that queen just a little bit easier. @hinterlandbees # #honeycomb #miel #honig #imker #montville #nectar #beeremoval #bienen #beeswax #beewax #apicoltura # # #honeycombs #backyardbeekeeper #urbanbeekeeper"
YouTube Link 2024-10-19T14:00Z 713K followers, 129.7K engagements
"This Bee Nest Is HUGE and Im About to Shake It These massive open-air bee nests can sometimes be feisty but with a sharp eye and a bit of experience you can read their mood and suit up accordingly. 🐝 If the bees seem calm I go for the whole shake. Its dramatic but it gives me the best shot at spotting the queen. 🐝 And once the bees are off the comb I can cleanly cut the wax into neat sections and fit them into hive frames ready to rehome the entire colony into a new hive. Hinterland Bees"
YouTube Link 2025-06-12T11:58Z 616K followers, 42.2K engagements
"A miracle queen-find in this monster swarm #beekeeperslife #beeswarm #savethebees Can you believe this wasn't the biggest swarm I caught this week Once the swarm lands on a building and the queen finds her way inside the wall the rest of the bees will pour inside within about [--] minutes. It doesn't happen often but sometimes you get lucky and can grab the queen before she finds her way in thus avoiding the costly exercise of cutting open the wall to remove the bees"
YouTube Link 2024-09-01T10:30Z 666K followers, 3.4M engagements
"15 Thousand Bees Down the Vacuum Hose. #bee #beeslife #beekeeping Our custom bee vacuum is a specialised piece of equipment designed to ensure the safe relocation of bees. It gently captures bees into a modified beehive box causing no harm. Once the brood nest has been removed and reassembled inside a new beehive box the vacuumed bees are transferred into this new home. ⚠ Using a regular vacuum cleaner is fatal to bees"
YouTube Link 2024-11-02T10:00Z 211K followers, 20.4K engagements
"Pollen Mites Infestation of Honey Bees. This video shows Pollen Mites (Afrocypholaelaps africana) infesting western honey bees (Apis Mellifera). Dubbed into French German Hindi Indonesian Italian Japanese Portuguese and Spanish. The microscopic photography is a useful tool for identifying pollen mites and distinguishing them from Tropilaelaps mites and Varroa mites. The pollen mite infestation was recorded on [--] March [----] (early autumn) at Hinterland Bees near Maleny on the Sunshine Coast Queensland Australia. The host flora of the pollen mites was observed as Elaeocarpus grandis (Blue"
YouTube Link 2024-12-26T05:56Z 369K followers, [---] engagements
"I Caught a Swarm of Bees With My Bare Hands Occasionally I catch a swarm queen just as she lands before thousands of her daughters cluster around her. Dubbed into French German Hindi Indonesian Italian Japanese Portuguese and Spanish. When that happens and when time allows it's a fun opportunity to demonstrate a swarm's docility and the queen's magnetic attraction. NB: If you are new to swarm catching or live in an area with aggressive bees please don't try this without adequate protection. Aggressive or not there's a good chance of getting stung. As a beekeeper I experience regular stings as"
YouTube Link 2025-02-13T21:52Z 787K followers, 150.2K engagements
"Mega Bee Swarm moves into compost bin. A swarm arrived at Regs compost bin at 9:30 a.m. Twenty minutes later he messaged me to let me know that the swarm had left and that only a few bees were hanging around. 🐝 I dont think so Reg 🐝 After reassuring Reg that swarms are very gentle and not out to attack anyone I encouraged him to peek inside the bin. Just lift the lid by an inch or two I told him. 🐝 Somehow Reg managed to flip the lid off entirely and was instantly surrounded by a cloud of bees It must have been quite a sight 😂 🐝 After receiving zero stings (as expected) Reg managed to"
YouTube Link 2024-08-14T12:03Z 203K followers, 984K engagements
"Could You Catch a Swarm by Hand Occasionally I catch a swarm queen just as she lands and before thousands of her daughters start to cluster around her. When that happens and when time allows it's a fun opportunity to demonstrate a swarm's docility and the queen's magnetic attraction. NB: If you are new to swarm catching or live in an area that has aggressive bees please don't try this without adequate protection. Aggressive or not there's a good chance of getting stung. Being a beekeeper I experience regular stings as part of the job. During some bee removal jobs I may not encounter any"
YouTube Link 2023-11-30T05:07Z 540K followers, [----] engagements
"Dolphins Rescued from Bees The call to our bee removal hotline: "Thousands of bees have landed on my dolphins. Can you help" The dolphins weren't real and the bees weren't killer bees but the rest is true and yes we are here to help @HinterlandBees"
YouTube Link 2025-01-05T12:18Z 578K followers, 1.2M engagements
"Is this the most beautiful queen 👑 🐝 The hunt for the queen bee is one of the pleasures of bee removal work. 🐝 She is the one needle in the 20000-bee haystack that is the golden ticket to keeping the swarm together. 🐝 This swarm of honey bees moved in four days ago so they had yet to build much honeycomb but enough for the queen to have laid hundreds of eggs already. @hinterlandbees"
YouTube Link 2024-12-18T11:30Z 363K followers, 65.1K engagements
"Cutest Animals That Will Make You Smile 🐝🐸 What in the world is going on here 🐝🐸🕷 When a Giant Green Tree Frog decided to lay her eggs in our dog's water bowl a couple of months ago we transferred the eggs to a safe place. Now hundreds of tadpoles have metamorphosed into hundreds of froglets. 🐝🐸🕷 Some of the froglets have occupied the bird bath doubling as a water source for our bees. 🐝🐸🕷 So what was the bee doing Just collecting some water. How amazing is nature Even the spider is pretty cute (if not annoying). -- @HinterlandBees"
YouTube Link 2025-03-14T11:30Z 518K followers, [----] engagements
"3 days Later (Swarm Catch by Hand Follow Up) Three days ago I caught a swarm by nabbing the queen early caging her and allowing all of the bees land on my arm before transferring them into a box. ( https://youtu.be/OKXmuejA_Mwsi=pjQP9jhZNiCu9ett ) After three days I release the queen and do some other manipulations to the hive in order to set the colony up to become a honey production colony. How to Catch a Swarm https://www.hinterlandbees.com/articles/how-to-catch-a-swarm HiveIQ http://hiveiq.com"
YouTube Link 2023-12-04T05:32Z 537K followers, [----] engagements
"Preparing Hives for a Cyclone / Hurricane Cyclone Preparedness for Beekeepers 🌀 Cyclone Alert in Australia A Category [--] cyclone is approaching with winds up to [---] km/h posing risks to beehives. 🏗 Hive Securing Strategies Strapping hives together with Em-lock or ratchet straps helps prevent damage if they fall over. 📦 Weighing Down Hives Adding heavy objects like cinder blocks on top of hives increases their stability. 🔄 Hive Placement Adjustments Clustering multiple hives together enhances their resistance to strong winds. 🌧 Flood Protection Raising hives and creating top entrances"
YouTube Link 2025-03-05T04:28Z 787K followers, [----] engagements
"Dropping Bees Serious When a swarm is presented with an enclosed space it will naturally enter even if the queen isnt inside whether it is a beehive a cardboard box or even a bucket. It is probably an instinct to seek shelter. There is no guarantee that the swarm will stay in the box as a swarm is actively choosing its own new homesite and may not accept the alternative offered. The only way to ensure that they stay is to contain the queen. That is why I always locate the queen bee and put her in a queen clip for three days to allow the rest of the colony time to settle into their new home"
YouTube Link 2025-04-03T14:15Z 787K followers, 252.4K engagements
"🐝 How many stings did I get 🐝 #bee #beeslife #beefriendly Swarms are typically very docile. Bees aren't naturally aggressive; they become defensive when protecting their nest. Since a swarm is homeless and has no nest the bees are unlikely to sting unless provoked. When handled carefully and with knowledge swarms usually pose little danger. 🐝 So consequently I got zero stings. I don't recommend doing this without protective equipment until you've had plenty of experience (and are prepared to cop a few stings regardless)"
YouTube Link 2024-10-06T11:20Z 583K followers, 6.5M engagements
"How remarkable is this Beehive for only [--] days (Auto-Dubbed Languages: ) How remarkable is this development for a colony that is only [--] days old Observing the brood can provide valuable insight into the age of a nest. After the queen lays an egg it typically hatches into a larva within approximately four days. By the ninth day the cells are capped as the larvae transition into the pupal stage. After a total of around [--] days the fully developed worker bee emerges from its cell. In this case no newly emerged bees were observed and the capped cells appeared relatively recent. These"
YouTube Link 2025-01-04T23:16Z 666K followers, [----] engagements
"👀 Look at that 👀 You dont see that every day. #beerescue #beeslife #beekeeper The swarm moved in days previous. Check out that beautiful white comb. It was too early for honey. All incoming nectar was being converted to wax production creating space for the queen to lay eggs and increase the population. @HinterlandBees"
YouTube Link 2024-10-25T11:15Z 699K followers, 213.7K engagements
"Stealing some Bees 🥷🐝 🐝 #beeswarm #beewhisperer #beekeeper Nah not really just catching a swarm. 🐝 Once the queen had been captured it was just a matter of getting a critical mass of bees around her in their new hive and waiting until after sunset when they all went inside the box and it could be taken back to our apiary. @hinterlandbees"
YouTube Link 2025-01-11T13:30Z 403K followers, [----] engagements
"Lucky catch. Plucking the queen out of the crowd. If you cant shake a bee swarm you can scoop them. Sometimes shaking a honeybee swarm into a beehive box is impossible but you can always gently scoop them off using a bucket. This video demonstrates the removal of a bee swarm from the side of a building. It shows the capture of the queen bee and using her to lure all of the bees into a beehive box. -------------------------------------------- 👉 V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T : How to Find the Queen video: https://youtu.be/p4saNAksfz8 What to do if your queen flies away"
YouTube Link 2024-12-29T04:21Z 374K followers, [----] engagements
"How amazing is this for just [--] days #Beekeeping #SwarmRescue #HiveLife The brood tells the story: eggs hatch in [--] days cells get capped by day [--] and bees emerge at [--] days. With no young bees yet and freshly capped cells it matched the homeowner's report of the swarm moving in [--] days ago. 🐝 The nest A perfect masterpiecestraight combs at [--] to the floor joists making it a breeze to cut and transfer to hive frames. Finding the queen was the final step and there she was 👑 @hinterlandbees"
YouTube Link 2025-01-08T10:56Z 405K followers, 29.9K engagements
"Wheres the Queen"
YouTube Link 2025-06-29T14:00Z 618K followers, [----] engagements
"Don't do this with bees (if you don't really want to catch the swarm). If you catch the queen bee you have caught the swarm. Don't do it and there is always a chance that they will take off. 🐝 These bees had spent the previous night hanging in a tree in a wild storm and seemed quite happy for the refuge of the hive I provided them. 🐝 All the bees we rescue are moved into a new beehive box and relocated to our pollinator sanctuary. After a period of quarantine during which they are monitored for pests and diseases some will join our honey production colonies at one of our other apiary sites"
YouTube Link 2024-12-24T11:00Z 371K followers, 40.8K engagements
"A Flow Hive should NOT look like this. What do you do when bees do the unexpected and relocate their nest to under the hive (Auto-Dubbed Languages: ) This is not uncommon and is usually a by-product of the swarming process. If an old queen cannot fly leaves with a swarm sometimes she will crawl back under the hive and a second colony will be formed. In this case the most likely scenario is that the new queen returned after her mating flight and missed the entrance to the hive instead crawling underneath. This video demonstrates the relocation of a bee nest from the underside of a Flow Hive"
YouTube Link 2025-01-11T20:00Z 406K followers, 17K engagements
"How to Catch a Bee Swarm in a High Tree Your beehive has swarmed and the bees have settled high in a tree. Here is one method for getting them to the ground and into a new beehive box. In this video I demonstrate how to safely catch a bee swarm from a tall tree using a container attached to a long pole. I also explain the importance of finding the queen to ensure the swarm stays together. 👉 V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T : How to Catch a Swarm (why I always cage the queen) https://www.youtube.com/watchv=N_uBqlwqPWw&list=PLhesBd6WpkXTsNfocdxzCJAoKN0GR7A6s&pp=gAQBiAQB More Shorts"
YouTube Link 2024-10-29T14:00Z 699K followers, [----] engagements
"Is this even possible🐝💥 The behavioural and biological processes of bee swarming is incredibly fascinating which is only magnified when I encounter a mega-swarm. 🐝 Sometimes these enormous swarms are triggered by prolonged rainy weather. With the bees couped up inside the hive and unable to forage natural attrition is significantly reduced. As a consequence bees which usually only live for about six weeks can extend their lives by two or three weeks. 🐝 If the queen lays [----] eggs a day the population inside a hive can explode by [-----] triggering swarming instinct. @hinterlandbees"
YouTube Link 2024-12-14T10:59Z 363K followers, 2.3M engagements
"Massive Bee Swarm. Did I get stung Why was this swarm so nasty #beeswarm #beekeeping #swarm This swarm was unusually agitated and there was a compelling reason behind it that wasn't the bees' fault. 🐝 Typically swarms are pretty chill. Bees aren't naturally aggressive; they're more about defending their home. Since this swarm was homeless and lacked a nest the bees were unlikely to sting without cause. If handled with care they generally pose minimal risk. However I learned that this swarm had been provoked 🐝 Rumour had it that someone used a high-pressure hose to drive them away."
YouTube Link 2024-08-20T09:33Z 664K followers, 60.9K engagements
"Massive Swarm Drop I always locate the queen bee and put her in a queen clip for [--] days to allow the rest of the colony time to settle into their new home. This ensures the swarm won't abscond. Hinterland Bees"
YouTube Link 2024-12-07T11:45Z 341K followers, 13K engagements
"What a beautiful black queen 😍 👑 🐝 Our region has three subspecies of the Western Honeybee (Apis Mellifera). 🐝 Italians (Apis m. ligustica) Carniolans (Apis m. carnica) and Caucasians (Apis m. caucasia). 🐝 The Carniolans and Caucasians are the darkest some being jet-black. @hinterlandbees"
YouTube Link 2025-01-03T10:27Z 403K followers, 143.4K engagements
"Look at that [--] days work #beeremoval #beerescue #beekeeping How's this for three days' work 🐝 This colony of bees beneath the floor was on a determined mission 🐝 Upon settling in their primary objective is to construct comb swiftly. The honeycomb serves essential purposes: it stores nectar and pollen and critically creates cells for the queen to lay eggs initiating the development of the next generation of bees. 🐝 After fueling up on nectar or honey before leaving the original hive the swarm arrives loaded with the necessary carbohydrates to begin wax secretion and comb construction. The"
YouTube Link 2024-11-20T10:35Z 288K followers, 114.7K engagements
"Is it the Biggest Swarm Ever Someone lost their queen #beeswarm #queenbee #beekeeper Can you see (and hear) how I know someone lost their queen This was probably the largest swarm I have yet encountered and they fell off the wall in their thousands but guess what It didn't matter because the queen was found in the first bucket of bees. Catch the queen and it's game over @HinterlandBees"
YouTube Link 2024-10-27T10:30Z 690K followers, 2.3M engagements
"15 foot swarm is it worth it #beeswarm #swarm #beekeeper How to catch a swarm from a high tree. Your beehive has swarmed and the bees have settled high in a tree. Here is one method for getting them to the ground and into a new beehive box. But you need to weigh up the effort. Is it worth it Check out our long-form video for more info @HinterlandBees"
YouTube Link 2024-10-30T11:15Z 630K followers, 142.9K engagements
"Incredible Stroke of Luck: Catching a Swarm Once a swarm arrives at a newly chosen homesite it will usually disappear inside the cavity very quickly. As soon as the queen finds her way inside most of the swarm will follow within [--] minutes. However if the queen has trouble finding the entrance the process can be delayed significantly and with a bit of luck she can be captured before she finds her way in. This video demonstrates the removal of a bee swarm from the side of a building. It shows the capture of the queen bee and using her to lure all of the bees into a beehive box."
YouTube Link 2025-01-19T00:01Z 787K followers, 16.2K engagements
"🐝 Shaky shaky bees 🐝 #beeswarm #beesafe #beekeeper A few methods are used for catching a swarm including shaking them straight into the box scooping them off a structure or cutting a branch and lowering it into the box. 🐝 But even if you get that swarm in the box if the queen or the colony decides that they dont like the new home on offer there is no guarantee that they will hang around. 🐝 This is why I think catching the queen is central to success. 🐝 Catch the queen and you catch the swarm. @hinterlandbees"
YouTube Link 2024-11-05T10:30Z 753K followers, 127.8K engagements
"50 Pound Monster Beehive Shake These massive open-air bee nests can sometimes be feisty but with a sharp eye and a bit of experience you can read their mood and suit up accordingly. 🐝 If the bees seem calm I go for the whole shake. Its dramatic but it gives me the best shot at spotting the queen. 🐝 And once the bees are off the comb I can cleanly cut the wax into neat sections and fit them into hive frames ready to rehome the entire colony into a new hive. Hinterland Bees"
YouTube Link 2025-12-05T11:20Z 787K followers, 201.4K engagements
"Did the Queen just 💩 on Me #beeremoval #queenbee #beekeeping It started with a surprise: How did they build all of this in only [--] Days 🐝 It ended with a surprise: Why did the queen 💩 on me 🐝 The first question is easy to answer: Huge swarm + Huge nectar flow = Huge nest. 🐝 The second question is a little more challenging to understand. Was this a defensive reaction 🐝 In case you are wondering our custom bee vacuum is a specialised piece of equipment designed to ensure the safe relocation of bees. It gently captures bees into a modified beehive box causing no harm. Once the brood nest"
YouTube Link 2024-11-22T11:00Z 751K followers, 32.2M engagements
"Holy smokes Enormous 11-day-old beehive (another one) #beehive #beeslife #beefriendly The massive swarms keep happening and the mega nectar flow results in spectacular growth. Just [--] days after this swarm was recorded on security cameras breaking into their new home I relocated them to a better place. Coincidentally one week earlier I rehomed an even larger 11-day-old nest"
YouTube Link 2024-10-01T12:15Z 774K followers, 25.6M engagements
"Catch the Queen & You Catch the Swarm #beeswarm #beeremoval #beekeeping If I can catch a swarm queen before thousands of her daughters cluster around her its a fun opportunity to demonstrate a swarms docility and the queens magnetic attraction. 🐝 Swarms in our region are generally quite gentle. Bees are not naturally aggressive but somewhat defensive of their nest. Because a swarm is homeless and has no nest to defend the bees will unlikely want to sting anyone without provocation. Appropriate protective equipment is recommended but swarms pose little risk if you know what you are doing and"
YouTube Link 2024-11-23T11:09Z 745K followers, 165.9K engagements
"❓ Are Bee Swarms Dangerous If left alone honeybee swarms will generally pose little to no risk. Bees only defend an established nest. Because a swarm is out looking for a new home they have nothing to defend and are usually extremely gentle. The best option is to keep a distance and call a beekeeper to have them safely relocated. This video is a demonstration of how passive a honeybee swarm can be when handled gently by an experienced beekeeper. When I witness a hive swarming I like to see if I can find and cage the queen before she gets buried in the bivouac of bees that cluster around her."
YouTube Link 2024-07-28T12:13Z 740K followers, 135.2K engagements
"Sweet Watch the queen get captured early. #queenbee #beeremoval #beerescue Check out those beautiful white honeycombs. Compare them with our other videos of almost black combs. The combs darken with age as they are stained with pollen propolis and bee foot traffic whereas a brand-new comb is bright white. @HinterlandBees"
YouTube Link 2024-11-14T11:30Z 729K followers, 183.7K engagements
"Can you believe someone would do this #beewhisperer #beehive #beekeeper Please don't use expanding foam to try to eliminate a bee problem. This homeowner tried to solve their bee problem but it only created a more significant issue. 🐝 When the bees were trapped inside their nest they found a different way out but it was to the inside of the home. Hundreds of bees died trapped inside the room unable to exit through the closed windows. 🐝 Fortunately we arrived in time to save thousands and safely rescue the colony setting it up in a new beehive box and relocating it to our pollinator"
YouTube Link 2025-01-17T12:30Z 787K followers, 160.2K engagements
"The LARGEST BEEHIVE in the world #beeremoval #beehive #beerescue They don't come much bigger than this beauty. A 10-year-old colony of bees in a termite-infested barn is possibly the largest bee nest I have encountered"
YouTube Link 2024-09-26T10:45Z 772K followers, 272.1K engagements
"Do I suck at my job 😭 #beekeeping #beesafe #beeremoval Yes I do. But our custom bee vacuum is a specialised piece of equipment designed to ensure the safe relocation of bees. It gently captures bees into a modified beehive box causing no harm. 🐝 The vacuumed bees are transferred into this new home once the brood nest has been removed and reassembled inside a new beehive box. 🐝 ⚠ Using a regular vacuum cleaner is fatal to bees. @HinterlandBees"
YouTube Link 2024-11-10T11:00Z 753K followers, 301.4K engagements
"Fail Destroyed Bird House but I caught the swarm. #beeswarm #beekeepingadventures #beekeeperslife Another huge swa4m in the box and this time I'm trialling a new system. An extra half box under the Full-depth box and a unique reverse trap-out cone allow the bees to enter but not get out"
YouTube Link 2024-09-09T10:15Z 722K followers, 1.1M engagements
"TWO Queens in ONE Swarm Im always on the lookout for extra queens when I catch smaller after-swarms and this one didnt disappoint. First I spotted a tiny newly emerged queen with a hairy thorax but then I found another. 🐝 Normally only one queen should survive but after-swarms dont always follow the rules. Sometimes two or more queens end up flying together and thats exactly what happened here. Hinterland Bees"
YouTube Link 2025-09-14T11:37Z 787K followers, 165K engagements
"When there's Millions of Bees Living Under Your Floor The moment our clients realise how many bees have been living under their floor is always an OMG momenteven if the actual number is only [-----] to [-----] When a swarm moves in they waste no time building their nest. The more bees and the more nectar available the faster they expand. Every time we open a space our clients are blown away by what we uncover 🐝✨ Hinterland Bees"
YouTube Link 2025-03-02T01:55Z 787K followers, 181.2K engagements
"Stop believing that if you move the queen all bees will follow her. Check out this amazing bee nest and the beautiful queen bee. It is a common misconception that if you move the queen from a beehive all bees will follow her. This does not happen because the bees will not abandon the brood. Open brood emits a pheromone which draws bees to feed care for it and regulate the temperature. If a queen is removed from a nest only a few bees will be attracted to her and most bees will remain with the brood which is just as important if not more important to the colony than the queen. Once the queens"
YouTube Link 2025-02-19T11:19Z 787K followers, 1.4M engagements
"Would you try this at home Fact 1: if you catch the queen you catch the swarm. Fact 2: swarms are generally quite docile and dont sting. 🐝 Bees only defend their nest and swarms are homeless and therefore have nothing to defend. That is why they are generally relatively safe to be around. 🐝 In Australia we have no killer bees aka. Africanised bees (a crossbreeding of the East African lowland honey bee (Apismellifera scutellata) with various European honey bee subspecies) so I have no idea about the temperament of their swarms. Id love to hear anyones first-hand experience. -- @hinterlandbees"
YouTube Link 2025-01-18T12:20Z 787K followers, 2.8M engagements
"What's that on the Queen How strange is this Did you spot what was on the queen Over a decade of collecting hundreds of swarms I rarely encountered a marked queen. But occasionally one does show up. 🐝 Why mark a queenBeekeepers mark their queens to track their age using a colour-coded system based on the year they were born. For example:🔹 Blue = Years ending in [--] or 5⚪ White = [--] or 6💛 Yellow = [--] or 7🔴 Red = [--] or 8🟢 Green = [--] or [--] But here's the catch: not all beekeepers stick to the colour-coding system 🐝 Why do I mark my queensIt helps me determine if the hive has swarmed or if the"
YouTube Link 2025-03-09T13:45Z 787K followers, 483.5K engagements
"The Queen Bee Almost Escaped Until I Did THIS #bees #queenbee #beeremoval #beekeeping She ran for the roof and almost got awayuntil I blocked every escape route. 🐝 When it comes to bee removals one of the main goals is to find the queenand sometimes that takes a little strategy a little instinct and a whole lot of luck. 🐝 I always try to think like the queen: where might she run My method is simplecut off her escape routes. Shell usually head upward and away from the chaos but she wont willingly expose herself or abandon the comb. 🐝 This job though threw a serious curveball. The nest"
YouTube Link 2025-05-09T12:34Z 787K followers, 179.4K engagements
"One queen. One chance to get this right. This entire rescue comes down to finding one bee. 🐝 Finding the queen in a massive swarm is always satisfying but it is also critical especially when the bees have just moved into the wall of someones home. 🐝 If the queen escapes deeper into the cavity the job can quickly become bigger messier and far more time-consuming. Securing her early is the key to a clean ethical removal. 🐝 Every colony we rescue is rehoused in a beehive and relocated to our pollinator sanctuary. After a quarantine period and pest and disease health checks some colonies join"
YouTube Link 2025-12-21T11:26Z 787K followers, 947.6K engagements
"The Huge Risk of Not Caging the Queen (Auto-Dubbed Languages: ) Is it essential to cage the queen when catching a swarm This video exemplifies why it is good practice to cage the queen. Watch the swarm attempt to leave only to return to the box because the queen could not escape. -------------------------------------------- 👉 V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T : How to Find the Queen video: How to Find a Queen Bee What to do if your queen flies away The Queen Escaped - see how to get h. -------------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:55 - Finding the queen"
YouTube Link 2025-02-22T23:22Z 787K followers, [----] engagements
"I Lost the Queen . almost Catching a swarm looks simple until the queen makes a run for it. 🐝 I shook this swarm from a mulberry tree onto a white sheet so I could spot the queen and guide the colony into their new hive. But this time she slipped straight into the box before I could see her. 🐝 That meant pulling frames back out and going hunting. 🐝 Its always worth the extra effort. An uncaged queen can take off with the entire swarm at any moment - and that would be a pretty embarrassing outcome when a client has called you in specifically to make sure their swarm is caught and set up"
YouTube Link 2026-01-24T12:16Z 787K followers, 2.3M engagements
"Very Rare Find - Sweet painted Lady Finding a marked queen during a bee removal is incredibly rare. 🐝 After more than a decade and hundreds of cut-outs I have only found a handful of queens with a paint mark. 🐝 Beekeepers mark queens as it can help when searching for them during hive inspections. The coloured dot follows an international colour code which tells beekeepers what year the queen was born. 🐝 So when you see a marked queen inside a building it tells a story. 🐝That colony most likely swarmed from a managed hive and it also reveals how old she is. Watch to the end to see just how"
YouTube Link 2026-01-11T12:29Z 787K followers, 1.2M engagements
"Killer Bees Or Just Misunderstood Bad start. The ceiling cracked open with a loud snap and the bees were NOT happy. In the chaos I copped a few stings and had that split-second thought of This could get ugly fast. 🐝 But once everything had settled and I slowed things right down the change was incredible. The bees calmed. The flight settled. And honestly they turned out to be pretty friendly in the end. 🐝 Heres the thing most people dont realise: bees arent naturally aggressive. Theyre defensive. When they feel squeezed crushed or alarmed thats when a sting happens. A little smoke can help"
YouTube Link 2026-01-07T12:28Z 787K followers, 127.6K engagements
"Catch the Queen Catch the Colony Stop a swarm before it disappears into the walls. 🐝 In this rescue I spotted the queen early before the swarm could vanish into a wall cavity. I always secure the queen in a queen clip for three days so the colony bonds to their new hive instead of absconding. 🐝 I have another video you can actually see the swarm try to leave then turn back because the queen cannot follow. Check it out in our Answers to Popular Questions playlist on YouTube. Hinterland Bees"
YouTube Link 2025-12-26T11:01Z 787K followers, 1.3M engagements
"One queen. One chance to get this right. This entire rescue comes down to finding one bee. 🐝 Finding the queen in a massive swarm is always satisfying but it is also critical especially when the bees have just moved into the wall of someones home. 🐝 If the queen escapes deeper into the cavity the job can quickly become bigger messier and far more time-consuming. Securing her early is the key to a clean ethical removal. 🐝 Every colony we rescue is rehoused in a beehive and relocated to our pollinator sanctuary. After a quarantine period and pest and disease health checks some colonies join"
YouTube Link 2025-12-21T11:26Z 787K followers, 947.6K engagements
"50 Pound Monster Beehive Shake These massive open-air bee nests can sometimes be feisty but with a sharp eye and a bit of experience you can read their mood and suit up accordingly. 🐝 If the bees seem calm I go for the whole shake. Its dramatic but it gives me the best shot at spotting the queen. 🐝 And once the bees are off the comb I can cleanly cut the wax into neat sections and fit them into hive frames ready to rehome the entire colony into a new hive. Hinterland Bees"
YouTube Link 2025-12-05T11:20Z 787K followers, 201.4K engagements
"Mega Stinging Fruit-like surprise. Why arent [-----] bees stinging me into oblivion 🐝 It looks insane to drop a whole swarm onto the ground but they barely react. Swarms are actually some of the calmest colonies youll ever meet. Bees arent aggressive by nature; they only defend a nest. And a swarm doesnt have one yet so theres nothing to protect. 🐝 Theyre also used to being jostled around. Even the lightest breeze or a landing on a flower shakes them more than youd expect. 🐝 Protective gear is always recommended but when you know what youre doing and handle a swarm gently the risk is"
YouTube Link 2025-11-28T11:00Z 787K followers, 3.2M engagements
"One Mistake and the Swarm is LOST Why dont I just shake the swarm into the hive 🐝 Because if I did theres a real chance the entire swarm could fly away. 🐝 Thats why I always find the queen first and cage her for three days. 🐝It gives the colony time to settle and stops them from absconding. 🐝 Trust me once youve seen a swarm vanish into the sky you dont skip this step. __ @hinterlandbees"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T11:01Z 787K followers, 15.2M engagements
"You Are Wrong About Bee Swarms (Probably) Everyone Thinks Bee Swarms Are Dangerous. Theyre Totally Wrong 🐝 Honey bee swarms might look intimidating but theyre actually one of the safest moments to observe bees up close as long as theyre left alone. 🐝 Bees arent aggressive by nature; they only defend an established nest. A swarm doesnt have one yet; its a homeless colony clustered around its queen while scout bees search for a new home. 🐝 Its a common misconception that bees actively defend their queen. In truth they defend the hive and its resources. The queens safety comes from being"
YouTube Link 2025-11-16T10:11Z 787K followers, 64.9K engagements
"20000 bees one queen. How do you find ONE queen bee in the middle of tens of thousands of moving bees 🐝 It looks impossible at first total chaos. But once you know what to look for the queen almost reveals herself. Theres a rhythm to the hive and she moves differently from every other bee around her. 🐝 In our How to Find the Queen video on YouTube we break it all down. Where to look what signs to watch for and how to tell the queen apart from the workers. Youll learn how to scan each frame efficiently see examples of queens in different colours and even spot eggs that prove shes been active"
YouTube Link 2025-11-12T12:07Z 787K followers, 236.5K engagements
"Do Bees Protect Their Queen Everyone thinks bees protect their queen but they dont. 🐝 Their defence is aimed at the hive not her. The queen hides in the shadows away from the action while the workers guard the nest. 🐝 During removals I usually dont find her until the very end often on the last piece of comb calmly waiting it out. Hinterland Bees"
YouTube Link 2025-10-26T12:33Z 787K followers, 140.6K engagements
"Would You Sit on [-----] Bees We ripped open an armchair and found over [-----] honey bees living inside 🐝What looked like an old piece of furniture was actually a fully established hive complete with fresh honeycomb brood and thousands of worker bees. 🐝The most unbelievable part The entire colony was only [--] days old. 🐝 Bees can build incredibly fast once they find a safe enclosed space. This video shows just how quickly a swarm of bees can turn something as ordinary as an armchair into a living buzzing home. 🐝 If youve ever wondered how bee colonies form or whats really inside a wall or"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T11:30Z 787K followers, 1.6M engagements
"I CANT BELIEVE THIS HAPPENED AGAIN Back again exactly one year after removing a colony from this same ceiling just in a different spot 🐝Last time the bees had only been here [--] days and still built a huge weirdly shaped nest. 🐝This time its one big solid comb neatly tucked between the floor joists. 🐝 That makes things a bit easier. No escape routes for the queen. She can only run from one comb to the next. But every removal still comes down to patience sharp eyes and a bit of luck. 🐝 And heres a fun fact: bees dont actually defend their queen. Theyre protecting their hive and honey. The"
YouTube Link 2025-10-17T11:00Z 787K followers, 79.9K engagements
"Blades for Leaves and Its Full of Bees Swarm season is in full swing about five weeks later than last year and the bees are making up for lost time. 🐝 Ive had swarm calls almost every day for the past month and its clear that colonies across the Sunshine Coast are in full spring mode. A lot of the swarms Ive collected have been after-swarms smaller groups that leave after the primary swarm usually led by a young unmated queen sometimes even more than one. 🐝 Some of these swarms also tested positive for Varroa mite which is a serious concern for beekeepers. Every local beekeeper should be"
YouTube Link 2025-10-12T10:43Z 787K followers, 2.3M engagements
"Why the Bees Vanished Ever wondered why tens of thousands of bees suddenly leave their hive 🐝 Spring means swarming season. With longer warmer days when nectar and pollen flow colonies start to raise new queens. Before the first new queens emerge a swarm ensues and up to 70% of the bees leave with the old queen. This first swarm is the primary swarm. 🐝 Without her the swarm is doomed. With her the colony will look for a new homesite and a new beginning. 🐝 This one is not the biggest swarm I have caught this season but it is definitely this hives first. Hinterland Bees"
YouTube Link 2025-09-28T11:48Z 787K followers, 119.1K engagements
"50000 Bees in the Wall and Nobody Noticed How can [-----] bees live inside a wall without anyone noticing 🐝 Its more common than you think. People see a few bees flying in and out never realising theres a full colony hidden behind the bricks. 🐝 This one was [--] months old with over [--] kilos of honeycomb brood and bees packed into a wall cavity. Proof that killing a nest doesnt solve the problem because the real nightmare is the mess they leave behind. Hinterland Bees"
YouTube Link 2025-09-20T11:59Z 787K followers, 112.7K engagements
"TWO Queens in ONE Swarm Im always on the lookout for extra queens when I catch smaller after-swarms and this one didnt disappoint. First I spotted a tiny newly emerged queen with a hairy thorax but then I found another. 🐝 Normally only one queen should survive but after-swarms dont always follow the rules. Sometimes two or more queens end up flying together and thats exactly what happened here. Hinterland Bees"
YouTube Link 2025-09-14T11:37Z 787K followers, 165K engagements
"Massive Bee Swarm Caught Wait Until You See the Queen Spring means one thing: massive bee swarms 🐝 The first swarms of the season are on the move and some are enormous up to [-----] bees in a single cluster. With nectar flowing pollen everywhere and months of warm weather ahead its the perfect time for the colony to reproduce and build a strong new home. 🐝 When I catch swarms I have one rule: find the queen. If she takes off the entire swarm goes with her and losing a beauty like this is not an option. Hinterland Bees"
YouTube Link 2025-08-29T12:15Z 787K followers, 1.1M engagements
"Clinging to a Ladder When [-----] Bees Came Crashing Down I got completely covered in bees. 🐝 I thought this was just another swarm job until it all went wrong. 🐝 A shaky ladder a massive swarm high in the tree using a chainsaw with one hand . then the whole colony came crashing down. 🐝 Did I find the queen in time Watch what happened next. Hinterland Bees #BeeRescue #BeeSwarm #ExtremeBeekeeping #SwarmCatch #BeeRemoval #SwarmDisaster #RiskyRescue #BeeRescue #BeeSwarm #ExtremeBeekeeping #SwarmCatch #BeeRemoval #SwarmDisaster #RiskyRescue"
YouTube Link 2025-08-18T11:01Z 787K followers, 14.7M engagements
"Why do bees love brick veneer homes In this video we remove a bee nest hidden beneath a bathtub using the cut-out methodand explain why brick veneer construction is so attractive to swarming colonies. 🐝 What Youll See in This Video: This rescue takes place inside a brick veneer home where a colony built its nest in the narrow space beneath a bath. We explain how the wall cavity between bricks and plasterboard mimics a natural tree hollow offering warmth protection and a small defendable entrance via the weep holes. Youll also hear a breakdown of how and why beeswax changes colour over time"
YouTube Link 2025-06-15T10:08Z 787K followers, [----] engagements
"She Hid for [--] Minutes; Then I Finally Saw Her Catching bee swarms isnt always as simple as dropping them straight into the hive. Sometimes theyre bunched up in the middle of a dense bush tangled through branches where a clean shake just isnt possible. 🐝 In those cases I do what I can shake as many bees as I can into a bucket and work from there. Thats when the real job starts: trying to find the queen. It takes a bit of patience and sometimes a lot of persistence. Every now and then shell slip into the hive before I even catch a glimpse of her. 🐝 But I always keep looking. Even if the bees"
YouTube Link 2025-05-25T12:01Z 787K followers, 349.6K engagements
"Virgin Honeycomb. Wax and Wonder When the nectar flows a great swarm awakensdrawing wax from sunlight and bloom they raise a palace of comb in mere days. 🐝 This swarm had arrived only two days before yet already the walls whispered with the hum of construction. 🐝 And still I never tire of itthose delicate snow-pale combs new-born and impossibly fragile like lace spun from nectar and air. Hinterland Bees #bees #beekeeping #honeyswarm #honeycomb #savethebees #beelife #beekeeperlife #pollinators #waxarchitecture #swarmcapture #beeobsessed #honeyharvest #apiarylife #natureisamazing"
YouTube Link 2025-05-22T11:20Z 787K followers, 233.1K engagements
"Tiny Queen Problems When I spot a tiny queen in a swarm my first instinct is to look for another one. 🐝 Why Because small queens are often virgins and virgin queens rarely appear in primary swarms. Theyre usually found in after-swarms (secondary or tertiary swarms) which leave the hive days after the main swarm led by the original mated queen. 🐝 Whenever I post a video of a massive swarm people ask Is there just one queen in there In my experience enormous primary swarms almost always have just one queenthe old girl herself. Its the smaller swarms that tend to hide surprises. The smaller"
YouTube Link 2025-05-16T11:23Z 787K followers, 318K engagements
"The Queen Bee Almost Escaped Until I Did THIS #bees #queenbee #beeremoval #beekeeping She ran for the roof and almost got awayuntil I blocked every escape route. 🐝 When it comes to bee removals one of the main goals is to find the queenand sometimes that takes a little strategy a little instinct and a whole lot of luck. 🐝 I always try to think like the queen: where might she run My method is simplecut off her escape routes. Shell usually head upward and away from the chaos but she wont willingly expose herself or abandon the comb. 🐝 This job though threw a serious curveball. The nest"
YouTube Link 2025-05-09T12:34Z 787K followers, 179.4K engagements
"Something went wrong. When a honeybee swarm prepares to move it doesn't happen by chance. Scout bees are dispatched ahead of time searching for the perfect home: dark dry with a small entrancesomething easy to defend. A hollow wall wouldve been ideal. 🐝 So why did they end up here building in the open 🐝 The most likely answer: the scouts did find the perfect spot inside the wall. But when the swarm arrived something went wrong. The queen guided only by instinct began to crawl upwarddrawn by the promise of shelterbut the space was tight. Deep joists boxed her in. She couldn't reach the"
YouTube Link 2025-05-04T02:00Z 787K followers, 1.1M engagements
"The Genius Way Bees Organise Their Nest The structure of a bee nest in the wild follows a typical pattern but will be affected by the location of the entrance. 🐝 Pollen is always stored closest to the entrance; next to that you will find the brood nest and behind that will be the honey stores. Over time as the nest expands honey will be stored in less predictable locations but the pollen will almost always be closest to the front door. 🐝 The reasons are simple. When the worker bees out collecting pollen return to the nest they offload their haul directly into the cells. It makes sense to"
YouTube Link 2025-04-26T13:15Z 787K followers, 187.4K engagements
"25 Ft High & Pure Magic 🐝 Pure Honeycomb Art A wild open-air bee nest is a stunning reminder of natures artistrysomething you rarely get to see in a traditional hive. And when sunlight pours through from behind The combs light up like golden stained glass. Magical isnt it 🐝 The structural integrity of beeswaxa material secreted by the abdominal glands of young worker beesis a remarkable feat of natural engineering. A single comb is capable of supporting multiple kilograms of honey while remaining stable and resilient against environmental stresses even when fully exposed and suspended 25"
YouTube Link 2025-04-19T13:01Z 787K followers, 400.7K engagements
"Shaking Bees. Will They Sting Youd think theyd be furious so are you wondering why this open-air bee colony didnt go into attack mode when shaken out of its nest 🐝 Its possibly because a shake feels more like wind than an attack. 🐝 Even with comb and babies exposed their priority isnt to sting its to regroup and get on with business. Natures pretty incredible like that. @hinterlandbees"
YouTube Link 2025-04-12T13:00Z 787K followers, 6.2M engagements
"Dropping Bees Serious When a swarm is presented with an enclosed space it will naturally enter even if the queen isnt inside whether it is a beehive a cardboard box or even a bucket. It is probably an instinct to seek shelter. There is no guarantee that the swarm will stay in the box as a swarm is actively choosing its own new homesite and may not accept the alternative offered. The only way to ensure that they stay is to contain the queen. That is why I always locate the queen bee and put her in a queen clip for three days to allow the rest of the colony time to settle into their new home"
YouTube Link 2025-04-03T14:15Z 787K followers, 252.4K engagements
"Can You Believe the Age of this Bee Nest In less than two weeks these bees had made a huge start on their new nest. There are two signs to indicate the age: [--]. The colour of the beeswax: the lighter the colour the newer the wax and [--]. There was no capped brood: it takes three weeks from when the queen lays an egg to when the new bee emerges from her cell. At day nine the cell is capped. @HinterlandBees"
YouTube Link 2025-03-31T13:45Z 787K followers, 205.4K engagements
"The most beautiful beehive in the world Check out the amazingly vibrant colours of this bee nest. I just want to suck it all up 🐝 When bees excrete wax it is almost pure white. However pollen and propolis can quickly stain it. This nest was only about three weeks old and judging by the colour of the wax I suspect that the bees had been getting onto the blooms of exotic Leopard Trees. 🐝 Hinterland Bees"
YouTube Link 2025-03-22T14:02Z 787K followers, 9.2M engagements
"Super Rare Queen Bee. We call these queens tiger-stripped for obvious reasons. They are a rare find in our region. Because they are so similar to the colour markings of all of the other bees they really blend in making them a huge challenge to find. 🐝 It is a common misconception that a honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony actively defends its queen. In reality the colonys defensive behaviours are primarily directed toward safeguarding the hive structure and its resources rather than the queen herself. The queen benefits from the colonys defence mechanisms indirectly as the large population"
YouTube Link 2025-03-21T15:00Z 787K followers, 5.8M engagements
"Risking life and limb to rescue bees after the cyclone With a bit of improvisation we managed to build a perfectly safe work platform (don't tell the authorities) to access a swarm that settled 7m / [--] feet up in a tree after they absconded from their hive which was destroyed by Tropical Cyclone Alfred. -- @HinterlandBees"
YouTube Link 2025-03-12T16:45Z 787K followers, 156.9K engagements
"What's that on the Queen How strange is this Did you spot what was on the queen Over a decade of collecting hundreds of swarms I rarely encountered a marked queen. But occasionally one does show up. 🐝 Why mark a queenBeekeepers mark their queens to track their age using a colour-coded system based on the year they were born. For example:🔹 Blue = Years ending in [--] or 5⚪ White = [--] or 6💛 Yellow = [--] or 7🔴 Red = [--] or 8🟢 Green = [--] or [--] But here's the catch: not all beekeepers stick to the colour-coding system 🐝 Why do I mark my queensIt helps me determine if the hive has swarmed or if the"
YouTube Link 2025-03-09T13:45Z 787K followers, 483.5K engagements
"Preparing Hives for a Cyclone / Hurricane Cyclone Preparedness for Beekeepers 🌀 Cyclone Alert in Australia A Category [--] cyclone is approaching with winds up to [---] km/h posing risks to beehives. 🏗 Hive Securing Strategies Strapping hives together with Em-lock or ratchet straps helps prevent damage if they fall over. 📦 Weighing Down Hives Adding heavy objects like cinder blocks on top of hives increases their stability. 🔄 Hive Placement Adjustments Clustering multiple hives together enhances their resistance to strong winds. 🌧 Flood Protection Raising hives and creating top entrances"
YouTube Link 2025-03-05T04:28Z 787K followers, [----] engagements
"I Found a Mega Swarm of Bees Again When it comes to catching swarms my first mission is to track down the queen bee and secure her in a queen clip for [--] days giving the rest of the colony time to adjust to their new digs. This clever tactic prevents the swarm from flying off 🐝 Ive discovered that the ultimate way to spot the queen is by dropping the swarm right in front of the hive and watching as the bees march in. Its an exhilarating queen-spotting challenge that I adore and with enough practice its easier than it seems Hinterland Bees bee swarm beekeeper beekeeping catching swarms of bees"
YouTube Link 2025-03-02T16:45Z 787K followers, 161.5K engagements
"When there's Millions of Bees Living Under Your Floor The moment our clients realise how many bees have been living under their floor is always an OMG momenteven if the actual number is only [-----] to [-----] When a swarm moves in they waste no time building their nest. The more bees and the more nectar available the faster they expand. Every time we open a space our clients are blown away by what we uncover 🐝✨ Hinterland Bees"
YouTube Link 2025-03-02T01:55Z 787K followers, 181.2K engagements
"Swarm Catching: How To Catch [------] Bees At Once Swarm season is just around the corner buzzing with thrilling activity for beekeepers While early spring often showcases the biggest swarms factors like plentiful pollen and unexpected rain can ignite impressive swarms later in the season. Rainy days keep bees cozy inside leading to population explosions thanks to reduced natural attrition. 🐝🌧 🐝 In this video we reveal the secrets to safely capturing a honey bee swarm by locating and caging the queena technique that guarantees the swarm stays put as these loyal bees wont abandon their caged"
YouTube Link 2025-02-22T23:25Z 787K followers, 172.5K engagements
"The Huge Risk of Not Caging the Queen (Auto-Dubbed Languages: ) Is it essential to cage the queen when catching a swarm This video exemplifies why it is good practice to cage the queen. Watch the swarm attempt to leave only to return to the box because the queen could not escape. -------------------------------------------- 👉 V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T : How to Find the Queen video: How to Find a Queen Bee What to do if your queen flies away The Queen Escaped - see how to get h. -------------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:55 - Finding the queen"
YouTube Link 2025-02-22T23:22Z 787K followers, [----] engagements
"Stop believing that if you move the queen all bees will follow her. Check out this amazing bee nest and the beautiful queen bee. It is a common misconception that if you move the queen from a beehive all bees will follow her. This does not happen because the bees will not abandon the brood. Open brood emits a pheromone which draws bees to feed care for it and regulate the temperature. If a queen is removed from a nest only a few bees will be attracted to her and most bees will remain with the brood which is just as important if not more important to the colony than the queen. Once the queens"
YouTube Link 2025-02-19T11:19Z 787K followers, 1.4M engagements
"I Caught a Swarm of Bees With My Bare Hands Occasionally I catch a swarm queen just as she lands before thousands of her daughters cluster around her. Dubbed into French German Hindi Indonesian Italian Japanese Portuguese and Spanish. When that happens and when time allows it's a fun opportunity to demonstrate a swarm's docility and the queen's magnetic attraction. NB: If you are new to swarm catching or live in an area with aggressive bees please don't try this without adequate protection. Aggressive or not there's a good chance of getting stung. As a beekeeper I experience regular stings as"
YouTube Link 2025-02-13T21:52Z 787K followers, 150.2K engagements
"I dropped this Mega Bee Swarm When catching swarms I always locate the queen bee and put her in a queen clip for [--] days to allow the rest of the colony time to settle into their new home. This ensures the swarm wont abscond. 🐝 I reckon the best way to find the queen is to drop the swarm in front of the hive and let the bees march in. Its a queen-spotting challenge I love and with plenty of practice its easier than it looks. Hinterland Bees"
YouTube Link 2025-02-07T10:34Z 787K followers, 212.6M engagements
"👀 All eyes on the Bees 👀 The swarm call-outs keep coming even as autumn approaches. 🐝 A hive can swarm several times during the year but the first primary swarm of spring is always the biggest containing about 70% of the population from the hive. It usually includes the queen from the previous season. Because it is so early in the season it stands the most excellent chance of survival with plenty of time to establish a new nest and bring in copious amounts of nectar and pollen during the peak of spring. 🐝 Swarms later in the season take a riskier chance but we can feed them sugar syrup to"
YouTube Link 2025-02-06T11:10Z 787K followers, 211.7K engagements
"Am I Wrong Shaking a bee swarm onto the ground in front of a hive box to watch them march in is the most effective way of finding the queen and sometimes I see her in the bucket 🐝 While it might look rough on the bees I know it doesnt harm them. If bees are hurt or stressed they release a defence pheromone and fly out and sting. 🐝 Once shaken a swarm almost immediately starts fanning a pheromone called Nasanov which communicates the swarms location so they can stick together. For this reason I never use smoke on a swarm until I find the queen so that communication isnt disrupted. 🐝 Once"
YouTube Link 2025-02-01T12:21Z 787K followers, 15.1M engagements
"How HUGE are these ROACHES🪳🪳🪳 The collective noun for cockroaches is an "intrusion" of cockroaches and this is a very appropriate example. 🐝 Cockroaches are omnivorous scavengers meaning they eat almost anything. Basically if it has organic material in it a cockroach will probably eat it 🐝 I almost always see a cockroach or two when removing bee nests from walls. The bees will defend their nest so the roaches are likely only scavenging the detritus of the nest that falls to the bottom of the wall. 🐝 @hinterlandbees"
YouTube Link 2025-01-30T13:42Z 787K followers, 258.3K engagements
"How important is the queen She's one in [-----] but she is not indispensable. 🐝 It is a common misconception that if you move the queen from a beehive all bees will follow her. This does not happen because the bees will not abandon the brood. Open brood emits a pheromone which draws bees to feed care for it and regulate the temperature. 🐝 If a queen is removed from a nest only a few bees will be attracted to her and most bees will remain with the brood which is just as important to the colony if not more important than the queen. Once the queens pheromone no longer circulates the nest the"
YouTube Link 2025-01-25T12:36Z 787K followers, 249.3K engagements
"How old is she Can you work it out #beewhisperer #beehive #beekeeper Look carefully at the queen and you can see what year she was born. Some beekeepers mark their queen bee's thorax with a dot of paint. 🐝 There is an internationally recognised colour scheme for marking queens. Green for years ending in [--] and [--] Blue for years ending in [--] and [--] White for years ending in [--] and [--] Yellow for years ending in [--] and [--] Red for years ending in [--] and [--] Theres the clue @hinterlandbees"
YouTube Link 2025-01-19T10:48Z 787K followers, 175.7K engagements
"Incredible Stroke of Luck: Catching a Swarm Once a swarm arrives at a newly chosen homesite it will usually disappear inside the cavity very quickly. As soon as the queen finds her way inside most of the swarm will follow within [--] minutes. However if the queen has trouble finding the entrance the process can be delayed significantly and with a bit of luck she can be captured before she finds her way in. This video demonstrates the removal of a bee swarm from the side of a building. It shows the capture of the queen bee and using her to lure all of the bees into a beehive box."
YouTube Link 2025-01-19T00:01Z 787K followers, 16.2K engagements
"Would you try this at home Fact 1: if you catch the queen you catch the swarm. Fact 2: swarms are generally quite docile and dont sting. 🐝 Bees only defend their nest and swarms are homeless and therefore have nothing to defend. That is why they are generally relatively safe to be around. 🐝 In Australia we have no killer bees aka. Africanised bees (a crossbreeding of the East African lowland honey bee (Apismellifera scutellata) with various European honey bee subspecies) so I have no idea about the temperament of their swarms. Id love to hear anyones first-hand experience. -- @hinterlandbees"
YouTube Link 2025-01-18T12:20Z 787K followers, 2.8M engagements
"Can you believe someone would do this #beewhisperer #beehive #beekeeper Please don't use expanding foam to try to eliminate a bee problem. This homeowner tried to solve their bee problem but it only created a more significant issue. 🐝 When the bees were trapped inside their nest they found a different way out but it was to the inside of the home. Hundreds of bees died trapped inside the room unable to exit through the closed windows. 🐝 Fortunately we arrived in time to save thousands and safely rescue the colony setting it up in a new beehive box and relocating it to our pollinator"
YouTube Link 2025-01-17T12:30Z 787K followers, 160.2K engagements
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