Tried This Secret "Almond" Trick to Move Bees!

In my experience, African honeybees always pick the hardest spots to reach. Today, we’re in Bryanston cutting into a kitchen ceiling to save a colony trapped behind a structural timber truss. With the heat hitting 38°C, I’m testing a veteran beekeeper’s secret—an "Almond" trick—to see if we can flush them out humanely. 👇 Subscribe to save the bees with us!    / @beesanctuary   Inside This Removal: The Manhole Dilemma: Why a standard 600x600 access point wasn't enough for our gear. Working in 38°C Heat: How high temperatures affect "soft, crisp" wax and bee behavior. The Honey Crown: A technical look at why we remove brood first to avoid "honey drowning." Benzaldehyde Test: Does the "Almond" scent actually work on Scutellata? (My honest results). Future Proofing: Using Fabufill (polyester insulation) to prevent new swarms from returning. About Bee Sanctuary We don't act as 'gurus,' but as guides. We share our personal experiences and outcomes from the field to empower hobbyists and professional beekeepers across South Africa and the globe. Our focus is the humane relocation of Apis mellifera scutellata and the preservation of our local biodiversity. Connect With Us: Facebook Page:   / beesanctuarysa   Website: http://www.bee-sanctuary.com Instagram:   / bee.sanctuary   🛠️ All Products and Gear Mentioned in this video: Red Light Headlamp (Crucial for night removals): https://amzn.to/4cM5hFX Beekeeping Suit: https://amzn.to/48r290O Standard Beekeeping Smoker: https://amzn.to/4tzK5dp 10-Frame Langstroth Hive: https://amzn.to/495xTIX Watch This Next: If you want to see how we handle even more defensive swarms in the open air, check out this removal:    • Breaking Open a Curb to Find 100,000 Afric...   Chapters: 0:00 The Manhole Dilemma: Why we’re cutting the ceiling 0:25 Setting up a "Clean Zone" in a kitchen 2:30 Squeezing into the 38°C Hot Zone 7:30 The "Honey Crown" - Technical removal breakdown 8:48 The Secret Almond Trick: Testing Benzaldehyde 9:35 Did it work? The Bee Reaction 11:28 Vacuuming the stragglers and runners 11:43 Proofing the roof with Fabufill 12:10 Re-homing the colony at the Sanctuary Disclaimer: Bee removals, especially involving the defensive African Honeybee, are dangerous. This video is for educational and entertainment purposes. Always use a professional with the correct PPE for removals. #BeeRemoval #SouthAfrica #Beekeeping #SavingBees #ApisMelliferaScutellata #HumaneBeeRemoval #Bryanston #GautengBeekeeping #BeeSanctuary #SustainableBeekeeping