Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy Season 3 Episode 2 Larry vs. the Killer Bees
- TV-14
- May 15, 2013
- 43 min
In season 3 episode 2 of Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy, titled "Larry vs. the Killer Bees," Larry travels to Texas and California to learn about the honeybee industry. Along the way, he encounters some unexpected challenges.
Larry starts off by visiting a commercial beekeeper in Texas who has over 1,500 hives. He learns about the importance of honeybees for pollinating crops and producing honey. The beekeeper even lets Larry try some fresh honey right from the hive.
Next, Larry heads to California to meet with a bee broker who buys and sells honeybees for commercial use. While learning about the different types of bees and how they're transported, Larry discovers that there's a problem with Africanized honeybees, also known as "killer bees." These bees are more aggressive and territorial than other types of honeybees and can be dangerous to humans and other animals.
To learn more about killer bees, Larry visits a beekeeper who has accidentally acquired some killer bees. He learns how to spot the differences between killer bees and other types of bees and what to do if you encounter them. Larry even dons a protective suit and gets up close and personal with the killer bees, which proves to be a nerve-wracking experience.
Later, Larry visits a group of researchers who are studying honeybees and their impact on the environment. They explain how honeybees are vital for pollinating crops and how the decline in honeybee populations could have serious consequences for food production. Larry also learns about the efforts being made to address this issue.
Finally, Larry gets to experience something truly special – harvesting honey from a backyard beehive. He learns how to safely collect the honey and even gets to taste some of it straight from the hive. It's a sweet end to an educational and sometimes hair-raising adventure.
Overall, "Larry vs. the Killer Bees" is a fascinating look at the world of honeybees and the challenges facing the beekeeping industry. Larry's trademark humor and down-to-earth personality make learning about bees both informative and entertaining.