Beekeeper Stung Numerous Times Reveals Job's Scariest Aspect Isn't Bees

Erika Thompson, a popular beekeeper with millions of online followers, shares her experiences in bee removal and advocates for bee conservation. She estimates she has been stung “thousands” of times but claims her reaction is typical, stating, “There’s nowhere else I’d rather be than elbows deep in a hive full of bees.”

Based in Austin, Texas, Thompson manages about 40 hives in her backyard, which she refers to as a “bee sanctuary.” She assists others with hive removals and shares her beekeeping journey with over 13 million followers on TikTok and Instagram, emphasizing the critical role bees play in biodiversity.