many cities like manhattan are home to thriving hives, and teens like jaxon help tend them. of course, it takes a whole lot of protective gear. [ western-style showdown music ] when he was younger, jaxon was terrified of bees. perhaps that's why his dad suggested they give beekeeping a try. >> i thought he was insane because it freaked me out. but it started to fascinate me, and once i knew that you're completely protected, it's just, it's amazing to be around that many bees and having them flying around your head and know that you're protected. it's a really cool experience, and, just, it's fascinating. >> jaxon visits the hives on a regular basis, making sure the bees have the water they need. before opening the hive, he prepares a smoke pot. >> it doesn't harm the bees, but they don't like it, so they will disperse if they're in a large clump, which makes them much easier to deal with. >> jaxon carefully takes out the frames. he checks each one to make sure everything is okay. if there's a healthy queen and the bees are keeping busy, there's plenty of evidence. [ bees buz