WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU SEE A SWARM OF BEES IN YOUR GARDEN
Swarming bees can be an alarming sight, particularly when they land in your garden. But it is important to realise that swarming bees are not actually out to harm us. Rather, they are just looking for a new home.
- Swarming is a natural, reproductive process that is non-threatening to humans.
- Swarms most often occur in late spring or early summer, when a new queen is born and the old queen leaves the hive to start a new colony elsewhere.
- Swarming bees will often hang in a cluster, usually from a tree branch, while scout bees look for a new home.
However, there are many kinds of bee-like insects. So, before calling for a beekeeper, it is important that you identify what kind of bees you have, as Cleveland Beekeepers Association members will only remove honeybees.
