Swarms.

Have you noticed a swarm and want them moved? Call us. In most instances we’ll be able to remove at no charge since they’re not yet established.

Swarming is a sign of good hive health. Starting in Spring, and dependant on weather, bee colonies start to grow once worker bees bring in pollen (protein) and nectar (carbs). Once the hive is full, the queen lays eggs destined to be future queens. Nurse bees feed them a special diet and they have their own unique shaped cells. Days before the new queens emerge, scout bees will start to look for a new home. Once located, the existing queen will leave with about 50% of the bee population for that new home.

Swarms are usually seen when the bees are resting while heading to their new home. Most swarms are docile because they’re full of honey for their flight. They have nothing to defend. We will give them a new home and let them start to establish a hive in one of our apiaries.