The SWARM!
Writen by: Hank WethingtonPosted on 19 April 2010
No, not that really bad movie from the 70’s! However, it did occur right outside our backdoor, so it felt like the movie. Looking at the pictures, what are your thoughts?
Luckily, there are people who come and take care of them. Due to declining bee (honey) populations, I wanted the bees to be taken care of and not just destroyed. The first swarm (the first picture) was taken care of by a local apiarist. After a few days of waiting for the left over bees to go away, it seemed like all was well. Then on Saturday another swarm showed up (second picture). This second swarm decided our vent made a better home than the exposed over hang, which prompted a call to a bee removal specialist.
It’s swarming season, and if one decides your home makes a good new hive, deal with it responsibly. Your fruits and vegitables will thank you.
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