Wow!! I had massive bees swarm my deck a couple of times years ago and had no idea what to do with them. They didn't sting, seemed hungry and thirsty, and the Library books I got taught me quite a bit about bee language, but said to give them sugar water. It's so simple really, I wish I'd known.💖
Ok as a beekeeper (I never go uncovered though) I would have shaken them in to the box first thing. They’re pretty calm when they’re swarming, and in all likelihood the queen would have ended up on the box instantly. The “scooping” was just for show
I don't believe I'll ever be as brave and as passionate as her. It's just not in me to feel unthreatened by these bees. Yellow jackets are even worse though.
The bees must know she is not a threat to them and will be kind and gentle with them. Animals, even insects, are great at sensing good vs. evil intentions.
Bees are at their most docile when they’ve swarmed. They’ve left their hive behind with larva, eggs, and nurse bees, and have no more than 72 hours to find a new home. If you see a swarm, don’t panic (they respond defensively to fear) call your county Extension Office for help calling a beekeeper.
I wish our honey bees would return. Year after year, I only see a few early in the spring when some local farmer has contracted for some hives nearby. After they leave, I have bumble bees and wasps only.
I witnessed this being done last summer. It was awesome. I got right up with the lady (not the same one as the video) and not one bee tried to sting. By the next day, she showed me pixs of how much honeycomb they had built overnight. Like 6 inches squared.
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No bees, no life. Even if they're scary as hell lol.
She’s fantastic! 🐝🐝🐝
God job 🐝 girl!
I now have 20/20 vision thanks to good health care. I was fortunate. I’ve been wanting to do it again, but….everything is up in the air.