BEE SWARMS
Sorry, Adelaide Bee Sales does not collect swarms
As the weather warms up in spring, bees begin to wake up from their winter slumber. And one of the first things they do is swarm. Swarming is a way for bees to reproduce. The old queen leaves the hive with about half of the bees. They fly off to find a new home and start a new colony. While swarming may seem like a chaotic event, it's actually quite an organized process.
When bees swarm, they cluster together in a big mass. The bees in the centre of the cluster keep the queen safe and warm. bees on the outside of the cluster fan their wings to keep the entire group cool.
If you happen to see a honeybee swarm, don't panic! The bees are just doing their thing. However, if you're allergic to bees or if the swarm is in an inconvenient location, you may want to contact a beekeeper to have it removed.
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The Beekeepers' Society of South Australia's website has a list of beekeepers willing to collect swarms.
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