Do you think you have or seen a swarm of bees? 

What is a swarm? Why do bees swarm?

A honeybee colony swarming is a natural process. It's the colony reproducing by the old queen leaving with some of the bees. They leave their hive and find somewhere to hang in a cluster until the scout bees decide on their new home.

Are Bee Swarms Dangerous?

No, actually quite the opposite is true! Bees that are swarming have left their hive, and don't have brood to protect or food stores to defend. Swarming bees tend to be docile, and can be observed safely. Of course, if you are allergic to bee venom, you should steer clear of any bees, swarming or otherwise.

It's fairly easy for an experienced beekeeper to collect a swarm and move it to a more appropriate location. It's important to collect the swarm before the bees choose a new home and start producing honeycomb. Once they find a place to live and go to work making honeycomb, they will defend their colony and moving them will be a bigger challenge.

If you think you've got a swarm. Please click the "Report a Swarm" button to find a local beekeeper to come and remove it