The Bees are home and the first step was to put them in our top bar hive. They did well, but we believe the heat may have made them decide to swarm again. At that time, we were able to water them down, cool them off and convince them to stay....for a bit!
As you see, even in another swarm, they aren't hurting the hand in the midst of their family - they have one goal and their bellies are full. Please remember a swarm of honey bees (all female, but a few drones for breeding) is never something to fear, instead they are just looking to expand their family. You have to hurt an individual bee for it to sting you - that bee will die after it does and they work to avoid it. These are FAR different than hornets or wasps...
As you see, even in another swarm, they aren't hurting the hand in the midst of their family - they have one goal and their bellies are full. Please remember a swarm of honey bees (all female, but a few drones for breeding) is never something to fear, instead they are just looking to expand their family. You have to hurt an individual bee for it to sting you - that bee will die after it does and they work to avoid it. These are FAR different than hornets or wasps...
Bees need to keep their hive at the perfect temperature and this high heat has caused more stress for them and our hive did not offer them the cool place for rebuilding. We have still noticed them around and know they settled somewhere in the woods, which provide and abundant oasis of hollow trees and cooler temps. They require a source of clean water and the creek is always running. So, although we don't get to gather the honey, we're grateful for the increased pollination their habitation will bring.
It is important to note that the hybridized African Killer Bees are not what we're talking about here. Those bees, crossed in a laboratory, has instead created a very dangerous bee that is FAR more aggressive and will sting again and again.
Thanks to Tech for another interesting video!
It is important to note that the hybridized African Killer Bees are not what we're talking about here. Those bees, crossed in a laboratory, has instead created a very dangerous bee that is FAR more aggressive and will sting again and again.
Thanks to Tech for another interesting video!
...and he turned aside to see the carcase of the lion: and, behold, there was a swarm of bees and honey in the carcase of the lion.
And he took thereof in his hands, and went on eating, and came to his father and mother, and he gave them, and they did eat: but he told not them that he had taken the honey out of the carcase of the lion. Judges 14:8-9