Bees ...
Bees typically swarm in the spring of each year prior to establishing new hives. Swarming is part of the natural reproductive life cycle of honey bee colonies. Colonies are stimulated to swarm during spring when warmer weather, together with an abundance of nectar and pollen, provide ideal conditions for the colony to rapidly increase the bee population. Under these conditions the colony soon becomes overcrowded and is stimulated to reproduce by swarming. The old queen, together with the field bees, leaves the hive and may congregate in trees or shrubs on Council or private property. The swarm will often remain for a day or two while scout bees search for a new home or it may move to another location.
Should a swarm decide to settle in your property:
• Keep children and pets inside for half an hour or so, until the flying bees have clustered on to a bush or other object.
• Once the swarm has formed a cluster, usually about the size of a football, and most of the bees have stopped flying, it is safe to go outside and carry on as normal.
• However, keep clear of the swarm until you can arrange to have it removed.
• Always wear footwear to protect your feet.
• Do not put the hose onto the swarm, throw stones at it, smoke the bees or take similar action. These “do-it-yourself” remedies will aggravate bees, encouraging them to sting in defense.
It should be kept in mind that swarming is a natural function of honey bees and when swarming the bees are very docile and are not likely to sting provided they are left alone.
If the bee swarm or hive is on private property, it is the owner’s responsibility to arrange for it to be removed or destroyed.
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