Vireya's Blog: How Many Bees...

Monday, October 17, 2011

...do you think there are in this massive swarm?

Not my bees, this time. But my new bee suit came in handy again!

Chiara Z said...: ooooooh--lots! Yikes--would love to hear the story.; October 17, 2011 at 7:25 PM
Kate said...: My brother could have done with a helping hand from you today. He was in Melbourne at the weekend and when he arrived home last night, the bees had swarmed in his kitchen - actually in the chimney I think.; October 17, 2011 at 10:39 PM
kaiteM said...: what is it about your area that attracts bee swarms? looks very scary, trillions perhaps?; October 18, 2011 at 7:07 AM
Vireya said...: Oh, Kate! Inside the house would be a nightmare!

Kaite, I think it is just the season. There's lots of food around (you might be able to tell that this one is in a callistmon), and that seems to encourage them to try and set up new colonies.; October 18, 2011 at 7:18 AM
kaiteM said...: There are a heck of a lot of bees in my backyard currently, what should i do if i see something like this? just run and hide and let them work it out or ring a beekeeper?; October 18, 2011 at 9:37 PM