Swarm Behavior

A swarm of bees sometimes frightens people, though the bees are usually not aggressive at this stage of their life cycle. This does not mean that bees from a swarm will not attack if they perceive a threat; however, most bees only attack in response to intrusion against their colony. Swarming creates a vulnerable time in the life of honey bees. A swarm will starve if it does not quickly find a home and more nectar stores. Swarming is to the beekeeper what losing all of his calves is to a cattleman. I know my hive will continue to flourish and supply us with honey. Just a small interruption at the time.