Bees swarm the queen to protect her and start a new, more sustainable colony capable of producing the next generation of bees.

This weekend I noticed a large group of bees flying around in my backyard. My wife was really concerned. However, as a former beekeeper, I knew exactly what was happening. The bees were engaged in a ...

CINCINNATI — From the side of a shed, to the branch of a tree or even inside the eves or walls of a home, honey bees are on the move in the spring as they expand their hive and colony. As mother ...

“Swarm is a good thing,” said McCrady, as she estimates this one is about 20-30,000 bees. It’s the largest swarm she’s ever ...

When a beehive outgrows its home, the colony faces a critical decision: where to move next. Rather than relying on a single leader, bees use a remarkable form of collective decision-making—scout bees ...