Hives typically swarm in the spring.
- The queen leaves the hive
Thousands of bees follow the lead worker bees pheromone
- This intense group of bees flying around usually only lasts 10 to 20 minutes
- The queen will land on a branch or wall
- Thousands of flying bees will gathers around the queen
- The bees are not protecting a hive and do not respond defensively
- Scout bees look for a new location
- Swarms are easiest to catch if they are located within reach and are clustered, hanging off of a branch.