This may bee hard to beelieve.....

[Autoworker]

So I'm mowing the yard today trimming around the pine trees with a push mower. All of a sudden, I'm surrounded by honey bees but not getting stung. What do I do? Run like a girl to get away from them! Turns out to be a bee swarm, one solid mass of bees surrounding the queen! This was around head level on the blind side of where I was mowing. From what I've read, once they find a suitable location to nest, they'll move on.

 

[JohnE]

At least they’re not Murder Hornets!

 

[Cdubya]

I'm surprised you were ballsy enough to take the picture!

 

[Autoworker]

I'm surprised you were ballsy enough to take the picture!

This swarm is probably half the bees from another hive. A new queen, the bees gorge themselves with nectar and honey to take to the new location. They’re pretty slow right now. At least that’s what I read online. LOL

 

[Autoworker]

Update: We were told that the swarm wouldn't survive the winter in the wild. Too late in the season. We had a bee keeper (bee whisperer) come out and put them in a hive box. He will supply them with nectar and honey and they'll bee fine. I'm guessing a hundred or so didn't make the trip and they're pissed off! Learned a little about honey bees that I didn't know.

 

[TMac]

Good for you! I'm sure they'll be happy to make a trip south to pollinate there.