August Swarm

After seeing a tornado of bees, it was not hard to spot the swarm on a poke berry plant.

The weight of the bees caused the 3 foot tall poke berry plant to topple over.

I cut the plant and removed the 3 center frames in order to shake the bees off the poke berry plant.

Replacing 3 center frames.

Closing up.

I am standing near the swarm area. The brood box is hidden by tall grass.

The balance of the bees in the grass moved into the box.

By late afternoon, the bees were sitting outside.

Bee Yard

Hot summertime days in the bee yard.