Swarming season!! What is it?

Isn´t a better way to explain the swarming process as the words written by Maurice Maeterlinck in THE LIFE OF THE BEE published at 1901. You could read the chapter THE SWARM in the next link: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/4511/4511-h/4511-h.htm#link2H_4_0005

In the central region of Mexico the blossom season are from March to April and October to November, therefore the swarming seasons too.

The question is: Are we ready to interact with the natural process of swarming?

Please follow the instructions given by H. Glenn Hall, Catherine Zettel-Nalen and James D. Ellis from the University of Florida in the Publication #ENY-114.

"You can start by bee proofing your home and yard:

• Remove potential nesting sites

• Inspect exterior walls and eaves

• Seal openings greater than 1/8-inch

• Install screens (1/8-inch hardware cloth) over vents, rain spouts, water meter/utility boxes, tree cavities, etc.

• During peak swarming season (spring through fall) inspect once or twice a week for any bee activity.

Educate your family to follow general precautions and have a bee safety plan:

• Listen for buzzing and look for bees entering or leaving an area, indicating a nest or swarm

• Carefully enter areas where bees might be nesting (garages, sheds, grills, old cars, etc.)

• Examine areas before using noisy power equipment (lawn mowers, blowers, chain saws, etc.)

• Examine areas before tying or penning pets and livestock

• Never disturb a swarm or colony of bees

• If you know you are allergic to bee stings, obtain a prescription from your doctor for an Epi-pen and carry it with you at all times.

• If you know you are allergic to bee stings, inform others when engaging in outdoor activities."