The initial foray to a new home begins with the departing honeybees collecting near the hive. This swarm appeared in one of the peach trees in the UF/IFAS Extension Wakulla County Master Gardener Demonstration Orchard. When the honeybees decide their home is too small, a group will be led away by a new queen to find better quarters. They have the instinct to know when their current housing space has reached its maximum capacity and it is time for a newly hatched queen to lead a swarm of worker bees, all female, to a new location. This is what successful honeybee colonies, both domestic and wild, will do every spring. It is essential to fit in to the new area and have no worries about what the neighbors will think or do. A safe and consistent supply of food and water is part of the decision process. While it may be sunny and pleasant today, there will be rainy and cold days to come.Īccess to groceries and something to drink is another important issue. The big housing question is where is a suitable relocation site which will offer all the amenities needed with the prospects of improving one’s situation?Įfficient shelter from the elements is always on the top of the list. Spring is the high season for moving to a new location offers many benefits, but challenges too.
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