Capturing a swarm of honey bees - 24.05.2019 - Gradešnica village, Mariovo

Swarming is a division of a well-developed honeybee colony into two, with one part of the honeybees with the old Queen bee going to a "new home", while the rest with a new Queen bee remains in the "old home".

Swarming can be natural or deliberately induced.

The Swarming is an undesirable occurrence in modern beekeeping because the old Queen bee is lost together with 15,000 to 25,000 honeybees!!!

However, for various reasons, Swarming is happening, especially in long rainy periods as it was in May 2019.

The photos show capturing a swarm of honey bees in Gradešnica village, Mariovo region, Macedonia.

• Beekeeper: Peco Pergovski, Gradesnica village
• Date: May 24, 2019
• Photos: OFF ROAD Macedonia

Important: If you notice a swarm of honey bees, move away as quickly as possible and report it to 911, a beekeeper's association, beekeeper, or police.

A bee sting can be deadly!!!