Bees swarm the queen to protect her and start a new, more sustainable colony capable of producing the next generation of bees.

When a beehive outgrows its home, the colony faces a critical decision: where to move next. Rather than relying on a single leader, bees use a remarkable form of collective decision-making—scout bees ...

“Swarm is a good thing,” said McCrady, as she estimates this one is about 20-30,000 bees. It’s the largest swarm she’s ever ...

A swarm of bees has appeared without warning in Wagga Wagga's CBD. Amateur beekeeper Ross de Clifford says the colony has probably outgrown its home. The expert says most migrating colonies are docile ...