# @butterflypavilion on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DLC6FRxByCF
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/31549326-butterflypavilion-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/a57926e601.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-06-18T14:30:12.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Butterfly Pavilion (@butterflypavilion) — https://gondola.cc/butterflypavilion

## Caption

A swarm of bees caused quite the buzz in our outdoor gardens last week! Check out this incredible footage of Francisco, Butterfly Pavilion’s Director of Research and Conservation, as he successfully relocates the swarm. Contrary to their intimidating appearance, swarming bees are actually quite docile. Since they have no hive to defend and are full of honey, they’re simply resting temporarily while scout bees search for a new nesting site.
Thanks to their mellow behavior, swarms can usually be rescued safely and easily by experienced beekeepers. The process involves gently collecting the bees by shaking or brushing them into a box filled with old, familiar-smelling frames, securing the queen so the rest follow, and relocating them to a safe, permanent hive. Francisco goes gloveless to avoid accidentally harming any bees during the move. In return, the bees remain calm and have no need to sting.
A swarm forms when the original queen leaves the hive with a group of experienced worker bees to start a new colony. As they travel, scout bees venture ahead to find a suitable new home. Once a site is chosen, the whole swarm moves together and begins building a new hive. The bees that remain behind stay with a newly raised queen and continue maintaining the original hive.
Swarm rescues are important because they protect the bees from extermination, prevent them from settling in unsafe areas like homes, walls, or buildings, and support pollination and ecosystem health. As we enter peak bee season, keep an eye out for these busy pollinators, and remember, if you see a swarm, stay calm and contact a professional. This kind of work was done by a trained expert and should not be attempted at home.
#ButterflyPavilion #BeeSwarm #SaveTheBees #Butterfly #AZA #Invertebrates

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invertebrates, butterflypavilion, savethebees, aza, butterfly, beeswarm

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