As the weather warms up, we are entering swarm season for honeybees. This is a natural reproductive process that hives go through where the old queen and about half of the bees leave the hive to find a new location.

These swarms will gather on trees, eaves of houses, or other structures while they search for a suitable location for a new hive. These swarms will often move on their own after a while, or they can be removed by a beekeeper.

If you see a swarm, keep your distance, keep pets away, and call the LSU AgCenter office at 318-932-4342 to be put in touch with a beekeeper.