One of my proudest moments in hometown swarm management took place this Summer when I was thousands of miles away. Why so proud? Because we have created and organized a community here that looks after bees, beekeepers, and the people around us, and itis a recipe for success that can work anywhere and for a long, long time. Thankfully, it doesn't depend on any one, worn-out local beekeeper or three to work.Readers here have been burdened, maybe too often, with tales of swarms and the importance of prompt and effective city beekeeper responses, but being ready for the colonies that throw a swarm can help convert an emergency into an education, and knee-jerk fear into advocacy for bees. But folks need to know that situations are under control, and to understand how they can help.
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