Beekeeping constantly reminds us of one thing — **bees know best.**
This week at Beverly Bees, we witnessed something truly amazing: absconded bees from a colony we had just removed. The bees absconded… and then chose to move into one of our empty hive boxes *completely on their own.* 🐝🏡
This is bee swarm behavior at its most instinctual—and we captured the whole relocation on video.
🎥 **Watch the Full Video Below**
👉 [Click here to watch on YouTube »]
📹 What Happened in the Absconded Bees Swarm Video?
In this video, a colony of absconded bees chose a new hive without intervention. No queen cage. No feeding. Just a clean hive box and natural instinct.
This is a powerful reminder that **bee relocation doesn’t always require human intervention**—but it *does* require preparation.
🐝 Why Do Bees Abscond?
“Absconding” is when an entire bee colony abandons its current hive. This can happen due to:
– Overheating or overcrowding
– Unfavorable or unsafe conditions
– Lack of nearby food or water
– Recent stress (such as from a removal)
In this case, the bees had just been removed from a structure and placed in a temporary hive. But instead of staying, they **flew into a nearby empty hive box** and claimed it as their new home.
🧰 Swarm Behavior Lesson for Beekeepers
If you’re managing recent live bee removals or for swarm season in general:
– 🏠 Always have an **extra hive body ready**
– 🐝 Bees often make **better decisions than we expect**
– 🌿 Sometimes the best practice is to let nature lead
🧠 Bee Tip of the Week
**Bees will often abscond if they’re unhappy.**
Have a clean, accessible hive box available during bee season to give them a better option.
🛠 Live Bee Removal Services in Massachusetts
At Beverly Bees, we specialize in **safe, humane bee removal** throughout Massachusetts.
If you’ve found a swarm or unwanted colony, we can help—without harming the bees.
🌐 [Learn more or schedule a removal »]
🐝 Final Thoughts on Absconded Bees Swarm Behavior
Watching this colony relocate itself was a beautiful surprise!
📺 **Watch our full video of the absconded swarm move-in here**
👉 [Click here to watch on YouTube »]
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– Host-A-Hive Program
– Raw Local Honey
– Bee Removal Services