Why are the bees covering the front of my neighbor's hive?

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This is normal, it is not a sign of an impending swarm.

More likely than not, it is hot outside and the bees are taking a break on the front porch of the hive to cool off and hang out.  The technical term for this is 'bearding'. 

While honeybees do like a warm hive - around 97 degrees or so - they like to cool off as well. 

 

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Honey Bees bearding on the front of a hive.

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Last Updated (Saturday, 09 February 2008 22:14)

 
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