Wednesday 28 February 2024

Buzz on the High Seas: Navy Entomologists and the Unlikely Challenge of Honey Bee Swarms

Three people in white beekeeping suits and and masks pose on the deck of a Navy ship, in front of a step ladder and a large cargo container. The perosn on the right holds up a wood-frame cylindrical cage with a fine mesh screen on the outside, which contains a swarm of honey bees.

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When honey bees look for a new home, they often temporarily gather in swarms on trees or various human-made structures—including U.S. Navy ships. Learn how Navy entomologists answer the call to safely relocate honey bees that have swarmed on Navy vessels. [Read more]

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