We are currently in swarm season - May and June being the primary months for this wonderful natural phenomenon. We get calls every year from lots of different people to come and help rehouse swarms. One such swarm is in the picture below. The bees are extremely docile when swarming, contrary to popular belief, and very rarely sting when on the move en masse like this. They will often stop mid-move to rest as the scout bees look for a suitable new home. This is what is happening in the photo. We gently assisted them into a nuc and they are now well-fed and cosy in their latest home!