Thank you for the call this morning. As you are aware we came out and were able to successfully get the queen into the hive on the first scoop of bees. We estimate about 10,000, yes, 10,000 bees in this swarm. 

The other bees realized she was in the hive so they start to “fan” the other bees communicating that she is in the hive and they have a new home and that everyone should move on in. 

You will see in the attached videos the bees literally marching into the hive based on this communication. 

I have attached a couple of videos showing the “fanning” and them marching in. There is also a photo with bees circled who are “fanning” I also attached a useful link sharing facts about swarming.

https://www.bee-commerce.com/content/freedownloads/FactsAboutSwarms.pdf

Let me know if you have any questions or need anything else.

Kevin Juhas

Hometown Honey Apiary

Millstadt ILT