Swarming

[Jon]

I think I have only has 2 or 3 swarms in the past 3 years. I had one from a colony in my garden last summer but the clipped queen was back inside when I checked.

Even have the evidence.



The swarm clustered in my hedge about 30 feet away for about 45 minutes before returning.
Still better to avoid this kind of caper through regular checking. Fortunately my neighbours were on holiday at the time.