Relocation Of Bees.

I haven't worked with bees in months, but this morning a friend called and asked if I could relocate a colony of bees from their balcony. They were uncomfortable having them around and sent me photos which confirmed they were dwarf bees. I saw this as a chance to share my work and help them overcome their fear of honeybees. So, I involved them in the relocation exercise.

At 5pm, they came to pick me up from my location. Their residence was situated in the eastern part of Singapore. I had already prepared all my necessary equipment and was eagerly waiting for them.

Upon my arrival at their residence, I was greeted by a beautiful sight of the bees hanging gracefully on a branch.

I was tempted to suggest to my friends not to remove the bees and let them stay a while longer, but I could see they were determined to have them relocated. We began the relocation exercise and I even recorded it on video.

There are various ways to trap and relocate honeybees, and for this colony, I used a specific method. My intention was to demonstrate to my friends that by understanding the bees' behavior and utilizing the appropriate technique, the interaction can be seamless and simple. Additionally, they could learn more about these fascinating creatures.

The colony was finally secured in a safe enclosure for the journey back to my place.

After completing the relocation, it was already dark. We decided to wait for the worker bees to return before letting the colony depart. This was important to ensure that the entire colony left together as a family.

As I packed my gears, the enclosed colony sat in their living room.

The couple had a fulfilling day learning about honeybees and the relocation process. Fortunately, everyone involved in the exercise remained safe, and the colony was successfully relocated to a safer location. It was indeed a happy ending for all parties.

The colony has been successfully relocated to my balcony, and tomorrow morning will tell whether they choose to stay or move on.

I am pleased with the outcome of the bee relocation exercise.