From Bug's weird news files.

[Bugman]

Yikes!

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/offbe...-days-to-rescue-queen/ar-BBtudib?ocid=U142DHP

 

[TKLVR18]

On the one hand, that's absolutely terrifying. On the other, it's amazing that they would go to such lengths to get her back xD

~K

 

[Bugman]

On the one hand, that's absolutely terrifying. On the other, it's amazing that they would go to such lengths to get her back xD

~K

Yes, they will do just about anything. Without the queen the colony will disperse and die. If they try to join another colony they will be attacked and killed.

 

[desdemona]

Weird...because I didn't think the queen left the hive. Maybe Welsh bees are different...

 

[Bugman]

Weird...because I didn't think the queen left the hive. Maybe Welsh bees are different...

I've never heard of that either. I do know that in the spring carpenter ants and termites exhibit a behavior known as swarming. They have wings and leave the main colony to establish a new one, then die off. That is their only purpose. When I worked in pest control I saw sides of houses and buildings covered with them. Maybe bees do the same thing.

 

[milagros317]

Weird indeed. 😱
Glad to see that you have revived this series, my friend. 😀

 

[Gothika]

glad to see you posting again man

 

[Bugman]

Glad you enjoy them Mils.

Thanks buddy, good to be back.