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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rick" data-source="post: 244736" data-attributes="member: 13"><p>There is no hive. This is a swarm by which honeybees spread. Basically what has happened is a hive has split. The swarm is looking for a new home to start a new colony. Scout bees go out from the swarm and scout for suitable new homes. They come back to the swarm ball and communicate what they have found. If something suitable is found they will move to it and make it their new hive. Most likely they will move on. Consider yourself lucky to witness such an event. Swarming bees are not defensive since they have little to defend so you shouldn't worry.</p></blockquote><p></p>