Honey Bee Swarms and Why They Aren’t a Bad Thing

Every spring and summer in Louisville, from the Waterfront Park to Middletown and beyond, a startling sight is often witnessed. It often starts as a low “roar” from a short distance away and suddenly there is a buzzing cloud of thousands of honey bees swirling in the air or clustered together on a tree branch, mailbox or fence. This natural phenomenon is known as a honey bee swarm, and while it can look intimidating, it’s nothing to fear.