It's Bee Swarming Season In Colorado, But Don't Kill Them

DENVER (CBS4) - It's the time of year when bees start swarming along the Front Range.

In Colorado bees will usually swarm from April through June. It happens when a hive gets too crowded. The old queen takes about half of the bees to find a new home.

Swarms are normally docile but can be alarming because the number of bees.

Bees are a precious resource to the ecosystem. Experts urge people who see a swarm not to kill the bees or spray them with water.

Residents who would like a swarm removed can call the Swarm Removal Hotline at (844) SPY-BEES or (844) 779-2337. A beekeeper will come safely remove the bees for free and help them set up a new hive.