City abuzz: Novice beekeepers blamed for recent swarms

http://www.amny.com/urbanite-1.812039/city-abuzz-novice-beekeepers-blamed-for-recent-swarms-1.2957436

Historically, a swarm was looked at
by the public as as an exciting event.  A
hundred years ago, crowds would gather on 
the street, police would halt horse carriages 
and street cars until the swarm was safe in the 
possession of someone who would provide them 
with a good home.  Often, the first person who passed
by -knowing a little about bees secured the swarm
and gained recognition and fame from the community, 
as the town 'bee charmer' as well as a bit of jealously
from  others who wanted the swarm for themselves.  
In the days following, the bee charmer might
be stopped by neighbors around town and 
talk traded and a bit if good humored banter
about the gain of a good hive of bees.
-Times have changed.

The public needs educated that swarming
is one of natures wonderful spectacles to
behold.   

There should be no 'blame' here. 

Best Wishes,
Joe Waggle
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/HistoricalHoneybeeArticles

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