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A few hours ago we noticed the cats going crazy, trying to catch something on the window. There was a bee that had gotten inside the house. Got rid of it, but then noticed that there was a swarm of bees just outside the window!! [and a few more bees on the inside by this time] I had just been out, maybe 30 minutes to an hour before and there were no bees. We watched, and they were were doing a lot of flying around [was that their "bee dance?"], then they would eventually fly under the fascia board. The house is brick, so the fascia board [I guess that's what it's called] is attached to the brick.
So, @addy1, were they looking for a place to settle in, or have they already done so? Was this a scouting party? This is the first time to see this activity, period, in fact I haven't even seen bees [maybe a 1/2 dozen] this summer.
I certainly hope they aren't planning to move in! I love bees, but....... With our chimney where it is, we are always getting wasps that squeeze through and end up in the den. With 5 very active and curious cats, I am really worried that the cats are going to get hurt! Oh, yes, and I'm worried to have a swarm of bees settling in, as well, but kinda more worried for the cats at this stage.
So, @addy1, were they looking for a place to settle in, or have they already done so? Was this a scouting party? This is the first time to see this activity, period, in fact I haven't even seen bees [maybe a 1/2 dozen] this summer.
I certainly hope they aren't planning to move in! I love bees, but....... With our chimney where it is, we are always getting wasps that squeeze through and end up in the den. With 5 very active and curious cats, I am really worried that the cats are going to get hurt! Oh, yes, and I'm worried to have a swarm of bees settling in, as well, but kinda more worried for the cats at this stage.