Mar 23 2009
Bees Bees Everywhere
Bees can be an intriguing insect.
Why someone would allow a small swarm of bees gather around their neck in a “bee beard” is beyond me. I can’t imagine having a swarm of bees on me. I panic when there is one, never mind a whole group of buzzing little creatures who could sting at any moment.
I can guess that the bee beard might tickle and that would be just enough to send me over the edge and screaming into the night from the bees.
A Bee Neck T-Shirt
One very brave young girl
Note to self: If allowing bees to swarm into a bee beard, it is always wise to block up nose and ears with cotton balls.
I don’t know why the bees will swarm onto the body of say, the guy sitting on the bench but not the one who is standing right next to him.
If you have answers for me, or are a beekeeper yourself, feel free to enlighten me. I was just intrigued by the idea of people who are bee charmers and hope to learn more about the busy, swarming bee.
This feat can only be done at bees swarming season. The beehive splits into two, because multiple bee queens have been born. Bees go grazy, older bees follow he old queen who leaves the nest. And, for some reason, bees are less likely to sting. This feat is done by using queen bee(s) to attract bees to human body. They might use live queen bees, or just some kind of scent.
I saw them using bee pheremones to get this effect on some TV show I watched a while back. Couldn’t PAY me to do it!
wow
how could you deal with all the bees on your face!??
The use queen bee pheremones on their body. The same ones that (mentioned by uncle) get the bees to split their loyalties and follow their respective queens. I’m not a bee keeper but the little buggers are so facinating and I have researched them almost to the point of going overboard. I’ve had my hand up to my elbow covered. i think its scarier when they are alone buzzing in your face. Its fun otherwise. And yes, it does tickle a bit.
ouch