These remarkable bees were first spotted living on a tree limb that was dangerously close to electricity lines. They were buzzing very loudly and attracted the attention of the homeowner. The removal of the branch was inevitable, but we wanted to do so with as little impact as possible on the surrounding ecosystem. After getting advice on the most non-intrusive approach, we carefully chopped down the branch with specialist equipment while taking precautions to avoid disturbing the bees.
We were able to put up our cameras and recording gear once the limb had fallen to the ground, and the resulting film was very interesting and fascinating. We took special care to keep our distance, allowing these tiny but magnificent animals the personal space they required as we observed and recorded their activities and complex social connections. This video clip provides an extremely unusual, up-close view at their lives, revealing a busy, structured society with well defined functions and tasks that are essential to the group as a whole.
Interesting enough, they are wild bees that don’t live in apiaries that have been tamed by humans. While they do compete with domesticated bees, which are employed to pollinate agricultural crops, for floral resources, they are still an interesting case study in the resiliency and adaptation of nature. These wild bees, in contrast to their domesticated counterparts, have adapted to survive in their natural habitats, frequently overcoming environmental hurdles that farmed bees may never have to face.
Their existence alone can tell us a lot about the state of our regional ecosystems. It was fascinating to see them thriving in their own little world. The process of cutting down the tree branches turned into an eye-opening education about nature’s diversity and intricacy. The world of bees is a fascinating and educational adventure. This gives us a newly found respect towards these amazing creatures of nature.
Miami Bee Removal Corp.
235 NW 72nd Ave, #26
Miami, FL 33126
786-554-0245
786-554-0245