"Swarm Behavior (and Stories): Towards Understanding Those Little Buzzers."

Dr. Anthony Meyer, Grand Valley State University

This presentation offers an overview of swarm biology and behavior, environmental and seasonal cues, and engages a few perplexing questions about the fascinating dynamics of colony increase and division, from swarm cell building to establishing a new nest. The talk concludes with some personal blunders, close calls, as well as tips and tricks from a climbing arborist on catching swarms.