What’s Do You Call
A Group Of Beekeepers?
I'm not aware of a collective noun for beekeepers, so for fun, I thought I'd think up a few ideas myself!
Do any of these descriptions fit your group?
A swarm of beekeepers
A large beekeeping association, or major gathering of members, with no fixed place to meet (yet!).
Despite the appearance of so many beekeepers in one place, the general public would be advised not to be too alarmed, since a swarm of beekeepers are likely to be drunk on sweet stuff and docile, huddled around the one in charge, perhaps hanging around a tree or gatepost until a few of the members find somewhere a bit more permanent to stay.
Nevertheless, do not throw sticks at swarms of beekeepers, or make them angry - you might regret it!
A sting operation
Maybe the members of this beekeeping group all have angry bees! Or maybe they aren't very good at collecting swarms!
A buzz of beekeepers
A super cool, group of enthusiastic beekeepers who love to spread the word about, and share information about beekeeping with each other, and probably anyone else who will listen!
A hive of beekeepers
Obviously, this would denote a very industrious, well organised group of beekeepers, with everyone
working and cooperating for the good of the group and their bees, and naturally with well defined
roles.
The ‘nurse beekeeper’, looks after new beekeepers.
The foragers go out looking for great places for their members to install their beehives. Maybe they also go foraging for new members to join the group, and for great deals with suppliers that their members can benefit from.
Then you'd have the guard bees, who check out the new members and ensure the whole group remains friendly and helpful!
As for the queen, well this has to be the ‘chief’ in the group! For a time, they will be supported by the other members to keep the group functioning well…..but if they get it wrong….there’s always supersedure!
Pssst ... spread the word!
