The Brief
- A warm winter in the Valley has led to an early arrival of bees, with queens laying eggs continuously and creating aggressive swarms.
- Pest control technicians are overwhelmed, responding to as many as 70 calls a day to handle massive hives hidden in neighborhoods.
- Experts advise that if you encounter an aggressive swarm or are attacked by bees, you should try to walk away slowly.
PHOENIX – The early arrival of bees has generated a buzz throughout the Valley.
The queen has been busy laying eggs without a break during the warm winter, and that means there are hives everywhere.
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