That image shows a large swarm of bees (most likely honeybees) clustering on a car. This looks scary, but it’s usually not an attack.
What this is 🐝
- A bee swarm happens when a colony splits and the queen leaves with thousands of worker bees.
- They temporarily gather on an object (car, tree, wall) while scout bees look for a new home.
- During swarming, bees are generally calm and not aggressive unless provoked.
What to do if you’re in this situation ✅
1. Stay calm
- Do not panic, shout, or wave your arms.
- Sudden movements can make bees defensive.
2. Keep your distance
- Stay at least 10–15 meters (30–50 feet) away.
- Keep children and pets indoors.
3. Do NOT do these things ❌
- Don’t spray water, insecticide, or perfume
- Don’t try to brush or knock them off
- Don’t start the car (vibration can upset them)
- Don’t light fire or smoke near them
4. Call the right help
- Local beekeeper (best option – they usually remove swarms safely and for free)
- Animal control or municipal services
- Fire department (if they are blocking access or posing immediate danger)
👉 In Pakistan, local beekeepers or agriculture departments are often the fastest help.
5. If you must leave urgently
- Cover your body (long sleeves, pants).
- Move away slowly and quietly.
- If a bee lands on you, stay still until it leaves.
Important to know
- Swarms usually move on by themselves within a few hours to 1–2 days.
- Killing them is harmful to the environment and often illegal in some areas.
When is it dangerous?
🚨 Call emergency services immediately if:
- Bees enter the car or house
- Someone is allergic to bee stings
- Bees start attacking or buzzing aggressively around faces
here’s exact, practical guidance for both city and village situations. Please follow this carefully. 🐝
FIRST — VERY IMPORTANT (Do This Now)
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Do NOT start the car
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Do NOT throw water or spray anything
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Keep distance (10–15 meters)
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Keep kids & pets indoors
Bee swarms are usually calm, but vibration = danger.
🏙️ IF YOU ARE IN A CITY AREA
Best & Safest Option
✅ Call a local beekeeper
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Many remove swarms free because they keep the bees.
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Search: “beekeeper near me” or ask:
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Honey sellers
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Plant nurseries
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Agriculture office
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Mosque announcements help sometimes
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If no beekeeper responds
☎️ Municipal services / animal control
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Tell them: “A honeybee swarm has settled on my car.”
If the car blocks a road or emergency access
🚒 Call the fire department
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Only for public safety risk
⏱️ In cities, swarms usually leave within 2–24 hours once scouts find a new place.
🌾 IF YOU ARE IN A VILLAGE AREA
Best Option
✅ Experienced local beekeeper (Makhhi Palan wala)
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They can collect the swarm safely into a box.
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Often done in 10–20 minutes.
If no beekeeper is available
🕰️ Wait it out
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Park area quiet.
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Swarm usually moves by itself within a few hours.
If people insist on removing it themselves
❌ DO NOT let anyone burn, spray diesel, or throw stones
This causes mass stinging and serious injury.
IF YOU MUST MOVE THE CAR (Emergency Only)
⚠️ Do this only if unavoidable:
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Wear thick clothes, gloves, scarf over face
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Ask everyone to go indoors
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Start engine once, drive away slowly
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Expect some bees to follow briefly
🚨 This is risky — avoid if possible.
IF BEES START ATTACKING
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Cover your face
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Move indoors immediately
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Close doors & windows
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If stung:
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Scrape sting sideways (don’t squeeze)
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Apply ice
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Seek medical help if swelling spreads or breathing trouble occurs
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WHY THIS HAPPENED TO YOUR CAR
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Car was parked near:
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A flowering tree
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A previous hive location
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A resting queen (they follow her)
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They are not angry, just relocating.
Final Advice (Best Choice)
✅ Call a beekeeper + wait calmly
This is the safest, fastest, and sting-free solution.