Bees buzzing Mo. grade school
Monday, April 27, 2009 9:52 AM CDT
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Things are buzzing at Franklin Elementary School in Cape Girardeau — literally.
A series of honey bee swarms have formed on trees near the school in the southeast Missouri town. But because honey bees are federally protected, a beekeeper has been brought in to remove them, rather than exterminate them.
Beekeeper Mike Biri has made at least five trips to remove swarms from the school property. He says bees are common throughout downtown Cape Girardeau.
So far, the bees haven’t caused a problem at the school. In fact, officials say the children think it’s exciting — something of a live science lesson.
Information from: Southeast Missourian, http://www.semissourian.com
A series of honey bee swarms have formed on trees near the school in the southeast Missouri town. But because honey bees are federally protected, a beekeeper has been brought in to remove them, rather than exterminate them.
Beekeeper Mike Biri has made at least five trips to remove swarms from the school property. He says bees are common throughout downtown Cape Girardeau.
So far, the bees haven’t caused a problem at the school. In fact, officials say the children think it’s exciting — something of a live science lesson.
Information from: Southeast Missourian, http://www.semissourian.com
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