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Thousands of Bees Take Over White House Grounds
16 May
Summary
- Thousands of bees briefly occupied the White House North Lawn.
- The swarm clustered in a tree on the White House grounds.
- The event occurred recently, with an unknown origin for the bees.
A massive swarm of "thousands" of bees unexpectedly occupied the White House's North Lawn on Friday, creating a startling scene for journalists and staff. The bees buzzed in close proximity to the executive residence before settling in a tree on the grounds, temporarily causing a stir in an area frequented by the press corps.
The origin of this large bee congregation is unclear. This incident follows the recent installation of a new beehive on the South Lawn last month by First Lady Melania Trump, as part of an initiative to expand the White House honey program. The program aims to produce a substantial amount of honey annually.
Clover honey from the White House bees is utilized in meals prepared at the executive residence and is also presented as official gifts. The capacity of the White House's beekeeping program is noted to be up to 70,000 bees during peak summer months, capable of producing a significant yield of honey.
