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White House Swarmed by Thousands of Bees
16 May
Summary
- A large swarm of bees briefly covered the White House North Lawn.
- The bees later clustered together in a nearby tree.
- This occurred weeks after a new beehive was added to the White House.
On May 15, a significant swarm of bees briefly enveloped the White House North Lawn, causing a stir among journalists. The thousands of insects eventually coalesced in a tree on the property.
The event unfolded near the press staging area, with reporters documenting the unusual occurrence. No injuries or stings were reported. This unexpected visit from a large bee population took place weeks after the White House expanded its honey program.
First Lady Melania Trump had introduced a new, replica White House beehive designed to house up to 70,000 bees. This initiative supports pollination for the White House gardens and surrounding areas, with excess honey donated to local food banks.
