Here’s What You Should Do if You See a Swarm of Bees in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Imagine this: it's a sunny afternoon and you're getting ready to mow the lawn. As you make your way to the outdoor shed to get the gear you need, you hear a buzzing noise. You look at a small dogwood tree and see a massive ball of moving insects.

You're terrified, but when you find the nerve to step a little closer you discover that these aren't any old insects--they're honeybees.

What should you do?

If you say RUN, I don't blame you; however, there is something you should know: honeybees are vital to our ecosystem. Don't reach for the nearest bottle of raid or dial up an exterminator when you can call a local beekeeper.

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Beekeepers know how to subdue the swarm and can relocate the honeybees. Once relocated, honeybees can get to work pollinating local gardens and creating honey in a safe environment.

WVUA23 Meteorologist and local beekeeper Richard Scott recently offered to relocate bee swarms free of charge.

Swarm season for honeybees runs from March through May, so remember to contact a local beekeeper if you spot a swarm in your yard.

Should you encounter a swarm of hornets, yellowjackets, or wasps, I suggest you call a priest, a realtor, or your local nuclear armament specialist.