Oh sh** ... it has happened again ...

[itma]

Another US migratory beekeeper's truck has overturned and scattered its load on the motorway ...

Cleanup is a pretty thankless task - see the video.

But I think calling out the Fire Brigade to douse the whole lot in foam might have been overreacting just a touch.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-32356471

Red worklights and water misters (and gloves!) might have helped the workers.


Anyone got any ideas how this sort of contingency could be handled better? (Before it all gets foamed... )

 

[Itchy]

Assemble all semi complete hives, close to each other. Wait till morning, allow one day for bees to sort themselves out. At dark, seal up all hives and put on transporter. The bees will know what to do.

 

[fatshark]

A business model that doensn't involve shipping 2/3rd of all the bees in the US to pollinate almonds perhaps?

Or Flybee ...

 

[thenovice]

in good old British tradition a good risk assessment and a COSSH form signed by the bees should suffice.

 

[Erichalfbee]

Yes....I spotted this on the news yesterday.

Wait till morning, allow one day for bees to sort themselves out.

You mean close the motorway for 24hours?
They wouldn't do it.
This happens enough for the contingency to be ....... spray foam.

 

[Dishmop]

Counting them is the most time comsuming part..