Experts sound alarm as North America’s bees start swarm season unusually early
overcrowding has already become a [problem](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/sep/18/why-saving-the-honeybee-could-be-bad-news-for-other-bees) for wild bees. Because honeybee populations are artificially elevated, they often outcompete wild bees for nectar and pollen, especially in environments where resources are limited. This