Beekeepers historically banged pots, pans, or keys together to create a loud, sharp ringing noise when a colony initiated a swarm. The traditional belief was that the high-frequency vibrations disrupted the bees' communication or mimicked thunder, prompting the airborne swarm to quickly land on a nearby branch where it could be captured.
Heard on the job
Grab the old frying pan and tang that swarm before they cross the property line.