Then these fairly small bees started making it very clear that they did not appreciate us sitting on those steps, and started stinging me! WHY WOULD A HONEYBEE STING ME?! WHAT I RECENTLY LEARNED ABOUT HONEYBEE SWARMSThat is actually one of the fascinating things about honeybee swarms. Some beekeepers will actually come and collect honeybee swarms and give them a new home. One service I found is called 'Swarmed', which connects people who find honeybee swarms with local beekeepers.