It's bee swarm season in Southwest Florida

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It's bee swarm season in Southwest Florida.  Spring is around the corner and plants are blooming -- which means bees are on the hunt for food. 

Don't "bee" surprised if you see more bees around your property.  Beekeepers say they can build their hives in trees, water meters and even under cars. 

Lee County beekeeper Keith Councell took us along a bee removal in Cape Coral on Wednesday.  He removed 30,000 bees from a tree at a home on Shoreview Drive. 

"They've basically been starving, and now, they're all excited because Spring is here and nectar is out there for them to grab," said Councell.

The key to removing bees is finding the queen or queens and the rest will follow.  But, leave it to the experts.  

There's not much you can do to deter bees.  Experts' best advice is to keep a close eye out and keep a distance.