I was terrified of bees - until the day 30,000 of them moved into my house | Pip Harry

Two huge swarms have made themselves at home inside author Pip Harry's house - but learning to live together revealed bees can be excellent housematesGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailAs a child, I was allergic to bees. Just one sting on my fingertip could swell my whole arm. I was allergic to most things - dust, cat hair, pollen - and was always clutching an inhaler, sniffling into my sleeve and keeping a safe distance from stinging insects.As an adult, when my family bought our first house, a mid-century gem nestled in thick bushland on Sydney's northern beaches, I wasn't expecting a visit from my former nemesis. But one warm spring day, we heard the unmistakable hum of 20,000 of those honey-producing insects.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...