Try to place the mic inside against a wall to avoid too many bees landing on the mic itself. I would avoid any foam windscreen as the bee feet will be picked up walking on the foam.
Just use a metal mic with a smooth surface, they won't land or walk on it so much and you won't hear them tapping their feet.
Try not to get any pollen or honey on the end of the mic, it's a bitch to clean out of the grill.
If set inside, use the omni patterns. That way you will avoid proximity effect and any thumping sounds that may be amplified.
Yeah, use a bee suit if you set anything up in the daytime, that's why I suggested after nightfall.
