Swarm collection

We are NOT collecting swarms at the moment. Of course if a swarm goes into your property ie. Chimney, Wall, Roof etc we are the people to call! Please see our ‘live honeybee removal’ section.

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If you have a swarm please go to;

https://www.bbka.org.uk/find-a-local-swarm-collector?

You will need to copy and paste the above link. 

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INFORMATION

A swarm of honeybees is generally not aggressive, however, there will be the odd occasion when they will be. The swarm will contain several thousand bees, all equipped with a sting which they are prepared to use if they feel threatened either as a colony or individually. If you do see a swarm, please keep children, pets and yourself at a safe distance from it just in case.

When you see a swarm of bees in the garden they will be either swirling in the air, or hanging in a beard type shape, probably in a tree or on a fence, but it can be almost anywhere, they have been seen on buildings and cars amongst other unusual and difficult to reach places.

A colony, or what’s commonly called a bee hive is when they have made it a permanent home, these are more tricky to get out and move but it is possible.

Please be aware that once a swarm gets inside a cavity, it’s impossible to retrieve them without expertly removing them - please see our 'Live Honeybee removal' page for more info.