BEE SWARM ENQUIRIES

Honey bee swarms

Help identifying and assessing honey bee swarms and discussing suitable next steps.

THE APPROACH

Investigate first.
Act with purpose.

A swarm may look alarming, but it is often a temporary resting cluster while bees search for a new home. Identifying honey bees correctly is important so they are not mistaken for wasps.

What a visit can involve

Help assess whether the insects appear to be honey bees
Consider location, accessibility and immediate safety
Discuss appropriate collection or referral routes where practical
Offer advice to avoid unnecessary disturbance

Worth knowing

Bee swarm collection is subject to access, conditions and availability; it is not guaranteed for every site.

Not sure what you’re dealing with?

You do not need to identify the pest yourself. Describe what you have seen or heard and we can talk through the appropriate inspection.

Ask about an inspection

START WITH A CONVERSATION

Let’s work out the right next step.

Tell us what you have seen, where it is happening and what you need protecting. We’ll discuss the most sensible way forward.