If you think you have a swarm of honey bees, here’s what to do:
1.Don’t panic!
You may have seen the bees arrive, swirling through the air accompanied by a deafening buzz, but they’re at their least defensive during a swarm and pose little or no threat to us.
OK you’ve made your point! Bees are so gentle during a swarm, that many beekeepers don’t wear protective clothing when collecting them but I’m not going to try licking them!
2. Don’t disturb them
If you leave the bees alone they are unlikely to sting. They will soon settle down and can be collected by a beekeeper. Don’t try to dislodge them (by spraying them with water or bashing them with a broom etc.), it won’t work and risks really buzzing them off!
3. Call a beekeeper!
Please click the link for the contact details of local swarm collectors. There are a few questions we will ask and these are shown here for your consideration. Swarm collectors
4. Enjoy your swarm!
Although the bees are unlikely to sting, watch from a safe distance. It’s a good idea to alert your neighbours (if applicable) and to close your windows to prevent stray bees getting into your house.
5. Have a cup of tea!
.. and wait for the beekeeper to arrive! If you’re interested, here’s some more information about swarms. Swarming
Beekeepers cannot deal with wasps, hornets or bumble bee nests. Only a honey bee swarm looks like the pictures you can see on this page.
Meridian Beekeepers’ Association 
Thank you Howard and Lisa, for a fantastic swarm collection today. I had tried many keepers in the area regrettably they were on vacation and could not assist. The whole neighbourhood was out and watched with fascination, the collection, so we could have our street party. Hope the bees enjoy their new home.
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You’re welcome Warren.Lisa is giving the bees right now and we hope they settle down over night. If you need similar help in the future, contact us at Meridian! We hope our queen didn’t disturb the celebration for the Queen too much!
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We have a swarm in a high history between Bishop’s Waltham and Corhampton.
If it’s accessible you are welcome to have it! It made a terrific noise arriving
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Hello Jenny, do you have a telephone number? When did the swarm arrive? Is it in a tree?
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We have a swarm in a high history between Bishop’s Waltham and Corhampton.
If it’s accessible you are welcome to have it! It made a terrific noise arriving
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We live between bishops Waltham and corhampton and a swarm has just landed in a tall tree – Pretty inaccessible I think. If anybody can reach it they’re welcome to it!
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