Swarms
A swarm is typically a rugby ball shaped cluster of bees hanging from a tree or fence. There are 250 species of bee in the UK but of these only honey bees swarm. Swarms usually occur from April through to September. Swarming is perfectly natural for honeybees and is the way colonies reproduce.
Need Help with a Swarm?
If you need assistance with a swarm of bees, please use the link below to find your nearest swarm collector.
Find a Swarm Collector
Our Swarm Collection Service
In summer we get many calls and questions from members of the public with bees in their houses, outbuildings and gardens but our volunteer members are only able to help in cases of swarms of honey bees.
Identifying Honey Bees
Before contacting a swarm collector, it's important to confirm that you have honey bees. The British Beekeepers Association provides a helpful identification guide.
Bee Identification Guide