Got a swarm in Harrogate - Don't panic
Get in touch and we will get there as quickly as we can!
Swarms generally happen from late April to the end of June and are normally caused by a queen leaving the hive with workers following her or due to overcrowding in the hive.
Swarming is a natural phenomena and with our managed hives we do what we can to prevent this happening. But at some point a swarm may occur and then it is important that the bees are collected and re-homed as soon as practically possible.
In a swarm the workers congregate around the queen and the bee keepers task is to get the queen and the worker bees in to a basket and then to find a new hive for them to establish themselves in.
If you have a swarm or come across a swarm, let us know and we will come along to assess the situation. If we can't answer the phone immediately please leave a message.
Wasp nests generally need to be destroyed so you will need a pest removal company or some spray from the local garden centre to deal with these.
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If you can't get in touch with for any reason you can call your local beekeeping association.
Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers association can be contacted as follows:
Swarmsearch 07471 784210 or go to www.bbka.org.uk
