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What do I do if a swarm of bees turns up?

If you have a swarm of bees - DON'T PANIC. The first thing to check is if they are honey bees. If they really are honey bees then ring your local beekeepers association. For more details on how to check what you have got and get help see our swarms page.

If you live near to Bridport in Dorset then you can ring us on 01308 423808.

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bees and wasps

How to deal with bee swarms
First of all don't panic.
In most cases bees that have just swarmed are unlikely to be bad tempered. They have just filled themselves up with as much honey as they could eat and are in party mood. ...[more]

bees and wasps   swarm of bees   different kinds of bees   honey bees   wasps nest   
Posted on Tuesday 25 March 2008 - 11:56:11