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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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Brand new start
Well not really a brand new start but it does feel like we have begun a new beekeeping season and we have been branding our frames and boxes as we prepare them for the bees.  Here's how the results o...[more]

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Posted on Monday 09 February 2009 - 17:09:56