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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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summer flow

Good timing?
There are a lot of young bees taking play flights out of hive 3 this afternoon.  It really is very busy.  These are the first of the new brood from this swarm from the New Forest.  The queen has be...[more]

new brood   population explosion   summer flow   bramble   new forest   
Posted on Thursday 05 June 2008 - 15:22:13