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ADVICE FOR BEE SWARMS
The BPCA supplied the following advice for bee swarms by honeybees:
Feral swarms can set up home in undesirable places such as chimneys and wall cavities.
The most common scenario in which you may become concerned is when they swarm. Typically these intimidating swarms will first set up a temporary camp somewhere nearby, such as a tree branch, fence post and even cars. In almost all cases the swarm will take off again within a day or two to occupy a most suitable permanent home elsewhere.
LEAVE THEM ALONE
Bees don't cause any problems to your property, and nor are you in danger of being stung if they are left alone and unprovoked. After the summer season, most bees will go away and not return to the nesting site the following year.
RELOCATION
If a nest is outside or underground then there shouldn't be a reason to really move it. If you suspect you have honeybees and they are causing you problems then we would recommend you use a swarm collector from the British Bee Keepers Association or getting in touch with the Tree Bee Society. We also have an association with local, experienced beekeepers who will come and collect the swarm free of charge. Some pest management companies have the skills to remove nests from tricky places such as chimneys and cavities.
PLEASE NOTE
Due to ethical reasons, not all pest control companies will treat for bees so you may have to contact multiple companies.
Three Counties Pest Control do not specialise in bee control, but gladly give advice with survey visits costing £80.
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