Honey Bees

Usually small and hairy with brown or black stripes.

Swarms of Honey Bees

They may swarm from any time in April through to July. When in a swarm they can be quite frightening but will be very docile if left alone.

Worcestershire Beekeepers Association members will remove honey bee swarms if they are easily accessible i.e. on bushes or trees. We are not insured to climb ladders onto roofs or chimneys. If high up on trees they will usually go away and not cause a problem.  If they get into chimneys or roofs the only answer is to employ a pest control contractor.

It has been suggested that members should charge a fee of £10 to cover their running-around expenses but this is at their own discretion and may depend upon how far they have travelled.

Find a Swarm Collector

To find a swarm collector in your area please follow link below to the Britsh Bee Keepers Swarm Collector database:

British Bee Keepers Association Swarm Collector database 

or

British Bee Keepers Association

Further Information

All Licensing and Environmental Health Matters are now dealt with by Worcestershire Regulatory Services.

For direct public enquiries and referrals:

General Customer Enquiries

Worcestershire Hub on: 01905-822799

(Mon—Fri 8am—8pm, Sat 9am—5pm)

Email: wrsenquiries@worcsregservices.gov.uk

Fax: 01905-617132

For Business advice or support call: 0845-3303313

Licensing: 01527-881454

Licensing Surgeries at Wychavon District Council

These are walk in sessions – where appointments are not required.

Monday Afternoons 13:30 to 15:00 Hrs

Thursday Mornings 9:30 to 11:00 Hrs