is a natural event and can occur at any time during the Spring and Summer. When
honey bees swarm, a large proportion of the
honey bees
leave their nest in
search of a new location to start a new colony and that place can be anywhere that is warm
and dry.
• Inside roof spaces
• Behind facia boards and soffits
• Between the ceiling and floor boards
• Wall cavities & chimneys
• Sheds
• Garages
• Out buildings
• Compost bins
• And many more places if any area can offer honey bee’s protection from the elements, and
room/space to expand.
at risk by undertaking bee swarm collection in dangerous or hazardous environments.