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Swarms &
Swarm Removal

​🐝 How Beekeepers Safely Remove a Bee Swarm

  1. Spot the Swarm – Bees gather in a cluster while searching for a new home.

  2. Call a Beekeeper – Never spray or disturb them; experts know what to do.

  3. Gentle Collection – Beekeepers carefully shake or brush the bees into a safe box.

  4. Queen Leads the Way – Once the queen is inside, the rest of the bees follow.

  5. Safe Relocation – The swarm is moved to a new hive where they can thrive.

✨ Swarms may look scary, but they’re usually gentle. With beekeeper help, both people and pollinators stay safe!

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Need help with a swarm?

Please call or text one of our beekeepers below. If texting, please include the location and a picture of the swarm.

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