Honeybees swarm in the spring to increase their numbers.

If you see a swarm and would like it removed, call one of these numbers:

• Brian Gallagher: 434-825-0284

• Carolyn O'Neal: 434-882-0362

• Karen Hall: 434-999-6150

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The CVBA can help with swarms in Charlottesville, Albemarle, and Greene.

For other areas, use this state beekeeper website:

https://www.virginiabeekeepers.org/localclubs

and search the map for a bee club near you.

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While waiting for a reply,

• Leave the bees alone if possible.

• Please don't spray them with insecticide.

• Wait for a beekeeper to come and get the swarm.

• Please do not call multiple people to get the swarm, they are gentle if left alone and will not bother people.

• Honeybees never build their hive in the ground, Yellow jackets do. We cannot help with them.​