Swarm collection
Found a honeybee swarm in Gwent?
We come out to you and either collect the swarm directly or set a bait box so it settles safely. Every swarm is then rehomed in one of our apiaries.
While you wait for us
- Keep people and pets well back from the swarm.
- Do not spray it, move it or try to disturb it.
- If you can do so safely, take a photo from a distance. It helps us check that it is a honeybee swarm and plan what to bring.
Where swarms go
Once secured, each swarm is relocated to one of our apiaries and joins our Varroa-resistant breeding programme. As a National Bee Unit registered apiary (ID 100414), we handle collection and relocation with bio-security in mind from start to finish.