The bee swarming season has arrived. Firstly we recommend proofing any chimneys or areas where bees can ingress your property. If you do have a swarm appear in your garden do not be alarmed as they are unlikely to sting although the noise can be quite unnerving. A swarm is a cluster of bees, often about the size of a rugby ball, but sometimes larger. There may be some flying bees too, but most of them will be in a clump. Sometimes they’ll be spread out on a wall. Your first port of call is to contact your local beekeeping association to see if someone local can collect the swarm for free. (Cambridge Beekeeping Association: https://www.cbka.org.uk/services-to-the-public/swarm-collection/ )If they are unable to due to the location of the swarm or established colony then please contact us and we will do our best to conduct a live removal or advise on further action. For more information about bees see: https://www.skwardpestcontrol.co.uk/bee-control/