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We have set up a list of Swarm collectors to try and deal with honeybee swarms in the New Forest.

Please first determine that you do have a swarm of bees rather than bumblebees or wasps. If you don't know what type of insects you have please click on the following link.

British Beekeepers' Association Swarm Advice

If you have determined that you do have a Swarm of Honey Bees, please continue.

We do our best with limited resources to cover the New Forest area, please do not call us to collect swarms from outside this area! You must understand that we and our members are hobby beekeepers, not professionals. 

You will be asked to supply the exact location of the swarm.  Most beekeepers will only remove swarms that are easily accessible e.g. from shrubs or small trees in a garden. If a swarm is it is high up in a tree, flying from underneath house tiles or chimneys or from behind boarding, we will not be able to deal with these bees.

Our Beekeepers may make a charge for removal of a swarm, depending on travelling distances to cover costs of petrol etc - these charges are discretionary.

If you are sure you have a swarm of bees please contact one of the following organisations who will put you in touch with a Beekeeper willing to collect swarms in your area.

Hampshire Police - (24 hours) 08450 454545

New Forest District Council (0900-1700) Monday to Friday - 01590 646123

New Forest Parks Authority - 01590 646600

You can also contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau and Town Council.

Finally we "DO NOT" deal with wasps or other insects.