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New Forest Beekeepers' Association has a list of experienced beekeeping members who have indicated their willingness to attempt collection of honeybee swarms in the New Forest area.

Please ensure that you need help with a swarm of honey 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

Association members will only collect honeybee swarms from the New Forest area. You will need to supply the exact location of the swarm and most beekeepers will only remove swarms that are easily accessible e.g. from shrubs or small trees in a garden. If a swarm is high up in a tree, or located underneath house tiles, in a chimney or in any other void, it is unlikely that recovery of the swarm will be possible.

Association members may require reimbursement of their expenses incurred in collecting a swarm e.g.  travelling costs. 

If you are sure that you DO have a swarm of honeybees, please contact one of the following organisations who will put you in touch with a New Forest Beekeepers' Association member who may be willing to collect swarms in your area.

Hampshire Police (24 hours)  - 08450 454545

New Forest District Council (9-5 M-F) - 01590 646123

New Forest National Park Authority - 01590 646600

You may also contact your local Town Council or Citizens Advice Bureau

We DO NOT deal with wasps or other insects.  However, the above organisations do have a a list of a small number of beekeepers who are also pest controllers.  They may be more sympathetic towards the bees than other agencies.  Alternatively, you may contact New Forest District Council Pest Control Department as above, or a commercial pest control company available through 'Yellow Pages'.