Bee Swarm Help

Learn about bee swarms and discover who to call for safe removal and assistance.

To put it simply, a swarm is a honeybee colony that is created when a hive multiplies. In the process, the old queen leaves her nest and takes about two-thirds of the workers to establish a new colony. While this is happening, the rest of the bees stay behind to raise a new queen. When the old queen and her swarm leave, they usually cluster close to the original hive, often in a tree. This allows the “scout” bees to go out and find a location for a potential new nest. Those scouts diligently search for a new location that fits the colony’s requirements, ensuring the survival and growth of their colony.