BUCKS COUNTY BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION

Regarding swarms or active hives, given their time-sensitive nature, we recommend utilizing one of the following two options to connect with local beekeepers to assist you immediately: 

1.  Report a Swarm through beeswarmed.org.   If you see a swarm? Fill out the form to quickly connect with a local beekeeper that is available.  

2.  Alternatively, you can submit a post in the local beekeeping Facebook group.  Local beekeepers follow this group and are generally responsive to swarm posts.   We also HIGHLY recommend that you include  pictures as this is the best way to identify swarms and ease of removal/catch.  This local facebook group is NOT affiliated with BCBA although share similar members.

These are the best ways to get help in a timely manner as we don't check the BCBA inbox regularly enough to respond to swarms.

Lastly swarms can eventually move to permanent structures -many times  they will move into the eaves of your roof, chimneys, shed or house walls.  These removals are considered "cut outs" and will  require professional swarm removal contractors who are both experienced and insured to to safely conduct the minimal deconstruction of your building to access the hive and properly remove it.  Cutouts can be complicated.    

Beekeepers work with European Honey Bees (sp. Apis Mellifera) in their apiaries.  

To request swarm removal, you must be able to tell them apart from other species. 

Please read the info below to learn what a Honey Bee looks like. 

BCBA does not provide swarm removal services. We can do our best to help you identify. Please send a photo to us.  We will be happy to help identify your discovery!

Did you know there are more than 300 species of bees in Pennsylvania? 

Yellow Jackets, wasps and hornets are mistaken for bees more often than not!

What are the differences?  Learn The Characteristics of Common Wasps And Bees