Honey Bee Swarms

A swarm of honey bees in a tree in Torbay
A swarm of honey bees in a tree in Torbay

If you discover a swarm of honey bees anywhere in Torquay, Paignton, Brixham or any other town or village in or around Torbay, please contact our Swarm Liaison Officer Di Hatherley on 07881 467393. Di will contact the nearest available swarm collector in Torbay who will quickly come and deal with the swarm for you.

If Di is unavailable please refer to the BBKA Local Swarm Collection Page which will quickly connect you with the nearest swarm collector to you.

For help identifying honey bees please see the bumble bee conservation trusts bee identification page.Please be aware that if the swarm is in a dangerous or difficult to access position our collectors may not be able to help you.

Site last updated 09/06/2024

Asian Hornet Sightings

For information regarding possible sightings of an Asian Hornet please visit the Asian Hornet Action Team website or call one of the local AHAT members on the numbers below (Please only use these numbers for Asian Hornet sightings and information).

Gerry Stuart on 07802 851152

Colin Lodge on 01803 882768

Judith Norman on 07925 149931

Vic Willmington on 07593 345323

Swarms

If you have found a swarm of honey bees, please contact our Swarm Liaison Officer
Di Hatherley
on 07881 467393 or check the BBKA swarm collectors page.

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