Bee Removal

What is the difference between a Swarm, a Hive and a Nest?

Swarm
The best way to describe a swarm is a group of bees that are in between homes. When a bee colony becomes too large and/or there is plenty of food (an abundance of nectar and pollen) and the environmental conditions are right (warmer weather) this stimulates the colony to increase in population and then the colony divides by swarming.

A swarm of Honey Bees will cluster temporarily at one location, often hanging off the branch of a tree or bush, while a few scout bees search for a new home. When a suitable home is found the swarm moves as a group to their new home.

It is important to phone someone as soon as the swarm is noticed as the scout bees may very quickly find an entrance into the walls or roof of your house and once inside, they maybe more difficult to remove.

Bee Nest and Hive
A bee nest is an established colony with honeycomb that is usually within a structure of some sort. The difference between bees' nests and beehives is that nests are naturally occurring. Honeybees can form nests by themselves, rather than living in man made bee hives. Often nesting in hollowed tree, building walls or chimneys. The act of removing these nests are often referred to as cutouts.
 

Bee Removals  -  Swarms and Cutouts.
While the Yarra Valley Bee Group cannot offer a direct swarm collection service to the community, we provide a list of individuals or groups that can provide this service to you. To ensure swarms do not pose a problem in the community and to avoid unwanted bees from being unnecessarily destroyed, we can assist you to find a swarm collector. Please see below. 

Please note that if a cutout is required, they are more complex and take more time than collecting a swarm.  A fee for any Cutouts will be negotiated with the Collector. 

If you are a member of the yarra valley bee group and you wish to be listed below, please email yarravalleybeegroup@mail.tidyhq.com 

Yarra Valley Bee Group accepts no responsibility or liability in any case.

Payments: Please note it is advised that you confirm with the swarm collector if there will be a fee involved.

(Hive Exchange Network - The Yarra Valley Group is also happy to support its' members who either wish to obtain or exchange bees and/or hive equipment (NOT A SWARM). We offer a contact list where members can place an expression of interest for both. Please visit our Hive Exchange Network page for more details).

Below are businesses that also offer this service.

Bens Bees - https://www.bensbees.com.au/bee-removal/ 0437 077 792

Bee Removal Melbourne - https://beesremovalmelbourne.com.au/ - 03 9021 3752

Bee Rescue - https://beerescue.com.au/bee-removal-bee-rescue-melbourne/  0408 336 363