To contact a beekeeper for your swarm, see the swarm list at the bottom of this page. Swarming is the natural means of reproduction of honey bee colonies including the domesticated Western honey bee. In the process, two or more colonies are created in place of the original single colony. Swarming usually occurs in the Spring. It is common for these swarms to cluster on trees or outdoor furniture. A swarm is classified as a large football-sized (or larger) cluster of bees suspended from a tree or other structure. Though not particularly hazardous, people are often intimidated by the large number of bees. If you see a swarm of bees or receive a call about a swarm of bees, we hope you will find the below list useful. It contains contact information for local beekeepers interested in capturing swarms. Respondents are listed alphabetically by county. | Can You Tell Them Apart?Part of the fear that gives rise to hysteria in communities about backyard beekeeping is the simple inability to tell the honeybee apart from more aggressive insects like wasps and yellow jackets. The honeybee is so busy collecting pollen, this lowly vegetarian has no time to visit your picnics or bother you when you are mowing or landscaping. Read the facts here.
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Swarm Catchers by County
Honeybees only - unless specifically stated otherwise.
For removals from buildings - we recommend a licenced and insured professional.
BERKS COUNTYDan Boylan Cairnsgrove Gardens/Apiaries No building Removals Lynda's Lady's llc Rich Hiltner 2326 Manatawny Drive, Pottstown 484-942-4341 4 Brothers Honey - Cut outs Licensed and Insured Contractors 610-389-2551 or sarah@4brothershoney.com Ty Kelius Specializing in Cut Outs Licensed and insured 610-822-2788 call or text preferred. Bruce Metz | BUCKS COUNTYSteven Briegel Handles all stinging insects (832) 845-5142 Sarah & Justin Humes 4 Brothers Honey - Cut outs Licensed and Insured Contractors 610-389-2551 or sarah@4brothershoney.com
Ty Kelius Specializing in Cut Outs Licensed and insured 610-822-2788 call or text preferred. Jim King (215) 817-3120 Bruce Metz (215) 272-6011 Brian Nace no cut outs for now 267-663-9640
Ed Sharp
443-309-4006 FoxGate Beekeeper and Rescue Text or call 609-462-7340 | CHESTER COUNTYDan Boylan No building removals (610) 906-6182 Lynda's Lady's llc Rich Hiltner 2326 Manatawny Drive, Pottstown 484-942-4341 Sarah & Justin Humes 4 Brothers Honey - Cut outs Licensed and Insured Contractors 610-389-2551 or sarah@4brothershoney.com Ty Kelius Specializing in Cut Outs Licensed and insured 610-822-2788 call or text preferred. |
LEHIGH VALLEYSteven Briegel Handles all stinging insects (832) 845-5142 Lynda's Lady's llc Rich Hiltner 2326 Manatawny Drive, Pottstown 484-942-4341 Sarah & Justin Humes 4 Brothers Honey - Cut outs Licensed and Insured Contractors 610-389-2551 or sarah@4brothershoney.com Ty Kelius Specializing in Cut Outs Licensed and insured 610-822-2788 call or text preferred.
Bruce Mertz
(215) 272-6011
Chuck Williams FoxGate Beekeeper and Rescue Text or call 609-462-7340 | MONTGOMERY COUNTYSteve Amelang Audubon, Trooper, Norristown, Skippack area (610) 220-4695
Frank Ball
Harleysville, Franconia, Telford, Souderton, and Fairview (610) 587-5002 Dan Boylan No building removals (610) 906-6182 Steven Briegel Handles all stinging insects (832) 845-5142 Tim Cherry Worcester, Skippack, Collegeville, Norristown, Plymouth Valley areas No cutouts please - Call or text preferred (610) 306-9059 zendiver4@gmail.com
Scott Famous
Located in Skippack, will go anywhere in the county call or text 610-329-4399 Lynda's Lady's llc Rich Hiltner 2326 Manatawny Drive, Pottstown 484-942-4341 Sarah & Justin Humes 4 Brothers Honey - Cut outs Licensed and Insured Contractors 610-389-2551 or sarah@4brothershoney.com Ty Kelius Specializing in Cut Outs Licensed and insured 610-822-2788 call or text preferred. Jim King (215) 817-3120 Bruce Mertz (215) 272-6011 Yovina Miller Honey bees only Brian Nace No cut outs for now 267-663-9640 Larry Tonetta 610-842-6950 Swarms from Conshohocken, Plymouth Meeting, Blue Bell, Ambler, Upper Dublin Chuck Williams FoxGate Beekeeper and Rescue Text or call 609-462-7340 | PHILADELPHIA COUNTYLynda's Lady's llc Rich Hiltner 2326 Manatawny Drive, Pottstown 484-942-4341 Sarah & Justin Humes 4 Brothers Honey - Cut outs Licensed and Insured Contractors 610-389-2551 or sarah@4brothershoney.com Ty Kelius Specializing in Cut Outs Licensed and insured 610-822-2788 call or text preferred. |
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