Swarm and Bee Nest Collection

Bee swarms are a seasonal and naturally occurring reproductive phase for bees. Bees will usually swarm close to their original hive site, hanging in a clump or a cluster while scout bees from the swarm look for a new place to live. The sooner you contact a beekeeper when seeing a swarm the better chance we have of capturing them.

Bee nests are places bees have found to live after they have swarmed. Bee nests can be found in hollow trees, chimneys, walls of buildings, or in the roof or floor. Bee nest removal can be time consuming and requires specialist equipment.

If you have spotted a swarm (or feral hive) at or within 3km of a port, please contact Biosecurity Tasmania immediately for collection by calling 6165 3777 or emailing honeybee.biosecurity@nre.tas.gov.au

Swarm and Bee Nest Collection

Please call Ashley on 0409129975 for collections in southern Tasmania.

Please note we do not collect swarms or nests in chimneys or wall cavities.

A quick photo will greatly assist us texted to this number.

If possible please show context, location and height, 2-3 photos help, taken from about 5m away if possible.