large swarm of honey bees - Ask Extension
There is a large swarm of honey bees hanging from a tree limb. Is there someone who can find a home for them? They seem to be without a queen.
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large swarm of honey bees #868230
Asked May 13, 2024, 3:03 PM EDT
There is a large swarm of honey bees hanging from a tree limb. Is there someone who can find a home for them? They seem to be without a queen.
Crawford County Michigan
Expert Response
MSU Extension does not provide house calls or swarm removal services. A couple of the state beekeepers associations maintain a list of individuals willing to retrieve and remove swarms of honeybees. The first link I'm including has a hotline number that can be called.
https://sbgmi.org/michigan-honeybee-swarm-retrieval-and-rescue
https://www.michiganbees.org/Swarm-Removal-List
https://sbgmi.org/michigan-honeybee-swarm-retrieval-and-rescue
https://www.michiganbees.org/Swarm-Removal-List
