Important Notice – Protect Honeybees

It is an offence for the general public to kill honeybees. Honeybees play a vital role in our ecosystem, providing essential pollination for plants and crops. But what happens when honeybees move into your home, business, or property?

Yorkshire’s Leading Honeybee Removal Specialists

AgriPest Management are Yorkshire’s trusted specialists in live honeybee removal and relocation. Our services are highly recommended by the British Beekeeping Association and professional beekeepers across Yorkshire. We safely remove honeybees from homes, businesses, chimneys, cavity walls, roof voids, and gardens while minimizing the risk of future swarms.

Challenges of Removing Wild Honeybee Swarms

Wild honeybee swarms can often be found:

• In chimney stacks
• Inside cavity walls
• Free-hanging in trees or gardens

Each situation requires specialist skills, equipment, and experience to safely remove the bees and protect your property.

What Happens if the Beehive is Inaccessible

If all other options are exhausted and the bees must be removed or destroyed, it is essential to contact a professional like AgriPest. Incorrect treatment can lead to:

• Costly property damage
• Secondary pest infestations
• Future swarms returning
• Fire risks from leftover honeycomb near stoves or chimney stacks

Warning: General pest controllers are not specialists in bee removal. AgriPest has been called to hundreds of failed treatments by non-specialists, costing customers thousands.

Accessing the Beehive

Access can be a deciding factor in safe honeybee removal. Our team uses specialist equipment including cherry pickers and scaffolding to reach hard-to-access hives. Pre-survey visits ensure we can safely remove bees without causing damage to your property. Avoid companies claiming to solve the problem using poles, ladders, or dust sticks—this is often ineffective and risky.

Identifying Bees vs Wasps

Accurately identifying bees is critical. Misidentifying insects can lead to incorrect treatments and long-term problems. Always consult a professional beekeeper or AgriPest Management to ensure the correct approach is taken.

Can a Beekeeper Help?

While beekeepers do excellent work, they are unlikely to remove honeybees from inside a property. They usually only collect swarms from low-hanging branches in gardens.

Why Choose AgriPest Management?

AgriPest Management is one of very few companies in the UK able to safely remove and relocate honeybees from homes and businesses. Our tools and expertise include:

• Thermal binoculars and drones
• Vac-to-nuc honeybee removal systems
• Specialist access equipment
• Over 20 years’ experience in honeybee removals

We prioritise live bee removal and conservation whenever possible, helping to protect the vital honeybee population.

Responsible Honeybee Management

Honeybee removal must be conducted with care and professionalism. Improper treatment can result in property damage, recurring swarms, and other long-term issues. Trusting trained specialists ensures both safety and conservation.