Chelmsford Beekeepers

Who do I contact?

First:

• Please read the swarm page before contacting our members
   

• Although it is a voluntary service, please note there are expenses incurred; for example: the cost of petrol, costs incurred in providing the bees with frames of wax and medication to rid the bees of parasites etc. There is no hard and fast rule regarding price for removing swarms , but expect in the region of £30

If you find a swarm and are concerned, please contact one of our members below who will advise on the correct action and, if necessary, will arrange to collect the bees. Beekeepers normally charge for this service but it will be significantly less than a pest control service and the bees will not be killed.

Please, never use '999' unless you believe people are in extreme danger (very, very unlikely). 

Chelmsford Division operates a swarm rota as follows:

2009 Swarm Rota

It may not be possible to arrange for a beekeeper to come straight away,  you may be asked to leave your name and number on an answer-phone. If the above beekeepers are not available, please contact Mrs Jean Smye on 07731856361 (strictly 8am to 8pm only)