So you've found what looks like a swarm of Honey Bees. Now what!?
Honey Bees are at their most placid when in a swarm. This is because their stomachs are full of food which makes them lethargic. If they've been hanging around for a few days though they'll be getting a bit crotchety.
If you answer 'Yes' to the following 3 questions then you've probably got a swarm.
Does there appear to be many thousands of insects?
Does the swarm look something like these pictures?
Honey Bee swarms may congregate anywhere but they always form at least a Melon sized clump.
Do you know what a Honey Bee looks like?
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Bumblebee |
Wasp |
Honey
Bee |
Hover
Fly |
If your still unsure check the Rough Guide to Buzzy Things.
Further identification of Bumble Bees can be found at the Bumble Bee Conservation Trust
Hopefully you now have a good idea what a swarm consists of.
What next?
If you have a Bumble Bee nest some options are available in this
pdf 
You can leave the swarm where it
is. The Honey Bees will soon fly off
when a suitable home has been found.
The new home may be over a mile away or it could be in your
property. But remember 75% of unmanaged wild swarms will die in
their first Winter.
OR
Unfortunately at present we do NOT
have a Swarm Coordinator to deal with your enquiries. We are
hoping to have a system in place by April 2012.
Whatever you do, please do not disturb a swarm.