Folks often call the WCBA when a swarm of honeybees enters their lives. We have several members who are experts in swarm removal. Each coordinates a specific region in the Wake County Area, and would be happy to assist you in relocating your uninvited guests:
| Name | Home | Cell | Region | |
| Danny Jaynes | (919) 656-8714 | (919) 656-8714 | Southern Wake | |
| Charles Heatherly | (919) 359-1965 | (919) 612-7338 | Western Wake | |
| Jim Howard | (919) 772-8321 | (919) 995-5371 | Eastern Wake | |
| Jim Cook | (919) 321-0217 | (919) 268-0442 | Northern Wake |
We also have members who specialize in Swarm removal from Buildings
| Name | Home | Cell |
| Larry Hall | (919) 612-4499 | |
| Mike Hillerbrand | (919) 481-4950 | (720) 224-6002 |
| Terry L Self | (919) 801-6334 |
How you can help
When bees swarm, time is of the essence. A swarm in the open is relatively easy to catch, but will only stay in the open several hours before finding a refuge. Once they find a defensible nesting site (inside a tree, wall or attic) capture can be much more difficult.
The following information is helpful to have on hand before you call:
- Are you sure they’re honeybees?
- How long have the bees been in their present location?
- Are they on your property?
- How high off the ground are they?
- Are they in a tree or bush? Can the tree limb be pruned if necessary?
Please note that if a swarm of bees has taken up residence inside an attic or wall, there may be significant costs involved in repairing damage from removal & cleanup. If the swarm is inside a structure, be sure to call one of the contacts who specialize in Swarm removal from buildings.