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 zone in the Wake County Area, and would be happy to assist you in relocating your uninvited guests:
| Zone | Name | Phone 1 | Phone 2 |
| Zone 1 | Barry Pulley | (919) 614-2829 | (919) 266-2543 |
| Zone 2 | Michael Whitley | (540) 392-3898 | |
| Zone 3 | Ben Crawley | (919) 368-5217 | |
| Zone 4 | Steve Hildebrand | (919) 266-9464 | (919) 601-6240 |
| Zone 5 | Ricky Barbour | (919) 269-0108 | (919) 337-6270 (919) 369-4975 |
A map with the zones is available here: Wake County Zone Map
We also have members who specialize in Swarm removal from Buildings
| Name | Home | Cell |
| 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.