
24/03/2025
It’s that time of the year!
What should you do if you find a honey bee swarm?
🐝Don’t panic. The first thing people need to do is stay calm and let nature take its course. If you see a swarm of bees hanging in a tree, on a fence post or in a bush, just leave it alone.
🐝Don’t spray them with a pesticide. Avoid spraying the bees with pesticide, especially if someone is coming to catch the swarm. Once the bees have been sprayed, a beekeeper will not be able to save them.
🐝Contact your local MSU Extension office. The swarm likely will move on in a matter of hours if the weather is good. However, if you want to get the swarm removed, call your local Extension office to see if they have a list of local beekeepers who are interested in swarm catching.
We have an Extension office in all 82 counties! Find yours here: https://extension.msstate.edu/county-offices