Bees and Wasps Information

This information has been kindly supplied by Worcestershire Beekeepers Association.

Wasps and bees often forage for food on garden plants.

Bumble Bees

These are the harmless, fat, velvety, rounded, striped bees that usually set up home in compost heaps, bird boxes and sometimes walls. Find out more about the bumble bee

Mason Bees

These are always found in ones or twos going into small holes in the masonry joints of walls.

Wasps

Usually yellow and black striped with a shiny body, they often build their nests in hedges, sheds and roofs. Find out more about wasps

Live and let live!

All of the above are beneficial to the garden and the environment and should be left alone whenever possible. Worcestershire Beekeepers Association will not deal with the above insects - if you must have them removed you will have to employ a pest control contractor.

Honey Bees

Usually small and hairy with brown or black stripes.

Swarms of Honey Bees

They may swarm from any time in April through to July. When in a swarm they can be quite frightening but will be very docile if left alone.

Worcestershire Beekeepers Association members will remove honey bee swarms if they are easily accessible i.e. on bushes or trees. We are not insured to climb ladders onto roofs or chimneys. If high up on trees they will usually go away and not cause a problem.  If they get into chimneys or roofs the only answer is to employ a pest control contractor.

It has been suggested that members should charge a fee of £10 to cover their running-around expenses but this is at their own discretion and may depend upon how far they have travelled.

What you can expect from us

We aim to respond to your initial complaint within 2 working days.

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For more information contact:

Environmental Protection, Environmental Services,
Wychavon District Council, Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, Worcs. WR10 1PT

Telephone: 01386 565015 - between 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Fax: 01386 561826
Email: environmental.health@wychavon.gov.uk

Please note: We do not have an out of hours service for pest control complaints.