Bees are the greatest pollinators for food crops and flowers. They are part of the biodiversity upon which we depend for our survival.
In general, if honeybees are left alone, they will not pose a risk to householders.
Other bees, such as the solitary bumble bee or masonry bee, will burrow itself into soil or masonry to live. These do not pose any risk.
A colony of bees may live inside a structure such as a chimney or cavity wall with an entrance at the bottom. It is this colony of bees that can cause concern to householders.
We do not offer a service for removal of bees within buildings. Advice on this situation can be found at Bees in Buildings British Beekeepers Association
In springtime, swarms of bees can be seen. They are usually described as a ball or tear shaped structure made up of bees linked together suspended from a tree or fence, sometimes around the top of posts but always in the open, fully visible, and accessible to approach. In these circumstances a beekeeper should be contacted quickly to allow for the swarm to be gathered by them if they wish to do so.
If you have a swarm on your property, search for local beekeepers at Swarm Collection | British Beekeepers Association
Bees are at risk from invasive species. Asian or yellow legged hornets are an invasive species eat honeybees. If you think you have seen an Asian Hornet, do not disturb it, take a picture and report to
Identify & Report Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet | British Beekeepers Association