A dense cluster
Thousands of bees gathered in a hanging ball or teardrop, often on a branch, fence or wall.
Free expert swarm assistance near Malton
Found a honey-bee swarm near Malton?
Keep your distance and leave the bees where they are. MDBKA’s experienced local volunteer beekeepers provide free help with accessible swarms within 15 miles of Malton.
Please don’t spray, disturb or try to move the bees. WhatsApp is usually the most reliable way to reach Mike. If you call and there is no answer, please leave a voicemail.
Usually gentle while clustered
15-mile radiusaround Malton
Completely freevolunteer service
Experiencedlocal beekeepers
A quick check
Is it a honey-bee swarm?
A swarm often looks dramatic, but it is a natural part of the honey-bee life cycle. The bees are resting together while scouts find a new home.
Resting in one place
They may arrive in a buzzing cloud, then settle. The cluster can remain for a few hours or several days.
Out in the open
A visible cluster is different from bees routinely flying in and out of a roof, chimney or wall cavity.
Not sure what you have? A clear photo is extremely helpful. We collect honey-bee swarms; bumblebees and wasps need different advice.
While you wait
Give the bees a little space
Swarming honey bees are usually focused on protecting their queen and finding a home. A few simple precautions will help everyone stay safe.
- Keep children and pets well away
- Close nearby windows and doors
- Watch from a safe distance
- Note the height and exact location
Local help from MDBKA
Free expert honey-bee swarm removal near Malton
If a cluster of honey bees has settled in your garden, on a hedge, fence or building, contact us promptly. Our experienced volunteer beekeepers will help identify the insects and, when the swarm is accessible and safe to collect, re-home the bees free of charge.
We cover Malton and communities within approximately 15 miles, including Norton-on-Derwent, Salton, Brawby, Pickering, Rillington, Hovingham, Kirkbymoorside and nearby villages.
For the quickest response: send the exact location, approximate height and a clear photograph by WhatsApp or text.
More local guidance
Not sure what kind of bees you have?
Our detailed guide explains how to distinguish honey bees from bumblebees and wasps, what repeated activity at a roof or wall may mean, which places we cover and what happens after you contact MDBKA.
Which bee is it?
Compare honey bees, bumblebees, solitary bees, wasps and hoverflies commonly found around Malton.
Guide to bees around Malton →Bees in a building?
Learn why repeated activity at a wall, roof, chimney or bird box is different from an exposed swarm.
Bees in walls, roofs and chimneys →Need swarm advice?
See what our volunteers need, how collection works and the communities covered around Malton.
Bee and swarm identification guide →Possible Asian hornet?
Check the key yellow-legged Asian hornet markings and use the official UK reporting routes promptly.
Asian hornet identification →Unsure which guide applies? Send Mike a clear photograph by WhatsApp. If it may be a yellow-legged Asian hornet, also submit it through the official UK reporting system.
Get in touch
Tell us where the swarm is
Complete this short form to prepare a WhatsApp or text message to Mike England, our swarm coordinator. WhatsApp is usually the most reliable option because your message should arrive when Mike regains signal. If you call and there is no answer, please leave a voicemail.
Swarm coordinator
Mike England
Best way to contact Mike
Use WhatsApp whenever possible. If phoning and there is no answer, leave a voicemail with your name, number and the swarm location.
Our collection area
Anywhere within 15 miles of Malton, North Yorkshire, including Salton and Brawby.
Good to know
Common questions
What should I do if I find a swarm of honey bees near Malton?
Keep people and pets away, close nearby windows, do not spray or disturb the bees, and contact MDBKA promptly with the location and a photograph if it is safe to take one.
Is MDBKA honey-bee swarm collection free?
Yes. MDBKA provides a free volunteer service for accessible honey-bee swarms. Collection depends on beekeeper availability, safe access and confirmation that the insects are honey bees.
Which places around Malton do you cover?
Volunteer collectors respond within approximately 15 miles of Malton, including Norton-on-Derwent, Salton, Brawby, Pickering, Rillington, Hovingham, Kirkbymoorside and nearby villages, subject to availability and safe access.
How quickly should I report a honey-bee swarm?
Report it as soon as possible. A swarm may remain for a few hours or several days but can fly away at any time.
What should I do if Mike does not answer the phone?
Mike sometimes has limited mobile signal. WhatsApp is usually the most reliable option because your message should arrive when he reconnects. If you call and there is no answer, please leave a voicemail with your name, number and the swarm location.
Can you remove bees from inside a wall or roof?
An established colony inside a building is not a newly arrived swarm and may require specialist building work. Send details and a photograph so MDBKA can advise on the next step.
Do you collect wasps or bumblebees?
MDBKA volunteer collectors re-home honey-bee swarms. Bumblebees are usually best left undisturbed, while wasps may require a professional pest controller.
Found a swarm near Malton?
Send the details while the bees are still settled. WhatsApp is usually the most reliable option.