Ask about swarm removal
J&S Golden Harvest Farms is based in Tonganoxie, Kansas. For an exposed swarm, share the location and a description of the bees so we can discuss whether we can help.
Send us a swarm inquiry through our contact form →
Choose Swarm inquiry as the topic. Availability and next steps need to be confirmed before a visit.
What is a swarm?
Swarming is how a honey bee colony reproduces. A queen and a group of workers leave the original colony and may cluster on a branch, fence, or another surface while searching for a new home.
What to do while you wait
- Keep your distance and keep children and pets away.
- Do not spray, shake, or disturb the bees.
- Observe from a safe place. Use your camera’s zoom if you can take a photo without approaching.
- Leave collection to someone with the appropriate experience and equipment.
Helpful details to send
- Location: the town and property location, shared privately.
- Where the bees are: for example, a branch, fence, or building opening.
- Height and access: an approximate height and any nearby obstacles.
- Timing: when you first noticed them and whether they are still there.
- A photo: only if you can take one safely from a distance.
- Your contact information: how to reach you about the request.
A cluster outside or bees inside a wall?
We help with exposed swarms, such as clusters on branches or fences. We do not perform cut-outs or remove established colonies from walls, roofs, or other structures. For bees inside a building, contact a beekeeper or specialist who handles structural colony removals.
Learn more: Cornell’s swarm guidance and Iowa State Extension’s advice on honey bee swarms.