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Thanks for your help! I really do think that there is comb left behind the timber boarding, it was not removed completely, nor was it cleaned up well. Thanks for info, I will get in touch with council again and get it sorted properly!

No, they were behind a boarded up door, between the boarding and the back door of the house. I have looked up swarms and this was not a swarm! It was a colony, after producing 2-3 feet of comb apparently. The beekeeper had a square shaped box and he said he got most of them, the queen included...

Not sure exactly, only spotted them Wednesday night, rang thurs and council came yesterday with beekeeper.

My problem is bees! I am sorry that I dont understand all of the terminology, there is honeycomb on the ground that must have broken off, so obviously this was a colony. The bees are still here and very active! I cannot get close enough to spray with anything!! I dont know much about bees, but...

Okay, thanks for your help! I also read that the hive should be cleaned properly with no trace of honeycomb left to ensure a new hive doesnt move in, is this the case? Thanks again!

Hi, just looking for some advice please. Neighbours house is vacant and noticed hive where back door is boarded up. The council got beekeeper to remove the hive safely without destroying it today, but there were bees left: They said that they would just leave but I think they are creating new...

Hi, just looking for some advice please. Neighbours house is vacant and noticed hive where back door is boarded up. The council got beekeeper to remove the hive safely without destroying it today, but there were bees left: They said that they would just leave but I think they are creating new...