How big a hole do I need to bury my head???:(

[Queens59]

I put my name on a swarm collection list...thinking of the ones that land in the local churchyard etc. I get a call giving me a 'heads up' on a possible swarm (via 1571). The lady in question will call if they settle...in the eaves of her roof! She didn't think they were a swarm yet - but 'just looking' - How quickly can I change my number??

 

[merylvingien]

If it doesnt suit you, then dont collect simples.
Was that on the wasp control swarm collectors list? Thats my site by the way! If the swarm is in a ridiculous location as they often are, its a case of either living with them, or getting a pest controller to destroy them.
If the latter, any entrances MUST be blocked up after treatment.

 

[Dishmop]

Sorry,, not authorised to climb ladders......

 

[susbees]

Hopefully masonry bees

 

[northernsoul]

I've turned down swarms where people have phoned at either very inconvenient times or they were in ridiculous locations.

We're not the fourth emergency service just helping out where/if we can

 

[Queens59]

Thanks all - I haven't heard anything yet, but I can always give her another local number...no way I can climb ladders.

 

[Silly Bee]

Ladders, boxes, branch lopers, flying bees (who may be hungry if they've been there a few days.) = recipe for disaster

 

[Gardenbees]

Ladders, boxes, branch lopers, flying bees (who may be hungry if they've been there a few days.) = recipe for disaster

Oh yeah - that kind of thing's a hell of a lot more fun to watch than to do....especially if the bees have actually decided to stay and set up house.