A9 Honey bees swarm, that's how they produce a new colony. The event is pretty dramatic and the public often feels threatened when a great mass of bees suddenly swoops down and settles in on a tree or some other object. However, if left alone this swarm of bees presents little hazard to the general public. Honeybees are quite docile during this early stage in the swarming process. Often, in a matter of hours, scout bees will locate a new nest site, the swarm will suddenly break cluster and fly off to their new location.
Most beekeepers are no longer interested in catching swarms.
You might direct callers to the local fire department, police service or municipal office. If a beekeeper is interested in catching swarms, then they have probably left their name with these services. For callers in the 416 calling area i.e. greater metro-Toronto, the Toronto District Beekeepers' Association provide a volunteer swarm collection service. Contact the beekeeper nearest you. This information is provided as a public service, but we cannot guarantee that the information is current or accurate.