Most swarms happen in the spring, most hornet nests are noticed in the fall

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Typically honey bee swarm removal has no cost.  The beekeeper will keep the bees as “payment”.  Please discuss any extenuating circumstances with the beekeeper.

Removal of other insects usually involves some cost. Some of the beekeepers listed below will also remove wasp nests but always for a fee.

A cut-out happens when honey bee colonies are removed from soffits, roofs, or inside building walls. It is illegal to kill honey bees, and if you kill them without removing them you’ll have a the equivalent of a couple pounds of rotting bees and up to hundreds of pounds of honey in your wall. Cut-outs can be expensive. Fees vary.  Please discuss this with your provider. This page lists beekeepers who will do cut outs.

The removal of stinging insects such as hornets and wasps is generally a matter of extermination and handled by pest control companies. These insects are beneficial if they are not harming people please see Penn State Extension guide to whether they should be removed.

Beekeepers who will make swarm calls:

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