The “Honeybee Swarm Removal List” is a list of non-professional local beekeepers who, on a voluntary basis, assist homeowners with the collection of accessible honeybee swarms. This is not a list of pest control operators who go to properties and destroy bee, wasp and/or hornet nests.
Instructions for calls concerning swarms:
- Try and confirm with the homeowner that they do have honeybees and not another type of bee/wasp or hornet issue. The referral list is for honeybee swarms only.
- Try and confirm that the location of the honeybee swarm is in the open and accessible such as on a bush or branch of a tree. If the honeybee swarm has established itself in a home or building (such as under floor boards, behind walls or siding, above ceilings, etc.), then it may not be practical for a beekeeper to attempt and collect the swarm. In such cases, the homeowner may need to contact a professional pest control operator if there are concerns for human safety.
- If the honeybee swarm is in the open and accessible, we then give the homeowner the names and phone numbers of several beekeepers in their area who have indicated that they are willing to collect swarms.
At that point, it is up to the homeowner to contact the beekeeper and to work out all details. It is entirely up to the beekeepers to determine whether or not to collect the swarm. The extension office provides no guarantees as to the type and/or quality of services provided.
- Allen Apiaries
Matt Allen
717-860-1405
Shippensburg / Newville / Chambersburg / Carlisle / Greencastle - Kingsland Apiary
David & Randy King
717-328-9256
McConnellsburg - Lloyd Benedict
717-377-7671
Fayetteville, Mont Alto - Bethany Conjour
717-494-4468
Chambersburg - Steve Hill
717-264-6550
Chambersburg - Jim Howard
717-264-0499
Chambersburg - Barry Knerr
717-423-5728 / 717-729-0301
Shippensburg - Thomas Martin
717-729-6931
Shippensburg - Steve Mellott
717-328-5763 / 717-816-4712
St Tms, Mercbg, Greenc - Dave Methner
717-530-1585 / 717-369-3181
Orrstown - Frank Mong
717-762-7861
Waynesboro - John Rock
717-794-2475
Gettysburg - Ken Toms
717-369-4455 kltoms@comcast.net
Chambersburg - Barry Knerr
717-423-5728 / 717-729-0301
Shippensburg - Thomas Martin
717-729-6931
Shippensburg - Brian Shuhart
717-593-4565 bshuhart@comcast.net - Jon Deardorf
717-642-9083
Gettsyburg - John Hess
937-459-2684john.hess937@gmail.com
Franklin County