Bee Swarm on Your Property: Stay Calm and Call the Right Help

A cluster of bees hanging from a branch or wall looks alarming but is often temporary.

The short answer

Swarms are bees searching for a new home, usually docile as they carry no hive to defend. Keep people and pets away, don't disturb or spray, and call a beekeeper or professional. Swarms often leave within a day or two but can settle in a cavity.

What to do

1. Stay calm and keep away.
2. Keep children and pets indoors.
3. Don't throw things or spray.
4. Call a beekeeper or professional.

Why swarms

• A colony splitting to form a new one.
• Seasonal.

When to call a professional

If the problem is widespread, keeps returning or you are unsure what you are dealing with, a professional inspection will save time and avoid wasted effort.

Frequently asked questions

Are swarms dangerous?

Less so, but can sting if provoked.

How long do they stay?

Hours to a couple of days.

Can they be saved?

Yes, often.

Will they nest in my home?

If they find a gap.

This guide is part of IPest's complete resource on bee and wasp control. For identification help, prevention and treatment options, see our full bee and wasp control guide for Bangalore.