Don’t panic! Don’t call an exterminator!

Call a local beekeeper!!

Honeybees are not aggressive unless provoked. Most swarms are docile so monitoring from a distance and taking photos to send the beekeeper to confirm it is a honeybee colony, will likely be well tolerated.

Do NOT bother the honeybee swarm while waiting for the beekeeper.

The Blount County Beekeepers Association is a group of friendly folks dedicated to the best practices of beekeeping and to encouraging beekeeping in East Tennessee. They are an active association with monthly meetings, an informative newsletter and community projects throughout the year.

TBA’s work has resulted in bee-friendly state legislation, bringing Heartland Apicultural Society meetings to our state, educational grants, queen-rearing training, hive-grant programs for local bee clubs, and awards for 4-H members participating in the American Beekeeping Federation essay contest.

The Eastern Apicultural Society of North America, Inc. (EAS) is an international nonprofit educational organization founded in 1955 for the promotion of bee culture, education of beekeepers, certification of Master Beekeepers and excellence in bee research. EAS is the largest noncommercial beekeeping organization in the United States and one of the largest in the world.