Bees

Bees are beneficial to the environment and are responsible for pollination of trees and flowers. There are a number of different species, the common ones being honey, bumble, mason and solitary bees which nest in a variety of places, such as holes in trees, soft earth, and cavities in buildings.

Bees are not regarded as pests.

If there is a problem with bees swarming or their chosen nesting site creating a serious risk of being stung you can seek advice from the Pest Control Officers or from a local beekeeper. In either case there will probably be a charge for any service provided but the beekeeper is unlikely to destroy the bees particularly if they are honeybees as these are declining in numbers.

The Pest Control Officers have specialist knowledge and can offer further help and advice, please contact the Council:

  • Tel: 01253 891000
  • Fax: 01253 899000
  • Minicom: 01253 887636
  • Wyre Borough Council
    Civic Centre
    Breck Road
    Poulton-le-Fylde
    Lancashire
    FY6 7PU