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Swarm Removal

Unwanted swarm of honeybees on your property?

A very common occurrence between May and June. This is the time of year when many people find swarms of bees around their homes or in their yards. There are a few things you should do when you encounter a swarm of honeybees in order to protect yourself and the bees. Remember that bees are a vital part of our world, so please do not kill them. You may often find a swarm in a tree, but you can also find a swarm on a home, barn or shed.


Members of GCBA may be available to assist home and business owners in the preservation and relocation of honeybees.


Contact a beekeeper from our “Bee Removal Contact List” below to remove honey bees from your property safely and ethically. This list is provided as a courtesy.


Bee removal is NOT a service provided by the Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association and GCBA assumes no responsibility or liability for any action, damages or distress. Bee removal service is provided by the individual beekeepers themselves who may volunteer or may charge a fee for their services.


The following information will assist a beekeeper to understand your unique situation and whether or not they can assist you.

  • What does the cluster of bees look like? 
  • Can you comfortably/safely take a picture to text or email? 
  • How long have the bees been clustered in this location? 
  • How high are the bees off the ground? Two feet? Five feet? Twenty feet?
  • What size is the swarm? Softball? Basketball? 

Bee Removal Contact List

Audrey Gargas

Charles Heaton

Audrey Gargas

216-534-6195

 Areas: Southwest Cuyahoga

No walls or structures.

Tim Hanigoski

Charles Heaton

Audrey Gargas

440-669-2574

 Areas: All of Cuyahoga County

Charles Heaton

Charles Heaton

Charles Heaton

*text with first* 440-570-2501

 Areas: Cuyahoga (East and West) County.

No walls or structures.

Matt Heyduk

Eric Manthey

Charles Heaton

440-263-5327

 Areas: West Cuyahoga County

Eric Manthey

Eric Manthey

Eric Manthey

216-313-0550 

Areas: Cuyahoga (West) and Lorain Counties 

No walls or structures

Sarah Marie

Eric Manthey

Eric Manthey

216-526-5086

Areas: All of Cuyahoga County

Allyson May

Scott McDougald

Scott McDougald

440-590-1845 • Email 

Areas: Western Cuyahoga, Medina and Lorain Counties

No walls or structures

Scott McDougald

Scott McDougald

Scott McDougald

417-733-0960

Areas: Cleveland Area

No walls or structures

Rick Moranz

Scott McDougald

Rick Moranz

216-832-5635 • Email 

Areas: Northeast Ohio Area 

Structure removal

Greg Roth

Rolly Platten

Rick Moranz

440-686-0549 

Areas: Cuyahoga (East and West) Medina and Lorain Counties. No walls or structures

Rolly Platten

Rolly Platten

Rolly Platten

440-342-2790

 Areas: Cleveland Area

No walls or structures.

Larry Theurer

Larry Theurer

Larry Theurer

216-741-3798 

Areas: Southern and Western Cuyahoga County

 No walls or structures

Adam Price

Larry Theurer

Larry Theurer

425-220-2787

Areas: Northeast Cuyahoga

Swarms

The Biology and Control of Swarms in Northern States

This article by Meghan Milbraith of Michigan State is an educational publication that discusses the reasons for swarming – and what you can do to prevent it.

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