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Honey Bees

General public and bees

Bee swarm

On occasion, bees may come into contact with the general public. The resources below provide information on beekeepers' responsibilities, the rights of the general public affected by beekeeping activities and what to do when bees swarm.


  • Bee swarms - what to do
  • Beekeeping Code of Practice for NSW
  • Contacts for swarm collection (www.beekeepers.asn.au)
  • Inquiry into beekeeping in urban areas
  • Nuisance bee information and report form
  • Industry contacts
  • General public and bees
  • Compliance
  • Management
  • Pests and diseases
  • Pollination
  • Useful links
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