Queen bees tend to start looking for a nesting site during March, depending on weather conditions. These are usually at ground level in holes, compost heaps or under garden sheds.

Bumble bees are beneficial as they pollinate fruit trees and plants. There is every reason therefore to conserve bees as their numbers are declining rapidly. Although they can sting they will only do so when seriously provoked.

The use of insecticide spray treatments are unlikely to achieve any lasting effect alone.