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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
'It's like we're in a new home': Residents rejoice after bees removed from street
RELIEVED residents were 'buzzing' after the removal of 22 beehives which left them feeling like they had "moved into a new home". Millions of bees that were plaguing Corfe Avenue in Warndon for over a decade were removed after scared neighbours feared leaving their homes. The hives had become an area of concern for nearby residents due to swarming, noise, pollen accumulation, and fears of being stung. Scared neighbours are 'trapped in their homes' as a huge swarm of 'one million' bees took over their street in Worcester. (Image: SWNS) One resident, who wished not to be named over fears of retaliation from bee activist groups, said: "It really has felt like I have moved to a new home. RECOMMENDED READING: Climate change affecting Worcestershire's bees - how you can help These are the 10 best flowers and plants to bring bees buzzing to your garden "I now have bumblebees, butterflies and an abundance of small birds in my garden. "There's no more noise, no more bees dying on the patio, and I can sit outside without fear. "It has made a huge difference to my wellbeing.' The 22 unmanaged beehives were removed. (Image: SWNS) According to residents, the issue was caused by a landlord allegedly keeping 22 hives in the garden of his rented property. These were later voluntarily removed. Councillor Sarah Murray for St Nicholas ward in Warndon said the decision to remove the hives took into consideration both environmental and community wellbeing. 'As someone with a long-standing commitment to environmental causes, I understand better than most how vital pollinators are to our ecosystems. BALANCE: Councillor Sarah Murray for St Nicholas ward in Warndon. (Image: SWNS) "But, like any ecological intervention, location and management matter. "When hives are left unmanaged in dense residential areas, they can create risks — not just for residents but for the bees themselves. "Good environmentalism isn't about slogans. It's about thoughtful, proportionate decisions that protect people and nature in tandem. A picture of a swarm flying around Corfe Avenue. (Image: SWNS) "That means working with residents — not ignoring them — to find the right solutions for the right places.' She added how she is pleased residents can enjoy their gardens again, and the ecosystem in the area has been rebalanced. Worcester City Council required no enforcement action after the beekeeper on Corfe Avenue agreed to remove the hives voluntarily before the council's abatement deadline. Ongoing monitoring will ensure any future changes are managed appropriately. A spokesperson for Worcester City Council said: 'After being alerted to the situation, Worcestershire Regulatory Services, acting on behalf of the City Council, quickly investigated the matter. 'This has resulted in the beehives being removed from the property, without any formal action being required.'
BBC News
23-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Worcester beehives removed after residents plagued by swarms
More than 20 beehives have been removed from the back garden of a house in Worcester after residents complained they were being repeatedly stung and could not open windows or go City Council said a team had quickly investigated the matter and the hives had been removed, without any formal action being in Corfe Avenue, in the Warndon Villages area of the city, told the BBC this week their lives had been made a "misery" by the swarming creatures and tradespeople were staying away because of fears of being problem had been traced to a property with several apartments rented to tenants. The BBC approached the owner but they have not responded. City councillor Sarah Murray had claimed there were 21 hives in the back garden that were unmanaged and she estimated they could contain up to one million Friday, a spokesman for Worcester City Council said: "After being alerted to the situation Worcestershire Regulatory Services, acting on behalf of the City Council, quickly investigated the matter."This has resulted in the beehives being removed from the property, without any formal action being required." Residents had told the BBC the problem had developed over years and one woman, who gave her name as Julie, said she had kept videos and a photo diary of the swarms "for the last couple of years".Murray also said the issue had "gone well beyond a private matter" as she called for said families, pets and workers were being stung, residents were unable to open windows and home maintenance had been also raised concerns over the environmental impact because honeybees in excessive numbers could outcompete bumblebees, solitary bees and butterflies. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
