By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
What's The JamWhat's The Jam
  • Home
  • Latest News
    • UK News
    • World News
  • Super ViralHot
  • Lifestyle
    • Health and Fitness
    • Photography
    • Property
  • Humor
  • Celebrity
  • Weird
  • Videos
  • All Topics
    • Babies and Kids
    • Celebrity
    • Comedy and Humor
    • Documentary and Reportage
    • Fails
    • Health and Fitness
    • Holidays and Travel
    • Influencers and Models
    • Latest Videos
    • Life Hacks
    • Lifestyle
    • Nature and Wildlife
    • Pets and Animals
    • Photography
    • Property
    • Real Life
    • Sport
    • Strange and Bizarre
    • Super Viral
    • UK News
    • World News
Search
  • Health and Fitness
  • Holidays and Travel
  • Nature and Wildlife
  • Pets and Animals
  • Photography
  • Babies and Kids
  • Comedy and Humor
  • Fails
  • Real Life
  • Strange and Bizarre
  • Submit News
  • Customize Interests
  • Bookmarks
  • Newsletter
  • Who Are We
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Write For Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact
© 2023 What's The Jam. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Twenty thousand honey bees found in shocked homeowner’s chimney
Share
Notification Show More
Aa
What's The JamWhat's The Jam
Aa
  • News
  • World
  • Viral
  • Funny
  • Weird
  • Celebrity
  • DIY
  • Lifestyle
  • Sport
  • Videos
Search
  • Home
    • News
    • World
    • Super Viral
    • Videos
  • All Topics
    • Babies and Kids
    • Celebrity
    • Comedy and Humor
    • Documentary and Reportage
    • Fails
    • Health and Fitness
    • Holidays and Travel
    • Influencers and Models
    • Life Hacks
    • Lifestyle
    • Nature and Wildlife
    • Pets and Animals
    • Photography
    • Property
    • Real Life
    • Sport
    • Strange and Bizarre
  • Quick Links
    • Customize Interests
    • Bookmarks
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of use
    • Write For Us
    • Advertise
    • Contact
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Write For Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact
© 2023 What's The Jam. All Rights Reserved.
A swarm of up to 20,000 honey bees was found in a chimney in Hythe, Kent - beekeepers used smoke to gently evict them before they could build a hive.
UK News

Twenty thousand honey bees found in shocked homeowner’s chimney

News Room
Last updated: 2025/05/19 at 1:40 PM
News Room
Share
2 Min Read
Twenty thousand honey bees found in a homeowner’s chimney. (Jam Press/Shepway Bees)
SHARE

Twenty thousand honey bees were found in a shocked homeowner’s chimney.

The swarm was found in the structure’s twin flue duct.

The owners of the property rang beekeepers who had to climb onto the roof.

READ MORE: Spooked commuter spots ‘ghost’ on Tube…but it’s not what you think

- Advertisement -

Smoke was used to coax the colony out in Hythe, Kent.

“One of the owners spotted bees coming down the chimney and watched as a swarm flew directly to the chimney stack.

“And began moving in,” Simon Spratley, of Shepway Bees, told What’s The Jam.

A swarm of up to 20,000 honey bees was found in a chimney in Hythe, Kent - beekeepers used smoke to gently evict them before they could build a hive.
Simon Spratley, of Shepway Bees. (Jam Press/Shepway Bees)

“We acted quickly using smokers in both flues to gently evict them before they could settle and build a hive.

“There were around 15,000 to 20,000 honey bees.

- Advertisement -

“Fortunately the swarm moved on.”

Swarming is a natural process.

Information from the British Beekeepers Association says it happens when a colony reproduces.

- Advertisement -
A swarm of up to 20,000 honey bees was found in a chimney in Hythe, Kent - beekeepers used smoke to gently evict them before they could build a hive.
Beekeepers removing the twenty thousand honey bees from a homeowners chimney. (Jam Press/Shepway Bees)

Some of the bees leave the hive and find somewhere to hang in a cluster until the scout bees decide on their new home.

Most swarms occur on warm sunny days from May to the end of July usually between 11am to 4pm.

Often there is a peak on a fine day after poor weather when temperatures approach the high teens.

(Jam Press/Shepway Bees)

A real honey bee swarm can be extremely dramatic involving many thousands of bees in a large noisy cloud.

But they normally settle into a cluster within 15 minutes.

READ MORE: Abandoned prison ‘from The Walking Dead’ found stocked with riot gear and pepper spray

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • X

Have a story to tell? Hello@whatsthejam.com
TAGGED: animals, bizarre, news, shocking, uk, Video

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
[mc4wp_form]
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Copy Link Print
Share
What do you think?
Love0
Sad0
Happy0
Sleepy0
Angry0
Dead0
Wink0
Previous Article First-time Tube rider Elaaf Siddiqui captured a spooky reflection resembling a ghost on the Jubilee line - but it turned out to be a double image of a clown costume. Spooked commuter spots ‘ghost’ on Tube…but it’s not what you think
Next Article An alligator was spotted relaxing in a Florida storm pipe during a routine inspection - delighting locals who joked the smiling gator was back on the job again. Alligator spotted lurking in underground pipe in city centre
Leave a comment Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

235.3k Followers Like
69.1k Followers Follow
11.6k Followers Pin
56.4k Followers Follow
136k Subscribers Subscribe
4.4k Followers Follow
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Latest News

A Brit living in Benidorm reveals three shocks since moving: ultra-cheap prices, wild party scenes year-round, and unforgettable characters that make the city unique.
‘I spend less in Benidorm than my Brighton hometown in a week – I get breakfast for £2.50 and pints for 87p’
Holidays and Travel 29 July 2025
A rare 1998 UVA McLaren MR6 GTR, inspired by Bruce McLaren’s personal car, is up for sale at £50,000 after a decade-long, aircraft-grade custom build.
Rare sports car based on Bruce McLaren’s own motor goes on sale for £50,000
UK News 29 July 2025
A Brit was left fuming after learning Ryanair flights don’t offer WiFi, despite flying often to Benidorm. His TikTok rant sparked laughs and viral reactions online.
Brit left ‘fuming’ after finding out £16.99 Ryanair flight doesn’t have WiFi
UK News 29 July 2025
Cheeky seagulls were caught on camera raiding a Wetherspoons meal in Great Yarmouth, swooping in and stealing food as shocked punters watched the chaos unfold.
Swarm of cheeky seagulls swipe punter’s meal in pub garden
UK News 29 July 2025

You Might also Like

A rare 1998 UVA McLaren MR6 GTR, inspired by Bruce McLaren’s personal car, is up for sale at £50,000 after a decade-long, aircraft-grade custom build.
UK News

Rare sports car based on Bruce McLaren’s own motor goes on sale for £50,000

29 July 2025
A Brit was left fuming after learning Ryanair flights don’t offer WiFi, despite flying often to Benidorm. His TikTok rant sparked laughs and viral reactions online.
UK News

Brit left ‘fuming’ after finding out £16.99 Ryanair flight doesn’t have WiFi

29 July 2025
Cheeky seagulls were caught on camera raiding a Wetherspoons meal in Great Yarmouth, swooping in and stealing food as shocked punters watched the chaos unfold.
UK News

Swarm of cheeky seagulls swipe punter’s meal in pub garden

29 July 2025
UK News

Endangered red panda gives birth to adorable cub at British zoo

29 July 2025
A rare 1973 Ferrari Daytona that raced at Le Mans and Daytona could fetch up to \$10m at auction, boasting elite pedigree, restoration acclaim and 450 hp racing power.
Lifestyle

Classic 70s Ferrari race car that competed in Le Mans and Daytona goes on sale for $10m

29 July 2025
Castilly Henge, a 5,000-year-old ritual site near Bodmin, faces threats from invasive plants and nearby development as a £50,000 appeal seeks to save its sacred history.
UK News

Ancient ritual site in danger of being overrun by plants

29 July 2025
Diana Montano, 25, shares her passionate romance with Edgar, 76, despite backlash over their 51-year age gap, calling it the healthiest and most genuine love she's known.
Real Life

‘I’m 25 and my boyfriend is 76 – people call our relationship disturbing and family say I’m ruining my life’

29 July 2025
Seven mums swapped parenting for paella on a whirlwind 12-hour girls' trip to Valencia, sightseeing, sipping cocktails, and soaking up the sun before flying home.
Holidays and Travel

Mums jet off on child-free extreme day trip abroad for first sun kissed cocktail filled girls holiday

29 July 2025
//

What’s The Jam is your one stop website for the latest viral and weird news from around the world.

 
Have a story to tell? Hello@whatsthejam.com

Quick Link

  • Customize Interests
  • Bookmarks
  • Write for Us
  • Newsletter
  • About Us

Top Categories

  • UK News
  • World News
  • Latest Videos
  • Lifestyle
  • Super Viral

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

[mc4wp_form]

What's The JamWhat's The Jam
Follow US
© 2023 What's The Jam. All Rights Reserved.
Go to mobile version
adbanner
AdBlock Detected
Our site is an advertising supported site. Please whitelist to support our site.
Okay, I'll Whitelist
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?