First, check if what you have are bees or wasps. This may sound rather obvious, but it is an easy mistake to make. Wasps and honey bees are about the same size, but wasps have alternating black and bright yellow body stripes. Honey bees are brown, with paler brown or dirty yellow bands on the body.

The main thing is not to approach or annoy them. If it is in your garden and away from members of the public, contact a local beekeeper (local beekeepers for swarms). If you cannot manage to do this, please contact your local Environmental Office, who will be able to assist you. If all else fails, contact your local Police Office, who may have a list of local beekeepers, whom they can contact.