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39 minutes ago, ontheRye said:

Check the British Beekeepers Association for a local expert to collect your swarm

Ground nesting bees are different. They don't swarm in the same way.

https://beehunterma.com/how-to-safely-get-rid-of-ground-nesting-bees/#:~:text=Using a hose%2C gently soak,labeled for ground-nesting bees.

Sorry I think that might be American bees. But so far as I can see the method for UK bees with water would be the same.

It seems the most humane way, as it just encourages them to relocate.

I had a nest of white tailed bumble bees in my garden last year. It was fascinating watching them go in and out of the ground.   But then I didn't need to put a shed over them!

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This from a bumble bee expert I know: 

…try not to disturb it if possible. If it's actually underground, rather than directly under the old shed floor, they might survive as long as they can still get access. But if they were directly under the floor they're probably doomed, sadly. He also says they're most likely to be Bombus terrestris which is extremely common.

For anyone interested, we managed to move the bees nest into a cardboard box filled with some rotted wood chips & bits of greenery and then put a large piece of terracotta pot over them.  Some at last seem to be bumbling around in it.  Fingers crossed! 

Also saw a greater spotted woodpecker on our fat ball feeder today so a good day for nature in East Dulwich!

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2 hours ago, Bumpkin said:

For anyone interested, we managed to move the bees nest into a cardboard box filled with some rotted wood chips & bits of greenery and then put a large piece of terracotta pot over them.  Some at last seem to be bumbling around in it.  Fingers crossed! 

Also saw a greater spotted woodpecker on our fat ball feeder today so a good day for nature in East Dulwich!

Please keep us posted about the bees!

And enjoy your new shed!

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