Importance of bees highlighted after hive of 50,000 rescued from Elland Library

Independent honey supplier Joyce Jones, of Elland, assisted in the removal of a huge honeybee colony from the roof of Elland Library.

After seven hours around 50,000 bees and over 50kg of honey and comb was successfully removed and re-homed on September 12.

Joe WilIerton, who works at Joyce Jones said; " I volunteer and help at Joyce Jones as I’m also a beekeeper, supplying honey locally.

"The council contacted Crest Pest Control, who I assist when it comes to honey bees.

"Myself and my partner removed them."

Spokesman from UK Bee Removers, Clive Stewart said: "All bees are important to the ecosystem, as they pollinate a large proportion of the food that we eat.

"They occasionally come into contact with humans and can cause alarm and distress to those whom are cautious of their behaviour.

"So it’s therefore only appropriate in situations like this that we take the time to find people that are suitably trained and qualified in dealing with these wonderful, fascinating, and beneficial insects.

"Facebook Group UK Bee Removers has a wealth of well-informed tradespeople who work in this area of expertise throughout the country, and often put clients and bee removers in contact with one another to secure a positive outcome to bee associated problems."