When a massive swarm of honeybees landed on a building on the unit block of West Rowe Street in Tamaqua on Thursday evening, beekeeper Robert “Bob” Reed came to the rescue.

Wearing a protective suit to avoid potential stings, Reed climbed a ladder alongside the building — which is near the Citizens Fire Company — and got to work.

He used a “smoker” to calm the bees as he collected them in a large bucket.

“There were about 20,000 to 30,000 bees. There were a lot there,” said Reed, of Tamaqua.

After they were safely removed, Reed transported them to a new location. They’re now part of an apiary maintained by another local beekeeper.

Reed took action after the building’s owner posted about the swarm on social media — and asked for help from a beekeeper.

Many suggested Reed, who’s known as Tamaqua’s “bee guy.”

He has been caring for bees — and processing honey — for about 16 years.

“There is never a dull moment being a beekeeper,” Reed said.