Bees Matter On and Off the Big Screen
Although when most people think of DreamWorks film from 2007, The Bee Movie, they remember the endearing relationship between Barry and Vanessa and the jealous attempts of Vanessa’s boyfriend, Ken, to squash Barry. Ken’s continually thwarted plans leave Vanessa and Barry closer than ever as she supports Barry in his fight against mass honey production. Although a victory in the courtroom, bees stop working, and in the end, pollination stops because the bees are, in a sense, unemployed. The most powerful memory at the end of the movie is when the bees are out of the picture, and everything is dismally gray and white. Vanessa’s flower shop is shut down, and The Rose Parade is at risk of being colorless. This animated yet powerfully realistic portrayal of a world without bees left many viewers thinking more deeply about these striped workers’ immense value in our ecosystem.
Beekeepers: BEE A Hero
Beekeepers are the heroes of pollination preservation. Finding a removal service with expert beekeepers that can remove the bees from a business or residential without harsh chemicals or harming the bees is the best way to protect these incredibly important buzzers. Beyond pollinating duties and allowing beautiful flowers to bloom, bees also produce delicious honey. Honey continues to be a hot topic in healing. Finding local honey for allergies, antioxidant boosts, skincare, and immunity strengthening are growing in popularity. Bee pollen is the latest in immune system boosts as well as anti-inflammatory benefits.
BEE-have Around Hives
It is natural to be alarmed if you come home or walk outside and hear a loud buzzing, only to look up and see a hive full of bees. It is important to be alert, but it is also best to stay calm and call a professional who can come quickly and provide you with excellent removal services. If you have children, make sure they know it is best to leave the hives alone, even if they are tempted to poke around and see what happens. If you have pets that might accidentally, or out of curiosity, run into a hive, be sure to temporarily safeguard your pets and keep them away until a professional can come and safely remove the hive from your property.
BEE Aware Best Times and Months to Have Hives Removed
Although when you first encounter a beehive, it may seem highly active and overwhelming if it is in the middle of the day. However, bees do sleep, and there are better seasons and times of day to have someone remove the hive. Professionals have this knowledge and will work quickly to remove the hive without disrupting you or the bees. Late winter and early spring at the best seasons to remove hives. There are times of day and processes to removing hives that benefit all parties involved. An experienced bee removal company will come later evening or early morning. There is less activity because bees will typically be asleep during these hours. Mid-day activity can be intimidating but rest easy. No matter how large the hive is, it can be safely removed by a thoughtful, professional, and careful bee remover company.
Remember – the goal is to move the bees safely to a farm where they can keep doing what they do best.
The BEE’s Knees
The phrase “the bee’s knees” means outstandingly good! Isn’t this the truth when it comes to the delicious taste of honey in tea, a smoothie, on yogurt, or just by the teaspoon? As mentioned earlier, there are many health benefits that honey provides. Many people use honey for anything from facial application to soothing a sore throat. In addition to the health benefits, bees are responsible for pollination, which keeps our flora and fauna alive and well. So, when you see a bee, think in your mind how dismal earth would be without them. If you need a reminder of all they do for our ecosystem, look outside. Anything in nature with color is thanks to them.
If you do get stung by a bee, there are as many remedies for relief as there are species of bees. If you do not know whether you are allergic, treat the sting and watch for any unusual swelling or other reactions. Most bee stings are treatable at home. First, the stinger needs to be removed, and the area washed with soap and water. Creams and other over-the-counter products can offer some relief. The most important is to stay calm and try not to itch!
Overall, bees offer immense benefits in nature and produce nature’s sweetener in honey. Please do your part and contact a professional to safely remove the hive and have it relocated to a bee colony where the workers, drones, and queen bee can continue doing their jobs. Don’t BEE like Barry in the movie, and let’s keep the bees working!