Leave Safe and Live Bee Removal to the Experts

Bees are misunderstood. They provide immense benefits for the environment and human food consumption but also create fear in many people. When it comes to handling live bees, it is always better to have an expert, which is why the best beekeepers and bee removal companies are the best resources when encountering a bee swarm or a beehive that has landed in a spot where it needs to be removed for the safety of people, pets, and properties. Local beekeepers with the tools and experience to move bees safely are the best option to address bee concerns.

Swarms Move Along but Can Be Professionally Moved

Understanding swarms and their temporary nature often alleviates people's stress when encountering a large swarm of bees. However, in some circumstances, even swarms need to be removed. An example is when an event is upcoming shortly. The appearance of a swarm at an outdoor wedding venue spot can send alarms and create stress because although swarms do move on their own, it can be hours or even a day or two. When bees swarm, they are looking for a permanent location, so depending on how quickly they find it and get everybody on board determines how long they stay in swarm formation and often in visible and audible spots outside.

Bees are not typically aggressive unless they think their hive or queen is threatened, which is one of the main reasons people will allow swarms to move on organically. Bees in a swarm won’t attack but may become agitated if provoked. The risk of incurring multiple stings without any protection is too high to consider. Not just any person can or should attempt to encourage a swarm to move along before they are ready. Some regulations protect certain species of bees, which is another reason to have a professional address a swarm of bees if it is problematic.

When Bees Infest a Structure, Call the Professionals

Homes and buildings are appealing to bees as they look for a home because they are structurally solid and watertight. Bees like warmth and protection from the elements, which is why buildings make the perfect location. When bees make their hive inside a structure, there are some signs to pay attention to. If these signs are observed or heard, a professional bee removal company should be contacted immediately.

• Significantly increased bee activity in and out of chimney areas, soffits, and where concrete and wood materials come together. These “hot spots” where bees seem to be continually going in and out will most often be high off the ground and indicate a likely infestation.
• An existing beehive infesting a structure like a wall or attic may give off audible sounds. The collective buzzing of thousands of bees can be heard and should be addressed immediately.

Bee infestations only get more significant and more challenging to remove, so do not hesitate to get an expert out as soon as possible to perform a thorough inspection and give you an estimate to safely remove the bees, remove all hive remnants, and repair any damage required for extraction. Not all companies provide repair work as part of the cost, but this is the best route because then the property owner isn't responsible for finding another contractor to come out and fix the damage from the removal. Companies like D-Tek recognize this burden carried by property owners, so they only hire qualified bee technicians skilled in construction and repair work. These two tasks can be completed on the same visit.

Removing Beehives and Relocating Live Bees

When professional bee removal companies have the right tools and equipment, it makes the job more targeted and less stressful for homeowners. The best bee experts will locate where the hive is and the extent of it so that everything is removed. Instead of poking around aimlessly, professional bee removers locate and only remove what is necessary to access the entire hive and honeycomb. The reason this is critical is that remnants left behind will rot and attract worse pests!

Smoke and a vacuum will be used, and this should be done by a bee technician or beekeeper with the experience to use them and safely extract the bees. The bees will be relocated, and local beekeepers are often more than happy to give them a home. Where the hive existed, a bee technician may fill the space and patch any holes or openings to ensure bees don’t return to the same spot.