The art of removing bees from tricky places takes practice and experience. One of the most crucial things to remember about safe bee removal is that things will go wrong; however, those experiences build the skill necessary to achieve more successful outcomes than those that fail. A key to a successful removal is planning, as well as having the right equipment.
Bee removal is not for the faint of heart! It is a complex process, and a solid understanding of bee biology and behavior is necessary to do it successfully. Beginners should not try to remove bees without the support of a more experienced beekeeper and bee removal professional. A failed attempt without the proper protective gear can be dangerous and even fatal.
Different Approaches to Bee Removal
When people encounter a beehive that needs to be removed, they often think about pest control. Pest control has a wide array of company approaches to bee removal. Some pest control companies will exterminate the hive and do their best to remove all remnants, including honeycomb. Bee removal companies take a different approach because they aim to relocate the bees and remove them from the space where they are located. These two approaches are vastly different, but in any case, someone with experience specific to bees is essential to mitigating the issue entirely.
A pest control company may miss some of the honeycomb and hive remnants, as well as dead bees, that attract other pests. When some of the wall or soffit needs to be moved to get to the hive, this repair can be costly. Working with a bee removal company that has the skills to perform the repair work makes it a one-stop and less hassle process. Extensive beehives can be large, heavy, and require significant materials to be removed to extract the entire structure, thereby preventing other pests, such as roaches and ants, from taking their place.
Bees Seek Food, Water, and Shelter
If bees have access to water, food, and shelter, they may very well end up inside a structure. Insulated areas and any other suitable spot for laying eggs may become a new hive spot. Keep cracks sealed and do regular bee-proofing to ensure if you do not have a bee [problem, that you don't end up with one! Professional bee removal companies offer free inspections to help property owners determine if they have a bee infestation. Once this is determined, a plan can be set for their safety and humane bee removal.
Two Humane Bee Removal Processes
Beekeepers and bee removal companies will typically use one of two methods for removing bees. Cut Out is one approach, and Trap Out is the other. The most common is the Cut Out because it is immediate, and if preferred by the person requesting, the bees are removed. In the Cut Out method, the colony is typically cut out from behind plaster or brick. Combs are carefully cut and removed and placed into frames. This is the quickest method, and smoke is used as well as bee vacuums. The Trap Out method takes significantly longer, but is much less invasive. The parameters of successful removals using the Trap Out method depend on the season, and there is no guarantee of success. The Trap Out is designed to trap bees from a specific area, forcing them to naturally disperse. This method can take weeks and is designed to slowly get bees to move on.
Each of these processes can be utilized, but they should be performed by professionals using specialized tools and expertise. The risks of using Trap Out are that remnants will be left behind, which can rot and attract disease-carrying pests. It is always best to contact an expert in the field and ask them to do an assessment and make a recommendation.
Relocated Bees Need Nursing
There have been numerous news stories about bees being rescued from dire situations. Distressed bees, especially those removed from a large hive, require nursing back to health. This is a hefty task for someone without experience, so not just anyone keeping bees should consider accepting bees looking for relocation. The best bee removal companies are planning experts, accurately identifying the hive's location, and devising a safe removal plan. Bee removals require a significant amount of planning, primarily for the safety of the bees and to ensure a successful removal.
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An Ancient Practice
Honeybee removal is an ancient practice, with early cave drawings depicting humans extracting honey from a crevice. Medieval drawings illustrate the same, although there is no way to confirm their intentions; the images share a commonality in removing things from where bees are. Although the practice of humans interacting with beehives may not be new, the fact is that quality bee removal does have a cost associated with it, and this should be expected. It is never recommended to opt for the less expensive removal because it is likely that a humane approach is not being used.
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