How to Save the Bees During Removal

The only sure way to save bees during removal is to hire a professional, humane live bee removal company to locate and remove the entire beehive and perform any necessary repairs. Using non-lethal, safe bee removal methods is not only the most effective way, but also the most humane. Treating bees with care, whether for beekeeping or needing them removed from your property, is the responsibility of every individual. Those who fear bees due to allergic reactions that can cause serious health problems and death may be less open to finding a way to safely remove bees from their environment, but killing them with toxic pesticides is harmful to the bees, the environment, and people exposed to the treatments. Dwindling bee habitats and urban development shrink the space where bees can live, so when they end up in a building, they should be removed with care and rehomed whenever possible. Companies like D-Tek only use humane live bee removal, whereas others may just spray in hopes of killing the entire colony. The problem with this approach is that dead bees rot into carcasses, inviting ever larger pests to infest a home or business. If any hive remnants, honeycomb, or dead bees are left behind, the problem will only get worse over time. If a company handles removal carelessly, serious problems can result.

Smoke Out the Bees

One of the beekeeper’s tools in caring for bees and during humane removal is using smoke to calm bees and make them easier to handle, helping avoid aggressive attacks as they defend their queen and home. The process is harmless to bees when used correctly, and bees can be vacuumed up and moved to another location. Although the process may sound aggressive, it is not, and bees recover quite well after removal when performed by a professional with experience in this approach. Someone without training should never attempt to smoke or remove bees alone, as they may become aggressive. Even someone without an allergy to bee stings may end up in the emergency room if stung multiple times. Bees inject venom when they sting, and the body can only take so much toxin before it reacts. The best bee removal companies use bee suits and other protective gear to ensure their safety and a successful removal.

Beehive Removal and Repair

Nobody likes staring at the wall where a large beehive once stood. Even a complete removal can leave people feeling less than satisfied, as they still have to find, hire, and pay for any repairs needed after a structure is removed. If a beehive is in the wall of a home or business, a section of the wall will need to be removed to access the hive. The entire hive must be exposed, so if it has been in that spot for a while, it may have created a significant amount of space opened up. Once this opening is exposed, the bees and honeycomb remnants are removed, leaving the hole in the wall to be repaired. One service D-Tek Bee Removal excels at is post-removal repairs. The special training and materials our technicians use include a background in construction and craftsmanship, enabling them to fix the gaping hole as part of their service. Being a full-service bee removal company that ensures humane live bee removal is unique in California!

Do your part to save the bees during removal, and work with a professional, reputable live bee removal company.

Saving Bees in California

The pollination season begins in California's almond orchards. Bees are invaluable in the process and are responsible for a significant amount of the foods we enjoy every day. Although it may be less expensive or easier to hire a pest control company that does not guarantee humane live removal, this is not the way. Remember that it is your responsibility to treat bees humanely. If a company just comes in and kills the bees, they may not even address the need to completely remove the honeycomb and hive. Never risk using a company that doesn’t guarantee it uses humane methods and will do the job from start to finish.