Ringing in the new year means different things for different people. A new year may be a new job, a new baby, a new home, or another year of the same, and everyone’s is unique! Regardless of your 2026 plans, if you do end up being a homeowner, you now have this tremendous responsibility, with ups and downs. Many times, home inspections cover the basics and identify any glaring problems, but hidden pests can become a concern after moving in. There have been some stories this year of homeowners finding large hives in their attics, walls, and even under the floor panels. To say this must have been shocking is an understatement! Fortunately, beekeepers gathered their equipment and resources. They heroically came to the rescue in overturned bee deliveries and other situations where tens of thousands of bees were at risk of being killed. Today, there is absolutely no excuse for killing bees. There are skilled professional bee removal companies that use humane methods and find new homes for misplaced bees. These same companies also do a thorough job of removing all remnants and doing the repair work on the spot. These are all questions homeowners should ask when hiring a bee removal service. If you want to take the guesswork out of it, call D-Tek, and you only have to make one call for humane bee removal, cleanup, and repairs by experienced experts.
Bees Beyond What You See
Most homeowners notice increased bee activity around or inside their homes. Often, this is not enough to trigger concern, so the hives continue to grow. The longer a beehive is left alone, the larger it will become and can be home to more than 50,000 bees. Most individuals inexperienced in live bee removal are stunned by the size of the hive and the work that needs to be done to make their home bee-free. The proper equipment and tools help accurately identify the hive's location and boundaries. Once live bees are removed, a demo may be necessary to access and remove the entire hive. No honeycomb or remnants can be left, or other critters will show up, and the materials will rot over time, which is why it is so critical to use a bee removal company with experience and an outstanding reputation.
Once a hive is confirmed to be inside the home, professional bee technicians identify and mark the area that needs to be removed to extract the hive and any materials. Once the hive is completely removed, clean up and repairs can begin. It is unnecessary to hire a different company to do repairs from a bee removal, which is why working with a full-service bee removal company will save time, money, and headaches! Repairs from D-Tek are guaranteed, so you never have to worry about hiring a separate contractor to complete the removal and make your space look new!
Allergies to Bees Are Serious
It may surprise people to know how many adults have never been stung by a bee. Although this is good news for them, there is no way to tell whether a person has a bee allergy unless they have been stung. Nobody likes the initial pain and discomfort of a bee sting, but someone who is allergic can be hospitalized and even face death in extreme cases. Bees, even if they are in a terrible spot in your home, must be removed only by professionals. Even someone without bee allergies who gets stung multiple times can become overloaded with toxins and end up in the hospital. Beekeepers and bee removal technicians have the gear and equipment to do this job safely, and there is no reason for homeowners to take that risk themselves. Bees, although not typically aggressive, will defend and protect their queen and hive, which is when the stings come.
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A beehive on your property, that may be a concern, should be handled in the same way. Although the hive is not inside the home, agitated bees can be a hazard when removed. A church cemetery had some beautiful trees that were home to a giant beehive. Residents and groundskeepers tried to remove the hive by spraying it and knocking it out of the tree. The result was scary and dangerous. Both gentlemen who were trying to remove the hive received multiple stings, and one became seriously ill. In this situation, nobody won, not even the bees that were aimlessly killed in the process. Situations like this can be avoided, and no one without the skills and experience should remove any live beehives from inside or outside the home.
If you have bee concerns or become a new homeowner in 2026, and want your home inspected and bee-proofed, please contact D-Tek today for a free inspection of your home and property. Call 760-224-3040.