5 Common Questions About Bumble Bees 

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  When it comes to bees, there’s nothing cuter than a bumble bee. Their pudgy, furry little bodies buzz from flower to flower. For many people, the sound brings back memories of the warm summers of their childhoods. Bumble bees have some unique properties that set them apart from honey bees, even though both are…

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The 4 Stages of the Honey Bee Life Cycle

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When we think of honey bees, most of us think about the adult form of the insect. The one that buzzes around our backyards and causes a little bit of anxiety when she gets too close. How often do you think about where these bees actually begin their journeys?  There are four main stages in…

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How to Handle a Honey Bee Swarm

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The sight of a honey bee swarm can be amazing. It can also be extremely unnerving! Tens of thousands of honey bees buzzing in one space can be frightening, especially if you are afraid of getting stung. If you are dealing with a swarm at your San Diego home or business, there are a few…

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Why Honey Bees Dance?

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You probably already know that honey bees are amazing creatures. But did you know they are also great dancers? And while they might not excel at the twist, the cha cha or the samba, honey bees have their own dance known as the waggle dance. It’s much more than a way to let loose or…

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Why Bees Make the Best Pollinators 

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Flowers rely on insects, birds and environmental forces to help them reproduce. During a process called pollination, pollen transfers from one flower to another flower of the same species, allowing them to produce seeds. Seeds will eventually grow into a new flower, beginning the process all over again.  Because most plants don’t have legs or…

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Shouldn’t Bee Removal Be Free?

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At D-Tek Live Bee Removal we get plenty of calls from San Diego residents and business owners who have a honey bee situation on their hands and need help fast. They call offering us their bees in exchange for a free bee removal service. While we understand where this idea comes from, we must inform…

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