Bee Removal Faqs

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Q - Is there any difference between a swarm and a colony of bees? A - Yes there is a significant difference. A colony has an established location called a hive. Bees live in a hive year round. From their hive they search for food, raise young and defend their home. When the hive gets over-crowded, they raise a second queen who then takes about half the hive to establish a new hive. When this group of bees is on the move, it's called a swarm. The swarm usually finds a place to rest and sends out scout bees to locate a good location for the new hive. Swarms of bees rarely stay in a location more than 24 hours. Swarms rarely require bee removal.

Q - Would there be a problem if I left the bees alone? A - In rural areas away from homes and livestock, the risk of leaving them alone is reduced. But in more populated areas the risk is much higher. The bees might be Africanized. If that's the case then the risk of leaving the bees where they are becomes unacceptable and bee removal is highly suggested. Even if the bees are not Africanized, there's a chance they could be taken over by Africanized bees.

Q - Once established in or near my home, will they go away by themselves? A - Very rarely will a colony move away completely. The colony may swarm and it may seem as though the whole colony has left, but if the conditions at that hive remain favorable, the bees will probably be there a long time. Bee removal is the answer.

Q - Can I have the honeybees removed without removing the honeycombs? A - No. The problem is that scavenger beetles lay eggs on the honeycombs. The larvae will then feed on the honeycombs breaking down the wax and causing the honey to run down the wall and into your living area. In addition the smell of the honey and honeycomb can attract migrating bees and cause additional bee problems later. Any good bee removal service will know this.

Q - What will stop honeybees from returning once they've been removed? A - Two things will stop the return of bees. First, the honeycomb and all residue must be removed. If it isn't the smell could attract more bees later. Second, the location must be properly sealed to prevent the problem from occurring again. Be sure your bee removal company will include these services.

Q - There seem to be a fair number of bees still in the area even after the hive was removed. Why? A - When bees return from foraging and find that their normal entrance is sealed, they tend to hang around for some time before they get tired and land. It's perfectly normal to see a few bees hovering around a recent bee removal site for several days. That activity will diminish over time.


About the Author:
Florida Bug Inspectors, a well known Tampa exterminator, has more than 25 years experience solving difficult insect control issues like bee removal. If you have bugs, call Florida Bug Inspectors.



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