Bee Removal FAQs
Q – What is the difference between a swarm of bees and a colony of bees? A – A colony of bees is an established hive. It’s a fairly permanent home. They stay in the hive year round. Bees raise their young, look for food and defend their hive. When the hive gets too crowded, they raise another queen and that queen takes about half the hive to find a suitable location for another hive. That group of bees on the hunt for a new home is called a swarm. The swarm will land in a suitable place to rest while scouts are sent out to find a good location for a new hive. Swarms will usually leave their resting place within 24 hours so bee removal is rarely necessary.
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 – If left alone, will bees that are established in or near my home go away? A – Unless the conditions in that location change for the worse, the answer is probably not. If the colony swarms, it may seem as though the bees have left. But in reality it almost never happens. Bee removal is the solution.
Q – Once the bees are removed, will the honeycombs cause any problems if they’re not removed? A – No, the honeycombs should always be removed. Small beetles called Hive Beetles will lay eggs. The hatching larvae will begin to eat the honeycomb causing the honey to drip down the walls and sometimes into the living area. The smell of the honey may also attract bees looking for a new home and cause further bee problems. Make sure the bee removal company you choose includes this service.
Q – Will bees return to my location once they’ve been removed? A – To prevent the return of bees, two things must be done. First, the honeycomb must be completely removed. Otherwise the smell can attract more bees. Second, the location must be properly sealed up. Before you hire a bee removal company, make sure that they will include these services as part of their service.
Q – Why are there bees still flying around after the hive was removed? A – As bees return from their daily foraging, they find their entrance has been sealed. They typically hover nearby until they tire and land. You should expect this activity for several days after bee removal. Eventually however this activity will diminish.
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April 30, 2010 | Posted by Russ Frank
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