Bee Removal FAQs
What is a live removal?
A live bee removal means that during the removal process, we make every effort to save and relocate the honeybees. The relocated hives will be re-queened with a European queen and then placed into our hives to make delicious honey.
Who can legally remove bees?
The Florida Department of Agriculture allows licensed and insured pest control companies and registered beekeepers to do bee removals. Bee Rescue foundation is a fully licensed and insured bee removal company. Alex is a registered beekeeper in the state of Florida. We do not recommend trying to remove bees on your own as it can be very difficult and dangerous. Handling bees can be tricky and the proper equipment, expertise and knowledge are required to ensure the safety of people and animals in the surrounding area.
What if I see a few bees around my windows?
It could be nothing, but it could be they are scouting out your home to see if it's a good place for them to start a new colony. However, it's more likely that the bees have gone unnoticed, and you already have a problem and need to give us a call. If you notice bee activity in the same area for 7 days, you have a problem!
Will too many flowers attract more bees to my house?
Yes, but that doesn't mean those bees are a problem. Some bees travel up to two miles away from their hive to find pollen and nectar. The bees in your flowers might be living in or around your neighbor's house instead of yours.
How do bees choose which home to move into?
It's quite random. It could be the wind just blew them towards your house. However, once they get there, they look for certain things such as access inside the roof or walls. Existing hives draw new swarms with odors, and they will move in. That's why it's so important to get rid of a dead hive properly the first time! That will give you a better chance of not having a re-infestation.
If I see bees around a hole in a wall, can I seal the hole?
You can, but you might just be sealing them inside your home. Then, when they start looking for food or a way out, they will start coming inside the house instead of a garden somewhere nearby. That is why it is always better to call the professionals at Bee Rescue Foundation and get a FREE on location quote before sealing any holes.
I found a large cluster of honeybees hanging from a tree limb in my yard. What is it and what can I do?
This is known as a swarm. They typically take place in the spring time and are part of the natural method of reproduction. It is when a queen leaves a colony along with a large amount of worker bees to produce a new colony. On average, swarms consist of about 5,000 bees and are about the size of a football. Bees are usually the most docile in this process but you should still keep children and pets away until the bees leave. They will usually rest on a tree, bush or external structure for a few days before moving in and establishing a new home. If they stay for more than a few days, the next option would be bee removal. The sooner you address the problem, the less honeycomb that will need to be removed therefore saving you money.
What are Africanized bees?
The Africanized honeybee is a subspecies of the honeybee that we have had in the southwest United States for over 20 years and here in Florida for 7 to 10 years. Africanized bees look the same as the European honeybee; they sting the same and make the same honey. They just tend to have a more defensive behavior than the average European honeybee.
How much does bee removal cost?
Variables such as accessibility, size, and age can affect the price of a bee removal. After a comprehensive inspection to determine the location of the colony and a detailed description of our removal process are given, a set price will be agreed upon before we start. No open-ended pricing!
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