BEE REMOVAL

While bees serve the valuable purpose of pollinating plants and providing nutrients to our gardens, they must be recognized as a possible threat to life and property damage. The longer a beehive is established, the more aggressively the bees defend their hives. It is estimated that over 220,000 people a year go to the emergency room from bee stings, and nearly 60 people a year die from bee attacks. We do not advocate killing bees that are pollinating plants, balling up in trees, or creating hives in areas that people don’t occupy. However, when bees decide to move into a void on your property or in a habited structure, removal measures need to be taken. It is true that the Honey bee is not as aggressive as the Africanized bee, but the sad truth is over the last several these two bee types have intermingled to the point that all bee hives are classified as Africanized.    

To solve a bee infestation on your property, you first need to identify where the hive is located. For example, bees will be coming and going from a small crack or hole in a structure, irrigation valve box, or tree. When approaching an active hive inadvertently or out of curiosity you may feel a bee bounce off your forehead. This is the bee’s saying, “BACK OFF OR BE DEALT WITH.” If the bees don’t bother sending a warning and sting you, this may indicate that the hive is well-established and high on the aggressive chart. In this case, it is imperative that professionals are hired to remove the bees before someone or a pet is harmed or killed.   

Regardless of the best solution, you should never attempt to remove beehives from your property alone without experience. At Horn Pest Management, our team has over 21 years of experience in the bee removal industry. With advanced equipment and thorough training, our bee removal technicians will handle virtually any problem you face.