Careful Bee Removal – Bee Hive – Honeycomb Cleanup

Bees have an indispensable role in nature that we at Hearts Pest Management do our utmost to respect. Honey bees are essential. We accept calls for bee removal removal when they pose a serious threat to human health.

Each year, 50 to 100 people die from bee stings. Africanized honey bees (Killer bees or AHB) are more defensive than normal honeybees. AHB and normal bees are indistinguishable without careful scientific study. African honey bees are easily distinguishable by their very aggressive behavior. They react quickly to potential hive disturbances. AHBs can stay irritated for days after being disturbed. An extremely aggressive Africanized bee colony may attack any threat within 100 ft. and pursue for up to one quarter of a mile.

Common nesting sites include the attic, eaves, window trims, fascia boards, siding, wooden shakes, decks and outdoor furniture.

Bees will take residence not just in trees, but also in vents, attics, crawl spaces, hollow walls, sub-areas and other dark spaces in our homes. Bees also are commonly found in an irrigation box, where it appears safe and secure, with adequate water and surrounding gardens – a bee’s paradise.Working in tight, confined spaces with bees is very difficult and dangerous. Bee hives contain honey that must be removed after the bees are eliminated. Otherwise the honey will drip, rot and attract secondary pests, such as rats. When choosing a bee removal service, it is best to find a true solution provider who can scope all problems related to the bee removal.

Quick solutions can lead to increased danger to family members and pets. DIY solutions and half-baked plans can cause substantial structural damage, discoloration and mold.

The Hearts Pest Management complete solution, not simply bee removal

After bee and honeycomb removal, we will secure the entry from re-infestation of bees. Bee eradication by professional bee exterminators. Careful area prep-work to keep your home or business clean. Honeycomb removal and deodorizer to drastically reduce the pheromone and attractiveness of the area to bees and other pests, such as ants and rats. If left in your walls, the honeycomb will generate intense odors and may cause damage to walls and ceiling. Bee exclusion to eliminate wall, eave, attic and roof access points. Minor repairs. If left in your walls, the honeycomb will generate intense odors and may cause damage to walls and ceiling.

Fully certified (AHB) Killer Bee control and honeycomb removal.

The prior bee exterminator, who killed the bees in the wall of this home, either neglected to follow the standard recommendations of the Pest Control Operators of California to remove the honeycomb, or the homeowner ignored sound advice.

A large bee hive had been present above a second floor window of this home. Once the bees were eradicated, the temperature of the honeycomb could not be maintained. The honey comb melted and honey oozed down the wall, creating a odorous mold extending to the base of the building. Don’t let this happen to you! Check the PCOC’s info: Bee Exterminators

Mold is growing on honey leaking through wall after bee removal. Always remove the honeycomb and thoroughly clean the residue.

Bees not only setup hives on your house but on your landscape as well.

Bees are not limited to above ground hives. Shown left is an irrigation box containing bees. Below is a bee hive under the floor of a shed.

Problems with bees only get worse as the hive grows. To help prevent extensive structural damage from bees, take periodic strolls around your property,observing sub-areas, eaves, and roof lines. Look ahead, around and down. Never walk in the path of bees.Pay particular attention to areas infrequently utilized and away from heavy human traffic, such as this shed.

Here a bee colony nested under the shed floor.