
Careful Bee Removal – Bee Hive – Honeycomb Cleanup
Bees Are Essential – Certain Bee Removal Requests are NOT Accepted
Bees have an indispensable role in nature that Hearts Pest Management respects. Honey bees are essential. We accept calls for bee removal only when they pose a serious threat to human health. We have set guidelines to avoid harming bees needlessly.
When should I NOT worry and NOT call?
If you have concerns, we will be happy to answer your questions. But you don’t need to worry about bees if:- Bees are simply pollinating in a flower bed, ice plant or nearby tree.
- Bees are over 40 ft high or 100 ft away from humans and pets at ground level.
Where Bee Hives Are Found

Small holes or cracks in irrigation boxes and water meters attracts bees.

Bees move into cracks in the hollow of a pillar.

Bee hive in an attic wall. Hearts will remove the hive and clean-up the honeycomb.
Common Bee Hives Zones:
Areas for Exclusion – Stop Bee Entry!
- attics – near vent holes
- attics – accessible joints (by chimney)
- chimney tops
- A/C and bathroom vents
- crawl spaces
- under roof tiles
- hollowed columns
- open boxes
- electrical and plumbing openings to voids
Outside the Home – Common Bee Hive Zones:
These are all elements in the landscape that may need some re-thinking to avoid attracting bees.
- garbage cans… especially those with moisture
- under sheds
- bird houses
- owl houses
- irrigation boxes
- low lying shrubs
- and the obvious – trees and tree hollows

In this photo, a bee colony nested under the shed floor.

Here, the bees nested inside of the shed. The white is newer honeycomb.
Africianized Honey Bees (AHB)
Approximately one-hundred people die from bee stings each year. The threat of Africanized honey bees (Killer bees or AHB) is over-hyped. We believe that rather than the AHBs turning the vast majority of non-aggressive bees into aggressive killer bees, the opposite is true. Although more bee colonies may have some AHB DNA, our perception is that the AHB threat is weakening. With time there should be fewer pure AHB and aggressive bee colonies.
Africanized honey bee (left) and Europeon bee (right)
Foolish Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Bee Work
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. More importantly, they can lead to serious injury and death.Bee Removal – Honeycomb Clean-out and Bee Exclusion to Stop Entry – A Complete Solution
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. Looking for bee removal – find a bee removal service like Hearts Pest Management to scope and solve the whole problem – safely! 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 bee 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, honeycomb may create intense odors and may cause damage to walls and ceiling.

Mold is growing on honey leaking through wall after bee removal. Always remove the honeycomb and thoroughly clean the residue.
Preventative Measures – Delaying Bee Removal When It’s Needed
Problems with bees only get worse as the hive grows. A few tips 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.
Wasps

Social Wasps
Social wasps of the family Vespidae includes paper wasps, yellowjackets, and hornets. These wasps quickly become pests during spring and summer. For more information on wasps and types of wasps, please visit our wasp page: WaspsLocations
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