Bee Removal Questions

A swarm on a branch and a colony under barrel tile are different jobs. We quote after we see the entrance, the height, and how much comb is likely inside. The quote is free.

Height and access, the wall or roof material, how long the colony has been there, how much comb is inside, honey bees versus wasps, and whether the property is a home or a business.

No. The quote is free and you can decide after we explain the work.

Some policies help with damage from honey or pests after the fact; few pay for the removal itself. Call your carrier with your policy details. We can send photos and a description of the work for your claim file when you ask.

No. We remove the colony alive and relocate it to our farm. The honeycomb comes out of the structure.

The hole bees use is often only the entrance. We locate the comb by tapping, listening, and feeling for warmth, then open the wall at the nest.

Keep people and pets inside, do not spray, and do not seal the hole. A photo from a safe distance helps us plan.

Someone who can grant access should be available, or leave clear instructions and a key with a neighbor or manager. We need a clear path to the nest and a place to park.

A swarm in the open can be short. A wall or roof cut-out usually takes longer because we open, remove comb, and clean the cavity. We give a time range with the quote.

No. We remove the bees and all of the comb and clean the cavity. Closing the opening is separate work for you or a contractor.

After we remove the comb and wash the cavity, that spot is less attractive. A later swarm can still try a different gap on the building.

The comb is probably still in the wall. Call us and describe the stains or the smell. The cavity usually still has to be opened and cleaned.

Call 911 for trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat, dizziness, or many stings. Then call us so the colony can be removed.

No. They look like other honey bees. Laboratory testing is what confirms Africanized genetics. A defensive colony is handled with extra caution either way. They are hybrids of African A. m. scutellata and European honey bees that spread north from Brazil — not a 1985 “Western × Iberian” mix.

We never use pesticides on honey bees; the only exception is Africanized bees.

Keep children and pets indoors until the colony is removed and the area is clear. Do not let anyone stand in the flight path or spray the nest. Tell us about dogs in the yard when you book.

No. Honey bees are relocated. Paper wasps, yellow jackets, and hornets are removed.

Send a photo. We would rather identify it than treat the wrong nest.

Honey bees are fuzzy and store honey in wax comb. Wasps are smoother with a narrow waist and build paper nests. Treatment and relocation are not the same, so a photo matters.

Yes. We schedule around residents, diners, and staff. We are licensed and insured.

Yes. Call 954-547-9951 and tell us who should receive the quote. You can also send a work order on the commercial page.

Yes. Email [email protected] with the property address and certificate holder, or check the box on the commercial work-order form.