Why We Are Saving The Honey Bee...

The honey bee, Apis mellifera, has been in decline over the past few years due to Colony Collapse Disorder, diseases, parasitic mites and other stressors. US Beekeepers lost 36 percent of their hives between 2007 and 2008.

Honey Bees are our most beneficial insect. We must do all we can to protect bee colonies, which contribute as pollinators for many of our fruits and vegetables. The annual contribution of honey bees to food production in the United States is estimated to be $10 billion.

Honey bees are primary pollinators of almonds, apples, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupes, cranberries, cucumbers, forage crops, kiwi fruit, squash and watermelons.

We should do everything possible individually and as a nation to save honey bee colonies that become a problem in structural walls. 80% of fruits and vegetables that require pollination may not make it to market if we don't do all we can do to save them.

ID Your Bees

It is extremely important that you identify your bees properly before we actually visit your property. When you call us we will need to know if you have positively identified the bees as honey bees. We typically do not remove any other type of bee other then a honey bees but have been known to remove yellow jackets, hornets and wasps when needed..

Please take a look at the photos below to properly identify your bees:

 

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  Bald Faced Hornet: Baldfaced hornets are black and white, heavy-bodied wasps about 1/2 - 3/4 inch long. They usually build exposed, grey nests in trees or shrubs. Occasionally, they will build nests under roof overhangs, in attics, crawlspaces and wall voids, or under decks or porches. The nests are constructed of a paper-like material formed from chewed wood, and may exceed the size of a basketball. These hornets are extremely quick-moving and wary.
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  Bumble Bee: Bumblebees are relatively large flying insects in the Order Hymenoptera, Family Apidae, genus Bombus. They are usually covered with aposematically-colored pile, that is, long, branched hair in "warning" colors of black-and-yellow. Like their relatives the honey bees, bumblebees form colonies, build nests, feed on nectar, and gather pollen to feed their young.
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  Cicada Killer: dult female wasps nest in the ground. They capture cicadas, paralyze them with venom, and provision their burrows with the still-living insects. They lay eggs which hatch after several days - the resulting larvae devour their meal, then spin a coccoon and overwinter. In spring, the larva leaves the cocoon to pupate, then hatches into an adult. Adults leave the burrow to mate and begin the cycle again. Adult male wasps die soon after mating, and females die soon after their eggs are exhausted.
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  Eastern Yellowjacket
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  Paper Wasp: Most paper wasps measure about 2 cm (0.75 in) long and are black, brown, or reddish in color with yellow markings. Paper wasps will defend their nest if attacked. Adults forage for nectar, their source of energy, and for caterpillars to feed the larvae (young). They are natural enemies of many garden insect pests. Wasps that construct nests made of a papery material are commonly called paper wasps. The nests consist of a single upside-down layer of brood cells. There are 22 species of paper wasps in North America and about 700 species world-wide. Most are resident in the tropics of the western hemisphere. The two most common paper wasps in the American midwest are Polistes dominulus, an introduced species, and Poliste fuscatus, the native "golden paper wasp.

 

Many thanks to Cirrus Image for allowing the use of their quality photos.

Removal of Colonies

The Procedure....

BeeRemoval911 is in the business of removing bees from both residential and commercial property. We have experience in Swarm Removal as well as Colony Extraction and Relocation.

We will first speak with you to determine the best course of action and give you a estimated range of what you can expect to pay for the removal.

We will then schedule a time that is convenient for you to come out and remove the bees.

We are equipped with highly specialized equipment and techniques that will help us quickly locate and gain access to the honey bees.

We do as little damage to your structure as possible in the process of the removal which facilitates quick repairs.

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