Professional bee removal is always the answer to problems with these insects. Whether you have bees in the walls of your home or a huge hive that is too close to your windows and doors, working with a professional pest control service is the best way to avoid angry insects — and painful stings. The pollination these creatures provide is essential to healthy ecosystems, making live removal the preferred option.

Below, learn how the professionals go about bee removal:

Identification

The first thing exterminators do is identify which kind of bee they are dealing with. Bumble, honey, and carpenter bees have different nesting systems and varying levels of “residents.” For example, a bumble hive features around 400 insects, while a honey hive can contain up to 50,000 bees. Nests are at ground level or in trees and fences, respectively. Their carpenter counterparts, in comparison, burrow through wood to create nests instead of building hives.

Special Vacuum

Bee removal experts use special vacuums that gently remove the insects from their hives or nests, and it places them in containers. These containers feature honeycombs, if applicable, to help the tiny creatures feel safe. This type of live relocation may involve the use of special smoke to calm the black and yellow insects before placing them in the containers. Protective gear is also used by the exterminators to avoid sting-related injuries as well as a red light for nighttime removal. Red lights are less irritating to these insects.

Careful Transport

Once the winged insects are safely in their container or box, they are transported to the nearest bee apiary or beekeeper so they can live out their days doing what they do best, whether making honey or pollinating. Exterminators note the best time for live relocation is when the insects are swarming, as they are looking for new nests and are therefore more docile. Bees with nests to protect get defensive quickly.

Remember, it is never a good idea to attempt bee removal yourself, no matter which species you are dealing with.

Discuss bee removal with the friendly exterminators at Surefire Pest Control to keep your home buzz-free. The premier pest control company proudly serves the Las Vegas, NV, area and offers extensive knowledge of all desert pests in addition to the most advanced removal methods. Services are always convenient, affordable, and thorough. Call (702) 423-7463 to schedule pest control or visit the website for more information. See what happy customers are saying on Yelp.