BEE CONTROL
What you should know about bees
Bees are important pollinators, but a hive in a wall, a roof or a tree next to the door is a risk for your family. Our technician inspects for free and explains your options.
Signs of a beehive on your property
Bees coming and going from one spot. A steady stream of bees flying in and out of a gap in a wall, soffit, roof or tree.
A visible hive or swarm. A cluster of bees hanging from a branch or fence, or honeycomb in a sheltered spot.
Buzzing inside a wall. A constant hum behind a wall or ceiling.
More bees than usual indoors. Bees showing up inside the house, near windows or light fixtures.
Bees you may see in South Florida
Some of these cannot be told apart by looking, so keep your distance and let our technician identify them.
Honey bee. Lives in large colonies and builds wax honeycomb. Colonies often settle in wall voids, roofs, sheds and hollow trees.
Africanized honey bee. Looks the same as other honey bees but defends its hive far more aggressively and in greater numbers. It is established in South Florida.
Carpenter bee. A large, solitary bee that drills round holes in bare wood to nest. It rarely stings.
What to do if you find bees at home
Until our technician has seen it, the safest thing is to leave the hive alone.
Keep your distance. Keep children and pets away from the area.
Don’t spray it. Spraying or hitting a hive makes the bees defensive.
Don’t seal the opening. Blocking the hole traps the bees and can push them into your home.
Avoid loud equipment nearby. Mowers, trimmers and blowers close to a hive can set the bees off.
If bees chase you, run to shelter. Get inside a house or car and close the door. Do not jump into water.
Know who is allergic. A sting can be an emergency for someone with an allergy. Call 911 if anyone has trouble breathing.
It starts with a free inspection
Every hive is different. Our technician identifies the bees, finds where the hive is and explains your options.
Call our office at (754) 234-1916 for more information about treatment options.
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