Honeybee Pest Control
If you see a swarm of bees about the size of a rugby ball they are never wasps, but always honeybees looking for a new home. Best advice is to leave well alone for 24 hours, and they may move on of their own accord. The British Beekeepers Association www.bbka.org.uk also has a list of volunteers who will collect honeybee swarms.
Whenever possible, we always remove and rehome honeybees however if the nest cannot be accessed you may need bee pest control. If you need to get rid of bees this is always a two-visit program including bee-proofing a few days after the first visit to stop more bees moving in to the same place. We only proof after all the bees have gone.
Bees Nest Removal from Chimneys
If you need to get rid of bees nesting in a chimney, we may be able to help with this or you may need a bee removal specialist due to the height involved. If this is the case, we will be able recommend the right team to help you.
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Mortar Bee Pest Control
Mortar, or masonry, bees nest in brickwork. They are solitary bees so if you see them flying to and from individual holes then you know it’s probably mortar bees. Mortar bees are very placid and generally only sting if squeezed. Best advice is to wait for them to leave in the Autumn and if you want to get rid of the bees just proof up any holes they have been using, which should stop them returning.
Bumble Bees
Bumble bees are generally best left alone. They are not normally aggressive and if you have bumble bees nesting in your home or garden they usually leave in a few months of their own accord after raising their young. Bumble bee pest control is normally ineffective as one or two worker bees often sacrifice themselves, removing any insecticide, so the rest of the bee family can continue.
If you prefer not to have bumble bees nesting, once they leave in the Autumn simply proof up their nesting area so they can’t return next Spring. Occasionally bumble bees can cause an issue, in which case we will remove and re-home bumble bees for you whenever possible.
