One of the many services we provide at BeeMan Stan Bee Removal is bee swarm relocation. With this service, we are able to give bees a new home through humane methods. Since this is a service that few people are familiar with, we want to answer some frequently asked questions about it. Check them out below.
What is a bee swarm?
A bee swarm occurs when a bee colony is reproducing. The old queen leaves with around two-thirds of the colony, while the remaining bees stay behind to raise a new queen. Meanwhile, the two-thirds that left will search for a new home, sending out scout bees to find a suitable location. You just want to be sure that the new location isn’t near your home or business, which is why it’s important to act quickly and hire professionals for bee swarm relocation if it appears that a swarm is getting comfortable on your property.
To where are bee swarms relocated?
Bee swarms are relocated somewhere that is safe for the bees and safely away from people. They might be moved to a prepared hive box and taken to a local apiary, for example.
How do professionals relocate bee swarms?
Professionals use humane methods to relocate bee swarms. They might use smoke to calm the bees, but smoke isn’t always necessary or even effective. It’s really only effective if the bees haven’t been there long—within the first 24 hours, for example. Swarms have no home to defend, so they are less likely to attack at this stage anyway. They can often be shaken or brushed into a hive box for relocation.
To learn more about bee swarm relocation or request service, contact us today.