Bees are necessary pollinators that keep our ecosystem in balance. However, co-habiting with them can be a nuisance and a literal pain! Once a honeybee colony has moved into a structure, the bees move deeper into the walls as they build their hive looking for space and protection. A beehive full of honey, brood and comb can weigh over 60lbs. For reference, the largest beehive we've ever removed weighed a whopping 100 pounds! 

We are often asked if bees can be sprayed with pesticides from the exterior of a structure to destroy a hive to avoid the cost of a removal. As beekeepers and honeybee removal operators we highly discourage this method of removal for a few reasons. First, and foremost this is detrimental to the bees when relocation could save the bees from unnecessary harm. Secondly, it's not generally effective. Although the entrance to a hive may look small, a colony can extend back into a structure several feet so the likely-hood of killing an entire hive is low if you're spraying at the entrance with pesticides. Finally, if you are actually successful in killing a hive, you still have pounds of brood, honey and comb left in your structure which will immediately began to decay and rot, leaving behind a mess for other pests (like rodents and roaches! YUCK!) as well as a less than pleasant smell. 

As experienced honeybee removal operators we recommend a cut-out method for hive removals from structures. We work diligently to completely remove all bees, brood, honey, and comb from your structure and refill the voided space with insulation and seal up bee entry points to discourage reinfestation of bees in the same area. 

Cut-outs generally take between 4-6 hrs. and costs vary per job since multiple factors (Ex: size of the colony, height from the ground, placement of the colony, and building material of the structure) impact pricing. 

All estimates are free and pricing is quoted prior to beginning work.  Call today for your free quote!

When dealing with a bee infestation in a brick, block or concrete structure, simply cutting through the wall may not be a viable option. This type of intrusive and damaging approach can be labor-intensive and may end up causing more harm than good since these materials can not always be easily repaired. In these cases, trap-out methods are required to safely and effectively remove the nuisance bee colony without compromising the structural integrity of the building.  

Trap-outs may take several weeks to complete. 

All estimates are free and pricing is quoted prior to beginning work.  Call today for your free quote!

When a honeybee colony outgrows its home, a cluster of bees leaves the hive to look for a new place to live. This cluster is called a swarm and it's how honeybee colonies reproduce. They usually land on a tree or fence post near their original colony while scout bees look for a suitable new location. The swarm pictured to the left is from our own apiary that we recollected on a drake elm on The Hornestead. 

 Swarms usually happen in the early part of the bee season (April and May for South Georgia), but can occur at any time that a colony feels it needs more space or resources. 

Bees that are part of a swarm are usually gentle since they do not have brood (baby bees) or resources to protect, but they can become agitated when disturbed. 

We typically do not charge for swarm removals if they are in our local area and are safely accessible. Contact us for more information regarding whether you have a swarm on your property.