It is usually a good sign to see happy bees flitting from flower to flower in your garden. Especially because the U.S. National Agricultural Statistics discovered a 60% decrease in the bee population between 1947 and 2008. Bees are essential workers! It is estimated that pollinators, such as bees, are involved in over one-third of the food humans consume. If you notice an abnormal surplus of bee activity on your property, you may have a fully formed bee colony on your property. If you do, typically it is the responsibility of the property owner to remove the honeybee colony. You will want to contact a professional as soon as possible, because the property owner is liable for damages the colony may cause to others, such as bee stings or home structural damage.

How to Spot a Fully Formed Honeybee Colony

A fully formed honey bee hive can host up to 60,000 bees! Depending on where your hive has situated, they might still be challenging to spot. Unlike other bee species, honeybees prefer above-ground nesting grounds, such as hollow trees, land crevices, and even inside the wall of your home. Popular honey bee depictions illustrate the beehive dangling from a tree branch, but most hives prefer to stay safely sequestered in a safe, hidden space. You may have a beehive on your property if you notice any of the following signs:

· An increase of bee activity on your property

· Bees traffic areas on which people consume food, such as porches or patios. Bees are attracted to sugary substances!

· A conglomerate of bees around any given area. At DIAL ONE Franklynn Pest Control, we have seen bees migrate to areas such as wall interiors, porches, and even the inside of barbeques!

Are Honey Bees Dangerous?

Honey bees are typically docile creatures that will only sting when they feel threatened. However, that does not make them any less dangerous. Bees are not only hazardous to your health, but they can also endanger the value of your property if allowed to stay sequestered in your walls for a prolonged period.

· Honey Bee Stings. A honey bee sting can cause a raised, painful welt. Upon close inspection, a honey bee stinger has a barbed texture and contains a small venom sack. In rare cases, these stings can elicit severe reactions in those with bee allergies.

· Structural Damage. Honey bee hives can be massive! Eventually, the sheer weight of the bee colony can cause structural damage to elements of your home, such as the roof, the chimney, and the walls.

What is a Beehive Made Out Of?

Beehives are an incredible feat of insect ingenuity. In short, beehives are made of beeswax. Honeybees have wax-producing glands located on their abdomens. After they eat their own honey, they use the sugar content to create wax. Afterwards, they scrape the wax off their stomachs, chew it up, and then create the identical hexagon cells that make up the hive.

Honeybee Fact: Honeybees are the only insects that produce food consumed by humans!

What to Do if You Have a Honey Bee Colony on Your Property

If you have a honeybee infestation, call a professional immediately. Honey bees are not naturally aggressive, but they can still sting if they feel like they are in danger. At DIAL ONE Franklynn Pest Control, we are committed to the safe rescue and relocation of honey bees. Our experts are experienced in the removal, relocation, and prevention of re-infestation of our favorite pollinators.

Thermal Image Detection: If you have a colony of honey bees situated in the walls of your home, you want a team that can safely remove them on the first try. Our expert honey bee removal team uses thermal image technology to identify the exact location of the colony!

Call DIAL ONE Frankynn Pest Control Today for Honey Bee Removal!

At DIAL ONE Pest Control, our love for bees is both personal and professional. Marcus Azzarello is an experienced beekeeper and keeps numerous healthy, happy beehives on the Azzarello Mississippi farm. If you have a hive of bees on your property, DIAL ONE Franklynn Pest Control will safely and humanely relocate the hive. Call DIAL ONE today! 504-885-3101