Bee Pest Control & Removal 

Seeing a few bees flying around your house is normal. However, if you start to notice a swarm of bees around your home or any signs of bee infestation, that is when you have a problem. Griffin Pest Management offers bee pest control services, and our trained and experienced bee exterminators will create an effective and environmentally friendly treatment plan that is designed to identify the types of bees you’re dealing with and find the best solution to properly remove them.  

Griffin Pest Management Process 

Always keep an eye open for unusually high numbers of active bees. This could mean that there are scouts looking for a new place to call home. If you find yourself with lots of bee activity, Griffin Pest Management uses different strategies to remove, relocate, and exclude bees.

 

Inspection

Our initial inspection process begins with a thorough inspection of your property that identifies what stinging insect you’re dealing with and develops a plan that effectively removes them from your property.

 

Treatment

Our treatment plan varies depending on the type of bee infestation you are dealing with. However, once problem areas are identified our trained bee exterminators will create an effective plan that targets the problem areas and effectively removes the beehive. Once the hive is removed, our state licensed construction team is available to repair any damage the bees caused to your property.

 

We also want to highlight that Griffin Pest Management does everything in their power to safely remove bees from your property. Bumble bees and honeybees are essential to our ecosystem and are beneficial pollinators. We recognize their importance and will do our best to preserve the bees as best as we can.

 

Exclusion

Our exclusion method involves sealing up areas of your property where bee nests could have formed. This method is effective at preventing unwanted beehives/bees from entering your property.

 

Follow Up

No matter what method we use, we will always do a proper follow up. If you are not satisfied with our services and would like us to come back, we will always come back and fix the issue. Are you in need of bee removal services? Call our number today!

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Identifying Types of Bees 

Our professional exterminators are available to offer a free inspection that includes properly assessing the type of bees you’re dealing with. But, if you’re curious on how to identify different kinds of bees you are able to do so by looking at their appearance and the location of their hives.

 

Although bees can be a nuisance and are potentially dangerous, it is important to note that honeybees and bumble bees can be responsible for making your garden or crops flourish. This is why it is always best to leave bees alone and hire a trained bee exterminator to deal with bees. No matter what kind of bee you’re dealing with, Griffin Pest Management is here to help solve any bee related issue. 

Bumble Bees 
Bumble bees are large and fuzzy with black and white stripes and small wings. They have the ability to grow a little over one inch in length. These fuzzy bees typically build their nest close to the ground under compost piles and piles of wood. Bumble bees also like to build their nests below ground in abandoned tunnels that rodents created. Beehives generally have around one hundred bees living in one hive. Female bumble bees have stingers, while the males do not. Bumble bees are harmless and usually will not sting you unless they feel threatened or provoked. These bees have the ability to sting multiple times, unlike honeybees. 
Honeybees
Honeybees are very small compared to bumble bees. These bees are yellow and black and range from ½ to 5/8 of an inch. These are known for producing honey and these bees prefer to build their nests in hollowed areas in logs, fence posts, or trees. That said, they will also inhabit homes and other buildings frequented by people. Honeybee colonies are also much larger than bumble bee colonies. There can be up to 10,000 or 80,000 bees in one colony. 
Carpenter Bee
Within the United States, carpenter bees are put into two categories: small carpenter bee and large carpenter bee. Both are wood damaging organisms similar to termites. Unlike termites, they don’t eat the wood, but they still chew through it to build cavernous nests. The small carpenter bee is metallic in color and has yellow markings on the face. The large carpenter bee can be black, greenish black, or metallic and are similar in size to bumble bees. 

Social Structure and Life Span 

Social Structure 
Some bee species can be solitary however, bumble bees and honeybees are extremely social. Bee colonies are comprised of three castes: the queen bee, the female infertile workers bee, and the male drones. 

Life Span 
The queen bee can mate her entire life. An average honeybee can live up to five years although most don’t live longer than 2-3 years. Female worker bees have different tasks that need to be completed in order to survive. Although they typically only survive around 6 weeks. Male drones mature to serve one purpose which is to fertilize the queens which they will die shortly after. 

How to Remove Bumble  Bees and Honeybees 

Our experienced exterminators’ job is to identity the problem and come up with an effective solution. If you’re dealing with bumble bee and honeybees, our exterminators will use beekeepers to properly remove the bees in a safe manner. These beekeepers will coax out the bees and remove them safely.

What Not to Do 

As stated before, removing beehives can be dangerous without the proper knowledge, tools, and experience. We do not recommend trying to exterminate bees on your own. It is not only dangerous to you or your family, it is also dangerous to the innocent bees that are beneficial to our ecosystem. Even if you believe you’re dealing with carpenter bees, it is still always best to contact a professional to avoid harmful effects.

How to Prevent Bees 

You don’t want to prevent the classic honeybee from pollinating your garden. That said, if you’re worried about a beehive forming, there are some precautions you can take to try.

 

To prevent carpenter bees: It is best to stain you wood. Carpenter bees prefer wood that is untreated.

 

To prevent honeybees: Honeybees are attracted to sugar. Avoid leaving out empty soda cans, or sweet juices. It is best to always take out the trash and keep your area free of trash and unwanted food.

 

Another tip is to burn a citronella candle to prevent bees because they do not like the smell.

Bees Found In Southern California

Africanized Bees

Africanized killer bees looks so much like a regular honey bee that the only way to tell the two apart is by measuring their bodies. Africanized bees have different wing measurements than honeybees.

Africanized Bee Control

Carpenter Bees

Carpenter bees look like typical bumblebees but often lack yellow stripes. They are solitary bees and will chew a tunnel into wood members to build a nest.

Carpenter Bee Control

Honey Bees

Honey bees are social insects found all over the world. They are an extremely important beneficial insect because of their role in pollination. Honey bees pollinate more than 100 crops in the U.S.

Honey Bee Control

Bee Control FAQs

  • Who do you call to get rid of bees?

    Griffin Pest Management is the pest control company to call. We offer state licensed trained bee exterminators that will solve all of your bee related issues. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and our goal is to keep you and your family safe, and alleviate any unwanted stress caused by unwanted pests. 

  • What kills bees instantly?

    Several chemical sprays kill bees instantly. However, you do not want to kill these bees yourself. Our goal is to safely remove beehives without harming or killing bees because they’re so vital to our ecosystem. This is why we do not recommend killing bees yourself or attempting to remove a beehive without getting help from a trained professional. 

  • How do I get bees on my property removed?

    It is always best to call a licensed bee exterminator that has knowledge and can help safely remove the beehive or exterminate if necessary.

  • What do I do if I have been stung by a bee?

    The first thing to do is to stay calm know where the nearest emergency care facilities are just in case of an emergency. Symptoms of anaphylaxis appear almost immediately, if you start to experience those symptoms call 911 immediately. If you’re not allergic, it is best to take the stinger out, apply a cold compress, and take over the counter pain medication. 

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