Hate the thought of eliminating a honeybee swarm in your yard with all the problems plaguing the bee these days and all the benefits these insects provide? A beekeeper may offer an effective solution, removing and relocating the bees with your permission.
The first step in properly removing a honeybee swarm is verifying they are, in fact, honeybees.
A honeybee swarm simply looks like a large clump of honeybees. Honeybees do not live in holes in the ground or mud nests – these are wasps or yellow jackets. It is essential to properly identify honeybees is essential before calling a before calling a beekeeper out to your property.
Have honeybees? Find a beekeeper:
- American Beekeeping Federation (ABF)
This professional organization represents beekeepers nationwide and features lists of state beekeeping associations, research centers, and other organizations.
- Grassroots organizations
These organizations are run by beekeepers, featuring information on finding local beekeepers to obtain honey or wax, help with swarm removal and control, and protect bees. - Google
Not much can’t be found by googling these days. Try these keywords:- Your city/state + beekeeping
- Your city/state + honeybee swarm removal
Need help helping your honeybees? Contact Stern Environmental today.