Bees
Bee Facts
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There are 270 species of bees in the UK. Bumblebees, Solitary bees and Honey bees.
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Bees will only sting if they feel incredibly threatened, they are typically less aggressive than wasps.
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Bees are good pollinators, good for the environment.
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Bees are not protected by UK law.
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However, we do follow industry codes of conduct for determining eradication in circumstances that could endanger the public or vulnerable people.
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If you have a honeybee infestation or a swarm we advise waiting up to 48 hours to see if they leave and then contacting a local beekeeper through the beekeepers association.
Biology of Bees
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Queen Bees species start to emerge and build their nests as early as a warm March. Most species activity peaks in the summer.
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Honey Bees are different as they are known for their swarming habits. They may gather and swarm in the thousands on a nearby fence or tree before building and settling into a new nest. Most of the time they are usually having a rest before moving on.
Signs of Bees
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Large numbers of bees in or around your property
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Bees hovering and/or entering through fascia boards, soffits or roof tiles, brickwork or under sheds.
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An unusual humming sound in walls or loft.
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Bees sighted in large numbers.
Bee Treatment
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All bees are viewed with great fondness as they are great pollinators. They have a positive effect on the environment therefore, we advise bees of all species are left alone unless they are a threat to your family, employees or the general public through a known allergy or risk by position of the nest (e.g. a nest in the brickwork/guttering outside close to a child's or vulnerable person's bedroom).
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Bees (all but two rare species from Scotland and parts of Somerset) are not protected by UK Law, this is a common myth.
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In exceptional circumstances only, we can treat a bee nest. This gets to work immediately and the nest is usually fully eradicated within 48 hours. We always follow industry Codes of Conduct and Best Practice.
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DO NOT block the entrance of an active nest, it could force bees to find another exit into your home!
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Our treatments are always guaranteed.
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If you suspect you have a feral honey bee nest or a swarm, we advise either leaving them alone until they leave (usually within two days) or contacting a local beekeeper through the beekeepers association.