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However, if you become aware of large numbers of bees congregating, or flying to and from a particular area, this is a pretty sure sign that they have already established a colony, or are in the process of doing so. You should also be able to hear the buzzing of an active colony, which is another telltale sign that bees are in residence.

Unfortunately, to the untrained eye, it is very difficult to tell the difference between the Africanized bee and the regular variety, so if you see a swarm, a hive, or you suspect that you may have bees on, or around, your property, the best thing to do is contact a professional Phoenix bee removal company for advice on how to deal with the problem.

Fortunately, there are plenty of pest controllers who can help with bee removal in Phoenix, and who will be more than happy to advise and assist you.

A Phoenix bee removal expert will arrive at your home with specialized tools, clothing and products at his disposal, to help ensure that the removal of the bees is carried out as safely as possible. If the bees are not in a visible swarm, his first step will be to locate exactly where the colony is. As this is not always easy to establish from close quarters, he may have to survey your home, and the surrounding area, from a slight distance away, to see where the bees are travelling from, and to.

Depending on the individual circumstances, there are various methods which can be employed which will help to solve your bee problems. Some will involve the bees being exterminated, whilst others may allow the live removal of the bees. Read on if you're interested to learn more.

Phoenix Bee Extermination

Complete extermination is the most common, and effective, method of Phoenix bee removal. It is also the most affordable, safest and swiftest, way to deal with a large number of bees in a swarm, a hive or any space in which they have chosen to gather, e.g.; in the eaves, in hollows within bricks, walls, tree trunks, or underground.

To determine the exact location of a bee colony living in a void, it may be necessary for the pest controller to drill small holes into the outer walls of the cavity. Once he has located the colony, he will spray insecticide into the holes, which will kill the bees in-situ. However, if the bees are contained within a hive which is fairly well established, this may first need to be fully exposed before the insecticide can be applied - this is necessary to ensure that the product makes thorough contact with all surfaces.

Live Phoenix Bee Removal

It is possible for live bee removal in Phoenix to be carried out, in exceptional circumstances. Typically, these are that an occupant of the affected home will not be able to tolerate the insecticide on medical grounds, or that for ethical reasons, they do not wish the bees to be harmed.

Live bee removal is a significantly more expensive procedure than bee extermination. This is because it is a much more labor-intensive operation, which requires specialized equipment, and must be carried out by an expert who is highly-skilled in the removal of live bees.

Regrettably, it may not always be possible for a live bee removal. For example, if the technician is of the opinion that the bees are in an awkward to access location, or that they are displaying hostile tendencies, he may feel that attempting to remove them could simply cause them to become more aggravated, and take flight. As his first priority is safety, this would obviously not be an ideal situation.

Bee Hive Removal Phoenix

A bee hive can be removed after the bees inside have been exterminated, or, if it is safe enough to do so, whilst they are still alive.

Honey bees which have been occupying a hive for more than a few days will have produced a considerable quantity of hive product, i.e.; honey and wax. If these are not thoroughly cleared out and discarded, it's quite possible that the vacant hive may be considered for occupation by other bees looking for somewhere to set up home. In addition, other undesirable creatures could be attracted to the hive as a source of food or shelter if the contents are not cleared out, and the hive removed.

Depending on the location of a hive in your home, a little de-construction work may be necessary to gain access to it. If this is the case, there are many pest control companies who also offer - as an additional undertaking - a complete reconstruction service to put your home back together again once a hive has been removed. This may include carpentry, the re-application of specialist wall finishes, painting and the insulation of any voids to prevent re-infestation.

Of course, if such work is necessary, you will be made fully aware of the situation before the job is commenced with, and all cost implications discussed with you.

Whilst every precaution should be taken to prevent a colony of honey bees establishing a home on your property, please remember that, in their roles as natural pollinators, these little creatures actually perform a very important function throughout the world. Without them, many crops would not be pollinated, and our sources of certain foodstuffs would be greatly depleted. And of course, without honey bees, we'd have no honey!

For these reasons, the existence of bees on our planet is essential, and as such, small numbers of bees which are not posing a threat should be left undisturbed.

However, if you require any advice regarding bee removal in Phoenix - or you simply have some concerns you'd like to talk over with a professional - then don't hesitate to contact a Phoenix bee removal company who will be happy to assist you on all aspects of bee removal Phoenix style.