Frequently Asked Questions

Also like the European Honey Bees, Africanized Honey Bees Swarm. This simply means that a colony has become overcrowded and it’s time for the bees to leave. They take off together in a group, called a “swarm,” in order to establish a new home.

While a large mass of bees, buzzing through the air may seem threatening, it’s not interested in attacking anyone; its only purpose is to establish a new home. A swarm will often find a place to rest, in a branch of a tree or other comfortable spot, for a day or two, and then it will usually move on.

If the swarm is left alone, it is not especially dangerous, but do not attempt to move or destroy it yourself and, if possible, stay out of the immediate area. You may need to close your windows and stay inside. If avoiding the area is impossible, you may wish to contact a professional to remove the bees, even before giving them a chance to move on by themselves.

Be aware of potential sites in your yard and do what you can to reduce their appeal to swarming bees:
Clay pots: Stack clay pots upright, rather than inverting them and creating a welcome home complete with drainage hole/door.
Water meters: Be aware that these sites also feature doors and voids.
Inside walls: Honey bees can enter a hole 1/4 inch in diameter. Patch holes in stucco, install metal screen across vents, and seal the area where faucets and pipes come through the wall.
Discards: Remove old washing machines, tires, boxes, and other debris.
Sheds and playhouses: If rarely used inspect cautiously as you enter for the first time, especially if children plan to play there.

If the hive is not removed completely and the pheremones removed 100% they will return.  That’s why it is better to use a bee removal service rather than the typical pest control service that does nothing but kill and does not remove the pheremones.

Africanized Honey Bees look just like the European Honey Bees we’ve always seen visiting the flowers in our gardens. They function and behave similarly, too, but the Africanized Honey Bee is much more protective of its home.

Just like the European Honey Bee, each Africanized Honey Bee can only sting once and then it dies. Also, the venom in either the single sting isn’t a problem unless the victim is allergic. The difference is that Africanized Honey Bees are more easily disturbed and respond more quickly, stinging in greater numbers, and taking more time to calm down.

Like European Honey Bees, Africanized Honey Bees forage water, pollen and nectar wherever they can find it and will visit our gardens to do so. They are not likely to attack unless they are disturbed. Left alone, they will pollinate your flowers and then return to their nests without any problems.

If bees come indoors, turn out the lights so that the bees will be attracted to the windows. If possible, open a window or door closest to them to let them out.