If you find a large hive of bees in your roof, under your eaves, or in a tree in your yard, you want those bees gone as quickly as possible. Although your first instinct may be to call your local exterminator to come and get rid of the bees, this may not be the best method.
Bee relocation is the process of taking a hive and putting it in a new spot away from homes and buildings, so the hive can continue to thrive without hurting people or property. There are many benefits to professional bee relocation, including:
- Preserve the bees—The biggest benefit of bee relocation is that it preserves the hive, so bees can continue to produce honey, pollinate, and create more bees to continue their work.
- Safe and harmless removal—The relocation process does not harm the bees in any way. In most cases, a specialized vacuum is used to remove the bees, instead of harming or killing them.
- Future deterrent—The extermination process does not always remove the smell of wax left over from a destroyed hive, which can be attractive to bees looking for a new spot for a hive. Comparatively, bee relocation eliminates the chance of a new hive developing in that same spot in the future.
Today, bees pollinate the food we eat, and they are one of our greatest allies in the food production industry. At the end of the day, choosing bee relocation instead of extermination protects your survival and the survival of the bees.
