What Bee Removal Looks Like
There are really two kinds of bee removal:
bee-saving removal and bee-extermination removal.
Some companies are heroes for bees, carefully relocating them. But others, sadly, just exterminate them, while calling it "bee removal or bee relocation."
We'll explain what true bee-saving removal looks like and how to spot the harmful practices that wipe out bee colonies.
This will help you make a responsible choice and protect the bees in the Las Vegas Valley.
Signs You Hired a True Bee Saving Beekeeper
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Trained professionals evaluate the hive location and size
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Proper protective well-used gear and equipment
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Careful extraction of the hive and queen
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Bees are moved to a safe, new location called apiaries
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Keeping the colony intact and placed in a bee box
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Ensures bees are thriving in their new home
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Invites you to watch the removal and take pictures
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Explains the process and loves to talk about bees
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You feel great knowing you're a hero for saving the bees!
Signs You Hired a Bee "Exterminator" Remover
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Minimal evaluation of the situation
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Tell you they are Africanized Bees and need to be exterminated. This is not true. Please Do Not Fall For It.
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Won't Invite you to watch the removal and take pictures
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Use of pesticides, insecticides, and other sprays
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Extermination of bees and destruction of the hive
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Trash bags brought to the site (For dead bees and comb)
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Bees are disposed of, not saved at all
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You feel terrible after seeing what just took place
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Side Note: Africanized honey bees NEVER need to be exterminated or harmed. They only need to be requeened.
What You Will See During a Bee Rescue
All framed up and secured with rubber bands
Honeycombs must be gently removed, put into frames, and secured with rubber bands.
Adding the frames of comb and bees to a wooden beehive box
Handling the fragile honeycomb with care and respect
