Suddenly realizing you have a swarm of honey bees on your property can be rather disconcerting. That is especially true if you or someone in your household is allergic to bee stings. Your first reaction might be to exterminate them, but since you’ve heard about how important they are for pollination, you’re considering professional honey bee removal services instead. If you are the questioning type, you might be wondering how you ended up with your own personal bee population in the first place.
The answer lies in the habits of honey bees. They are very industrious creatures that diligently work at creating a fully functioning hive. Their survival instincts are quite strong, so they reproduce at a steady rate to ensure the continuance of their species. As a result, a hive can become far too populated and at one point there are several worker bees that can no longer access the queen. They fear she has met with dire circumstances and they create a new queen. Since a hive cannot have two queens, one has to leave. The queen that leaves takes a part of the colony with her, giving them the chance to feed on nectar enough to establish the new colony.
Why they chose your property is anyone’s guess, but it is possible that the original colony isn’t that far away as queen honey bees aren’t very good at flying. It is also possible that they’ll “rest” at your place and then continue on to a more suitable location, so it can be wise to wait a few days, if you can safely do so, before calling a honey bee removal company. If you’re not sure who to call, try asking the neighbors for referrals. Honey bee removal can be dangerous and should be done by a professional.
