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Honey bees are valuable pollinators and are not treated like wasps. As experienced beekeepers, we aim to remove and re-home live honey bees wherever the location and condition of the colony make that possible.
What to look for
How we help
Identify whether they are honey bees, bumblebees, solitary bees or wasps
Assess the colony location and access requirements
Use FLIR thermal imaging where helpful for concealed colonies
Plan live removal and re-homing wherever reasonably possible
Prevention and aftercare
Do not block an active entrance or spray the bees. Keep a safe distance, send us a clear photo or video on WhatsApp and wait for identification advice.
Real honey-bee work
Lee Hull recorded this large live cluster gathered around the guttering of a property. Footage like this helps us assess the bees, their behaviour and the likely access point before recommending the safest appropriate course of action.
If you find a cluster like this, keep a safe distance, avoid spraying or blocking it and send us a clear photo or short video for initial identification advice.
A real Hulls removal
This established honey-bee colony was concealed within the chimney structure. Careful access revealed extensive comb and a large number of live bees, allowing the colony and comb to be removed methodically rather than simply sealing the entry point and leaving the problem inside.
Removing the bees is only part of the work. Accessible comb and residues also need to be dealt with appropriately, because abandoned honey and wax can attract pests, stain the building and encourage future bee activity.
Real removal in Tamworth
At this Tamworth property, the roof void was carefully opened and extensive comb was found running between the structural timbers. This type of concealed colony requires controlled access and a methodical removal so the bees, honey and wax can be dealt with properly without causing unnecessary damage.
The photograph shows why watching the external flight path alone does not reveal the true position or extent of a colony hidden inside a building.
Seeing beyond the surface
When bees are entering a wall, roof or chimney, the opening does not always reveal where the colony is established. Our FLIR thermal cameras help identify useful heat patterns so we can focus the investigation and plan access more carefully.
A thermal image is an investigative aid, not a diagnosis on its own. We interpret it alongside bee flight activity, the building construction and a thorough visual inspection.
Specialist honey-bee service
Every colony and building is different. We identify what is present, find the colony and plan the least disruptive responsible approach.
A swarm is a temporary cluster looking for a new home and may be accessible for collection. An established colony has usually moved into a cavity and may have built comb, stored honey and raised brood. The safest removal plan depends on which situation is present.
When bees are entering a wall, chimney or roof, the visible entrance may not reveal the position of the colony. Our FLIR thermal cameras can show useful heat patterns that help narrow down the location before access is considered.
Where access and the condition of the colony allow, we carefully remove the live bees, queen, comb and brood. The colony can then be transferred into suitable beekeeping equipment and given the opportunity to continue as a functioning hive.
For an established colony, removing only the flying bees may leave comb, honey and scent behind. We explain what needs to be removed or cleaned and when the entrance can be proofed to reduce the chance of another swarm occupying the same space.
Common questions
No. Blocking an active entrance can trap bees inside the building and may force them into rooms or another part of the structure.
Live removal is our aim, but it depends on safe access, the structure, the condition of the colony and whether the queen and comb can be reached.
Often we can give useful initial advice from a clear photo or short video sent on WhatsApp, although a site inspection may still be needed.
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