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Bee Control Starts with Safety First

The city of Orange, California has a warm and dry climate. The average temperatures in the summer range between 74 and 84 degrees. These temperatures are perfect for beekeeping since bees are exceptionally temperature-sensitive. Temperatures of over 98 degrees can be stressful for bees.

Since the region has the perfect temperature, there are many thriving bee colonies. This could become a problem when humans and bees are forced to coexist. Individuals dealing with such situations should look for professional bee removal Orange. 

There are more than 20,000 bee species in the world. Bees are social and living in large colonies. Each bee in a colony has a specific role – queen bee, workers and drones. The workers are all female and these are the ones that have the power to sting.

Bees are not aggressive by nature but they could build a hive in a house or close to properties inhabited by humans. In such instances, bees could feel threatened. This is when they could get aggressive.

A bee sting contains a small amount of poison that most people are capable of tolerating. There are individuals who are hypersensitive or allergic to bee stings. A severe reaction could take place and even jeopardize the life of the individual. Instead of accepting the risk or trying to do something, it will be wiser to call bee removal professionals and have them handle the issue.

Bee Management and Removal Tips

You should never attempt to remove a bee hive on your own. Professional bee removal service is the only way to guarantee your safety. It may be difficult to identify the species you are working with. Wasps, for example, are much more dangerous and aggressive than bees. These are insects you should never attempt to tackle on your own.

Safe bee removal Orange starts with calm thinking. Refrain from panicking, even if the bees have created a hive in your home. A rush decision could lead to disastrous consequences. Give it a day or two to see whether the bees are going to go away. Sometimes, they will miss the right conditions for hive formation and they will fly away without any actions having to be undertaken.

  • Calling local bee removal experts or beekeepers is an excellent idea. They will do the assessment instead of you and choose the best course of action. Professionals know how to handle bees without exposing themselves to danger. Whenever possible, they will relocate the bees without causing them any harm. If a professional manages to take away the bee queen, all of the workers and the drones will follow.
  • Calling bee removal professionals is a must if the hive is formed in a crack or inside your property’s wall. A beekeeper will usually be incapable of reaching inside for the queen. The removal professionals will know how to do proper bee control and they will get rid of the hive completely for you.

Whatever happens, refrain from trying to relocate the beehive or exterminating the bees on your own. You could be putting yourself at great danger. Even if you manage to do something, there is still risk of some bees remaining behind and rebuilding the hive. Call professionals and ask for assistance.

About the author David Marder is the owner of Bee Busters, Inc., dedicated to safe bee removal. He traveled extensively around the world to study these pollinating creatures. David is still an avid beekeeper and keeps a couple of hundred domestic hives in the Southern California Area.Check Out David Marder on Google+.

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