Are bees in a wall dangerous?

• <div><p>Some species of bees (not to mention hornets) are aggressive and dangerous to have in your walls. If they swarm in anger or defense, they could badly hurt people in your home. Other species of bees are largely harmless and many people live in close proximity to them.</p><p>Either way, bees making hives in your walls usually causes damage. It can contribute to moisture problems, and attract other pests. Those problems get even worse if honeycombs build up. So we strongly suggest you find a way to keep bees from taking up permanent residence.</p></div>

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Q: Do bees come back after removal?

• <div><p>Some bees may return after the nest is removed. These are called &quot;straggler&quot; bees, and it may take them a couple of weeks before they leave. The reason is the nest may have been removed while the bees were away. These bees don't typically survive long once the nest is gone, so you may want to contact a beekeeper to help relocate them elsewhere.</p></div>

Q: What happens to the bees after professional removal?

• <div><p>Bees are relocated to safe habitats, ensuring their continued role in pollination without risk to your home.</p></div>

Q: What time of year are bees most likely to swarm?

• <div><p>Honey bees are most likely to swarm during spring and early summer, typically from April through June, as colonies expand and prepare for new growth. Swarming occurs when a hive becomes overcrowded, prompting the queen and a group of worker bees to leave in search of a new nesting site. During this time, you may notice a temporary increase in bee activity around your property.</p></div>

Q: Will bees leave on their own?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re dealing with a bee colony on your property, you might wonder if they&rsquo;ll leave naturally over time. The answer depends on their circumstances. Bees often relocate if the hive becomes overcrowded, food is scarce, or they face a threat. With that said, if a hive&rsquo;s location is safe, warm, and with plentiful food sources, they are unlikely to relocate on their own, and the hive may persist for many generations.</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2014
We have a terminally ill dog. We have been going to Mt. McKinley Animal Hospital since the late 1970's. We have owned several dogs and cats and we would go nowhere else. We see Dr. DeLeon and admire her greatly. Her knowledge, the time she takes with her clients, her compassion, and her...
Mt McKinley Animal Hospital
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Reviewed in October 2014
We've used Throw Me a Bone for about a year now. First it was just the occasional need but I recently began working more and now use them on an almost daily basis. They let my dog out for a mid-day break during the work day and when we go on vacation, we use them to come in several times a day...
Throw Me A Bone Pet Sitting & Dog Walking
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Reviewed in May 2014
I use them all the time. They're very good. They diagnosed my animals very well but they didn't go crazy. Other vets give drugs and do tests. They're very conservative in their approach. Their office and staff were amazing. They called me right back. They called me for test results. They got us...
GOLDEN HEART VETERINARY SVC
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Reviewed in February 2014
It would have had a better rating simply for the dawg wash but Blue Ribbon is not the best. you can hear the dogs in the kennels while washing your dog, she get frustrated and loud and a bit forceful with the animals being groomed. the Dawg Wash is Great though everything you need is there for...
Blue Ribbon Grooming and Dawg Wash Salon
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Reviewed in September 2013
he came in a timely manner, removed the stumps filled in the holes,
Fairbanks Stump Grinders/Yellow Snow Plowing
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Reviewed in December 2012
Very well. My cat was stubborn enough to tear off his bandaids and pull out a stitch. They called me and told me about it and wanted to keep him another night to make sure he was okay. They did not charge me for the extra night. They are a very good animal clinic.
AURORA ANIMAL CLINIC
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Reviewed in June 2012
They schedule your dogs appointment so you don't have to wait long at all. However, if an emergency comes in they will ask you to wait until that is handled. I don't have a problem at all with that. The vet is very kind and sweet to the dogs. The dogs know her very well now, but at the beginning...
ANIMAL HOUSE VETERINARY HOSP
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Reviewed in April 2012
She took time to talk with us and Dr James and her staff went the extra mile to make sure that my rescue animal did not feel threatened. She did not try to push extra services on us that weren't needed. I appreciate that. As we were leaving and even though it was close to closing, they were...
BLANCO CROSSING VET HOSP
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Reviewed in June 2009
Wonderful! She visited so we could get to know her & the animals could get familiarized.
HAPPY TAILS PET & HOUSE SITTING
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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

Some bees may return after the nest is removed. These are called "straggler" bees, and it may take them a couple of weeks before they leave. The reason is the nest may have been removed while the bees were away. These bees don't typically survive long once the nest is gone, so you may want to contact a beekeeper to help relocate them elsewhere.

Bees are relocated to safe habitats, ensuring their continued role in pollination without risk to your home.

Honey bees are most likely to swarm during spring and early summer, typically from April through June, as colonies expand and prepare for new growth. Swarming occurs when a hive becomes overcrowded, prompting the queen and a group of worker bees to leave in search of a new nesting site. During this time, you may notice a temporary increase in bee activity around your property.

Some species of bees (not to mention hornets) are aggressive and dangerous to have in your walls. If they swarm in anger or defense, they could badly hurt people in your home. Other species of bees are largely harmless and many people live in close proximity to them.

Either way, bees making hives in your walls usually causes damage. It can contribute to moisture problems, and attract other pests. Those problems get even worse if honeycombs build up. So we strongly suggest you find a way to keep bees from taking up permanent residence.

If you’re dealing with a bee colony on your property, you might wonder if they’ll leave naturally over time. The answer depends on their circumstances. Bees often relocate if the hive becomes overcrowded, food is scarce, or they face a threat. With that said, if a hive’s location is safe, warm, and with plentiful food sources, they are unlikely to relocate on their own, and the hive may persist for many generations.

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