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>

Will bees go away on their own?

• <div><p>In certain cases, yes, the bees may go away on their own, but it’s a risk. Some bee types, such as bumblebees, create seasonal nests and then die out as their new queens seek homes elsewhere. But in most cases, you can’t count on the bees leaving naturally. It’s also not a great idea to leave openings in your walls any longer than you have to, which can attract other pests or cause moisture damage.</p></div>

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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>

Q: How many times can a human be stung by a yellow jacket?

• <div><p>Whereas a honeybee can only sting you once, a yellow jacket can sting you multiple times because they don&rsquo;t leave stingers in the skin. In the unfortunate case that you get stung by a yellow jacket, it&rsquo;s important to react calmly and quickly. Immediately ice the affected area until the swelling subsides. You may also take an antihistamine if necessary. If you experience an allergic reaction to a yellow jacket sting or have been stung several times, seek medical care right away. </p></div>

Q: How do I know if I have a bee infestation?

• <div><p>Look for consistent buzzing sounds, visible hives, or increased bee activity around your property.</p></div>

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Hearen industries and their team did an amazing job removing our roof and install new shingles. Our roof was steep and they handled it very well. They were respectful and professional with quality work. I would highly recommend.
Hearen Industries LLC
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Reviewed in June 2014
We are new to Helena and our lab-mix needed a checkup and his vaccinations. I chose Alpine Animal Clinic based on a friend's recommendation. The receptionist was friendly and helpful when I called for an appointment. The facilities were very clean and modern. The vet tech was thorough and...
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Reviewed in October 2013
Maxine set my mind @ ease when I told her I was concerned with removing my old nails. She was gentle and the gel nails are beautiful.
NAILS & CO
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Reviewed in October 2013
We called Duke Tree Service initially to remove an old growth tree as it was overgrown and there was a great amount of dead limbs. He came out and quoted us a better rate than the other service so we chose to go with him. They began by removing the old dead growth closest to the ground which...
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Reviewed in October 2013
For the third and last time, the front office staff botched our appointment/boarding date. When we stopped in on that Friday morning, they had us down to drop off our 2 dogs on Saturday. After some fumbling about, they were finally able to get them checked in. Prior to our return on Monday...
EADS ANIMAL HOSPITAL
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Reviewed in September 2013
My sister and I just moved back to Helena. We were spoiled by our previous dog groomer who had taken care of our dogs since they were puppies. I knew from the phone call that I would like this groomer, she was just so nice. Our dogs looked beautiful and were not t all traumatized. ...
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Reviewed in April 2012
Called and made the appointment, took my animals in and paid.
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Reviewed in March 2012
They are very caring and compassionate. Dr. Brenda is very good with the animals; she gets on the floor to make the dog feel comfortable. She is able to determine what the problem is with our pets because of the specialized testing. They have a 24 hour service, if something happens at two in...
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Reviewed in November 2011
water heater sprung a leak over the weekend. i called the emergency number and a plumber walked me through the shut down process. servicing plumber did the work while i was at work. they removed the old tank, installed the new tank and cleaned up any mess from the work done.
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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

Whereas a honeybee can only sting you once, a yellow jacket can sting you multiple times because they don’t leave stingers in the skin. In the unfortunate case that you get stung by a yellow jacket, it’s important to react calmly and quickly. Immediately ice the affected area until the swelling subsides. You may also take an antihistamine if necessary. If you experience an allergic reaction to a yellow jacket sting or have been stung several times, seek medical care right away.

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.

Look for consistent buzzing sounds, visible hives, or increased bee activity around your property.

In certain cases, yes, the bees may go away on their own, but it’s a risk. Some bee types, such as bumblebees, create seasonal nests and then die out as their new queens seek homes elsewhere. But in most cases, you can’t count on the bees leaving naturally. It’s also not a great idea to leave openings in your walls any longer than you have to, which can attract other pests or cause moisture damage.

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