Africanized Bee Removal

$80 Flat Rate Africanized Bee Control

We offer Africanized Bee Removal at the same low $80 price. Just because the bees are Africanized and a lot more aggressive doesn't mean you should be charged more to have them taking care of. Africanized honey bees are still beneficial to the environment no matter how aggressive they are and in some cases can be captured, relocated and re-queened to produce a much less aggressive European honey bee.

This why we try to get across the message you do not have to pay hundreds or even thousands to get Africanized bees removed. Don't fall for the scare tactics and don't think a africanized bee colony that has just arrived is looking to hurt someone same rules apply stay away and Call us and get some advise. If you have a hive and are not sure how long they have been there this is where it becomes a lot more dangerous. They were there before you noticed them and didn't hurt anyone so there is no need to panic just stay away and give us a Call.

MOST IMPORTANT:

• Stay away from the bees!!! Keep kids, pets, landscapers, maintanance men and anyone else away from the bees certain smells or sounds can send the bees into a defensive mode and Africanized bees will attack in large numbers.
• Do not panic and make an appointment with the first place you Call shop around, don't hire a pest control company to do a beekeepers job it will cost you in the end.
• NEVER give your credit card info over the phone before the job is done or the tech arrives most companies cancellation fees are 3-4 times more than what we charge for actually doing the job.
• Licensed pest control operators may attempt to control bees using pesticides, but most are not trained in bee control, and frequently drive the bees deeper into your home or just have them start back up in a couple weeks.

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Differences between Africanized Honey Bees and European Honey Bees

Africanized honey bees and European honey bees are the same species - they look the same, sting in defense of themselves or their nest, can only sting once, and have the same venom. Africanized honey bees are slightly smaller (but because the bees look so much alike only a laboratory analysis can tell them apart). They also differ in that they respond more quickly and more bees sting, can sense a threat from people or animals 50 feet or more from their nest, sense vibrations from power equipment 100 feet or more from their nest, may pursue a victim 1/4 to 1/2 mile, remain agitated for an hour or more after an attack, Swarm frequently to establish new nests, nest in smaller cavities and sheltered areas, and move their entire colony readily if food is scarce. Away from the hive, however, they are no more defensive than other bees or Wasps. They will not form large swarms and hunt for you.

What if I am attacked?

The best safety advice is to avoid any encounters with unfriendly honey bees. Be alert for danger especially if bees are acting strangely. Remember that honey bees sting to defend their colony, so be on the look out for honey bee swarms and colonies. Quite often bees will display some preliminary defensive behavior before going into a full-fledged attack. They may fly at your face or buzz around over your head. These warning signs should be heeded, since the bees may be telling you that you have come into their area and are too close to their colony for comfort both theirs and yours!

Most people taking part in normal outdoor activities do not have to go to any extraordinary lengths to be prepared, just keep in mind where you would go to escape honey bees, and be on the look out for danger. In the event you are attacked by honey bees here are a few good tips.

• RUN away as fast as possible! Do not try to go back to your belongings and do not try to stand still in an attempt to fool the bees playing possum does nothing.t Don not swing your arms all about the more you flail your arms, the madder they will get. Get inside or in a car as fast as possible. If you can't get indoors, keep running. A bee can obtain speeds of from 12 to 15 miles per hour, but most healthy humans can outrun them especially when being attacked. They will usually follow you for several hundred feet but Africanized honey bees have been known to follow people for more than a quarter mile.
• Almost all cases of Africanized honey bee attacks can be traced back to someone or something provoking the bees, such as some noise or vibration, like a lawn mower, weed eater, or tractor.
• Any covering for your body, and especially for your head and face will help you escape. I suggest trying to cover your face with your shirt while being careful not to trip and fall this can become a deadly situation fast! The worst part of being attacked is when bees sting your face and eyes and the bees know exactly where to sting. If you can try to grab a blanket, a coat, a towel, anything that will give you momentary relief while you look for an avenue of escape. The covering device is not going to protect you for long. The idea is to use it to help you get away that is why I always suggest. The stings you may get on your chest and abdomen are far less serious than those to the facial area.
• DO NOT JUMP INTO WATER! The bees will wait for you to come up for air.
• Once you are away from the bees, take a second and evaluate the situation. If you are stung by one Africanized honey bees, it will be the same as a sting from the common European honey bee. The individual stings are not more powerful or painful they just more aggressive which means more then one bee attacking you at a time. Even one honey bee sting can be dangerous, however, if you are allergic to them. After you are safely away, remove all stingers from your body. Do not pull them out with tweezers or your fingers, as this will only squeeze more venom into the wound. Scrape them out sideways using your fingernails, the edge of a credit card, or with a dull knife. If you have been stung more than 15 times, are having symptoms other than pain and localized swelling, you should always seek medical attention immediately.