Kissimmee Bee Removal from Water Meter

We perform bee removals for many cities, counties and other municipalities in Florida, and one of the growing bee colonization sites is Water Meters!

Why are water meters becoming the to-die-for bee crib of choice? Killer Bees, that's why!

Kissimmee Water Meter Bee Removal

You see, Killer Bees (African, Africanized Honey Bees, or AHB) are simply a different sub-species, or race of the Honey Bee, Apis mellifera. Yes these are 'kissin cousins' of the gentle honey producer races of honey bees that we keep in our white boxes.

Killer Bees are now spreading throughout Florida, and they seem to really like living close to the ground. (Ok, I am anthropomorphizing here, just a bit :-) ). Our nice honey producing races of Honey Bees almost never would inhabit such a small ground dwelling, prefering instead to live in places such as the voids of trees, walls of abandoned buildings, etc.

So, we can almost chart the spread of Killer Bees, by the number of water meter jobs we perform, and we do see much higher numbers the further south we go in the State. Right now, we are seeing Killer Bees as far north as Ocala, despite what is reported 'officially'..

Please, while it may seem like a good idea to perform live honey bee relocations from water meters, we find that these bees usually turn mean as fire as the colony matures in our white hive boxes. So, we usually eradicate these colonies, as the liability for a city utility is very siginificant and for a sting sensitive individual, only one sting is necessary to cause a fatality.

Need water meter bee removal in Florida? Call us, The Stinging Insect Experts at 1-800-343-5317 or ALLFloridaBeeRemoval.com

Richard Martyniak, M.SC., Entomologist
The Buzzkillers, LLC
ALLFloridaBeeRemoval.com

South Tampa Bee Removal From Shed Floor

Since the influx of African Honey Bees, ( AHB, Africanized Honey Bees, or Killer Bees), we have seen a spike in the numbers of bee removals where bee colonies are located near the ground. Shed floors are a favorite of Killer Bees, as most sheds are supported by 2X4 or 2X6 floor joists, providing a wonderful, protected area for the honey bees to flourish!

Tampa Shed Bee Removal

This pics are from a South Tampa Bee Removal we completed earlier today. As you can see, there is a LOT of comb, bees , honey and brood present. It's very important to remove all of the nest, otherwise re-infestation WILL happen!

Don't bee like many clients, who tried repeatedly to eradicate bee colonies located under shed floors and suffered sting incidents, repeated infestations, and excessive cost.

Bees Love to build under shed floors!

Call the Stinging Insect Experts at 1-800-343-5317 or in Tampa/Hillsborough 813-930-BUGS (2847) for fast, competent Tampa Bee Removal from licensed, insured experts!

That's a lot of bee nest!

Jonathan Simkins, B.Sc., Entomologist
Insect IQ, a Florida licensed, insured Pest Control Firm
ALLFloridaBeeRemoval.com

Tampa/Plant City: 813-930-BUGS

St. Pete/Clearwater:727-443-BUGS

Bradenton/Sarasota: 941-870-0606

Lakeland/Lake Wales: 863-248-1140

State Wide: 800.343.5317

Orlando Bee Swarm or is it a Bee Nest In a Wall?

This has become a very common sight in Orlando these days: A big group of bees is seen huddling on a wall, and the client assumes that this is just a swarm of bees, maybe just hanging out for a short time until they leave.

There are 40 thousand bees In the wall too!

What is often found surprises most folks, as what is actually under the 5000 or so bees on the OUTSIDE is another 40 THOUSAND bees on the inside of the wall!

Need Orlando Bee Removal? Call the Stinging Insect Experts at 1-800-343-5317 or 321-206-5100 for competent, guaranteed, and insured bee removal.

Richard Martyniak, M.Sc., Entomologist & Registered Beekeeper
The Buzzkillers, LLC, a Florida Certified Pest Control Firm
ALLFloridaBeeRemoval.com

Oakland Winter Garden Bee Removal

Honey bees seem to really like to build their nests in the eaves and soffits of homes. Sometimes, the nest is rather high, and can weigh several hundred pounds, requiring us to use a lift for proper removal.

Oakland Bee Removal from Soffit

Here you see us working a colony of honey bees in this stately Oakland, FL home. The owner had been having increasing problems with these bees, and after several failed attempts to kill the colony, she called us at ALLFloridaBeeRemoval.com to take care of her problem.

It's likely that these are Africanized Honey bees, otherwise known as Killer Bees. We are seeing more Killer Bees in the Winter Garden and Oakland area.

Please if you require Winter Garden Bee Removal or Oakland Bee Removal, call the Stinging Insect Professionals at 1-800-343-5317.

Richard Martyniak, M.Sc., Entomologist & Registered Beekeeper
The Buzzkillers, LLC a Florida Licensed and Insured Pest Control Company
ALLFloridaBeeRemoval.com

Apollo Beach Bee Removal in Koi Pond

Today, we were called out to remove a honey bee colony from the surround of a Koi pond.

Apollo Beach Bee Removal from Koi Pond

With such expensive and sensitive fish, it's critical that we not introduce toxins or even allow bees to land in the water, as the koi can sustain fatal encounters from the proteins found in honey bee venom

Removing Bees from a pond surround

It's likely that these are Africanized Honey Bees, otherwise known as "Killer Bees", so that always adds another risk to the removal process. These bees can threaten neighbors and pets hundreds or thousands of feet away.

Vacuuming live bees from the comb

We used a vacuum to remove the live bees and then cutout all the comb, leaving a clean void that will be sealed to prevent a reinfestation.

Honey Bee comb in the surround void

The empty void after Apollo Beach bee removal

If you need Apollo Beach Bee Removal, or have bees in or around your home, Call the Stinging Insect Specialists at 1-800-343-5317 or submit a request here at our website!

Jonathan B. Simkins, B.Sc., Entomologist
Insect IQ a Florida Licensed Pest Control firm
ALLFloridaBeeRemoval.com

Natl. Honey Bee Appreciation Day 2011

We recently participated in the annual National Honey Bee Appreciation Day, which occurred this year on Saturday, August 20th. Honey Bee associations throughout the nation held open houses and other events, and since we are 'lifers', we participated in Orlando's Orange Blossom Beekeepers event.

ALLFloridaBeeRemoval's display at Natl Honey Bee Appreciation Day!

Here's a pic of our booth with our technician/beekeeper, Jason Deeringer talking to folks about honey bees, African 'Killer' bees, and many other very important stinging insects. We provided posters, videos, nest samples and we even set up a microscope so visitors could view eggs, larvae, pupae and honey bee adults up close and personal.

Richard Martyniak, M.Sc., Entomologist
The Buzzkillers, LLC
ALLFloridaBeeRemoval.com

Groveland Bee Removal and "Planking Bees"

We do quite a few bee removals in and around Groveland Fla., including the nearby towns of Mascotte and Clermont. Bee removal is often incredibly difficult, it's hot as hades in our bee suits, especially when working in humid Florida Temps above 95 degrees F.

But we still like to have some fun! Here you see our technician/Beekeeper Jason, as he's "planking" on top of a large chimney top.

"Bee Planking" during Groveland Bee Removal

Planking is a current worldwide phenonemon, and we aren't immune to its effects. Note the large number of bees on and around his helmet. Jason reports that these were likely Africanized Killer honey bees, as they were quite defensive and we've been seeing an increase in the Groveland Killer Bee numbers.

Groveland Bee Removal Planking!

Please, don't attempt bee removals on your own, call The Stinging Insect Experts at 1-800-343-5317 for expert removal services.

Richard Martyniak, M.Sc., Entomologist
The Buzzkillers, LLC, A Florida Licensed/Insured Pest Control Firm
ALLFloridaBeeRemoval.com