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Honey bee
rescue
How do I know if bees fancy my
home?
If
you notice
a lot
of bee activity around, they could be scout honeybees looking
for a new home.
I've
just noticed bees living in my..
If bees have already moved in, deal with them now. They could have
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Don't let a pest
removal company destroy them.
"Taking the
sting out of honeybee removal"
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| REMOVAL
REQUEST - PLEASE COMPLETE |
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Note: Your request
will be send to the South African beekeeping user group, Apiculture SA.
A beekeeper will
contact you to discuss removal options and price.
WE FOCUS ON HONEY BEE RESCUE WITHIN SOUTH AFRICA ONLY
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FAQ:
What if I just leave the swarm until they move
away and become someone elses problem?
You could pass the
responsibility onto someone else or you could see this as an
opportunity to make a difference by saving the honey bees!
What if I
kill them - nobody will know and it takes care of the problem.
You will know and have to live with your actions. Bottom line, we are a
part of nature and the honey bee is connected to the cycle that puts
food into your mouth.
Will there be
a charge?
Yes
there probably will be a time and material charge to cover the
beekeepers efforts. Ask for a quotation before the beekeeper
comes out!
Why should I
pay anything - the beekeeper is getting the bees?
Well
he's not really getting them. Bees are wild creatures that you don't
own to give away and there is no guarantee that they will stay in the
beekeepers hive after he has removed them.
Can bees be
dangerous?
Honey bees are gentle, private creatures but they could become nasty in
order to protect a threatened hive.
Typical early warning signs are reports from your garden service or
unhappy pets that avoid certain parts of the garden.
Never underestimate an
established beehive in your garden. You may
think that there are only a few bees in there but they may be a
thriving colony by the time you noticed them.
If you don't know bees, don't mess with them.
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| A swarm |
| This is a cluster of bees; could be
hanging from a branch or in a bush
in your garden |
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| An established
colony |
| Bees
that have moved into a cavity within your
garden/house. Could be a
pool pump cover, bird box.. |
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| The
bees in the picture above were inside an upside down metal bath. The
honey comb filled up half of the bath, reaching from the bottom of the
bath to the ground. |
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