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Can I ask a beekeeper to remove the bees for free?

In this video, we will explain when you should ask a beekeeper to remove your bees and when other options may be more suitable.

We will also answer common questions like…

When is the right time to ask a beekeeper?
When might a beekeeper turn you down?
What are beekeepers interested in?
are beekeepers insured to do the work?

You can ask a beekeeper to remove the bees for free, but they will often turn you down if it is an established colony. A beekeeper is usually only interested in a swarm of bees and when the swarm is on a tree or on a hedge.

When the bees are in a building it becomes complicated and there are increased risks. Working at height requires scaffolding. There is a risk of damage to a property, a risk of falling. Beekeepers are not likely to have the experience required to take building fabric apart. They also do not know about the risks involved with asbestos. Finally, they are not insured to do the work should there be any damage to the property and should they get sued.

On the British Beekeepers Association website and on their swarm line they state that their members are not insured to break into the building fabric.

August 7, 2024
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Peter Higgs Profile

Peter grew up in Ewhurst, where he has lived for about twenty-six years. He grew up in a family home where he was brought up by his mum primarily.

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Will your insurance pay for bee removal?

Typically insurance companies won’t pay for pest control services. However, we have had insurance companies pay and sometimes in full.

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