It is however important to take care in the removal of wild bees as the honeycomb is a human food source and any contamination by pesticides or insecticides can have severe consequences.
The U.N. has reported that of the 100 crop species that provide 90 per cent of the world’s food, more than 70 per cent are pollinated by bees.
It takes 500 trips to a flower to create 1 teaspoon of honey, therefore if bees can steal it from another honeycomb they will. If a colony is treated with an insecticide all the bees will die and the honeycomb becomes contaminated. This then becomes a seriously damaging situation when other bees steal the honey and fly it back to their colony, the bees will die when they eat it.
If the bees robbing the honey are from beekeepers hives, the insecticide can be transferred into honey intended for human consumption.
Bees from other hives sometimes steal the honey and if the bees robbing the honey are from beekeepers hives, the insecticide can be transferred into honey intended for human consumption. As a result the incorrect removal or illegal treatment of a honeycomb could result in a fine of up to £25,000
Moving swarms on bushes and trees is a pretty common activity during swarming season in summer months for beekeepers both experienced and inexperienced, and for enthusiasts like us. When the swarm colonises a cavity in a structure and they need to be removed for safety. For nuisance, structural damage or work prevention reasons, removal of these highly beneficial insects is not an easy job – even for experienced beekeepers, let alone the inexperienced and uninsured to attempt.
It’s not just the honeybees that can be a great risk when removing them – it’s also the building fabric that can be dangerous. For example, asbestos, wiring cables, not to mention working at heights are some of the obvious risks involved with this.
Here at Beegone® we carry out a full site survey and risk assessment before anything is done. We then document everything and then send you a proposal for work to be done. Once we have removed the honeybees we then proof the structure to prevent other honeybees getting back in. Guaranteed.
HEAD OFFICE:
Hivegrove, Kings Court,
Burrows Lane, Gomshall,
Guildford, Surrey, GU5 9QE
Phone: 01225 285 084
Email: [email protected]
HEAD OFFICE:
HIVEGROVE, Kings Court,
Burrows Ln, Gomshall,
Guildford, Surrey, GU5 9QE
Phone: 0800 9551 999
Email: [email protected]
