You might be wondering why bees keep returning to your property even after a removal has been completed. The explanation is quite straightforward. On the day the removal was done, some bees were out foraging. As night falls or temperatures drop, these bees seek shelter to rest and, come daylight, attempt to return to their original hive location. This behavior is expected.

However, due to the proofing measures taken during removal, these bees cannot re-enter the sealed area. These straggler bees will eventually perish once the main colony has been relocated. It’s normal to observe some bees lingering after the removal process.

If the presence of these residual bees becomes a concern, please reach out to Beegone. We can address the situation further. Often, we leave a box overnight to capture any returning bees, especially if the queen is inside, encouraging them to enter the box from their return spot. By the time we finish, most bees should have been collected, but foragers returning later will gather near the previously occupied space. Don’t worry; these bees will either die off or disperse, and you’ll soon notice a decrease in their presence.

The complete clearing process can vary, lasting from a week to a month, depending on several factors, such as the hive’s original location or if any honey was spilled during removal. Spilled honey, especially if it seeps out from structures like soffit boards, leaves a residue that attracts other bees to the area, which might seem like the bees are coming back. However, these newcomers are just scavenging the leftover honey. Once the honey is fully consumed, these bees will also disappear.

We do our best to clean up any spillage, but it’s challenging to remove every trace. The residual honey might initially draw more bees, but this situation is temporary. Once the cleanup is complete and the honey is gone, you should no longer see bees around the previously affected area.