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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the threat of Africanized Honey
Bees (AHBs) in the area
A: Africanized honey bees are prevalent in south Florida from Tampa to
Miami. Although they are migrating north, there is no immediate threat
in NW Florida.
Q: Are honey bees dangerous?
A: Although there is no present danger of the Africanized honey bees,
bees can still be dangerous. You, your child or your visitor may be
allergic to the reaction of a bee sting, causing painful swelling or
even death. Honey bees will defend their hive and sting should you
present a danger by stepping on them or touching them with your hand or
body. Removal should always be left to a trained professional.
Q: Why live removal over extermination?
A: Honey bees are important to the environment. They pollinate crops and
flowers. Over the years their numbers have been decreasing and it is up
to us to do all we can to preserve them. Extermination does not remove
comb, honey and brood from walls or ceilings. The comb will break down
over time and the honey leak through walls or ceilings. The dieing brood
will stink and draw other insects. The wax and honey left in walls and
the outside access left open will draw other bee swarm in the future.
Q: What is the difference between a swarm and a an installed colony?
A: A swarm is a large number of bees hanging on a limb of a tree or
clusted on other objects which have showed up in a day or two. An
installed colony is bees entering into a wall, floor, bar-b-que, water
meter or other container. An installed colony would have been there for
awhile.
Q: Why do honey bees swarm?
A: To Propagate the species. In other words to multiply the number of
honey bee nest. Q: Do you get stung?
A: Many times. To be a beekeeper, bee remover, you have to expect to be
stung. However, we wear protective clothing to minimize the number of
stings.
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