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Honey Bees
Honeybees are a vital part of our everyday lives. In addition to producing millions of dollars worth of honey and beeswax annually, they pollinate commercial fruits, vegetables, and field crops. They can, however, become a nuisance by establishing a colony in a house, building or nearby hollow tree. Some people have allergic reactions to their stings, and while it is not unlawful to destroy them, it is best to save them if possible.IdentificationHoneybees are 3/4 to 5/8 of an inch long covered with short, dense hair ranging from golden-brown to yellow, with a darker abdomen.Life Cycle and HabitsThe queen is the only female in the colony capable of laying fertilized eggs. There is only one queen per colony and she may live two to five years. She must be fed and cared for by the other colony members.Drownes are the males in the colony, and have a life span of 40-50 days, living only to fertilize eggs and mate with young queens.Workers make up the majority of the colony and perform most of the daily functions such as making honey and protecting the hive. All workers are sterile females and can number as many as 60,000 per colony (although the average is about 30,000). Their life span is approximately 40 days.Control ProceduresColonies in walls: If a colony is present inside a wall in a home the nest must be located and the bees killed. Once this is done, the comb and honey should be removed from the wall. If it is not removed, wax cells may melt or be riddled with wax moths, and honey may leak or seep through walls, leaving permanent stains. The odor of an old comb can also attract other swarms to it.Removal by Trapping: In some instances, a colony can be completely removed by trapping. This is a service that is very time-consuming (the process can take between four to six weeks) and must be done by a qualified beekeeper. Because of this it is not practical in most situations.If you think you have a
honeybee colony in your home or property, call Monroe Pest Control Company, Inc.
for a
free inspection and estimate. We also have a beekeeper that we recommend
if the situation lends itself to trapping the colony.
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