If you’ve discovered a beehive in or around your home, it’s important to approach the situation carefully. Bees are critical to the environment, but when their nests are in high-traffic or residential areas, they can pose serious risks to safety.
Choosing the right professional bee removal service ensures safe relocation or control of the hive without harm to you, your family, or the pollinators themselves. In this guide, we break down six essential tips for selecting a trusted bee removal company and share expert advice to help you make the safest choice.
Bees play a vital role in ecosystems by pollinating crops, flowers, and native plants. However, when they build hives near homes, schools, or public areas, they may endanger people—especially those with allergies.
In these cases, professional bee removal is the best solution to protect both people and pollinators. It helps avoid dangerous stings while preserving bee populations through ethical relocation practices.
In Connecticut, where bee populations include both native pollinators and invasive stingers, calling a trained expert ensures the right approach is used. Professional bee removers:
Here are six crucial steps to help you find a reputable bee removal professional near you:
Start by speaking with neighbors, friends, or local gardening groups. You can also search online for local bee removal experts with strong community reputations.
Make sure the company is licensed, insured, and trained to handle live bee removals, especially if dealing with honey bees, which are protected in many areas.
Customer feedback offers insight into service quality, safety practices, and results. Look for consistent praise across platforms like Google, Yelp, and Angie’s List.
A professional should be transparent about how they locate, remove, and relocate the bees. Ask if they seal entry points or offer preventive solutions post-removal.
While budget is a factor, the cheapest option isn’t always the safest. Choose providers who prioritize safe and humane practices—even if they charge slightly more.
A reputable company will be responsive, informative, and patient. They should clearly answer your questions and make you feel comfortable throughout the process.
Understanding bee behavior is critical for safe removal. A professional should know how to identify the species, assess the hive’s size and location, and select appropriate removal techniques.
This is especially true when dealing with aggressive species like Africanized bees (also called “killer bees”). Though rare in Connecticut, cases have been reported in the southwest. These bees can be dangerous, requiring extra caution and expertise.
Attempting to remove a bee nest on your own can be risky. Without proper training and equipment, you may:
Professionals use protective suits, veils, gloves, and smoke tools designed to prevent stings and calm bees during removal. They also know how to remove hives from difficult areas without causing harm.
If you find a beehive, you can:
In Connecticut, pest control companies, offering commercial pest control, cannot treat honey bees due to state protections. Many beekeepers offer removal services at little to no cost in exchange for relocating the hive.
Ethical bee removal emphasizes relocation, not extermination. Connecticut laws protect honey bees, and many professional removers follow sustainable guidelines by:
Some beekeepers may remove honey bees for free or a minimal fee, especially if the hive is easy to access and poses no immediate danger.
When you call a professional bee removal expert, you’re doing more than just protecting your property. You’re supporting pollinator conservation and ensuring a safer community for everyone.
At Richland Pest & Bee Control, we take pride in protecting pollinators by using targeted, species-specific treatments. We avoid spraying in areas where honey bees are known to forage—like flower beds, treetops, or fruit trees. Instead, we focus on controlling aggressive species like carpenter bees and wasps near eaves, siding, decks, and vents.
With over 45 years of experience serving Connecticut, we’re your trusted partner in humane, professional bee and stinging insect control.
Give us a call at 1-800-308-9126, or contact us online for a free estimate.
Richland Pest & Bee Control is a family-owned pest management company serving Connecticut and Western Massachusetts for over 40 years. Known for their expertise and 5-star customer service, they offer reliable solutions for stinging insects, rodents, and other pests, ensuring homes and businesses stay pest-free.