Honeybee Removal Services done by a Registered Beekeeper

•  Pollination Power: They help pollinate crops like blueberries, watermelons, avocados, and citrus fruits. 
•  Local Honey Production: Florida honey varieties—like orange blossom and tupelo—are prized for their unique flavors. 
•  Economic Support: Beekeeping sustains thousands of jobs and small businesses across the state. 

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•  Unpredictable Behavior: Feral bees may be more defensive, especially when nesting near human activity. 
•  Risky Nesting Sites: Common spots include: 

1.  Wall cavities and soffits 
2.  Water meter boxes 
3.  Tree hollows 
4.  Piles of yard debris 

•  Stinging Threat: Colonies near homes or schools can pose serious risks to people and pets. 

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 Under Rule 5E-14.151, F.A.C., nuisance colonies must be: 

•  Relocated Alive: By a registered beekeeper who can integrate them into a managed hive. 
•  Eradicated: Only by a certified pest control operator—this ensures safety and compliance with state regulations. 

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•  Seal Entry Points: Caulk cracks in walls, eaves, and soffits. 
•  Cover Vents: Use fine mesh screens over attic and crawl space vents. 
•  Remove Debris: Clear out old wood piles, lawn waste, and unused equipment.
•   Inspect Regularly: Especially during spring and summer when swarming is most common. 

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 Part of the reproductive life cycle of the honeybee is called swarming, an event in which a new colony is produced from an existing colony. 

Swarm:

• Transient group of honeybees that exists for a short time (Does not mean they will always leave).
• No comb is present.
• Relatively docile, as the bees have no resources (nest) to defend.
• Often seen hanging from a tree branch, on a fence, soffit, the side of a house, or other object.
• The size can vary, from the size of a fist to a beach ball, or even much larger.

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After an existing colony swarms, they will start a new colony which will be their new home. 

Colony:

•  A colony is an established nest of honeybees, which includes wax comb, stored pollen, honey and developing bees (brood).
• Will actively defend the nest if disturbed (sting!).
• Most commonly established in cavities like tree holes, house walls, attics and storage sheds. A colony is often noticed because of the “bee traffic,” or activity of honeybees entering and exiting the cavity.
• Nest size can be quite large. A colony may grow until the whole nest cavity (tree holes, insides of walls) is filled.

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