Virginia Bee Removal

So you have noticed that you have bees in your home. But wait before you try to get rid of them. Virginia has over 450 different species of bees many of them being key contributors to pollination and are vital to the ecosystem. Bees especially honeybees are not dangerous, and would leave you alone if you leave them alone. However, if they are nesting in your home, or if they nest near used pathways, then knowing the dangers they possess before calling in for bee removal.

Bees can actually cause large amount of damage to your home if they can get inside. When bees make their hives they tend to fill up large amount of space adding a lot of heat and weight. And when you have bees in your walls or ceiling this will lead to complications. This added weight and heat can weaken supports, damage wires, and rarely, burst through the drywall. Some hives are so larges that people can find honey leaking through light switches and plugs.

Then there are Carpenter Bees which do not do as much damage as termites, but they still damage your home regardless. These bees tend to focus on untreated, non-painted wood and will make their nests within the wood. These nests can weaken the home, especially areas such as decks. If you have carpenter bees damaging your home please give us a call.

Good news is that there are no known diseases that bees have than can be infectious to humans. So you don’t have to worry about diseases and other sicknesses that comes from pests.

Bad news is that the venom bees carry are deadly to those that are allergic. Even as small as one sting can be deadly to those with bee allergies. And even those without allergies can find bee stings to bee painful, and generally unpleasant to experience.

If you are stung here are some steps you can take:

Remove the stinger: You can pull it out with tweezers or use a credit card to scrape it out. According to a scientific study by the National Library of Medicine, pulling out the stinger does not release more venom, and removing the stinger quickly is more important than the method.

Wash the stung area: Use soap and water, especially where the stinger has pierced the skin. Doing so will prevent infection and will remove any venom still around the area.

Use an Ice Pack: If swelling starts use a bag full of ice (Or any cold object if no ice is available). This will reduce the swelling and help ease the pain.

Use Pain Relievers: If the pain is still too much using over the counter pain relievers will help with the pain such as Ibuprofen or Tylenol.

Here at Blue Ridge Wildlife and Pest Management we know that the removal of these pests are your top priority. However, it is highly recommended to let a professional deal with bees. Not only are they endangered and play a critical role in the environment, they are also very dangerous if handled improperly. Even if you are not allergic, with enough stings, you can start to have complications, and will need to go to the hospital.

Our technicians are trained to handle bees safely, humanely, and effectively, that way these bees will be safely relocated while not posing any threat to themselves.

Do you have bees in your yard but no idea where they are coming from? Here at Blue Ridge Wildlife and Pest Management, we offer free pest inspections so that even if your unsure where they are, we will find them at not cost. Our trained pest inspectors, know how bees behave and will be able to find exactly where they are on your property. Once the inspection is finished we will go over our plan on removing these bees, so that you are always in the know.