Bee Removal

In the UK, no species of bee is specifically protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act, and bees also do not fall under the Animal Welfare Act as this doesn’t apply to invertebrates. However, over recent years around 13 bee species have gone extinct in the UK, and around 35 others are at risk. With bee numbers falling and causing ecological issues, pest control companies like Fen Pest Control avoid killing bees where possible. Instead, our team always aim to safely relocate them to ensure bee conservation and protect bee populations.

Bees and wasps might look similar, with their yellow and black stripes, but they are completely different insects. Bees are entirely vegetarian and collect pollen to turn into honey. Wasps are also pollinators, but they are also predators who eat other insects, such as aphids. Wasps also don’t produce honey, and wasp nests are made from chewed wood pulp instead of wax. From a practical point of view, the main difference between bees and wasps is that bees can only sting once, and then they die. As such, bees only sting when they are feeling extremely threatened. Wasps can sting multiple times in their lives, so are more likely to sting than bees. Also, fewer species of wasps are endangered than bees.

Most solitary bee species build nests underground usually inside abandoned rodent burrows. Social wasps, like honey bees and bumblebees, build nests inside other structures, such as hollow tree branches, bird boxes, cavity walls, chimneys and other tight spaces.

The quickest and most effective way to get rid of bees is to use professional pest control services. Fen Pest Control offers fast bee removal, and will ensure bees are relocated in a safe and ethical manner. This approach ensures that the bees are protected and that they are removed from areas where they could cause property damage or health risks for humans, livestock and pets. Let us remove bees from your property by getting in touch today.