Bee Removal Effective Solutions to Your Stinging Insect Problems A recent survey of Florida pest management companies indicates that 95% of firms do not remove bee colonies.  Vulcan has been protecting Palm Beach, Martin and Broward county residents from Bees, Yellowjackets and Wasps for more than 20 years.  We have the training and experience to get the job done right. Bee Removal is NOT A Do It Yourself Project – We offer professional bee removal with proper equipment and procedures to provide safe areas for work and play. Our removal methods are effective and guaranteed.  To eliminate bees without hazard attacking neighbors and bystanders call us @ 1-800-346-0971. The answer to most bee problems isn't solved by simply removing the bees. Removing the bees only creates an opening for the same problem to occur. Our objective in bee control is to, of course, remove the existing infestation but also prevent it from happening again. Bee control should be a multi step process: inspecting, removing, cleaning, and proofing. Without proper proofing the problem may reoccur causing an ongoing bee problem. Corrective Services Swarm Control - Quickly kill bees - Leave the area free of foragers Nest Elimination -    Fast acting methods and professionally trained staff -    Eliminates the colony and prevents dangerous bee situations Comb Removal -    Removal of combs and bees from established nest sites -    Access voids in structures -    Disinfect nest area to prevent scavenger pests -    Apply repellant to discourage new colony relocation Preventive Services Property Survey -    Determine location of bee activity and nests -    Identify potential problems -    Bee proof susceptible structures Swarm Trap Service (professional monitoring prevents establishment of dangerous colonies) -    Install artificial cavities (cone style trap is made from recycled wood pulp) -    Attracts and eliminates scout bees which lead the swarm to potential nests Bee Proofing -    Seal cracks and openings in walls, foundation and roof -    Fill or screen holes in trees, structures or block walls -    Screen attic vents, irrigation boxes, and water meter box holes -    Remove trash or debris that might shelter honey bees -    Fill or cover animal burrows The Truth About Africanized Honey Bees – Africanized Honey Bees have been discovered in numerous locations throughout South Florida. Vulcan Pest Control has been trained at the FPMA Africanized Honey Bee Symposium and understands the potential dangers and safety precautions necessary. Africanized honey bees (AHB) are the same species as European honey bees (EHB). The sting of the AHB is not more dangerous or toxic than EHB. You can not tell an AHB from EHB by looking at them. If Attacked Run, Run, Run…… Though it is easy to understand someone’s initial reaction to become frightened and swat at a bee or other insect, it’s extremely important not to do this with AHB’s.  This action may provoke the bees even more. Bees release an “alarm pheromone” after they sting, which signals others to come attack.  In the case of AHB’s this could mean almost the entire hive.  If you get stung, move away from the area immediately and find shelter in a building or car.  It is better to be inside with 10-50 bees rather than outside with thousands If no such shelter is immediately available, run away in a zig zag pattern or through tall bushes; it may help to confuse the bees.  AHB’s fly approximately 12-15 mph, so most of us can outrun them.  Run as far as you can since Africanized Honey Bees will continue their chase for up to ¼ mile. Do not try to hide in water.  They can remain in the area for 30 minutes or longer. Stings to the chest or lower extremities are less severe than those suffered to the head or face.  Therefore, make sure you cover your head and face while escaping.  Try to find a towel or blanket.  If you don’t have any of those, use a shirt or jacket.