In our previous two blogs, we discussed some of the dangers and problems associated with wild, feral honeybees in San Diego, CA. Some of these dangers include the harm they pose to other types of bees and native pollinators. We also discussed the tendency of wild bees to be "Africanized", which can result in a [...]
In our previous post we talked about the most recent bee attack here in San Diego. In that blog we discussed the differences between wild feral Africanized bees, and honeybees that are bred and managed for use in industrial farming. As we mentioned, the two honeybees (although genetically similar) are quite different in their [...]
One of the most common misconceptions about honeybees in San Diego is that they are exactly the same as honeybees used in an agricultural setting. The truth is that honeybees used on a farm or in an agricultural setting are quite different in temperament. That is because these "livestock" honeybees are bred to be docile [...]
In our Bee Blog here at Bee Best Bee Removal, we talk a lot about what to do when bees build hives in your home or office. The wild bees we find in our environment regularly decide to move in, even though no one invited them. These "squatting" bees regularly enter vent holes, chimneys, and [...]
In Southern California, Beekeepers face many challenges when managing their honeybee colonies. One of the biggest challenges is the threat known as the hybrid-africanized (Apis mellifera) bee. So what are hybrid bees? They are wild feral honey bees that thrive in our local environment. They often exhibit a range of aggressive and defensive behavior. Genetically [...]
One of the terms used in Bee Removal that we frequently use in our day to day operations is the term "flight pattern". So what is a flight pattern and why is it such an important term. In general, the phrase "flight pattern" is used to describe the way a group of bees are flying. [...]
It's springtime which means it's the start of the bee season here in San Diego. It's been a busy start this year, but some jobs we are called out on don't always turn out to be paying jobs. This is because we are often called out by concerned customers who don't have a swarm or [...]
The year 2025 is looking to be a huge year for bee swarms. When I say huge, I mean the bee swarms this year are extra large compared to past years. Take a look at this swarm that was removed in El Cajon. (Insert photo or video) The bees were clustered there for a day [...]
Discovering bees inside the structure of your home can be a stressful experience. Although most of us are fond of bees when they are out in nature, no one likes to find them inside the wall voids or in the attic of their home. Luckily there are measures you can take to help reduce the [...]
When it comes to the world of bee removal, not all jobs are created equal. Bees can build hives in all sorts of places, and not all removal jobs can be performed in the same way. Some bee removal jobs are straight forward. The colony is exposed and easy to reach. These are usually removal [...]
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