Finding a bee hive in the wild can be an exciting adventure. Here is a complete guide on how to locate and identify bee hives whether in trees rock crevices, or even building walls. Where to Look for Bee Hives You are much more likely to find honey bee hives in hollow trees or rock … Read more
Keeping bees can be an extremely rewarding hobby. However, finding space for a hive in a small urban garden can be challenging One solution is to house your bees in a shed at the bottom of the garden. With some simple modifications, a shed can provide an ideal home for a small colony of honeybees … Read more
Mining bees are a type of bee that build their nests underground by burrowing tunnels. There are over 20,000 species of mining bees making up about 70% of all bee species worldwide. These busy bees play an important role as pollinators so it’s valuable to understand their behavior, including whether or not they sting. An … Read more
As a car owner, there’s nothing more annoying than finding your vehicle covered in bee poop. Those bothersome bees seem to love leaving their droppings all over your nice clean paintwork. But don’t panic there are ways to deter bees and prevent poop buildup on your car. Why Do Bees Poop on Cars? Before we … Read more
Home » Bee Safe Bee Removal: Expert Steps to Safely Remove Bees from Soffits When getting rid of bees from buildings, it’s important to hire professionals who care about both people’s safety and the health of these important pollinators. At Bee Safe, we’ve perfected a complete process that makes sure bees are taken off of … Read more
There’s nothing as refreshing as a dip in the pool on a hot summer day. But your relaxing swim can quickly turn hectic when wasps, bees and other pests swarm around your pool. This guide has all the information you need to keep bugs out of your pool this summer. Nothing ruins a relaxing day … Read more
At first glance, a praying mantis perched motionless on a flower looks harmless. Yet behind those folded forelimbs lies a stealthy predator. Mantises regularly feast on pollinators, including honey bees. While they help control pests, mantises may also threaten bee populations. This raises an important question – are praying mantises friends or foes to honey … Read more
People in the US used to have a lot of the German Black Honey Bee, which is also called the European Dark bee (Apis mellifera mellifera). They were the foundation of beekeeping in America. Today, they are almost non-existent. Why did they become less common? Let’s look at how the wants and needs of beekeepers … Read more
Bees, wasps and hornets – they buzz around your backyard and garden, sometimes send you running if they get too close. But how well do you know these stinging insects? Can you identify the differences between them or do you just lump them all together as scary flying bugs? In this guide, we’ll provide pictures … Read more
Answer: Yellow jackets are common in many different environments, from the home yard to wooded sites. These insects are predators of flies and caterpillars during the spring and summer. In the fall they often prefer sweets and can be a pest outdoors around soft drinks. There is no easy way to get rid of them … Read more