{"id":1862,"date":"2024-11-30T16:46:49","date_gmt":"2024-11-30T23:46:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fox-pest.com\/?page_id=1862"},"modified":"2025-10-08T09:44:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T15:44:24","slug":"honey-bees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fox-pest.com\/pest-control\/honey-bees\/","title":{"rendered":"Honey Bees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"treatment-steps-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group wrapper bg-colr-7 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wrap-innr pad-top-8 pad-btm-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The easiest way to get rid of [pest name format=&#8221;plural-lower&#8221;].<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Bees are incredible little creatures, and we need them for important things like pollination. But for those allergic to their stings, they can be more than a little scary. At Fox Pest Control, we\u2019re experts in dealing with yellow-striped pests\u2014but when it comes to removing honeybee hives, we leave that job to the beekeeping professionals. Not sure what kind of insect is buzzing around your home? Give us a call for a free inspection! If honeybees are the culprit, we\u2019ll check things out and let you know the best solution. Sometimes we can help, and other times we\u2019ll recommend a local beekeeper to safely relocate the bees. We\u2019re experts in stinging insect removal and ready to help you take back your yard. Call us today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns font-algn-c is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pad-5 bg-colr-800 brdr-rad-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<span class=\"disp-inbl font-sz-28 bg-colr-4 colr-800 lnht-3 font-wght-700 circle\"><span>1<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center h-5\">Schedule with Fox<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Call Fox Pest Control today for a free inspection: <strong><a href=\"tel:(203) 660-0988\">(203) 660-0988<\/a><\/strong>.<br>Call before 2 pm and get same-day service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Remote locations and other conditions may require next-day service.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pad-5 bg-colr-800 brdr-rad-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<span class=\"disp-inbl font-sz-28 bg-colr-4 colr-800 lnht-3 font-wght-700 circle\"><span>2<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center h-5\">Treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">A certified technician will inspect your property and provide customized pest control treatment based on their findings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pad-5 bg-colr-800 brdr-rad-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<span class=\"disp-inbl font-sz-28 bg-colr-4 colr-800 lnht-3 font-wght-700 circle\"><span>3<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center h-5\">Follow Up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Each service provides a detailed report and helpful tips to keep pests away. We return regularly throughout the year, increasing protection with every visit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button button--2 button--lg mrgn-btm-0 mrgn-top-stnd\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:2036600988\">Call Now (203) 660-0988<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wrap-innr pad-top-15 pad-btm-15 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center font-sz-48 lnht-stnd has-fox-color-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-518ceb2b211b188bd793dc719eade354\"><strong>Everything you never wanted to know about [pest name format=&#8221;plural-lower&#8221;].<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group flx flx-jsct-c md--flx-dir-c md--flx-alit-c md--font-algn-c is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full mrgn-top-0 mrgn-rght-stnd brdr-rad-stnd\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/fox-pest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/hamilton.webp\" alt=\"Hamilton Allen Ph.D., BCE\" class=\"wp-image-1625\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mrgn-top-0 flx flx-dir-c flx-jsct-c is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"font-sz-22 mrgn-btm-0 has-fox-color-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7019947a945d56486004b8ca674a9e77\">Hamilton Allen Ph.D., BCE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mrgn-top-0\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 17.37 15.75\" style=\"width: 1.085625rem; height: 0.984375rem; transform: translateY(2px);\" class=\"mrgn-rght-2\"><circle cx=\"7.88\" cy=\"7.88\" r=\"7.11\" style=\"fill:none; stroke:#e52328; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; stroke-width:1.53px;\"\/><polyline points=\"3.7 5.73 7.88 10.14 16.6 1.81\" style=\"fill:none; stroke:#e52328; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; stroke-width:1.53px;\"\/><\/svg><a href=\"https:\/\/fox-pest.com\/entomologists\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8143\">Certified Entomologist<\/a>, Fox Pest Control<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wrapper bg-colr-7 pest_facts is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wrap-innr pad-top-8 pad-btm-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pad-8 bg-colr-800-80 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">[pest name] Facts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Size:<\/strong> \u215d inch to 1 \u00bd inch<br><strong>Number of legs:<\/strong> 6<br><strong>Wings: <\/strong>4<br><strong>Bites or stings:<\/strong> yes<br><strong>Color:<\/strong> yellow\/orangish-brown with black<br><strong>Carry disease:<\/strong> no<br><strong>Damages home\/yard:<\/strong> yes<br><strong>Most active season:<\/strong> spring, summer, fall<br><strong>Fox plan for this pest:<\/strong> Home Protection Plan \/ referral to local beekeeper<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wrap-innr pad-top-8 pad-btm-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What do [pest name format=&#8221;plural-lower&#8221;] look like?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<picture><source media=\"(min-width: 782px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fox-pest.com\/wp-content\/themes\/foxpestcontrol24\/assets\/img\/diagrams\/md\/honey-bee.webp\"><source media=\"(max-width: 600px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fox-pest.com\/wp-content\/themes\/foxpestcontrol24\/assets\/img\/diagrams\/sm\/honey-bee.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fox-pest.com\/wp-content\/themes\/foxpestcontrol24\/assets\/img\/diagrams\/sm\/honey-bee.webp\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\"alt=\"Bee Anatomy Diagram\"><\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wrapper bg-colr-4 colr-800 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wrap-innr pad-top-8 pad-btm-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center font-sz-32 md--font-sz-24 md--font-sz-22 font-wght-500 mrgn-btm-3 lnht-3 has-fox-neutral-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a921298116aca3d3cdc509e645272f01\">Had it with [pest name format=&#8221;plural-lower&#8221;]?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center font-sz-36 md--font-sz-32 md--font-sz-34 font-wght-600 mrgn-btm-3 lnht-3 has-fox-neutral-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c6b385b00c737e0afb7b42181ad7fec4\">Call now and get $50 off pest control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-fox-neutral-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5dc39e81ea91b4ccf4eb9c6d7fe27b5d\">Call before 2pm and get same-day service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button button--2 mrgn-btm-0\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"\/coupons\/\">Redeem Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wrap-innr pad-top-8 pad-btm-8 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group columns--2 md--columns--1 overline_child_h3s is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading overline\">Honey bees are incredibly important pollinators.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>They pollinate flowers, fruits, and vegetables, as well as agricultural crops and wild plants. They transfer pollen from one flower to another while foraging for nectar, promoting plant reproduction and biodiversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group avoid_inside_break is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A honey bee colony is a highly organized cooperative society.  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is made up of thousands of individual bees living together in a single hive. Each colony typically consists of three main types of bees: the queen bee, worker bees, and drones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Queen Bee: The queen bee is the largest in the colony and is responsible for laying eggs. She is the only reproductive female in the colony and can lay up to 2,000 eggs per day during the peak of the breeding season. The queen emits pheromones that control the behavior and development of the other bees in the colony.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worker Bees: Worker bees are female bees that perform a variety of tasks essential for the colony&#8217;s survival. These include hunting for nectar and pollen, caring for the queen and developing brood, building and supporting the hive, and defending the colony against predators. Worker bees are sterile and do not lay eggs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drones: Drones are male bees whose primary role is to mate with queens from other colonies. They do not have stingers and do not participate in colony activities such as foraging or caring for the brood. Drones are typically expelled from the hive during winter when resources are scarce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worker bees produce a special treat for the queen bee called royal jelly. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This highly nutritious substance is rich in proteins, vitamins, and hormones. While all bee larvae initially consume royal jelly, only queen bee larvae are fed exclusively with it throughout their development. This special diet causes physiological changes in queen bee larvae, developing them into reproductive females with longer lifespans and larger bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When a bee discovers a good food source, it shares the news with other bees back at the hive through the &#8220;waggle dance.&#8221; <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This dance has two parts: a fast back-and-forth movement called the waggle phase and a loop that forms a sort of figure-eight shape. The bee might do this dance anywhere from 1 to 100 times. The direction and how many times it loops around gives the other bees information about where the food is, how far away it is, and how big it is.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wrapper bg-colr-7 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wrap-innr pad-top-8 pad-btm-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Pests that can be confused with [pest name format=&#8221;plural-lower&#8221;].<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">People often confuse honey bees with bumblebees, carpenter bees, yellowjackets, and hornets, but they have distinct physical characteristics and behaviors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group confusing_pests is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-acc8bb78 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><picture><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fox-pest.com\/wp-content\/themes\/foxpestcontrol24\/assets\/img\/illustrations\/md\/carpenter-bee.webp\" class=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"alt=\"\"><\/picture>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Carpenter Bee<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><picture><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fox-pest.com\/wp-content\/themes\/foxpestcontrol24\/assets\/img\/illustrations\/md\/honey-bee.webp\" class=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"alt=\"\"><\/picture>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Honey Bee<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-e269605d is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><picture><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fox-pest.com\/wp-content\/themes\/foxpestcontrol24\/assets\/img\/illustrations\/md\/hornet.webp\" class=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"alt=\"\"><\/picture>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Hornet<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-e269605d is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><picture><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fox-pest.com\/wp-content\/themes\/foxpestcontrol24\/assets\/img\/illustrations\/md\/yellowjacket.webp\" class=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"alt=\"\"><\/picture>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Yellowjacket<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wrapper colr-800 bg-colr-4 font-algn-c is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wrap-innr pad-top-8 pad-btm-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-fox-neutral-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dca5b7abb6c8f1e374aa1ba47f812128\">Signs of an [pest name format=&#8221;lower&#8221;] infestation.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You might already know for sure that you have an [pest name format=&#8221;lower&#8221;] problem. Here are a couple of the most common signs of an infestation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pest_signs md--grid-clmns-1 is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-988b637e wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-fox-neutral-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-144b533f8bf059c3ecf06d4dedc9da6a\">Visible and increased bee activity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice a significant increase in honey bee activity around your property, such as large numbers of bees flying in and out of a particular area, it could indicate the presence of a nearby hive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-fox-neutral-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ff22f430efd3db5b6b5b91c0f0f3df4e\">Presence of a hive<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for the physical presence of a honey bee hive or nest. 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We are looking forward to continued service with Fox!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n            <div class=\"slide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide__inner\">\n<p class=\"mrgn-btm-0\"><strong>Jason D.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"icon-star--50 mrgn-btm-stnd\"><\/div>\n<p>Today Alicia came to my house and office building. She did a great of helping us with our mouse problem. She is very professional and well trained. It\u2019s comforting to know we are in good hands with Fox Pest Control.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n            <div class=\"slide\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide__inner\">\n<p class=\"mrgn-btm-0\"><strong>Bryan A.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"icon-star--50 mrgn-btm-stnd\"><\/div>\n<p>I could not be more pleased with our initial home treatment today! Vincent arrived on time and was extremely thorough in his explanation of the services he performed. 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If you spot any pests included in your plan, just give us a call. We\u2019ll come back until the pests don\u2019t. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"contact_form_main\" class=\"wp-block-group wrapper bg-colr-4 colr-800 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns wrap-innr pad-top-8 pad-btm-8 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pad-rght-8 md--pad-rght-0 md--flx-ordr-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-fox-neutral-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d26011d1d1a65364e89d857e0a25d195\">Let&#8217;s talk about your [pest name format=&#8221;lower&#8221;] problems.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-sz-20 has-fox-neutral-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ee365d101933da94a42179b2490951df\">Send us a message using the form below, or just give us a call at (203) 660-0988.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" 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I also agree to the Fox Pest Control <a href=\"\/privacy-policy\/\" class=\"link-colr-800\">Privacy Policy<\/a> and <a href=\"\/terms-of-use\/\" class=\"link-colr-800\">Terms of Use<\/a>.<\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"grid-clmn-span-1-2 mrgn-top-3\">\n\t\t<p><input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner button--2-3\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Send Message\" \/>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page-url\" value=\"https:\/\/fox-pest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1862\">\n\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"referer-url\" value=\"http:\/\/fox-pest.com\/pest-control\/honey-bees\/\">\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<script>\n  \/\/ Ensure dataLayer exists\n  window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || [];\n\n  \/\/ ------------ helpers ------------\n  function normalizeEmail(email) {\n    return (email || \"\").trim().toLowerCase();\n  }\n\n  \/\/ Conservative E.164 normalizer with a US default.\n  \/\/ For international audiences, prefer collecting country code or validating server-side.\n  function normalizePhone(raw, defaultCountry = \"US\") {\n    if (!raw) return \"\";\n    var cleaned = String(raw).replace(\/[^\\d+]\/g, \"\");\n    if (cleaned[0] === \"+\") return cleaned; 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Male honey bees, called drones, do not have stingers, so they cannot sting. Honey bees are not naturally aggressive and will usually only sting in defense of themselves or their hive when they feel threatened.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fox-block-faq fox-expand-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"q\">Are honey bees endangered?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Honey bees are facing a lot of problems, such as losing their homes, being exposed to pesticides, getting sick from parasites and diseases, and dealing with climate change. Some groups of honey bees are decreasing in numbers, especially in certain places, but they&#8217;re not considered endangered right now. However, because honey bees are super important for pollinating crops and plants, their decline is concerning. People are working on ways to protect honey bees, like being careful with pesticides and using sustainable beekeeping methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you see a honey bee nest on your property, the best thing to do is to call a beekeeper to help you relocate the hive. Don\u2019t try to do so yourself, as bees become defensive, and you could be stung.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fox-block-faq fox-expand-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"q\">How do I find a good honey bee removal service?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you find yourself with a yellow-striped flying insect and you\u2019re not sure what it is, call Fox Pest Control. We\u2019ll identify the pest, and if it\u2019s something we treat, we\u2019ll take care of you. If it\u2019s honey bees that you are dealing with, we\u2019ll refer you to a local honey bee removal expert who follows state regulations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fox-block-faq fox-expand-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"q\">Does Fox Pest Control treat honey bees?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Currently, none of our branches treat honey bees or remove their nests. Since they are a protected species in many states across the country, we rely on honeybee removal experts in many cases. If you\u2019re not sure if you have honey bees or another type of stinging insect, call Fox Pest Control and we\u2019ll come out and identify the pest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fox-block-faq fox-expand-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"q\">Are honey bees aggressive?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Honey bees are generally not aggressive unless they feel threatened, or their hive is disturbed. Because honey bees will die if they sting, they will usually only sting if they perceive a threat to themselves or their colony. Honey bees typically focus on foraging for food and caring for their young rather than seeking out conflicts with humans or other animals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fox-block-faq fox-expand-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"q\">Do honey bees die after stinging?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Honey bees have a unique defense mechanism: a barbed stinger connected to their abdomen. When a honey bee stings, it releases venom through this stinger. However, unlike other stinging insects such as wasps or hornets, the honey bee&#8217;s stinger becomes lodged in the victim&#8217;s skin, tearing away from the bee&#8217;s body as it tries to fly off. Unfortunately, this results in the bee&#8217;s death shortly afterward. Because of this, honey bees typically only sting when they perceive a significant threat to themselves or their colony, as it ultimately results in the loss of their own life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fox-block-faq fox-expand-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"q\">How fast can honey bees fly?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Honey bees can fly around 15 miles per hour (24 kilometers per hour), and its wings beat 230 times every second! However, their flight speed can vary depending on weather conditions, wind speed, and the individual bee&#8217;s energy level. They fly much faster if they don&#8217;t carry nectar, pollen, or water.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fox-block-faq fox-expand-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"q\">How long do honey bees live?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Honey bee eggs hatch within three days, developing into larvae, then pupae. Queens reach adulthood fastest, maturing fully in just 16 days, followed by workers in 21 days, and drones taking the longest at 24 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Worker bees typically live for about two to four weeks in the summer, but those born late and overwinter as part of the hive can live for up to 11 months, known as diutinus or &#8220;long-lasting&#8221; bees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drones live for four to eight weeks in the summer, dying shortly after mating, and are not kept in the hive during winter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Queens have the longest lifespan, usually living for two to three years, with some living up to five years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fox-block-faq fox-expand-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"q\">How do honey bees survive the winter?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>As the weather gets colder, all the bees in the hive gather together and vibrate their abdomens to make warmth. 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