{"id":869,"date":"2024-02-27T21:46:33","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T04:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fox-pest.com\/?page_id=869"},"modified":"2025-10-08T09:42:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T15:42:57","slug":"bees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fox-pest.com\/pest-control\/bees\/","title":{"rendered":"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> dark brown, yellow, black<br><strong>Carry disease:<\/strong> no<br><strong>Damages home\/yard:<\/strong> yes<br><strong>Most active season:<\/strong> late spring to summer<br><strong>Fox plan for this pest:<\/strong> Home Protection Plan<\/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-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group columns--2 md--columns--1 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading overline\">In a bee colony, there is a clear hierarchy of three main types of bees.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This structure supports the efficient functioning and survival of the bee colony, with <a href=\"https:\/\/fox-pest.com\/pest-files\/bees\/#role-adult-bees\">each member playing a specific role<\/a> in maintaining the health and productivity of the hive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Queen Bee: The queen bee is at the top of the hierarchy, the only female responsible for laying eggs. She releases pheromones that influence the behavior and development of the other bees in the colony. The queen bee is tended to by worker bees, who feed and groom her.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worker Bees: Worker bees are infertile females responsible for tasks within the colony, including foraging for food, caring for the queen and developing brood, building and supporting the hive, and defending the colony. They outnumber other bees in the colony and perform most of the labor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drone Bees: The drone bees are male bees whose primary purpose is to mate with a queen from another colony. They do not have stingers or engage in other tasks within the hive. Drones are typically expelled from the colony during the fall or winter when resources are scarce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group avoid_inside_break is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading overline\">Bees have been on Earth for over 100 million years. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Human civilizations began harvesting honey nearly 8,000 years ago, recognizing bees&#8217; vital role in agriculture and the valuable resources they provide, including honey, pollen, and wax. These contributions have remained essential to our species throughout history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading overline\">Unlike humans, bees cannot see the color red.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, they possess vision in the ultraviolet spectrum. They adeptly discern between darkness and light, aiding in edge detection and shape recognition. However, bees may encounter challenges in distinguishing between similar shapes with smooth contours, such as circles and ovals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading overline\">During the summer, worker bees have a lifespan of only two to four weeks.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if they hatch late and remain in the hive for winter, their lifespan extends to 11 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading overline\">Bees have a unique feature called a &#8220;honey stomach.&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s like having a second stomach just for storing nectar. When bees collect nectar from flowers, they fill up this special stomach. Then, when they return to the hive, they share the nectar with other bees. This helps them make honey, which they use as food for themselves and the colony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To gain a better understanding of bees\u2014their behavior, ecological importance, and how to manage them safely\u2014explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/fox-pest.com\/pest-files\/bees\/\">Bees Pest Files<\/a> for comprehensive insights.<\/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 bees with other flying insects such as wasps, hornets, and flies due to their similar appearance and behavior. Additionally, certain bee mimics, such as hoverflies and bee flies, can further contribute to the confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group confusing_pests is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-988b637e 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\/honey-bee.webp\" class=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"alt=\"\"><\/picture>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Bee<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-2155ee95 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-2155ee95 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\/wasp.webp\" class=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"alt=\"\"><\/picture>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Wasp<\/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 <a href=\"https:\/\/fox-pest.com\/pest-files\/bees\/#signs-bee-infestation\">signs of a bee infestation<\/a>.<\/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-6a3803406e67c68fdafcb8cc6920196b\">Excessive number of bees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Increased activity around a particular area of your property, such as a large number of bees entering and exiting.<\/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-d19aa7ed8eb263f36c52f7acacd7f159\">Visible, active bee nests<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Active nests can be found in 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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. He was very polite, respectful of our inside spaces, and had a great attitude throughout the visit. A++ professional! Thank you!<\/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>Kayla B.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"icon-star--50 mrgn-btm-stnd\"><\/div>\n<p>Overall - very satisfied with communication and job done for my first time ever hiring pest control. Very knowledgeable and explains everything. Makes it very easy to maintain for a super busy family like ours.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"slide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide__inner\">\n<p class=\"mrgn-btm-0\"><strong>James G.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"icon-star--50 mrgn-btm-stnd\"><\/div>\n<p>Very happy with the price and service. The technician, Xavier was professional and courteous. He took the time to fully explain what he was doing, ask if we had any questions. 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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\/869\">\n\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"referer-url\" value=\"http:\/\/fox-pest.com\/pest-control\/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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However, areas in the southern parts of the United States \u2014 like Texas, Florida, and California \u2014 are seeing increasing numbers of Africanized honey bees, which are extremely aggressive.<\/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\">Can honey bees make a nest in my house?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Honey bees generally don\u2019t like to <a href=\"https:\/\/fox-pest.com\/pest-files\/bees\/#bees-nesting-habits\">nest in an area<\/a> with a lot of traffic from humans or predatory insects. Most honey bees rarely infest homes and prefer to be left alone. The one exception to this is the Africanized honey bee, which is extremely aggressive.<\/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\">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\n\n\n<p>How do I tell the difference between a honeybee and a wasp? \u25cf Body Color and Shape. Wasps have an elongated abdomen and usually bright colors that stand out. Honey bees have a more muted yellow and black or brown appearance and have a more rounded body shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hairs. Honey bees also have a large amount of fine hair on their body and legs, making them look fuzzy. Few wasps have any hairs, and most have none at all.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legs. Some honey bees that forage for nectar will also have yellowish clumps (pollen baskets) on their hind legs.<\/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 bees contribute to the environment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Bees are essential to the environment mostly for their role as pollinators. As they visit flowers to collect nectar, bees transfer pollen between flowers, facilitating fertilization. This pollination enables plants to produce fruits, seeds, and new plants, supporting biodiversity and ecosystem health. Many agricultural crops rely on bee pollination for successful reproduction, making bees essential for food production.<\/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\">What are Africanized honey bees?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Africanized honey bees, also known as &#8220;killer bees,&#8221; are a hybrid of African and European honey bees. They were initially created in Brazil by interbreeding the two species in the mid-20th century in an attempt to increase honey production. After they were bred, Africanized honeybees were accidentally set loose. They spread throughout South America and have reached the United States. They are now primarily found in the southern regions of the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Africanized honey bees are known for their aggressive behavior and tendency to swarm and sting in large numbers when disturbed. They have spread throughout the Americas, often displacing native honey bee populations and posing a threat to humans and animals due to their defensive nature.<\/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 Africanized honey bees dangerous?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The venom of Africanized honey bees is not more dangerous than typical honey bees. However, because they tend to swarm in larger groups, they pose an increased danger to humans. If you live in a state with Africanized honey bees, be extremely cautious. 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