Honey Bees
“If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would have only four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man.” - Albert Einstein
We do not exterminate honey bees. In some cases, we may be able to refer you to a bee keeper but cannot guarantee they will take a wild swarm. If you have concerns about honey bees swarming on your property, it is a phenomenon that can last for a few hours and up to a few days. Although it is an inconvenience, simply avoid the area and they will move on.
Apis mellifera Family Apidae
Photo courtesy of Timothy Haley, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
The honey bee is distinguished by its golden color with black bands on the abdomen and oval pollen baskets on the hind legs. Colonies can contain tens of thousands of bees and last for many years.
Articles About Honey Bees
Scientists Work to Solve the Mystery of Dying Honey Bees
It's Time to Save the Bees and Ban Neonic Pesticides
If the Bees Disappear We'll All Be Stung
Reading Guide - Keeping the Bees