If you have bees on your property, you might be concerned about getting stung when you go outside. Secondary to that, you may also be concerned about how much it will cost to remove the bees and how difficult it will be to accomplish. At Florida Bee Removal, we are here to provide some insight into the matter, so you will have a good idea of what to expect when you call our bee removal company.
Some factors that may affect bee removal cost include the following:
- Bee Population – As you might expect, the larger the colony is, the more challenging it is to remove the bees, and that has a direct effect on the bee removal cost. You may not know the size of the population until bee removal professionals arrive to assess the situation. Observing flight activity and thermal imaging are two ways they can estimate the size, but they won’t necessarily know for sure until the job is finished.
- Hive Location – Some hives are somewhat easy to reach, even in high places like trees or beneath roofs. However, bees can create hives in less accessible locations, such as inside house walls. Getting bees out of your walls requires cutting into the wall, which is invasive and requires other measures to avoid attracting future colonies. In short, hives that are not very accessible will cost more to remove.
- Type of Bees – The type of bees may be a factor in bee removal cost. For instance, honey bee removal can be on the pricier side because it requires specialized, non-lethal methods and the removal of honey and beeswax. Carpenter bees can also cost more because of the structural damage they cause that requires repairs.