April 5, 2023 | Bee Behavior, Honey Bees, Live Swarm Relocation, Save the Bees
There’s been much discussion in the media and society about the scarcity of honeybees from Colony Collapse Disorder. Although CCD may cause a decrease in the bee population in other areas of the US, it has not been our experience in Arizona. The surrounding desert areas of our cities allow for wild bee populations. Many […]
Continue Reading >September 13, 2021 | Bee Hive Removal, Live Swarm Relocation, Wasp Removal, Wasps
The onset of cooler fall temperatures will signal the honey bees’ final swarm season of the year, but the last surge of the summer heat welcomes wasps. These long, warm days following the wet monsoon season provide the perfect breeding conditions for wasps in the desert. Unlike the nectar-loving honeybee, wasps are omnivores and are […]
Continue Reading >August 30, 2021 | Bee Behaviour, Bee Infestation, Honey Bees, How to Bee Proof Your Home
Picture this: you lounge near the pool, watching your daughter play. You smile as she dives off the diving board and kicks her way across the deep end. Then you frown as you notice a swarm of bees hovering around her. Why do bees congregate near your pool? Bees need water during hot weather just […]
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