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Africanized Bees

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State Seeks To Eradicate Colonies

Africanized bees are over taking the wild populations of European bees in Florida. That is why the state advises africanized honey beeresidents to exterminate feral colonies found on properties close to people.

“Public safety is ultimately our goal,”

said Jerry Hayes, chief of the apiary section of Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

“Three or four years ago, the bees we were finding might show 20 to 30 percent Americanization. Now it’s 60 to 80 percent.”

Bees Feel At Home In Southern Florida

Southern and southwest Florida has a higher density of the bees than other parts of the state, he said. That’s probably because the area resembles Central and South America, where Africanized bees started in this hemisphere.

“Beekeepers are not part of the problem,” Hayes said. “We don’t want them zoned or ordinance out of being. But having more managed colonies will not stop Africanized bees from expanding.”

 

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Bee Removal Rising

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 Bee Hives Are Becoming Commonplace These Days In Florida

We often get calls here at Nuisance Wildlife Removal Inc. about bees invading a home or other structure on a property. The unseen hive usually has the iceberg effect, where you only see the

entrance, and not the main colony.

On this call, the bees were spotted going in and out of a hole up near the rain gutter of a two story house. Once the gutter and drain pipe were removed, you could see the damage and rotted wood, which

allowed the bees to enter the structure and start their hive.

We Had To Peel Back The Structure

Our trained technician removed some fascia board, and the hive combs a were pretty big. This hive was not a new one. It had been there for more than one season. The deeper he dug into the damaged wood, the worse things looked for the home owner.

Why Some Bees Must Be Destroyed

First things first, the bees need to be eliminated. Some people don’t understand why this is necessary, considering the world wide distress that domesticated bees are in due to CCD or “colony collapse disorder”. Bees are dying off by the billions due to everything from infections, to mites, to lack of food, pesticides and even the stress of being trucked all over the country at harvest time.

The bigger danger is that the healthy domestic bees would be contaminated by cross breeding with the AHB or Africanized Honey Bees which have now invaded our part of Florida. We can’t take the time to try and recognize whether we are dealing with the AHB or just wild honey bees. We exterminate the hive to help the Florida bee industry keep its good hives intact. In the past, a licensed bee keeper may want to take the wild hives that we find, but not any more.

Taking Out The Hive

Now that the bees have been “dusted”, we start the removal process. You can’t just leave an empty hive in place, or it will attract maggots which would feed on the dead bee larvae. Also, all that honey may eventually start running down the inside walls. That is a mess you don’t want to ever have to deal with. Bees and humans are not the only creatures who like to eat honey.

Our technicians will make sure that all traces and remnants of the hive are cleaned away, and the area is left ready for the contractor to repair any structural damage left behind by the bees.

 

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Africanized Honey Bees

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A nest of africanized honey bees on tree limb

Africanized Bees Stake A Claim In Florida Territory

According to a 2005 public advisory from the Florida Department of Agriculture, Africanized Honey Bees (AHB) have been present in the Tampa Bay area since 2002. They probably arrived through ports, on ships from Guatemala.

Over the last several years, numerous attacks on humans and animals have been reported in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Emergency response agencies in these states have implemented first responder training programs as well as public education efforts. While there have been no attacks on humans reported in Florida, farm animals have been attacked.

Future encounters between Africanized Honey Bees and humans is considered inevitable, so the best course of action is the education of the public, especially as we move into warmer weather when outside activities are more frequent.

Bee Alert- What To Watch Out For

Here are some Africanized Honey Bees safety precautions suggested by the Florida Department of Agriculture.

  • Be attuned and alert to buzzing in your environment – this may indicate a nest or swarm of bees.
  • Use care when entering sheds or outbuildings where bees may nest.
  • Examine work areas before using power equipment such as lawn mowers, weed cutters, and chain saws – the noise excites bees.
  • Be alert when engaged in all outdoor activities.
  • Do not disturb a nest or swarm of bees, leave the area immediately, and contact Nuisance Wildlife Removal Inc., or your county extension agent.
  • If attacked by aggressive bees, run as fast as possible to a safe area. Aggressive Africanized Honey Bees may pursue for up to ¼ of a mile.

If Stung By Africanized Bees

Takes these precautionary steps.

  •  Go quickly to a safe area.
  • Remove stingers by scraping – use a flicking action with a finger nail or credit card. Do not squeeze or the stinger may stay in and get infected.
  •  Apply ice.
  • Seek medical attention immediately if breathing becomes labored.

If a large volume of bees are present on your property the wise course of action may be to have them removed. If for no other reason that that fact the hive will continue to expand and could become a danger to children in the area.  If that is the case call Nuisance Wildlife Trapper for a free evaluation of removing the hive.

 

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Venice

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Venice Needs Wildlife Trapper Services

Wildlife Trapper provides professional wildlife control for both residential & commercial customers in the city of Venice Florida. We offer custom animal control solutions for almost any type of wildlife problem, whether it be the noises of squirrels running through the attic, a colony of bats living in a building, or the destructive behavior of a raccoon or other critter, we have the experience and the tools to quickly and professionally solve your problem. For a consultation, give us a call at 941-729-2103

Always Hire A Licensed Contractor – Not The Good Ole Boy Approach

There are many Venice pest control companies for animals out there, but not all of them are licensed and insured professionals. Make sure that you hire a competent expert for your Venice exterminator of wildlife. At Wildlife Trapper, we will be courteous and friendly and take the time to answer your questions. Give our Venice trappers at Wildlife Trapper a call, and we will listen to your problem, and make an appointment to perform an inspection.

Let Our Professionals Do The Work Of Removing Nuisance Wildlife

Florida is full of wildlife, including snakes, squirrels, raccoons, opossums, and more. You will need professional Venice snake removal or raccoon control if you can’t trap the wild animal on your own and perform full repairs and prevention to keep pests out for good. We perform the repairs and decontamination if necessary. Rats and mice love to live in attics, and can chew wires or leave droppings. In fact Venice wildlife frequently enter homes, and it takes a pest management company to remove them.

Hire The Team That Will Respect Your Property

We are Venice wildlife management experts, and are familiar with all the pest animals, including all species of Florida snakes and bats. We at Wildlife Trapper are the best among Venice nuisance wildlife companies and can solve all animal damage issues. Our wildlife operators are skilled at bird control and bat removal, and would be happy to serve your Venice bat control or pigeon and bird control needs with a professional solution.

Opossums, skunks, moles, and other animals that can damage your lawn – we are the exterminators who can capture and remove them. Our professional pest management of wildlife and animals can solve all of your Venice animal control and capture needs. Give us a call at 941-729-2103 for a price quote and more information.

 

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