Bee Colony Removals
This is a public service announcement;
When honeybees find their way inside someone's home, shed, barn or any other structure, they have two choices — call an exterminator, or call a beekeeper who is experienced in removing the bees and their comb.
Because of the liability involved with cutting into someone's structure, not to mention the danger in climbing to reach the hive, the Umpqua Valley Beekeepers Assoc. will be passing all removal referrals to individuals willing to work with you if you have a bee colony in your structure. Although we are a resource to pass this information on to the beekeeper(s) we are not liable for these individuals. Be sure things are discussed in advance and with as much detail as you see fit.
A NOTE ABOUT COLONIES IN TREES: This is actually a natural place for honeybees to build their homes. If you notice a colony is living in an old tree or trunk on your property, chances are they do not need to be moved at all. Unless they have moved in very close to your home, the best thing to do is let them be and just enjoy your new neighbors! If their proximity to your door makes you uncomfortable, please call the number below and someone from the UVBA can help you better evaluate the situation.
When honeybees find their way inside someone's home, shed, barn or any other structure, they have two choices — call an exterminator, or call a beekeeper who is experienced in removing the bees and their comb.
Because of the liability involved with cutting into someone's structure, not to mention the danger in climbing to reach the hive, the Umpqua Valley Beekeepers Assoc. will be passing all removal referrals to individuals willing to work with you if you have a bee colony in your structure. Although we are a resource to pass this information on to the beekeeper(s) we are not liable for these individuals. Be sure things are discussed in advance and with as much detail as you see fit.
A NOTE ABOUT COLONIES IN TREES: This is actually a natural place for honeybees to build their homes. If you notice a colony is living in an old tree or trunk on your property, chances are they do not need to be moved at all. Unless they have moved in very close to your home, the best thing to do is let them be and just enjoy your new neighbors! If their proximity to your door makes you uncomfortable, please call the number below and someone from the UVBA can help you better evaluate the situation.
Call our Swarm Hotline if you need to report a removal: (541) 236-4732
