| FAQ’s |
1. Is it legal to kill bees?
2. Who can eradicate bees?
3. Can the bees be relocated alive?
4. How much does bee removal cost?
5. When can you help me with my bee problem?
6. Do you guarantee your services?
7. Do you do repairs?
8. What forms of payment do you accept?
1. Is It legal to kill bees?
Yes, only if the swarms/colonies are wild (not in managed boxes) and are on your property. The Florida Department of Agriculture (FDACS) recommends that wild colonies be exterminated by bee removal companies licensed in pest control to help prevent the spread of the Africanized honeybee.
Click here for Florida state public advisory
We do not recommend that you do your own bee removal due to the danger and complexity of the process. We have been doing bee removal for a long time and have learned valuable lessons in providing service safely and efficiently.
2. Who can eradicate bees?
Knowledgeable bee removal companies who are licensed in pest control by the Florida Department of Agriculture (FDACS). Licensed pest control companies are required by Law to have Commercial Liability Insurance and Workers Compensation in the event they damage your property or get hurt while on your property.
If they are not licensed, they most likely do not have insurance! ** Lack of knowledge and experience can cost you way more when the job is not done right.. the first time!
Follow this link to the Florida Dept. of Agriculture website to see who is licensed:
http://app1.flaes.org/ceu/companysearch.asp
3. Can the bees be relocated alive?
Only knowledgeable and registered Beekeepers following rules and procedures outlined by The Bureau of Plant & Apiary Inspection FDACS may relocate wild colonies. In most cases, it’s “smoke & mirrors” when someone says they are providing live removal. The bees are still exterminated, but as the customer, you won’t know the difference.
4. How much does bee removal cost?
Bee removal costs vary depending on location, size, and age of the bee colony. We always do an in depth inspection and explain the problem to you while providing a solution. We then give you an agreeable total cost prior to beginning service. No “windows” of cost that obligate you the customer to the highest cost of that “window”. We offer valuable service at a cost that works for you.
5. When can you help me with my bee problem?
We aspire to provide same day or next day service depending on yours and our schedules. Our service trucks and beekeepers are available in our coverage area on a daily basis and are equipped to solve your bee problem while on site. The bee removal process can take up to 2-4 hours to complete on average depending on the severity of the problem.
6. Do you guarantee your services?
Yes, warranty terms are based on the services provided. We promise to provide you the best customer service, which should be expected.
7. Do you do repairs?
We can sometimes do minor temporary repairs depending on building construction. Most repairs are cosmetic and minor giving you the option to call your handyman or a “buddy” who knows how to “fix it”. This saves you unnecessary additional costs.
Always remember that you can get a future re-infestation if repairs are not done or not done correctly.
8. What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, check and credit cards. We accept payment when the service is done. Account billing is available for most commercial entities at our discretion.
Deposits are not necessary and not expected unless there is a need for lift equipment or additional contractors.
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