Bee Removal in Clearwater, Largo & St. Petersburg

Africanized honey bees or hybridized bees are often referred to as killer bees due to their aggressive behavior. They look the same as honey bees, but they are very protective of their hive and will defend it in large numbers if they feel threatened. They can be provoked by loud noises and certain smells like barbecues, fires, smoke, and even the breath of mammals. Although bees die after they sting, Africanized honey bees swarm their victims in such large numbers that multiple stings can be fatal.

Also known as digger bees, these bees burrow into the ground to nest. Unlike honey bees, miner bees are solitary and do not live in colonies but often nest in previously exisiting animal holes. Ground bees come in different sizes and shades of color. The largest species is about the size of a honey bee but is furrier and darker than a honey bee. You may also see miner bees that are metallic green or have bright stripes.

Carpenter bees get their name from the small holes they bore into wood to create their nests. These bees are usually found in small numbers and while they don’t typically pose a problem for people, they can cause damage to fences, wood posts, eaves, and decks.

Mud daubers, yellow jackets, and other wasps can pose a health concern around the home. Unlike a bee’s barbed stinger, wasps have a smooth stinger which allows them to sting many times when they feel threatened.