Serving the Denver Metro Area from Castle Rock to Boulder​

Signs You Have a Honey Bee Problem

Sightings:

• Bees are about a half inch long
• Black and yellow striping
• Pollen collects in a ball around hind legs
• Have hairy eyes

Hive location:

• Major factor in determining problematic bees
• Hive near frequented area can increase stings
• Hive in home can lead to property damage

Doesn’t match the signs you see? Return to Pests Page.

If you think you have a honey bee problem, please call or contact Animal & Pest Control Specialist, Inc, serving homes across the Front Range, including Denver, Evergreen, and Castle Rock.

Honey Bee Nuisance Concerns:

• Sting can be painful, and dangerous to people with allergies
• Hive in the home can damage structure

Honey Bee Removal:

• APCS recommends not poisoning the bees
• Live removal where they vacuum up the bees and remove the hive
• APCS comes back and seals the entry

General Information about Honey Bees:

• Honeybee colonies usually have one fertile “Queen Bee” that produces eggs from spring to fall.
• Worker bees usually feed on nectar and pollen.
• Bees are usually most active during the day, and can be active year round depending on location and region.