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Redwood Shores Bee Removal – Bees In Wall Again

Posted on May 20, 2013

Wow, I cannot believe how many times I’ve removed bees from this property on Redwood Shores. Swarms keep moving into the stucco fence section, and I’ve recommended to leave the void open so we can remove the swarms easier, but … Continue reading →

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Swarm Traps Continue To Lure Bee Swarms

Posted on May 18, 2013

I’m really glad that a local golf and country club is doing their part in protecting our local honeybees. They have several oak trees that have active hives in the hollows and they are willing to just let them be. … Continue reading →

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7+ Year Old Hive In Los Altos Hills – Bee Removal

Posted on May 15, 2013

Ed who actually contacted me in 2012 not regarding bee removal but wanting some help on starting some hives on his property, this year called and needed help on relocating a hive that has been living in the soffit for … Continue reading →

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Adopt-A-Hive – New Bees For A Local Beekeeper

Posted on May 14, 2013

Rich contacted me a while back regarding getting some bees for his empty hives as his bees didn’t make it through Winter. Instead of buying packaged bees he wanted to try out some feral bees as they are more accustomed … Continue reading →

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Mountain View Apartment Bees Rescued Instead Of Sprayed – Thanks Kevin!

Posted on May 13, 2013

We want to start this blog off by saying thanks to Kevin for calling us regarding bees at the apartment he rents instead of the property manager phoning an exterminator company to kill the bees. Kevin was very proactive in … Continue reading →

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Honey Bees In Recycle Bin – Los Altos

Posted on May 12, 2013

A quick blog post. Honeybees seem to like garbage/recycle/compost bins, especially the smaller after-swarms. From the looks of this colony, they moved in, built out some comb, but decided to leave. Only like 20 bees were left after the family … Continue reading →

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5+ Year Old Hive Relocating, Homeowners As New Beekeepers – Menlo Park

Posted on May 12, 2013

Did a site check the other day after receiving a call from Sara of Menlo Park. They recently bought a house and is currently remodeling it. The neighbor told them that the hive have been there for over 5 years … Continue reading →

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Attic Vent Hole Colony Rescued – Los Altos Bee Removal

Posted on May 11, 2013

Yup, another colony of bees that recently moved into the attic through the vent holes. It’s common for honeybees to find these locations suitable for their new home and we remove many each year. This one was a little trickier. … Continue reading →

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Bees In Vent Hole – Los Altos Hills Bee Removal

Posted on May 10, 2013

The other day Andy of Los Altos Hills was outside and witnessed a swarm of honeybees move into his house through attic vent holes. It was a pretty large swarm and within 15 to 20 minutes they were all inside. … Continue reading →

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Wasp Spray Do Not Kill Honeybee Colonies – Los Altos Bee Removal

Posted on May 9, 2013

Recently I heard on the news that Europe is trying to pass a law that make spraying honeybees illegal (I should dig that up and post it). I wish they would do the same here in California. We received a … Continue reading →

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