Ah, honeybees.
Pollinators of flowers. Makers of honey. Champions of teamwork. Builders of 30-pound walls of gooey destruction INSIDE YOUR HOUSE.
Let’s clear something up right away: we love honeybees. They’re adorable little fuzzy flying workaholics. But like your in-laws showing up uninvited with 6 suitcases and a dog, honeybees are lovely until they move in.
“Help! The Sky Is Full of Bees!”
If you’ve ever looked out your window in May or June and thought “Gee, is that a biblical plague or did the neighbor buy a bee cannon?” — chances are, you’ve witnessed a honeybee swarm.
Some of our customers have even said:
“The sky got dark because there were so many bees!!!”
Listen, it didn’t actually get dark — but we appreciate the drama.
When bees swarm, it looks terrifying, but it’s basically just moving day for bees. Think of them as tiny airborne house hunters, led by a Queen who’s basically Beyoncé but with wings and a stinger.
Bee Realistic: What Are They Looking For?
Bees want a big hollow tree.
You know what else works for them?
→ YOUR WALLS.
Attics, soffits, walls, BBQ grills, air conditioners — it’s all fair game in the world of bee real estate.
And if they set up shop inside your home? Oh, buckle up.
Honeybees can build comb at nearly one pound per day. We’ve seen colonies weighing 30+ pounds hidden inside walls. That’s not a hive — that’s a health code violation with wings.
Wait… Honey Is Made Where??
Fun Bee Fact: Honeybees make wax and honey INSIDE their bodies.
- Wax? Secreted right out of their little bee bodies like nature’s Play-Doh machine.
- Honey? Made in their “honey stomach” and then, um… regurgitated.
Yep, every time you put honey in your tea, just know it’s technically high-quality, organic bee barf. You’re welcome.
What Should You Do If You See A Swarm?
→ DON’T panic.
→ DON’T run around with a broom.
→ And for the love of pollen, DON’T spray them with a hose.
Chances are, they’ll leave in a day or two on their own. But if they decide to stay — especially in your living room wall — that’s when you call us.
We’ll send a real-life exterminator (not a salesperson in a bee costume) to do a free inspection and figure out the best solution.
Fun Honeybee Math (That You Really Don’t Want in Your House)
| Day | Approximate Comb Weight |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | 1 pound |
| Day 7 | 7 pounds |
| Day 30 | Up to 30 pounds |
| Your Reaction | Priceless panic |
Beekeepers vs. Wild Bees: Not The Same Thing
People sometimes ask if local beekeepers want to “adopt” their wild swarm. That’s like asking a dog breeder if they want your wild coyote.
Beekeepers order their bees online — clean, healthy, pathogen-free. Wild bees? Well… they’re street bees.
We recommend leaving wild bees in the wild unless they’ve declared your kitchen their new zip code.
Final Thought:
Honeybees belong in flowers, not in your walls.
If you hear buzzing behind your drywall, see honey dripping down your siding, or suddenly feel like you’re living inside a Winnie-the-Pooh episode gone wrong — call Aacute Pest Control.
We’ll handle your bee situation with care, respect, and zero beekeeper puns.*
(*Okay, maybe one or two. We can’t help it. Bee-lieve us.)
