Live Bee Removal in East Fort Lauderdale, FL: Queen Bee Rescued High in a Tree
GotBeez used our boom lift to safely reach a honey bee colony high in a large tree in East Fort Lauderdale, locate the queen and work to relocate the colony alive.
Quick Summary: East Fort Lauderdale Tree Bee Removal
GotBeez performed a live bee removal in East Fort Lauderdale, Florida after honey bees gathered high in a large tree where safe access from the ground was not practical. Our team used our own boom lift to reach the colony, successfully located and captured the queen bee and worked to collect and relocate the bees instead of exterminating them.
Owning our own boom lift allows GotBeez to handle many high tree, roofline, two-story and commercial bee removals without depending on rented lift equipment.
Need local help? Learn more about our Fort Lauderdale bee removal services.
When a honey bee colony decides to settle at the top of a large tree, getting them down safely can be a challenge.
That was exactly the situation our GotBeez team recently encountered during a live bee removal in East Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The bees had gathered high in a large tree, well above an area that could be safely reached from the ground. Instead of taking unnecessary risks with ladders or leaving the bees where they were, we brought out one of the newest additions to the GotBeez fleet: our boom lift.
The lift allowed our crew to safely reach the bees at the top of the tree, perform the removal and, most importantly, locate and capture the queen bee.
Watch This East Fort Lauderdale Bee Removal
In the video above, you can see our GotBeez crew working high in the tree during this East Fort Lauderdale bee removal and successfully securing the queen.
Finding the queen is an important part of many live honey bee relocations because the rest of the colony is naturally attracted to her pheromones.
Once the queen was secured, we could continue working on safely collecting and relocating the bees rather than exterminating the colony.
Bees at the Top of a Large Tree in East Fort Lauderdale
Honey bees don't always choose convenient locations.
Sometimes we'll find colonies or swarms close to the ground. Other times they're inside walls, soffits, roofs or other parts of a structure.
And then there are jobs like this one.
These bees were high at the top of a large tree in East Fort Lauderdale, making access one of the biggest challenges of the removal.
Working around thousands of bees while elevated off the ground requires the proper equipment and experience.
That's where our boom lift made a major difference.
Our Boom Lift Helps Us Reach High Bee Colonies
GotBeez added a boom lift to our bee removal fleet specifically to help us handle difficult elevated removals more efficiently.
Instead of having to rent a lift every time we encounter bees high in a tree or building, we can bring our own equipment directly to qualifying jobs.
For our customers, having this capability can mean a faster and more efficient approach to difficult-access bee removals.
Our lift can be especially useful for situations involving:
- Bees high in trees
- Tall palm trees
- Two-story homes
- Rooflines and high soffits
- Commercial buildings
- Elevated exterior walls
- Difficult-to-access honey bee colonies
For this particular Fort Lauderdale bee removal, it allowed our crew to get directly up to the bees and work from a much more practical position.
Learn more about our boom lift bee removal capabilities.
We Found the Queen Bee!
One of the best moments during this removal was finding the queen.
A honey bee colony revolves around its queen, and successfully locating her can be extremely helpful during a live relocation.
The queen produces pheromones that help regulate and organize the colony. When we successfully capture and secure her during a removal, the worker bees can begin gathering around her.
That's exactly what we wanted during this East Fort Lauderdale job.
Instead of spraying and killing the bees, our objective was to remove the colony alive and relocate it.
Why GotBeez Focuses on Live Bee Removal
There is a major difference between simply killing bees and actually removing and relocating a honey bee colony.
GotBeez specializes in humane, no-kill live bee removal throughout Fort Lauderdale, Broward County and Palm Beach County.
When circumstances allow, we want the bees to leave the property alive.
That means carefully assessing the location, determining how we can access the colony, finding the queen when possible and collecting the bees so they can be relocated.
It's a simple philosophy that guides the work we do throughout South Florida.
Learn more about our live bee removal service.
Should You Remove Bees From a Tall Tree Yourself?
If you discover a swarm or colony high in a tree, don't attempt to climb the tree or use an extension ladder while dealing with thousands of bees.
A bee removal that might be relatively straightforward at ground level becomes significantly more complicated when it is 20, 30 or more feet above the ground.
You have the risks associated with working at height combined with an active colony of bees.
This is one of those situations where having professional equipment can make a major difference.
GotBeez can evaluate the location of the bees and determine an appropriate approach for safely reaching and removing them.
You can also learn more about our live bee removal in trees.
Swarm vs. Established Honey Bee Colony
Seeing a large ball or cluster of honey bees hanging from a tree can be alarming, but it doesn't necessarily mean the bees have built a permanent hive there.
Honey bee colonies reproduce through a natural process called swarming.
During a swarm, a queen leaves an established colony with thousands of worker bees. The bees may temporarily gather together on a tree branch while scout bees search the surrounding area for a suitable location to establish their new home.
This is one reason it's important to contact an experienced bee removal company when you discover a large cluster of bees.
What you're seeing may be an opportunity to safely capture and relocate the colony before it establishes itself inside a nearby home or structure.
Learn more about the difference between a bee swarm and an established hive.
Bee Removal in East Fort Lauderdale and Surrounding Areas
GotBeez provides live bee removal in Fort Lauderdale, East Fort Lauderdale and communities throughout Broward County.
We handle a wide range of residential and commercial bee situations, including bees located in trees, walls, roofs, soffits and other difficult-to-access areas.
Whether you've discovered a swarm hanging from a tree or you're seeing bees repeatedly entering part of your house, it's worth having the situation evaluated.
The sooner we can identify what's happening, the sooner we can determine an appropriate removal strategy.
Explore our Fort Lauderdale Bee Removal page or view Broward County Bee Removal.
Need Live Bee Removal in Fort Lauderdale, Florida?
If you've got bees, call GotBeez.
Our experienced team specializes in live honey bee removal and relocation throughout Fort Lauderdale and South Florida, including difficult removals that require specialized access equipment.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, East Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Wilton Manors, Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Deerfield Beach, Plantation, Sunrise and surrounding Broward County communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bee Removal in Fort Lauderdale
Do you provide live bee removal in East Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. GotBeez provides live honey bee removal and relocation services throughout Fort Lauderdale, including East Fort Lauderdale and surrounding Broward County communities.
Can you remove bees from the top of a tall tree?
Yes, depending on accessibility and the specific situation. GotBeez has a boom lift that allows our team to reach many elevated bee colonies and swarms that would otherwise be difficult to safely access.
Why is catching the queen important during bee removal?
The queen produces pheromones that help organize the colony. When the queen is successfully captured and secured during a live removal, worker bees can gather around her, which can help with collecting and relocating the colony.
Do you kill the bees?
GotBeez specializes in live bee removal and relocation. Our goal is to safely remove and relocate honey bee colonies whenever circumstances allow.
What should I do if I see a large ball of bees hanging from a tree?
Keep a safe distance and avoid disturbing or spraying the bees. A large cluster may be a honey bee swarm temporarily resting while scout bees search for a new home. Contact an experienced bee removal company to evaluate and potentially relocate them.
Can GotBeez remove bees from two-story buildings?
Yes. GotBeez handles elevated and difficult-access bee removals. Our equipment, including our boom lift, helps us access many high areas on trees, homes and commercial properties.