Bee Control Across the Midlands

Noticed a bee nest around your home or business? The first step is identifying the type of bee you’re dealing with. In the UK, the most common nesting species are honey bees and bumble bees — both of which play a vital role in nature, but can sometimes pose a risk when nesting in the wrong place.

At Pestway, we offer expert advice and safe, professional bee removal services across the Midlands.

Identifying the Type of Bee

Honey bees usually swarm in late spring and throughout summer. They can build nests in trees, hedges, chimneys, and even inside walls or roofs. They’re smaller in size, and their colouring ranges from golden brown to nearly black.

Bumble bees, on the other hand, are larger and rounder, with a furry appearance and bright yellow bands across their black bodies. Their nests are typically found underground, under decking, or in sheltered spaces like cavity walls or garden sheds.

If you’re unsure which type of bee you’ve encountered, give our team a call — we’ll help identify the species and recommend the right next steps.

Bee Nest Removal & Treatment Options

When it comes to honey bee removal, our first priority is relocation. If the nest can be safely moved without harming the colony, we’ll organise that.

If relocation isn’t practical, we’ll assess whether the nest is causing any health or safety concerns. Where treatment is necessary, we may use an insecticidal dust applied directly to the nest and its entry points. For interior nests or targeted areas, we may use a liquid surface spray.

Our bee control specialists are trained in safe and responsible treatment methods, always working to minimise harm to these important pollinators wherever possible.

Bee Behaviour and Nest Sizes

Honey bees live in highly structured colonies, with each hive made up of a queen bee, drone bees, and thousands of worker bees. In winter, hives contain around 20,000 to 30,000 bees, clustering together for warmth. By summer, numbers can reach 80,000 or more as they stockpile honey.

Bumble bee nests are smaller, typically housing 200 to 300 bees. These colonies are also led by a queen and are often found in low-level locations such as abandoned burrows, garden spaces, or wall cavities.

Are Bee Stings Dangerous?

Both honey bees and bumble bees can sting. Honey bees have a barbed sting, which detaches and leads to their death after stinging. Bumble bees, like wasps, can sting multiple times.

While bee stings are painful, they’re usually not dangerous unless you’re allergic. Around 1% of people may have an allergic reaction, and in some cases this can lead to anaphylactic shock. If you or someone else reacts badly to a sting, seek medical help immediately.

In general, bees won’t sting unless provoked or if their nest feels threatened. If you discover a nest, don’t try to remove it yourself — call our team for advice.

Need Bee Control? Call the Experts

Don’t risk a sting — or a larger infestation. If you’ve spotted a bee nest on your property, call Pestway’s bee control specialists today on 0800 043 0047. We’ll guide you through safe, effective solutions for honey bee or bumble bee nest removal.

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