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With warmer days on the horizon, early insect activity is beginning to stir and homeowners are starting to notice buzzes, nests, or occasional sightings around rooflines and outbuildings. But is it a bee or a wasp?

When winter arrives, many people assume honey bees disappear until spring. In fact, these industrious insects don’t hibernate, they form a tight cluster inside their nest, using stored honey and teamwork to generate warmth and survive the cold months.

While the garden may be quiet and the skies free of buzzing wings, winter is far from downtime for bee and wasp prevention. In fact, it’s the ideal season for homeowners to inspect their properties and plan ahead — well before spring brings renewed activity, swarms, and potential infestations.

Unlike wasps, whose colonies die off in autumn, honey bee colonies survive the winter as a collective. Their survival depends on a unique set of behaviours and biological adaptations:

When you discover a buzzing nest on your property, your first thought may be how to remove it safely but before taking action, it’s vital to ask one important question: is it a bee or a wasp?

As the leaves turn and temperatures drop, most of us assume that bee problems are behind us. But in reality, autumn bee activity is not only common — it can be more aggressive and more dangerous than at any other time of year.

Bees are more than just garden visitors or honey producers — they are essential to life on Earth. From pollinating food crops to supporting plant diversity, bees play a critical role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. In this blog, we explore why bee conservation matters, the threats bees face, and what we can all do to protect them.

Understanding the dangers of chemical control methods and the case for eco-friendly alternatives

At Ethical Live Honey Bee Removals, our mission extends beyond safely relocating bee colonies. We are committed to supporting the wider environment and protecting biodiversity—an essential foundation for life on Earth. But how does ethical bee removal contribute to this goal? Let’s explore the broader environmental benefits of doing things the right way.

20th May is World Bee Day—a global celebration of one of the planet’s most important creatures. Bees are essential for maintaining biodiversity and ensuring food security, yet they face increasing threats from habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use.

Honey bees are essential to our environment, but when they decide to nest in or around commercial premises, they can create significant operational, safety, and reputational challenges for businesses. At Ethical Live Honey Bee Removals, we offer a professional and environmentally responsible solution through live bee removal - a method that protects your property, your staff, and these vital pollinators.

At Ethical Live Honey Bee Removals, we understand that discovering a bee colony in your home or business can be overwhelming. Many of our clients have questions about the live bee removal process, what happens to the bees afterward, and how to prevent future infestations. In this blog, we’ll answer some of the most frequently asked questions about ethical bee removal and how we safely relocate bees without harm.