Finding bees nesting in your roof, wall, bird box or garden can be worrying, especially if you have children, pets or someone in the family with a sting allergy. But bees are vital pollinators, and many species are in decline, so they need a different approach from other pests. Gloucester Pest Controllers offers responsible bee control across Gloucestershire. We identify the bees, explain your options honestly and choose the solution that keeps you safe while protecting bees wherever we can.
In many cases the best answer isn’t treatment at all. Bees are often less of a risk than people fear, and a lot of the “bee” calls we receive turn out to be wasps, which we can treat straight away.
The right solution depends entirely on which bees you have:
If you’re unsure, send us a photo or short video. We’ll identify the insects and tell you whether action is really needed.
For honeybee swarms, we’ll put you in touch with a local beekeeper or swarm collector, who can often collect the swarm safely and give the bees a new home. Established honeybee colonies inside walls or chimneys are more complex. Removing one can involve opening up the structure, so we’ll advise you on the best route, which may involve a specialist beekeeper.
For bumblebees and tree bumblebees, our advice is usually to leave the nest alone if it’s not causing a direct risk. It will die off naturally within weeks. Where a nest is in a genuinely dangerous spot, we can advise on relocation options.
For solitary bees, no treatment is needed. Repointing worn mortar in autumn, once the bees have finished nesting, will stop them using the same spot next year.
We only consider treating bees in exceptional circumstances, for example where there’s a serious risk to someone with a severe allergy and no other safe option. Any treatment follows industry guidance, including sealing the nest afterwards so other bees can’t reach it.
We protect your household and look after the bees at the same time.
Many pest control companies treat every bee call the same way. We don’t. Our technicians are trained to identify bee species accurately and to recommend the least harmful solution that keeps your household safe. We have links with local beekeepers who can collect honeybee swarms, and we’ll always be honest when no action is needed. Where a nest genuinely has to be dealt with, we follow industry guidance and seal the site afterwards to protect other bees. If it turns out to be wasps after all, we can usually treat the nest on the same visit.
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