While honey bees are essential for pollination and biodiversity, having a colony establish itself within a building can cause several issues:

• Structural Damage – Bees can nest inside walls, roofs, and chimneys. Over time, their wax and honey can cause decay, staining, and even attract pests like wasps, ants, and rodents.

• Increased Bee Activity – A growing colony means more bees foraging and defending their home, which can become a nuisance, particularly in high-traffic areas.

• Potential Swarming – If left unmanaged, colonies can expand, leading to swarms looking for new nesting sites, which may increase the risk of bees entering homes or public spaces.

Removing bees from buildings is a specialist task that requires proper planning and expertise. We follow strict ethical guidelines to ensure the safe relocation of the colony while minimising disruption to the property.

• Access to the Nest – To safely remove the bees, access may be required to the area where they are nesting, which can sometimes involve removing sections of walls, roofs, or chimneys.

• Assessment & Consultation – We conduct a detailed site inspection to determine the best course of action for safe removal and relocation.

• Non-Destructive Methods – Wherever possible, we use techniques that avoid excessive damage to buildings while ensuring the successful extraction of the colony.

At East Neuk Apiaries, we never use pesticides or harmful chemicals to remove bees. Instead, we use live bee removal techniques to safely extract and relocate colonies to our managed apiaries or a suitable alternative location. Our methods ensure the well-being of the bees while preventing the reoccurrence of nesting in the same area.