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They’re uninvited guests at your cookout and weeknight dinners al fresco. They’re in your face when you’re trying to manage your landscape and enjoy time outdoors. What’s with these insects?

Honey bees start swarming in spring, as colonies grow and new queens are born. And while early to late spring is the typical time of year to expect swarming, it can happen later in the summer too, especially if a hive is severely overcrowded or dealing with a failing queen.

As temperatures rise and trees and plants bloom, bee activity naturally increases. Not every bee sighting is a problem, but some situations may require attention–let’s get into the details.

We’re really getting into the thick of spring, heading toward summer, and now is when you might be seeing clear signs of bee activity around your property. Wasps are also waking up and looking for a place to build their home for the year. Like it or not, our warm, dry, climate-controlled homes and the various structures we typically use are often prime real estate for bees and wasps to set...

It’s officially spring, and warmer days are on the horizon! But as temperatures begin to rise across Northeast Ohio, so does wild honey bee activity. While seeing a few bees gathering nectar and pollen from early blooms in your yard may seem harmless, this is just the beginning–spring is the start of swarming season. It’s the time when bee colonies split and search for new places to build hives.

If you’ve ever stepped outside on a warm spring afternoon and suddenly noticed a cloud of bees hovering nearby, you’ve likely witnessed a phenomenon known as swarming. Spring is prime swarming season, and while it can look alarming, it’s actually just a natural and important part of a bee colony’s life cycle. Regardless, when that swarm decides your tree, porch, or attic looks...

We all love seeing bees and other pollinators out and about in the springtime, and of course, we enjoy the sweet honey that is the fruit of their labors. But when it comes to having bees in or around our homes, we aren’t so keen. Whether for fear of pets being stung, if family members have life-threatening allergies, or if you’re worried about structural damage, it’s a good idea...

Whether the fallen leaves have just exposed a gigantic specimen or you’ve been eyeing a huge wasp’s nest all summer and fall, now is the best time of the year to remove them. Let’s get into the what, why, and how of wasp nest removal, with your friendly neighborhood wasp exterminator in Cleveland.

If you’ve been living with a honey bee colony in your home, garage, shed or other building and haven’t yet scheduled honey bee removal for your Cleveland property, you might notice a distinct drop in the bees’ activity levels this time of year. Are the bees gone for the winter, or for good? Or is something else going on? Let’s get into what you need to know.
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When it comes to bee control on Cleveland properties, we need to know exactly what we’re dealing with. Understanding the differences between bees, wasps and hornets will help property owners and bee control companies know what they’re up against

Bees, the insects that are responsible for the pollination of the majority of our edible crops and wild plants, are taking a hit. Let’s get into what’s going on and how we can all pitch in to help.

As the cold weather starts to set in, we all tend to spend more time indoors, where it’s warm, dry and safe. Other creatures have the same idea!

The more you know, the better you’ll know how to react and prevent problems. Let’s get into it!

Most everyone knows that bees forage for nectar and pollen during the day and return to their hive at night. What we may not know is what’s behind that behavior.

Are there some more natural and less harmful ways to prevent bees from taking up residence on your property?

They’re related to wasps and yellow jackets, but larger and more intimidating.

Cleveland Bee Removal offers tips and recommendations for beginner beekeepers looking to start their own hives.

Learn what mason bees are, how they are different from honey bees, if they are harmful, & when they are most active.

While carpenter bees are major pollinators, they can become a major nuisance.

Learn why wasps are so aggressive, where they nest, and how to prevent them from swarming your yard.

Learn about when honey bees swarm, what's happening in their hive during a swarm, and why they aren't dangerous.

The warm weather in spring brings out many types of stinging, non-stinging, and wood-destroying flying insects.

Let Cleveland Bee Removal arm you with tips and tricks to keep pests living outside, in their homes, instead of yours.

It's hot, and you're not the only one seeking some relief. Read more about dos and don'ts for keeping pests out of your comfortable home and away from your outdoor living areas.

Increased pest activity is a hallmark of summer. Here are the top reasons why hornets, wasps, and mosquitoes love this season as much as we do, and some key ways to take control over the pesky bugs that are looking to share your living spaces.