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Bees in New Jersey: Identification & Safety Tips

What are Bees?

​​Bees are flying insects closely related to wasps and ants, known for their role in pollination and, in some species, producing honey and beeswax. While bees are vital to ecosystems, they can become pests when they build nests close to homes, businesses, or high-traffic areas.

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Bees are generally not aggressive unless provoked, but certain risks exist:

  • Stings: Bee stings can be painful, and in sensitive individuals, they may cause severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).

  • Swarming: Large swarms can frighten residents and pose hazards around homes and businesses.

  • Structural Nesting: Carpenter bees bore into wood to create nesting galleries, which can weaken decks, siding, and fences.

  • Property Damage: Honey bees nesting inside walls may cause honey leakage, attracting other pests.

Are Bees harmful?

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Swarm of Bees

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Professional bee removal is often the safest option, especially when nests are near entrances, schools, or public areas. DIY control is risky and can result in stings or incomplete nest removal.

Our bee control services provide:

  • Accurate Identification: Differentiating between honey bees, carpenter bees, and bumble bees is key, as treatments differ.

  • Safe Removal: Using specialized equipment and protective gear to remove or relocate bees when possible.

  • Property Protection: Treating and sealing carpenter bee holes, preventing future damage.

  • Eco-Friendly Practices: When possible, we work with local beekeepers to relocate honey bees instead of exterminating them.

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Types of bees

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  • Honey Bees: Social bees that produce honey; can nest in walls and cavities.

  • Carpenter Bees: Large, solitary bees that tunnel into wood.

  • Bumble Bees: Large, fuzzy bees often nesting in the ground or cavities.

  • Sweat Bees: Small bees attracted to human sweat; generally harmless but can sting.

bee appearance

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  • Bees vary in appearance, but common traits include:

  • Size: Ranges from 0.08 to 1.6 inches depending on species.

  • Color: Typically black or brown with yellow, orange, or white markings.

  • Body: Hairy, which helps collect pollen.

  • Wings: Transparent, two pairs.

bee habitat

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  • Bees live in diverse environments:

  • Outdoors: Gardens, hollow trees, wall voids, underground burrows.

  • Around Homes: Rooflines, decks, sheds, siding, and wall cavities.

  • Agricultural Fields: Areas rich in flowers and crops.

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  • Bees feed primarily on:

  • Nectar and Pollen: Their main food source and what makes them important pollinators.

  • Honey: Stored food for the colony.

bee diet

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bee life cycle

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  • Bees undergo complete metamorphosis:

  • Egg: Laid by the queen.

  • Larva: Fed royal jelly, nectar, or pollen depending on caste.

  • Pupa: Transforms inside wax cells.

  • Adult: Becomes a worker, queen, or drone depending on colony needs.

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