Whilst bees are not normally classified as a pest, if they build their hives insde your wall cavity or outside of your house they can cause a lot of damage and there is a high probability of being stung. Professional treatment may be required to remove bees from places such as cavity walls, letterboxes etc.
Native bees range in size from 2mm to 25mm and have a large variation in colour. Some are hairy and others are bare. They are not normally considered to be pests.
In Australia there is really only one Species of bee which poses a threat to man and that is the introduced Honeybee. Large numbers of these can now be found living in the wild in hollow trees, caves and old buildings.
Generally Bees are not considered to be a pest unless they create a nest (hive) in an unsuitable location.
Honey bees can break away from commercial hives and establish themselves in suburban areas. The main problem with Honeybees is that they are rather agressive and may sting anyone who disturbs them. Bee stings can produce life threatening allergic reactions.
Care must be taken when destroying a hive. Bees may become aggressive and attack passers by and the operator.
Only a few chemicals are registered for the control of bees.
We service Ipwsich and the surrounding areas as well as the western suburbs of Brisbane
