Bee Control, Removal & Prevention Services

With a dedicated team of professionals trained in bee removal techniques, we understand the importance of protecting both people and pollinators.

Whether it’s a honeybee hive nestled in a residential area or a bumblebee colony disrupting commercial operations, our experts utilise specialised equipment and environmentally friendly methods to relocate the nests without harm. We prioritise the well-being of bees while ensuring the safety and satisfaction of our clients. Trust Vergo for efficient and responsible bee nest removal services across the UK.

Our prices are very competitive and market-appropriate compared to our nearest competitors. With more than 45 years of experience and a loyal client base, you can have peace of mind when enlisting our expertise.

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Bee Nest Removal Services

If you require bee removal services, contact us today for expert advice and a competitive price. Vergo offers a unique service whereby we guarantee full extraction of all bees, honeycomb, and honey, whilst maintaining the safety of the bees.<

Bee Nest Removal Process

Survey – Our Vergo bee removal specialists will examine the bee nest using state of the art thermal imaging and drones to determine the scale of the best nest in situ.
Access – Access equipment maybe required to safely carry out the bee nest removal within the building fabric.
Removal – Our expertise and proven methods ensure the safe the removal of all combs, honey and bees.
Proofing – We proof the area to prevent other pests and bee colonies returning to the same void space after extraction.

Bee FAQs

Are bees protected?

Bees are not protected, although at Vergo believe they should be as they play an important role in our planet.
What makes Vergo different for bee nest removal?

At Vergo, once we have safely removed the bees, they are cared for and checked for disease at a bee sanctuary until they are ready to be rehomed into woodlands or to a beekeeper.

There are various legal obligations when removing bee colonies, failure to comply can result in large fines of up to £25,000 for companies and individuals. Therefore, it is imperative to use professional bee nest removal company such as Vergo Pest Management.
What is a bee colony?
A bee colony is a social group of bees that live together in a hive or nest. The colony is made up of three types of bees:
- Queen – One queen runs the whole hive. Her job is to lay the eggs that will spawn the hive’s next generation of bees. The queen also produces chemicals that guide the behaviour of the other bees.
- Workers – These are all female and their roles are to forage for food (pollen and nectar from flowers), build and protect the hive, clean and circulate air by beating their wings. Workers are the only bees most people ever see flying around outside the hive.
- Drones – These are the male bees, and their purpose is to mate with the new queen. Several hundred live in each hive during the spring and summer. But come winter, when the hive goes into survival mode, the drones are kicked out!
Where are the most common places I'll find bees

Bees can thrive in both domestic and natural environments, they prefer to live in places that allows them to hide from predators.

You may find bees in gardens and woodland areas with access to flowering plants offering a great food source.

Bees can also be found in within building fabric, such as cladding, insulation, cavity walls or in airbricks and chimney stacks.
What do bees feed on?

Bees feed on and require both nectar and pollen from flowers. Nectar provides energy and pollen gives protein and other nutrients. Most pollen bees use as food for their larvae food, but bees also transfer this from plant-to-plant, providing the pollination services needed by plants and nature.

Did you know that honey tastes different depending on which flowers bees feed on?
How to get rid of honeybees?

If you have a honeybee infestation, don’t attempt to remove honeybees yourself!

Contact Vergo the honeybee removal experts, we will carry out a comprehensive survey so that we can create a complete bespoke scope of work that enables us to safely remove the bees and honeycomb from your property.
Are bees dangerous?

Bees will normally only sting if they are feeling threatened, or if their queen is danger. When a bee stings, a pheromone is released to alert other bees that they are under attack, this could result in multiple bee stings.

Whilst painful in most cases bee stings are not dangerous. However, bee stings can be potentially life threatening to those who are allergic to the venom.
Will honeybees go on their own?

No, once honeybees are established, they can remain in place for up to 15 years or more.
Can male and female bees sting?

Male bees cannot sting.

The female bees (worker bees and queens) are the only ones that can sting, their stinger is a modified ‘ovipositor’ which is the organ used to lay eggs.
How often does a honeybee queen produce larvae?

The honeybee queen can lay up to 2000-3000 eggs a day through the peak summer periods.
How many honeybees can there be in one colony?

In a large scale honeybee infestation, there can be up to 500,000 bees in a colony!
Is honeycomb protected?

As honeycomb is protected under UK law, we never recommend spraying honey bees as pesticide will be brought back to the comb by the bees and will contaminate it. This is then a risk of foraging bees stealing the honey, taking it back to and contaminating beekeeper’s hives and entering the human food chain. This is a finable offence.

There is no legal pesticide for use on honey bees in the UK. If you do spray the bees, it will not fix the problem as there will be no bees to maintain the honey and comb. This will lead to honey damage and comb collapsing or rotting in the building.
Why do Honey Bees swarm?

Honey bee swarming is a natural event and can occur at any time during the Spring and Summer.

When honey bees swarm, a large proportion of the honey bees leave their nest in search of a new location to start a new colony and that place can be anywhere that is warm, dry and offer protection from the elements with room to expand the colony.

Common locations for unwanted nests include inside roof spaces, behind facia boards and soffits and within wall cavities or outbuildings such as sheds or garages.

There are over 270 bee species in Britain, only honey bees swarm.

Over 45 Years Experience

Vergo Pest Management Ltd has over 45 years industry experience, offering both commercial and residential customers fast and effective pest control services banishing public health pests.

Delivering a Quality Service

Our mission is to deliver pest-free, safe and clean environments for customers on a consistent and quality basis.

Fully Trained Professionals

Vergo technicians are fully trained pest professionals, experienced and knowledgeable in dealing with all manner of public health pests.

Safe & Certified

Safety first, is always our motto at Vergo and we hold various safety accreditations to support this. Vergo are proud members of The British Pest Control Association.

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Bee Pest Control & Removal Services

With a dedicated team of professionals trained in bee removal techniques, we understand the importance of protecting both people and pollinators.

Do you have a problem with bees?

Looking for more info?

Bee Nest Removal Services

Bee Nest Removal Process

Bee FAQs

Are bees protected?

What makes Vergo different for bee nest removal?

What is a bee colony?

Where are the most common places I'll find bees

What do bees feed on?

How to get rid of honeybees?

Are bees dangerous?

Will honeybees go on their own?

Can male and female bees sting?

How often does a honeybee queen produce larvae?

How many honeybees can there be in one colony?

Is honeycomb protected?

Why do Honey Bees swarm?

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