We help with the urgent safety response and refer to a beekeeper for live honey bee relocation where that fits. Call (209) 563-1650.
This is part of our emergency pest control in Wimauma and the surrounding South Shore.
What’s included
- Response to swarms and hives near doors, walls and sheds
- Safety-first handling of defensive colonies
- Referral to a beekeeper for live relocation where appropriate
Swarm versus established hive — and why it matters
The right response depends entirely on which of the two you are looking at. A swarm is a cluster of bees on the move — a ball of bees hanging on a branch, fence or mailbox while scouts look for a permanent home. A resting swarm is usually calm and often leaves on its own within a day or two, so the best first step is simply to keep clear and give it time. An established hive is different: bees have moved into a wall void, soffit, shed or meter box and begun building comb, and that colony will not leave on its own.
A hive inside a structure raises the stakes because it does not just stay — it grows, and the comb and honey left behind in a wall can cause staining, odor and secondary pest problems if a colony is killed and not removed. Knowing whether you have a passing swarm or a settled hive is the first thing we sort out, because it changes whether the answer is to wait, to relocate, or to treat.
Africanized bees and the safety-first response
Florida is home to Africanized honey bees, which look almost identical to ordinary honey bees but defend their colony far more aggressively and in much greater numbers. Because you cannot tell them apart by sight, any established hive near a doorway, in a wall, or where people and pets pass should be treated as a potential safety hazard rather than approached or disturbed — this is especially true for anyone with a sting allergy.
Our priority is the safety response. For a live, accessible and relocatable swarm or hive we will refer you to a local beekeeper for relocation where that is practical, because honey bees are valuable pollinators. Where a colony is tucked into a wall void and poses a real risk to the household, we focus on handling it safely. Either way, the move for you is the same: keep people and pets away, do not spray or throw anything at it, and call so we can assess it.
Why Jobe Pest Services LLC for this service
- Local, family-run and based right here in Wimauma — serving the area since 2022.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, with customers citing honest, on-time, knowledgeable service.
- We identify the pest and explain the plan and price before any product is applied.
- Free estimates, and we record the products used and their re-entry times in writing.
Serving Wimauma and nearby communities
We treat bee swarm removal across the South Shore and greater Tampa Bay from our Wimauma base, with the fastest response in the nearest communities.
