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Title: Need bee swarm removed in Denton, TX (DFW)
Post by: marshallmosty on May 01, 2009, 09:45:59 PM
I just aquired a swarm of bees in one of my front trees.  The hive is the size of a basketball and I'd rather someone come get them that will use them other than having my pest control guy come out and kill the swarm.  Regardless of what happens, I want them out of my tree.  They are only 6-7 feet off the ground, so retreival shouldn't be an issue.

I've heard that swarms are worth money.  I don't want any money, I just want the bees gone.

If you are in the Dallas, TX area and would like a free bee swarm, please give me a call.  I'll be around all weekend.


Marshall Mosty
Denton, TX
940-736-9043 cell
Title: Re: Need bee swarm removed in Denton, TX (DFW)
Post by: Ross on May 01, 2009, 10:25:26 PM
It's a waste of money to call a pest control company.  Even if no one comes to get them, they will move on in a few hours to a couple of days.  In the mean time, they are no threat to anyone.
Title: Re: Need bee swarm removed in Denton, TX (DFW)
Post by: bailey on May 01, 2009, 10:28:18 PM
call your local sheriffs office, they should have the contact info on someone who will want to get them.
and they will charge less than an exterminator.

bailey
Title: Re: Need bee swarm removed in Denton, TX (DFW)
Post by: Kathyp on May 01, 2009, 11:45:47 PM
yup, they don't hang around to long.  DON'T spray them with water or anything to get them to move.  it  won't work, and what was a gentle group of bees looking for a new home, will be pretty ticked off. 
Title: Re: Need bee swarm removed in Denton, TX (DFW)
Post by: patook on May 02, 2009, 05:12:58 AM
I will give you a call in the morning.
Title: Re: Need bee swarm removed in Denton, TX (DFW)
Post by: patook on May 03, 2009, 01:26:45 AM
This swarm has been taken care of.


And:

YAY, my first swarm!!!!
Title: Re: Need bee swarm removed in Denton, TX (DFW)
Post by: Kathyp on May 03, 2009, 01:29:12 AM
good for you!!  pictures?  story??
Title: Re: Need bee swarm removed in Denton, TX (DFW)
Post by: buzzbee on May 03, 2009, 07:01:47 AM
Great job on getting the swarm Patook!