Bee exterminators often charge more to exterminate bees than a live bee removal and relocation company.
Nearly 1/3 of world food supplies is contributed by pollination from bees. Todays world is a harsher world for the honeybee. By not exterminating honeybees you help the survival of the bee species.
Exterminators that kill bees for profit do not help (CCD) which is lowering the amount of healthy bee activity in the world. It is estimated that of of all food consumption, nearly a third is from the pollination work bees do.
By removing bees alive you can likely have the beekeeper give you honey from the bee farm. Raw honey has health and medicinal benefits.
Exterminators seldom remove the beehive and honey in the wall, roof, or eve of structure, leading to additional problems with critters, rodents, bugs, and potential staining with structural damage. Recurring bee problems are caused by not removing the actual beehive and honeycomb.
Typically exterminators are pest control technicians that lack the expertise and knowledge that a bee removal company has. Visit the self help page to learn how to get rid of bees, based on the area of or location of the bee nest.
Reduce the use of chemicals near people and homes, save bees, and keep honey and wax from being thrown away. Exterminating bees without removing the honey comb, attracts bees from other colonies causing second hand poisoning.