FAQ
Do you offer free bee removal?
TruNorth Bee Removal is not able to offer free bee removal. We are a professional bee removal company and charge a reasonable rate for the services provided. We aim to provide the highest possible value for the price paid.
How much does a bee removal cost?
It is best to submit an estimate form to get a quote. Taken into account are the age and size of the hive, complexity and location of removal, height from the ground, and distance traveled.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. We carry both liability insurance and workers comp. We have a business license as well as a license for structural pest control in Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan.
What areas do you service?
Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. This includes the greater Chicago area, southwest Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI, Northern Indiana, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and the surrounding areas
Do you repair the access area after removing bees from a structure?
Yes. After removing a beehive, we repair the access area using the original building materials. We do the first coat of mud for drywall repair. TruNorth does not repair concrete block, brick, plaster, stucco, or damaged or rotten material.
Do you guarantee that bees will not return?
Honey bees are removed live and relocated back to our honey bee farm where they are put into a hive box and allowed to start over. If for some reason the queen does not survive, the bees are then combined with an established colony or introduced with a new queen. Yellow jacket and hornet nests are removed and disposed of.
Do you have honey for sale?
Yes. We usually have wildflower honey from our backyard bees and also wild honey from rescued bees available.
What is the difference between a swarm and an established colony?
A swarm typically consists of 5,000-15,000 bees with a queen, that have left the main hive and are looking for a new location to move into. While en route, they will often rest on a bush, tree limb, or other place out in the open. Swarms typically move on within one to three days. An established colony is a swarm that has moved into a structure. This can be noted by bees coming and going from a single entry point of a structure. If there is pollen on the bees legs then there is definitely an established colony that will need to be removed.
How Will We Communicate?
You can call or email your advisor any time you have a question; a meeting isn’t required to get in touch. We also provide a digital communication portal where you can access your accounts, financial plan, important documents, and get your advisor’s contact information. We also will schedule regular meetings as part of our ongoing financial advice relationship.
I am finding bees inside my house. What should I do?
Walk around the outside of your home on a clear warm day and see if you can find an entry point where bees are coming and going from. Once located, we can better assist you with the next steps. In the case of yellowjackets that have chewed through the drywall, you can tape cardboard or some other material over the opening until the nest can be removed.
