As summer temperatures climb, so does bee activity. While sunshine and warmth are essential for pollination, extreme heat can drive bees, yellow jackets, and hornets to seek cooler, shaded areas to build their nests — often in places far too close to your home. At TruNorth Bee Removal, we understand how heat-related behavior changes in stinging insects can lead to infestations. Here’s what you need to know about hot weather and bee activity.

How Hot Weather Affects Bee Behavior

Warm weather energizes bees, but prolonged high heat in June, July, and August can trigger major shifts in where they settle and how they act:

• Bees seek shaded, ventilated spaces like wall voids, attics, soffits, and crawl spaces.
• Yellow jackets build nests in cool underground areas or wall cavities, becoming more aggressive in the heat.
• Hornets may construct aerial nests under eaves or in shaded trees to escape direct sunlight.

As colonies grow and the heat intensifies, nests become more active and defensive, increasing the risk of stings for people and pets.

Common Signs of a Heat-Driven Bee Infestation

During hot weather, watch for these red flags around your home:

• Bees or wasps flying repeatedly into a specific entry point
• Buzzing sounds behind walls or under floors
• Visible paper-like nests in trees, eaves, or under decks
• Increased bee presence near vents, outdoor faucets, or garden sheds

Ignoring these early signs can lead to larger, more entrenched infestations that are harder to remove safely.

Why You Shouldn’t Try DIY Bee Removal in the Heat

Attempting to handle a hive or wasp nest yourself during a heatwave is not only risky, it can be dangerous. High temperatures already make bees more defensive, and any disturbance can trigger swarming or aggressive behavior.

Spraying or sealing entry points without removing the entire hive can cause:

• Dead bees and honey to decay inside your walls
• Wax melting in the heat and damaging insulation or drywall
• Future colonies being attracted to leftover comb and scent

Always contact a licensed professional who can remove the entire hive, repair the access area, and seal entry points properly.

Professional Summer Bee Removal with TruNorth

TruNorth Bee Removal provides expert solutions for:

• Live honey bee removal and safe relocation
• Yellow jacket nest extraction from walls and ground
• Hornet nest removal from high-risk locations
• Repairs and sealing to prevent reinfestation
• A 5-year guarantee on honey bee removals when we handle repairs

Our team is fully licensed and insured, serving Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan with safe, effective summer bee removal services.

Don’t Let the Heat Turn Into a Hive Problem

The hotter it gets, the more likely bees are to move into spaces you don’t want them. If you notice early signs of infestation or want to take preventive measures, now is the time to act.

Contact TruNorth Bee Removal today to schedule a professional inspection or removal and stay safe all summer long.