Bee Control in Alberta
When a bee colony settles inside a wall, soffit or chimney, a surface spray rarely reaches it. We identify the species and choose targeted treatment or relocation for homes, rentals and businesses across Alberta.
Signs of a Bee Colony in Your Building
Bees nesting in a structure are often heard or seen at the entry point long before the hive itself is found.
Bees at one opening
Humming inside a wall
Bees indoors
Stains or a sweet smell
A cluster on the property
How We Handle Bee Colonies
Our approach follows Integrated Pest Management. We identify the species and the hive location first, then choose the pathway that resolves the problem safely.
Inspection and species identification
The technician confirms which bee species is present and where the colony sits inside the structure. This decides whether targeted treatment or relocation is the right pathway, and how the entry point should be handled.
Best for: Every bee call, before any treatment begins
Targeted colony treatment
The technician injects a professional dust or aerosol through the bees’ own entry holes so it reaches the void that holds the hive. This reaches the queen and the whole population so the colony does not retreat deeper into the building.
Best for: Non-protected species, or colonies that are a safety risk and cannot be reached
Relocation, case by case
For accessible colonies of certain species, we assess whether the hive can be extracted without major structural damage. If it can, the colony is carefully removed and taken to a local beekeeper. If not, we move to targeted treatment.
Best for: Accessible colonies of protected species where extraction is practical
What to Expect From Start to Finish
Contact us
Get your estimate
Inspection and identification
Treatment or extraction
Follow-up and sealing
Why a Bee Colony Should Not Wait
A colony inside a structure keeps growing, and a hive in a wall can lead to structural damage over time. Spraying the entrance seldom gets to where the hive sits, and the bees tend to move further into the structure. Bees near doors and living spaces also raise the risk of stings for family, tenants and staff.
How to Keep Bees Out of Your Structure
Seal openings once resolved
Screen vents and chimneys
Watch for scouts in spring
Act quickly on swarms
Frequently asked questions
Can the bees be relocated instead of treated?
Sometimes. For accessible colonies of certain species, we assess whether the hive can be extracted without major damage to the structure. If it can, the colony goes to a local beekeeper. If access or safety makes that impractical, we recommend targeted treatment.
Why not just spray the entrance myself?
Surface sprays rarely reach the core of a hive inside a wall or soffit. The bees often retreat deeper into the building, which makes the problem harder to fix. Professional treatment is applied into the void itself so it reaches the whole colony.
Do you need to open the wall to treat a hive?
Usually not for treatment. Dusts or aerosols are injected through the existing entry points into the void where the hive sits. Relocation is different and may require opening the structure, which we assess before recommending it.
Will the bees come back after treatment?
Targeted treatment reaches the queen and the population so the colony does not move to another part of the building. Once activity has stopped, we advise on sealing the entry point and cleaning up affected areas. This makes the space less inviting to future bees.
Book a Bee Inspection
Hearing or seeing bees in a wall, soffit or chimney? Call (587) 840-8133 or email info@technicapestsolutions.ca. We serve Edmonton, Calgary and surrounding communities.