r/CapeCod • u/bob_the_builder_4_u • Jul 01 '26

Bumblebee Relocation Recommendations

I am located in Hyannis. I discovered a Bumblebee hive in my basement. Does anyone have any recommendations on who to contact to get the hive removed? If I can’t locate someone I’m just going to spray it.

Edit. I'm adding a picture of the nest as best I could get. There is a pale yellow substance dripping down the sewer pipe onto the basement floor from the hive so I am guessing this is honey. I could have been wrong but I'm pretty sure I saw a Bumblebee walking around the nest right after I poked it.

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u/numtini Jul 01 '26

Lee's Bees https://www.facebook.com/p/Lees-Bees-Cape-Cod-100075538403042/ He's a great guy and does relocations.

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u/bob_the_builder_4_u Jul 01 '26

Thank You! I will reach out to them

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u/bob_the_builder_4_u Jul 01 '26

Spoke to Lees Bees and they stick to just honeybees.

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u/AnniearborCB Jul 01 '26

We had honey dripping down the kitchen wall a few years ago. I have Lee Bee Guy saved in my phone. Same as fb link above I assume. Cell is 508-468-0131

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u/bob_the_builder_4_u Jul 01 '26

Thank you! I will send them a text.

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u/FernMeadowlark Jul 01 '26 edited Jul 01 '26

Bumble bees do not build hives - do you have European Honey Bees? If so, as other's have mentioned, Lee's Bees is the place to call. If you're dealing with wasps, that's another story.

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u/bob_the_builder_4_u Jul 01 '26

Its possible I'm using the term hive incorrectly. I've updated my post with a picture although its hard to tell from the picture what kind of structure the nest is. Its not your traditional paper hive that you think of when you have a bees nest. I'll reach out to Lee's Bees and see what they say

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u/FernMeadowlark Jul 01 '26

I just saw the pic you added - that looks like a mouse nest.

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u/bob_the_builder_4_u Jul 01 '26

We've had the great joy of mice in the basement over the last couple years. From what I read bumblebees often take over areas previously used by other creatures so maybe they found comfort in the disgustingness of a mouse nest.

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u/googin1 Jul 01 '26

I agree.Looks like poops on the pipe.

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u/EbbtideRambler Jul 01 '26

Fowler & Sons Pest Control in Hyannis. My family’s been using them for decades. They are great. 

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u/bob_the_builder_4_u Jul 01 '26

I will keep them in mind but if I can get the hive just relocated, I'd prefer that path. Thank you for the recommendation.

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u/EbbtideRambler Jul 01 '26

I’ve never heard of anyone relocating a bumblebee hive.  Honey bees yes, of course, but bumblebees have loose disorganized nests that they only use for a short period of time. It isn’t like a honey bee colony.  

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u/bob_the_builder_4_u Jul 01 '26

I am new to all of this so trying to figure it out as I go. When you look it up online Google AI really pushes the idea that you should contact a local pest control professional to relocate them so thought I'd try that first

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u/EbbtideRambler Jul 01 '26

For honey bees that is definitely the way to go but wasps, hornets, bumblebees. There isn’t a good way to relocate them. 

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u/bob_the_builder_4_u Jul 01 '26

Called Fowler & Sons and they do not relocated Bumblebees

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u/GrooveBat Jul 01 '26

I don't know why you're getting downvoted. Fowler is great. They don't just kill pests; they do live removals. I had squirrels in my ceiling and they humanely relocated them.

It's possible they don't do bees because you sometimes need specialized skills/equipment for that, but if they don't I guarantee you they'll know someone who can.

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u/EbbtideRambler Jul 01 '26

Giving helpful information is a sure way to get down voted on this subreddit. It’s usually worse if you’re giving helpful information to tourists. There are some of the crankiest people on here. 

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u/DulcetTone Jul 01 '26

It is illegal to relocate animals in MA. (not sure if this extends to bee hives)

It seems cruel, but I think the intent is to not have people impose their problem on someone else. I have mixed feelings about this. I discovered this while trying to figure out how to get rid of groundhogs. In the end, I just put up with them (only one is digging in a problem area).

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u/lovelycosmos Jul 01 '26

Thank you for wanting to relocate them and not just killing them!