Do bees damage the trees they are in?

That’s an interesting question. From what I’ve seen, bees don’t usually harm the trees they choose as a home if anything, they can actually benefit the environment around them. When issues do come up, it’s often the health of the tree itself that needs checking, which is where a professional tree service can be really helpful. It’s a good reminder to look at the bigger picture before assuming bees are the problem.

Much like bees in houses, bees in trees do no damage to the tree. The propolis that the bees line their hive with will protect the tree from rot that could otherwise develop inside the hollow that the bees are living in.