Getting Bees to Buzz Off
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When you have a bee problem, it can be quite a problem. Even though bees are amazing creatures, and they do a world of good in nature and for the environment, they can become quite the pest when you have them in or around your home. The problem is that swatting them or killing them upon sight won’t be enough to do the trick. You’ll need to find the nest that the bees live in, kill the bees inside, and then remove the hive. And before you do any of that, you first need to make sure that you know that you’re actually dealing with bees.
Start by identifying that it’s actually a bee that you’re trying to get rid of. Creatures like wasps and hornets are a whole different matter when trying to get rid of them. Do some research on the different types of infestations and then continue on with trying to get rid of your own. Once you’ve identified the bee, you’ll need to find out where it lives.
Bees are very active during the day. They’re busy going from flower to flower and collecting all of that wonderful and useful pollen. So, trying to track down the hive during daylight hours will probably prove to be futile. Instead, find the bees at dusk, preferably a group of them, and follow them as they return to their hive for the evening. Once you’ve found the hive, you’ll need to kill all the bees inside if you want to get rid of your problem.
Killing bees inside of beehive is actually pretty simple, even though it can seem quite intimidating. Dress in sweatpants, sweatshirt, gloves, and a hat, and make sure to roll your socks up over your pants so that a bee doesn’t fly up. Then, use a can of bee remover to completely spray the nest. Remember that up to six to eight thousand bees can live in one hive, so make sure it’s completely saturated with the bee killer. Once you’ve applied this once, repeat again the next evening to make sure that all the bees are gone. Once you’re sure, you’ll need to remove the hive so that it doesn’t become a home for future colonies.
If the hive is in a tree, knock it down and completely destroy it. The hive may smell like honey for awhile after the bees are gone, which will only make it a nice home for other bees. Make sure it’s completely destroyed and throw it out. If the hive is in the siding of a house, a professional may be necessary for removal. And if the hive is in a hole in the ground, destroy the hive and then fill the hole up completely with mud or sand to remove the honey smell entirely.
Always make sure that you’re well protected when trying to get rid of bees. Their stings can be quite nasty and when you have that many of them, can be a real health risk if you’re not careful.
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