Bees are an important insect for the environment. They largely facilitate pollination while collecting nectar and pollen, hence making it possible for various plants to produce fruit. Natural honey is one of the most potent foods anyone can have, rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and healthy carbs, among others. Honey bees are however known to nest almost anywhere there’s shelter, including our homes. Although bees are naturally harmless unless disturbed, having a swarm of bees on a twig next to your house, or on the roof poses many risks, a reason you might want to have them removed immediately. Considering how beneficial they are, it would be advisable to use harmless ways to get rid of bees safely. Outlined below are some of the best ways to remove bees from your property.
1. Call A Professional Bee Keeper
The fact that bees have nested in your compound means you are within bee-keeping zones, hence easier to find a beekeeper. A professional beekeeper will always be happy to remove honey bees from your property and transfer them to a hive safely. The best part about calling a beekeeper is that they will remove the queen bee, any honeycombs, as well as worker bees with ease, without killing them. This is considerably the best way to deal with honey bees compared to calling an exterminator.
2. Smoke Them Out
Most bees will take off on the first indication of smoke. Some herbs (pine needles, sage, basil, etc.) produce smoke that makes bees docile and harmless, while citronella will help repel them. If possible, dash to the nearby store to get citronella candles, then place them strategically in various parts of the house and property. The scent and smoke will force the bees out of the house without necessarily agitating them. Setting a few bunches of dry leaves on fire, especially under the tree they are nested, can help get rid of bees as well.
3. Use Vinegar Spray
Vinegar is a natural repellant for most insects, bees included. That said, mix vinegar and water in equal parts in a spray can. Spray the mixture over the bees and areas frequently swarmed by the bees during the daytime. This is especially important around the garden with flowering plants. Spraying vinegar over the swarm can be particularly intimidating, a reason you want to be fully covered and do it discreetly. Allow a few minutes or an hour for the bees to fly out before spraying again.
4. Call A Professional Pest Control Company
If unable to find a beekeeper on time, and have tried all the other methods to get rid of bees, consider calling a professional pest control company. Pest control companies have the training, expertise, and materials needed to get rid of bees safely with minimal incidences. You however can choose how you wish the bees removed, especially if you wouldn’t want to see them harmed. Talk to the company first to dictate your terms before getting into a contract with them. Most pest control companies will be happy to trap and relocate the bees to a safe place. This is much better than having all the bees exterminated.