How to Get Rid of Bees

Biologists believe bees are the part of the third largest insect category. They are amazing creatures that help in pollination. It has been observed that bees communicate by dancing. They can also be a nuisance when they build a nest near your house because a bee sting can be very painful. There are many species of bees, which are less welcome than the normal honeybee. They include the killer bee, European honeybees and so on. Read about various types of bees.

The bees are defensive about their nests and there would be over 40,000 bees in a single nest. Hence, you need to be careful, while getting rid of bees. A bee nest is made from "honeycomb" of wax and is found hanging from the branch of a tree, cavity of a wall, attics, roofs and basements. If you do not know how to get rid of a bee nest, it is best left undisturbed, till you get the aid of a professional.

How to get rid of bees

Remember, bees are diurnal insects. The first and the foremost thing that you need to do is find the nest of the bees. You can find their nest, either early in the morning when the sun starts to rise, or at the beginning of dusk. These are the times when you would find them surrounding a beehive as they make their way out or in.

Getting rid of bees means you are going to kill them. Once you have found the location of their nest, get a spray of aerosol such as "Raid". It is always better to kill the bees at night because you can destroy the entire lot at one go.

Wearing an old sweatsuit with elastic bands, a pair of thick socks and using a pair of good gloves is a good idea. A face mask is also recommended.

Spray the aerosol lavishly over the bee nest. To ensure that all the bees have been killed, you can spray it once more in the morning. However, if you happen to see a couple of bees buzzing around, then it would be wise to spray the aerosol once more.

Once you are certain the bees are all dead, you have to remove the nests. If it is hanging from a tree or from a roof, knock the beehive down. Burn the beehive. However, if the nest is on your siding, it is wise to get a professional to remove the nest. The chemicals that you could use to get rid of bees are Baygon, MicroCare or borax dust.

The "green" way to get rid of honeybees is by contacting a local beekeeper or a professional from a bee-keeping association. The professionals have a knack of removing the colonies of honeybees to give them an alternative home, where they can carry on more beneficial work.

Another alternative way is to burn wood under the beehive at night to shoo away the bees without killing them. However, ensure you close all the doors and windows before attempting to use this method.

If you have got rid of the bees from the hollow trunk of a tree, you have to fill the hole in the tree using waste paper and expandable foam. The reason is the scent of the honeycomb is so strong, it would attract new set of bees to this location and the problem would recur.