Bees are some of the most beneficial insects in the world. They not only manufacture natural honey but are also excellent crop/plant pollinators. While important, a bee infestation is the last thing you want on your property or home. They can be aggressive if disturbed or feel threatened, meaning you, your children, pets, and even neighbors will be at risk. Getting rid of bees should be the first thing to think of when/if bees nest in your neighborhood. Although you want the bees out of your property, killing them shouldn’t be on your to-do list. Outlined below are some of the best ways to get rid of bees from your property safely and efficiently.
- Smoke
Bees do not like smoke. They will quickly take to the skies at the slightest hint of smoke close by. You however need to take proper safety measures to ensure the bees do not attack you, or anyone on their path. You’ll thus need to wear protective clothing covering most (if not all) parts of your body. With yourself covered up, gather up a few dead firewood and cardboard boxes to make the fire with. Place these strategically directly under the beehive, then strike the match. Citronella leaves, peppermint, and garlic leaves also produce a repellant smoke scent that will drive the bees away. - Use Garlic Spray
Bees have a very strong sense of smell. The strong garlic scent is also quite irritative to bees and many other insects. Crush garlic cloves to extract its juices, then mix with a cup of warm water. Use a strainer to filter out solid particles, then fill up the contents in a spray bottle. Spray the contents all around the house and the hive as well. The strong scent of garlic will awaken the bees, forcing them to leave. As mentioned before, make sure you are well covered to avoid bee stings in the process. - Use Peppermint and Citronella Spray
Citronella is an effective mosquito and bee repellent. Simply lighting up a few citronella candles around the house, and close to the hive, will see the bees start leaving. The candles do not however produce a strong enough citronella scent, hence need to remain burning for a few hours or a day to get rid of the bees. Peppermint is another effective natural bee repellent. If this is the first time bees have nested on your property, you can simply use peppermint spray around the house and where the bees have nested. For repeat cases, consider planting peppermint plants all around the house and property to keep the bees off. - Call A Bee Removal Expert
If unable to get rid of the bees yourself, or have a bee allergy, it then is best to call a bee removal expert. Expert beekeepers and removal professionals have all the required/necessary tools and experience needed for a clean job. In addition to experience, you can be assured of total removal of the bees in record time. You can also determine how you wish the bees to be removed. This is especially important if you don’t with the bees to be killed or harmed in the process, but rather relocated to a safe and more conducive environment.
Getting rid of bees has never been easier, thanks to professional bee removers. Be sure to hire a local bee remover for the best rates and proper bee handling.