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Different Types Of Bee Control Methods

October 24, 2022 by Spartan Animal & Pest Control

You may have heard that the number of honey bees is decreasing. Since they pollinate and enable the growth of food, bees are among the most significant insects. In numerous ways, bees are good for the environment. Some species function as pollinators, while others act as natural predators and offer vital pest management services. Therefore, it’s better to get rid of bees without killing them if you have a bee problem. Bees, however, are not at all beneficial when they are inside your house. In actuality, bees may be both hazardous and inconvenient. The following different bee control techniques will help you get rid of bees without harming them. Please do this while wearing leather gloves and a beekeeper suit, as instructed. Call a specialist if you suffer from a bee allergy.

Why Do Bees Cause Issues?

There are many different kinds of bees that could live in or around your home.

Among the most widespread bee species are:

Inside view of a beehive and honeybees

  • Bumblebees
  • Bees that make honey
  • Bees that build things
  • Carpenter bees, which are typically the bees that cause issues for homes.

Typically, honey and bumblebees will try to build their nests somewhere other than a house since they prefer to avoid interacting with humans. Carpenter bees, often known as wood bees, build their nests close to buildings and gardens. They can do serious harm to wooden buildings by creating galleries by burrowing into the surfaces.

In their search for a location to nest, bees frequently find their way into houses. Bees favor sheltered, dark spaces like many insects do. As a result, you might discover them residing in chimneys, wall cavities, or other isolated locations. A bee infestation is possible in any area that is open to the outdoors, including unexpected places like electric outlets and baseboards.

Even while most bees simply sting to protect themselves or their nests, allergic individuals may have severe discomfort or even life-threatening reactions from bee stings. Bees can also cause issues with their honey, in addition to other things. Honey left in beehives located inside wall cavities by bees has a tendency to sour over time. This may draw in additional bugs, discolor your property, or cause other damage.

Best DIY Bee Control Methods

Smoke

Two bee control professionals removing bees by smoke in a garden

The best method for driving honey bees out of your house and keeping them out is probably smoke. Due to their keen sense of smell, honey bees mistake smoke for a forest fire, which causes them to flee and, most likely, never return. Right beneath the hive, make a smokey fire out of cardboard and dead firewood. Stay away from the bees while they are being smoked out. It is advisable to retreat inside since they will turn aggressive when disturbed.

Garlic Mist

Again, bees have keen senses of smell, and we all know how potent the smell of garlic is. To make a garlic spray, crush a few cloves of garlic and combine them with water. To try to convince them to leave, spritz it all around your house and their hive.

Citronella

On bees and mosquitoes, citronella is effective. You can use a citronella candle to entice bees to go if you have a beehive indoors. Although it won’t hurt them, getting them to go will take some time. To be effective, you’ll need to keep the candles burning for a couple of days. Be sure you do this on a day when it is not windy or raining, as the bees will not get near the area if it is.

Peppermint

Honey bees do not enjoy the strong scent of peppermint. Plant peppermint plants in any area of your home where you don’t want bees to congregate. In addition to being able to utilize the peppermint when necessary, you’ll chase the bees away.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon sticks and powder

Honey bees avoid cinnamon because of its pungent aroma. It should be applied to the places where you want to keep them away. If you want it to last longer, you’ll need to do this every day for about a week. If you want to drive them away from your house, this strategy works wonderfully. This strategy ought to work for you if you don’t mind bees around outside but don’t want them near your porch or doors.

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I had a wasp nest somewhere below my deck, bothering the family in the swimming pool. No way I was attempting to find the nest myself without a bee suit and flamethrower, so I called Corey at Spartan. He went under there armed with only a flashlight, found the nest and took care of it! Not only was he prompt, fast, efficient and effective, but the guy had guts of steel. Hoping to never encounter any more killer bees, rabid raccoons, attacking ants, or any other predators, but if I do, I’m glad I know I got Corey on my side!
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I cannot recommend Spartan Animal and Pest Control high enough. Cory, the owner, was very professional, articulate and extremely knowledgeable. He did a superb job. Spartan also installs chimney caps and I had my chimneys capped as well. I hope I never have a pest problem again but if I do I will call Spartan without hesitation.
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