How do I get rid of bees?

If you have a bee’s nest on your property, then you may be wondering “How do I get rid of bees?” This is a common question, particularly during the summer months when bees become more active. Read on to find out how to remove bees safely and ethically. 

What to do if you find a bee’s nest on your property

Whilst bees play a key role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, they can become pesky when invading our properties. If you notice an excessive number of bees flying around your home, you’ve seen an active nest, or you’ve spotted dark patches on the walls or ceilings, this is a good sign that you have an infestation that needs treating. Don’t ignore the problem in the hope that it will go away by itself. A bee infestation is only likely to get worse, particularly as a queen bee can lay up to 2,000 eggs in a single day. Seek specialist treatment as soon as possible to deal with a bee’s nest on your property. Keep reading to find out “How do I get rid of bees?”.

Consider if it can be left alone 

In many cases, you can leave a bee’s nest alone. This is often the best solution according to the British Pest Control Association (BPCA). Bees don’t cause problems to your property and nor are you at risk of being stung by them if they’re left alone and are unprovoked. At the end of summer, most bees will go away and usually not return to the nest the next year. By the time you start to notice a colony, its activity will soon decline naturally. Closing off entry points is a good first step. Seal off potential openings that a bee might use to enter. You can do this using metal screens or caulk. 

Bee Nest Advice

It’s usually best to leave a bee’s nest alone. However, there are some situations where leaving a bee’s nest alone isn’t an option. For example, if the nest is in an unsafe location. Whilst bees don’t tend to sting humans unless they feel threatened, sometimes the nest is located somewhere where their presence is an issue, such as near a child’s room or close to a front door or fuse box.

A bee’s nest will also need to be removed if it’s located near building work. This is because vibrations and other disturbances could make the bees feel threatened, causing them to attack. 

A bee’s nest located above a ceiling should also be removed as soon as possible. If bees find their way into a loft space or other voids in the roof, nests can grow to become quite large. This not only makes them more dangerous but old nests could seep honey onto the ceiling, potentially leaking into the home. Another issue with a bee’s nest above a ceiling is the noise created by the bees, which can be disruptive. 

If a bee’s nest is outside in an area that’s of the way, for example behind a shed or up a tree, it may be able to be left alone. Leaving a bee’s nest where it is is always preferable, especially if the pest control company doesn’t feel that the colony will survive the move. At Topline, we’re most concerned with the well-being of the bees when providing bee relocation services. 

Hire a pest control company 

The first thing to do if you suspect a bee’s nest on your property is to enlist the services of a company that specialises in bee control in Doncaster. Topline is on hand to assist, with our team able to get rid of bees from a variety of settings in a safe and ethical manner. Don’t try to remove a bee’s nest yourself. 

Although it can be tempting if you want to get it out of your property as quickly as possible, it’s important to wait for a bee control specialist to complete the task for you. Removing it yourself could cause harm to both you and the bees. Trained professionals like our team at Topline can safely and humanely remove the bee’s nest. We’ll give you peace of mind that you, your family and your property are safe.

Bee relocation in Doncaster

At Topline Pest Control, we aim to relocate bee nests rather than destroy them. This is because around a quarter of all the world’s bee species are at risk of extinction. In the UK, about a third of wild bees are in decline, with habitat loss, climate change and the increased use of toxic pesticides thought to be reasons why. Although bees aren’t protected by the law in the UK, it’s unethical to eliminate their nests in a way that threatens the survival of the colony. We provide an ethical service when getting read of bees on your property, carrying out relocation instead of extermination. 

Can I prevent bees from nesting?

Unfortunately, there’s not much you can do to completely stop bees from nesting in or around your property. One thing you do is to look out for bee activity, such as nest building, during the spring months. Detecting a bee colony early on can make relocating the nest much easier and safer. If you find yourself with a bee’s nest on your property, you may not need to remove it. Talk to the team at Topline to discuss your bee infestation and find out the best steps to take. 

Contact us 

If you’re still wondering “How do I get rid of bees?”, get in touch with our team today. We can offer bee control in Doncaster at highly competitive rates. Call us on  01302 969049 to discuss your requirements or send us a message via the website for a quotation.