Bee Pest Management

Pest Management That Focuses on Bees

Do bees seem to be swarming your house all of a sudden? If this is the case, it is vital that you take steps to eliminate them. It might seem easier to just swat the insects away, but that won't solve the problem permanently. Some of the most prevalent bee pests and methods for eliminating them will be discussed. You should learn the most effective bee removal techniques to ensure that your home is once again bee-free.

 

How Effective Is Pest Control For Bees Of All Varieties?

Expert pest control organisations typically offer free inspections to identify the species of bee causing trouble. If you're wondering, though, you can identify different types of domesticated bees and wild bees apart by their behaviour, appearance, and hive location.

There is no question that Apex Pest Management, Orkin, Terminix, and the rest of the pest management industry go to great lengths to protect honey bees, tree bees, bumble bees, and other essential pollinators from harm. Massive extinctions of these species have put our ecosystems in jeopardy.

Some endangered species have been safeguarded. Many areas have safeguards in place, with others outright banning the use of government-mandated pesticides. However, in some locations it may be permissible to kill bees. This includes both mining bees and worker bees.

While bees may annoy you, they are essential to the success of your garden and the global food supply. It's reasonable to worry if you're allergic to bee stings. Keep your distance unless you can positively identify them as carpenter bees.

To create their nests, wood bees drill holes in wooden structures or bird houses, which can lead to structural damage over time.

 

Honey Bees

Honeybees range from roughly 12 to 58 millimetres in length, making them considerably shorter than bumble bees. They frequently make their homes in fence posts, hollowed-out logs, and trees. Compared to bumble bee colonies, honey bee hives may house far more bees (up to 80,000).

Honeybees have a stinger for self-defense. After stinging a person, their barbed stinger often becomes embedded in the tissue. A few minutes later, the honey bee will die unless it is retrieved.

 

Bumble Bees

The maximum length of these birds' wings is barely over an inch. Their bodies are bulky, fluffy, and striped black and white. Nests are typically constructed close to the ground, under things like woodpiles or compost piles.

It's even feasible for them to construct hives in abandoned rat tunnels. There can be hundreds of bees in a bumble bee colony.

A male lacks stingers while a female has them. When provoked, females will only sting. Bumble bees, in contrast to honey bees, can sting several times before their stingers come off.

 

Carpenter Bees

Unlike bumble bees, carpenter bees do not have a hairy abdomen. You can find these kinds of bees in backyards, gardens, parks, and barns. Unlike bumble bees and honey bees, carpenter bees drill into wood to make a succession of "galleries" in which to lay their eggs. Neither a sociable creature or a colonial dweller.

 

How Do You Prevent Bees From Returning?

When a bee is buzzing around the house, the first thing most people think of is that someone left a window or door open. If you notice bees inside your home frequently, they may have figured out how to get in. These are the most typical points of entry for bees to a house:

 

Abandoned and/or routine chasms

All sizes of bees can squeeze through a hole of only a quarter of an inch in diameter. This means that even a slight opening in your porch's railing could be a security risk. Caulking or mending any broken window screens should keep the bees and wasps outside of your home.

 

Chimneys

If you see bees flying into your skylights or inside a room with a fireplace, it's likely that they're entering the house through the chimney. Bee removal from a chimney should be left to the pros due to the inherent dangers involved.

Turn off all radios and other noisemakers, then sit close to the chimney to hear if bees are inside. There ought to be a buzzing noise if there are none.

 

Exhaust fans in the kitchen, bathroom and laundry area

A bee colony may have taken up residence in the chimney of your fireplace or stove, or in the lint trap of your dryer. If you suspect a bee is roosting near a vent, pay attention to the wall in that region.

If you want to stop bees from entering your home through the vents, you should call a bee removal service.

 

Attics and gutters

Wall cavities can develop if a home isn't properly maintained. The same holds true for attics; without insulation, cracks in windows or even holes can develop over time. If you suspect you are in an area with bees, visit a professional to learn how to avoid being stung.

 

How Can You Tell If Bee Pest Control Is Necessary?

Although honeybees and bumblebees are the most prevalent forms of bees, there are many other kinds of bees in the world.

 

An Overabundance of Bees

There may be a bee infestation if there are many bees within your home. Frustratingly and uncomfortably, bees can bring a wide range of pathogens from outside into the home. It's likely that you have a beehive colony in your home if you're being attacked by bees from many entrances.

 

There Is Life In The Nest

The presence of bees in your home can be confirmed by the discovery of a nest, either inside or outdoors. Nests that have been triggered may make their way into your walls, garage, or even the space under your flooring.

If you think bees have invaded your home but can't locate a nest, keep an eye on the main paths leading to and from your property. Do they carry pollen and have a set route to and from work? That will provide information that can help locate a nest.

 

Some Areas Of The Walls Or Ceiling Are Discoloured

Honeybees can cause damage to your ceiling or walls that looks like black patches. That's right, the honey in your home comes from bees that have set up shop in the spaces between or above your walls.

If you use honey from one of these hives, you may see discoloration on your walls or ceiling. In addition to seeing a large number of honeybees surrounding your house, this is a solid sign that you have an infestation.

 

The cost of bee removal services

The extent of infestation is a major factor in how much you will pay for professional pest control services. For this reason, pre-treatment inspections should never be skipped. Professionals will have everything they need to deal with the nest, no matter how big it is.

Because it's impossible to ignore such a massive swarm around your home, typical infestation costs don't go above £800. However, the difficulty of some cases causes others to cost much more. Although I have encountered a few such instances, the associated costs were too little for me to factor into my overall average.

Preventative actions, such as sealing holes around your property, can cost anywhere from £100 to £5000+, depending on the severity of the damage and the amount of cleaning required. You can fix it yourself or hire a pro. It's also a good idea to spend money on measures to deter smokers.

Honeybees are wary insects that construct their hives in inaccessible locations to protect their young from predators. Costs to remove nests increase in proportion to their depth.

 

Outdoors

Getting rid of bees in the wild usually doesn't cost more than £500. The removal of honey bee nests is typically included in the price of an extermination service. The removal cost of a beehive depends on its location rather than its size. To get an estimate in your area, call a pest control service.

 

Attic

Getting rid of bees in an attic is a lot cheaper than treating hives in walls. Beekeepers may move the bees for free to start a new colony, but hiring a professional to do so can cost anywhere from £350 to £550. This can only function if these bees produce honey.

 

Walls

Bee removal from walls is typically more expensive than removal from other locations. The average cost is between £600 to £1,000, but this could be greater if the issue is especially severe.

The price of hiring a professional to get rid of bees in your home can range from £350 to £1,000, depending on how well the beehive is hidden. If there is no requirement for deconstruction services, the price will be reduced. The typical cost of these exams, which are often necessary, ranges from $800 to $1,000.

 

Can I Do It Myself To Get Rid Of Bees?

Obviously, that's not the case. If you aren't an experienced beekeeper, it's probably preferable to hire one to do bee control for you. Aggressive conduct is sometimes displayed by bees when they perceive a threat. This is especially true during the time of year when they are nesting or hatching their eggs. The untrained eye may not always be able to accurately estimate bee activity.

If you want to get rid of bees and their nests, it's best to consult an expert. People who are allergic to bee stings are at risk of experiencing life-threatening anaphylactic shock.