How to Get Rid of a Beehive
A bee or two is a welcome sight in the backyard, but the same can’t be said for an entire functioning beehive. A swarm of bees can prevent a home's inhabitants from leaving their house, fearful they might get stung. It can be even worse for households with kids or people allergic to bee stings. For this reason, it might be necessary to get rid of any beehives and control their activity near a garden.
How can I remove beehives from my household?
The first thing to do when removing beehives is to perform a thorough inspection to find out which species live in the beehive - bumblebees, honey bees, or carpenter bees. Most of them are just a nuisance, not a threat. Additionally, see if there are tunnels leading to the house or if bees have been building hives inside the walls.
Before considering relocation, make sure that the beehive is in a position to remove without creating a further nuisance. It hopefully isn’t somewhere close to a spot where kids play or near the house entrance. The hive will need to remain in the yard because the insects may have trouble locating it if it’s too far away. As a result, relocation is adequate, but only if the yard is large enough.
If the right conditions are in place, it’s time to start the removal.
It’s important to make sure all people involved in the job are dressed appropriately. Wear long sleeves, long pants, face masks, goggles, and gloves.
Also, pick a good spot to relocate the hive, such as a pile of wood, cinder blocks, or a sturdy tree branch.
Once all the preparation has been made, approach the hive. First, block the entrance so that bees don’t fly out as their home is being moved. Do so with breathable materials that allow the insects to receive oxygen. Some of the best options include mesh or tulle fabric.
Wrap the preferred material around the beehive carefully, paying close attention to blocking the entire entrance. Grasp the bees’ home gently and move it to the new destination while keeping it level all the time. After placing the hive in a previously chosen spot, remove the material used to block the entrance.
Once the beehive has been successfully relocated, keep an eye on it for around seven days without disturbing it. During this time, the bees will clean up honeycombs and any other objects that might have shifted. Afterward, check if the insects have successfully adapted to the new home.
Safety first
Since the process can be quite challenging, people shouldn’t take it upon themselves unless they’re confident in their knowledge and skills. So, it might be good to hire a professional to assist you in the endeavor. They will advise you to do the job during nighttime since that’s when the insects are inside the beehive and less likely to be exceptionally active.
Relocating a beehive can be incredibly tricky and risky. It is best to leave the relocation of a beehive to beekeeping specialists to avoid any health concerns. They’ll successfully remove the hive so that your family’s safety is no longer compromised.
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