01 Jan How to Deal with a Bee Infestation in Your Home
So, you have noticed an influx of bees around your home. After a closer look, you catch a glimpse of a hive or several bees entering a hole in the wall of your home. What do you do? If you are like most homeowners, then you have no idea how to handle honey bees. It is best to leave any type of removal to the experts as they know how to handle the bees. You can avoid getting stung and possibly hurting yourself in the process by leaving the removal to those who know best.
Who Do You Call?
When it comes to bee infestation problems, you will benefit from contacting a bee expert. Companies that offer pest control services may offer to help but most likely will use pesticides or poisons that are not good for the environment as well as your home. The best solution is to contact a company that specializes in live bee removal. With live bee removal, natural methods are used to remove the bees from the home while they remain intact. The hive and honey comb are also removed.
The bees and hive are then transported to a new location such as an apiary. The bees can then continue to live out their days, pollinating and benefiting the environment. With pollination, bees are helping the farming industry to grow which in turn helps the local food supply.
What Happens During Bee Removal Service?
With live bee removal, the beekeeper will find the area in which the bees are living and then cut away the portion of the home in order to reach the hive/honeycomb. The honeycomb is removed with the bees and then transported to a new location.
Bee proofing methods are used to keep bees from coming back to the area of the home including using an oil-based sealant to wipe away the scent of the former hive. Entry points where bees could access the home are sealed off as well to keep any bees from coming in at a later date.
Any repair needs should be provided by the technician. You will most likely have a repair cost but it will be minimal and will see your home restored back to normal. All of these services combined to ensure that your home is free of bees and that you never have another bee infestation happen in your home again.
When bees affect your home, never hesitate to contact a beekeeper company for assistance. You will find they can quickly remove the bees which saves you a lot of time and stinging pain! Once you recognize a bee problem, contact a company for assistance to alleviate your home of the bee infestation.