There's A Buzz In The Air: What To Do When You Find An Active Bee Hive In Your Yard

Now that the weather is warming up, and the flowers are in bloom, you'll probably start noticing more bee activity. If you're like most people, seeing one or two bees won't give you a cause for alarm. However, if you find an entire active bees nest in your yard, you may start to worry. Before you start chasing the bees around the yard trying to scare them off, take the time to read the information provided below. These tips will help you take care of the issue safely and effectively.

Don't Provoke the Bees

When it comes to dealing with an active bee hive in your yard, the most important thing you can remember is that you shouldn't provoke them. Provoking the bees could result in a very angry swarm. If that happens, you'll need to run for cover to avoid being stung. Instead, give the bees their space. Bring your dogs into the house and leave the bees alone.

Protect Your At-Risk Family Members

If you've found an active bee hive in your yard, and you have a family member who suffers from bee allergies, you'll need to take steps to protect them. First, make sure that your family member remains in the house. Second, check to make sure you have epi-pens on hand. If you don't contact your doctor and request a prescription refill as soon as possible. You never know when a bee is going to find its way into your home. You want to make sure you're prepared should it happen. If the bees appear to be hostile or overly agitated, you might want to move your loved one to another location until the risk is resolved.

Avoid Do-It-Yourself Methods of Removal

When you find bees in your yard, your first thought may be to try and kill them. You might even decide to grab a can of pesticide and spray the hive. That's the worst thing you can do. Spraying the hive could cause the bees to become agitated and hostile. Not only that, but some pesticides are illegal to use on bees. To avoid problems and reduce the risks, leave the pest control to the professionals.

Contact a Pest Control Professional

If you've got a bee problem in your yard, you need the services of a professional pest control company. Pest control technicians are trained in residential bee removal, which means they'll come out and move the entire hive for you. Moving the hive is much better than killing the bees, especially since bees provide such a valuable service. After all, without bees many varieties of flowers, fruits and vegetables would be be properly pollinated. Not only that, but without bees, there would be no honey.

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