Getting rid of a bee hive.?
Question:We've just discovered a bee hive in one of our trees in the garden. We are not in the position to remove it ourselves (and prefer not to) as it's very high up in a large old tree and we have absolutely no experience or knowledge of dealing with bees and their hives. Where should we go for advice to remove it? (Someone told me we should ask the local council?) Many thanks.
Answers:
I agree with the idea of trying to contact your local beekeeper — he/she is likely willing to help you out!
There’s a relatively recent phenomenon throughout the country called Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) where entire bee colonies are just flat-out disappearing. There aren’t even any bee carcasses to analyze.
Needless to say in states where this is occurring (it’s not in every state), farmers are getting a bit wigged out since pollination is essential in growing vegetables and other crops. They hire professional beekeepers to bring the little pollin-makers to work their fields.
Your local beekeeper may just be looking to replenish or build up his/her stock.
Oh, and by the way ... resist any urge to try a remedy that may spark your entire tree to go ablaze!
bee hives, unless in direct conflict, are not to be removed!
Bees are a protected species.
Yes - Phone the Council.. tell them someone in the home in Disabled/Elderly and is causing undue stress...
you should call the animal control.
then just stay in tthe house when they are doing the work. also spray bug and insect killer on and near the tree when they are done then u might want to cut the tree after 5-6 days so the bees wont come back again!
i had that before and it worked!
Call a beekeeper. Look in the phone book or online for a local one to you. That is what council or pest controll company's will tell you to do. No one else is allowed to move them.
I'd say call pest control first. Personally, I'd leave the hive alone unless the bees are causing you some kind of problem (e.g. you're severely allergic to bee stings or you have small children or elderly people living in the house and don't want them to get stung).
In general, if you leave them alone, they'll leave you alone. But if you really want to get rid of the bees, maybe try calling an exterminator first.
You can use a standard wasp/bee killer and if the hive is easy to get to, just bag it up and cut it away from it's mount.
Wasps have smooth bodies, as opposed to bees that have hairy bodies. They are about 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch long in a variety of colors and shapes. They live off other insects, primarily spiders. They are considered social insects, with one egg producing queen. They build their nest from wood fibers, producing a paper like shelter. The Paper Wasp commonly builds it's nest under the eaves of houses or under porch roofs.
Recommended products and treatment for wasps are SUSPEND or DEMON WP sprayed in that area.
Stinger Wasp / Hornets Freeze is an aerosol that would give a very quick knock down of the nest.
The Freeze brand in these aerosols have an oily base so care should be considered when using not to stain a surface.
Spraying into wasp nests should ALWAYS be done at night. Wasps are far less aggressive and are all at home.
Demon WP, as a residual, sprayed around the area where they have a tendency to nest would give you even better control.
If help is not forthcoming, ask some young neighbors to protect themselves bodily, tie old clothing to the tip of a very long pole, add kerosene or diesel, set it alight and burn the nest. Be sure to take precautions.
Please do not take the advice of these idiots telling you to kill them - it is illegal in Great Britain to do this. They have to be moved by a capable person who gets togged up and removes the queen to a box and waits till the rest of the hive follow. He can then remove it and usually to a beekeepers hive if he is willing to take them.
On a further note, bees are in decline in this country and they need to be protected. I understand the need to move them if you are concerned, though they usually keep themselves to themselves, but please have it done properly.
You have just discovered the hive - are you under threat from the bees?
Bees are in rapid decline and are protected.
They will not harm you unless you try to capture them or hurt them, then they will sting you and die. Obviously they would rather avoid conflict with humans than die.
Bees pollinate your flowers therefore are a valued addition to any garden.
Bee keepers do not always take on unwanted bee hives as there are parasites that may affect the hives that they already have in their care.
Please leave them alone - they are to be treasured not terminated!
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