How To Remove A Bee Hive
It is always best to leave a beehive where it is, but occasionally leaving it alone will actually cause more problems than taking it down. You should be very comfortable with handling bees before you attempt this type of project. Make sure that you don't have any specific allergies to bee stings or removing a beehive could be very dangerous. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Protective clothing
- Gloves
- Insecticide spray
- Matches
- Wood and kindling
- Insect poison
- Ladder (possibly)
- Cleaner (if the hive in on your house)
- Shears
Instructions
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Put on protective clothing. If you can not purchase clothing specifically for protection against bees wear several long sleeve thick shirts and thick pants that can be tucked into your socks to avoid having bees fly up into your clothing. Wear a protective face mask along with hat and scarf to protect both your head and neck. Don't forget to wear gloves to protect your hands, also.
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Approach the bee hive in the late evening hours since bees are most active in the early morning and during the day.
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Spray the nest with the insecticide spray. You should try to buy a can that has a long range spray. Many times you can find sprays that are made specifically for bees and bee hives. The further away you can stand, the better. Watch out for falling bees and any bees that may escape the spray.
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Place insect poison inside the hive after spraying for a while. You will want to make sure that you put enough in the hive that it will kill any remaining insects. Wait an hour before moving on to the next step.
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Spray the hive again if there is still a lot of activity going on around the hive. Wait at least 30 minutes before moving on to the next step.
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Start a fire either in a barrel or in a fire pit. It only needs to be large enough to burn the hive in.
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Cut the hive away and gently carry it down the tree. Move slowly to reduce your risk of being stung as you have probably not killed all of the bees.
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Carry the hive slowly over to the fire and place the hive in the fire. There may still be some bees in the hive, so be careful.
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Clean the area where the hive was hanging, if it was on your house. You will want to get rid of any evidence of the hive so the bees don't return to the same place. Also make sure that you clean up the dead bees off of the ground. Dead bees attract more bees.
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Tips & Warnings
This method should only be used on smaller hives. If you are dealing with a large hive, make sure you that you consult a professional.
