How to Get Rid of Swarming Bees
Swarming bees are typically part or all of a colony seeking a new location for a hive. They typically look for areas near ample pollen and nectar supplies, so the flowery landscapes around homes can often look very enticing to these bees. Getting rid of swarming bees requires a gentle approach and help from a professional. Does this Spark an idea?
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How to Get Rid of Swarming Bees
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Be proactive. It takes less than a week for a bee colony to establish a hive, and bees can be much more difficult to move once established.
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Contact a professional beekeeper or---if absolutely necessary---an exterminator. Bees are vital to local ecosystems, so every effort should be made to move the colony rather than kill it. Be sure to explicitly specify that you want the bees moved so that no miscommunications arise.
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Thoroughly disinfect the area where the swarming bees had settled. The residue left behind by the colony can attract other bees, resulting in a repeating problem.
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Spray expanding polyurethane foam spray in crevasses and holes where the bees had settled. Bees often look for certain characteristics in habitats, and if one colony liked a location near your home, chances are others will too. Sealing off these locations can help rid your home of swarming bees long term.
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