Do you suspect bees have taken up residence in the walls or attic of your house or business establishment? The constant buzzing you hear might be a signal to take action, depending on whether it involves getting rid of bees, yellow jacket removal, or another pest or problem yet to be identified. Before doing anything definitive, it would be wise to determine precisely what, if anything, is in fact sharing your space.
First, of course, you need to be mindful of the target. Do you hear buzzing almost continually in a specific location or do you suspect an invasion because you see a bee flying aimlessly throughout the room? If it's just one bee flying into windows, it probably just lost its way and got into your house accidentally.
On the other hand, if you see a single or several bees going back and forth from a specific spot, the chances are you've got a hive that needs to be addressed. The first course of action is to just watch it quietly and identify the gap through which it enters and exits. Since these spaces can be very tiny, a flashlight is a big help in finding the exact spot. Alternatively, it is possible that you never see any critters flying about your space, but you do hear that tell tale buzzing that seems to be coming from the walls. When the precise location is determined, do not start poking around; there's a reason the phrase "don't disturb a hornet's nest" is a cliche. Getting rid of bees is always best left to experts.
When identifying which insect you're harboring, you can start by checking the season. Generally speaking, if it is autumn or winter, you probably have honey bees since yellow jackets seldom spend the colder months inside walls in most regions of the country. An in depth look at the insect is also in order. Honey bees are about 2/3 inch long, are covered with hairs and have a kind of basket on their back legs in which they collect yellow or dark green balls of pollen. They range in color from yellow to black and have black or brown stripes across the belly.
Yellow jackets, however, don't have the same thick hairs or the pollen baskets. They are a bit smaller than honey bees and sport alternating stripes of yellow and black. If they build a nest in your home, it will be invisible and the only clue you will have is to see them flying into cracks or crevices from the outside of the property. The ground bee is a type of yellow jacket that creates nests in holes in your yard. They are often painfully aggressive if disturbed by oblivious pedestrians or lawn mowers.
No one wants to share living quarters with stinging insects, so whether you've been invaded by bees or yellow jackets, there are experts one can call. Removal involves far more than "killing" the offending beings. Eco-friendly bee removers will take care to remove the complete hive, repair any damage the intruders may have caused, and in the case of honey bees, find a bee keeper to adopt the hive, thus doing their part to preserve this significant species. Contacting an eco-responsible bee catcher is the recommended method to rid your house of annoying, potentially painful, possibly lethal pests.
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First, of course, you need to be mindful of the target. Do you hear buzzing almost continually in a specific location or do you suspect an invasion because you see a bee flying aimlessly throughout the room? If it's just one bee flying into windows, it probably just lost its way and got into your house accidentally.
On the other hand, if you see a single or several bees going back and forth from a specific spot, the chances are you've got a hive that needs to be addressed. The first course of action is to just watch it quietly and identify the gap through which it enters and exits. Since these spaces can be very tiny, a flashlight is a big help in finding the exact spot. Alternatively, it is possible that you never see any critters flying about your space, but you do hear that tell tale buzzing that seems to be coming from the walls. When the precise location is determined, do not start poking around; there's a reason the phrase "don't disturb a hornet's nest" is a cliche. Getting rid of bees is always best left to experts.
When identifying which insect you're harboring, you can start by checking the season. Generally speaking, if it is autumn or winter, you probably have honey bees since yellow jackets seldom spend the colder months inside walls in most regions of the country. An in depth look at the insect is also in order. Honey bees are about 2/3 inch long, are covered with hairs and have a kind of basket on their back legs in which they collect yellow or dark green balls of pollen. They range in color from yellow to black and have black or brown stripes across the belly.
Yellow jackets, however, don't have the same thick hairs or the pollen baskets. They are a bit smaller than honey bees and sport alternating stripes of yellow and black. If they build a nest in your home, it will be invisible and the only clue you will have is to see them flying into cracks or crevices from the outside of the property. The ground bee is a type of yellow jacket that creates nests in holes in your yard. They are often painfully aggressive if disturbed by oblivious pedestrians or lawn mowers.
No one wants to share living quarters with stinging insects, so whether you've been invaded by bees or yellow jackets, there are experts one can call. Removal involves far more than "killing" the offending beings. Eco-friendly bee removers will take care to remove the complete hive, repair any damage the intruders may have caused, and in the case of honey bees, find a bee keeper to adopt the hive, thus doing their part to preserve this significant species. Contacting an eco-responsible bee catcher is the recommended method to rid your house of annoying, potentially painful, possibly lethal pests.
Reproduction permitted only when all active hyperlinks are included. 2011 All Rights Reserved.
About the Author:
Author Stephen Daniels highly recommends Bee Catchers, a Los Angeles bee removal service for humane and eco-responsible bee and insect removal in the entire LA metro area. Their experienced technicians provide immediate service 7 days a week, and have over 15 years experience in insect removal and relocation.
