When
I was a kid, anytime my mother told me we were going to the doctor’s office, I
always feared the worst. As cool as I would try to act, when I saw the doctor
preparing to give me a shot, tears would well up in my eyes. Visiting my pediatrician
was always a traumatic experience, but being stung by a bee, now that was a
nightmare. I can remember numerous summers in which I would be at the pool with
minding my own business when I would inadvertently encroach on a bee’s
territory and for that, pay the price. Now as much as I hated shots, I was
petrified by bees. A mere sighting of one within ten feet of me and I would
head straight to the pool and stay under water for as long as I could. Now, as
I have learned more about the little creature, I am less worried about the pain
they cause and more disturbed by the work and headaches they can bring about.
An infestation
of bees around your home is an unwelcome burden. Apart from the initial worry
of being stung, they bring about a whole new set of problems when they decide
to make your casa, their casa. Let me give you a hypothetical scenario that
happens all the time for homeowners.
Let’s
say part of your house has siding. One day while mowing the grass, you happen
to notice a few bees entering and departing your home from a little hole above
your siding directly underneath your soffit. Chances are the bees you saw
commuting back and forth have built a hive behind your siding and are currently
in the process of creating honey and expanding their operation. This scenario
presents two problems:
1. You
will need to eliminate the bees to protect you and your family.
2. Removing
the hive will be necessary to prevent any molding and further damage to your
home.
So, how can you eliminate the bees? Because bees
live in a hive (colony), they are social insects. A pesticide that can be
introduced by just a few to the hive is ideal. The high levels of contact while
in the hive will promote rapid spread of the product. Bees can be aggressive,
so it is recommended to treat in the evenings when they are most docile. You
will want to use a powdered insecticide such as D-Fense
Dust combined with an insecticidal
duster and gently dust into the opening where the bees travel. After three
days, assess the activity, you may need to apply again to eliminate all of the
bees.
Once
the bees have been eradicated, it is crucial to locate the hive. While the bees
were busy living behind your siding, they made a sizable hive that contains
honey. When alive, the colony of bees keeps the honey cool using their wings as
“fans” creating cooler temperatures within the hive. Now that the bees no longer exist, the honey
will begin to warm and melt creating a severe mold issue if not promptly taken
care of.
I
no longer fear the sting of a bee; I have come to realize that the pain is temporary.
But, the damage bees can do to your home can be permanent and severe if not
properly resolved. Bee control is not difficult, unfortunately depending on
what they inhabit, it can be arduous. Use or Contact Us page
if you have any questions, we have a number of knowledgeable staff ready to
help you work through any problems you have.
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