Honey bees are plants’ main source of pollination, many of which are fruits and vegetables that we consume. If honey bees did not pollinate the plants, they would lose all aspects of fertilization, which is what allows them to reproduce with seeds. To most humans, honey bees are seen as pests who cause disturbances because of their stinging capabilities, but since they actually play an important role in the ability for us to grow food, killing them should be avoided. Bee and wasp removal experts can safely remove a hive from your home without killing the bees. However, there are preventative measures you can take to stop bees from nesting in your home altogether and creating the risk of stinging.
How Honey Bees Nest in Your Home
Understanding how bees decide where to build their hives will help you prevent them from entering your home. The most common reason a bee will build a nest in your home is because they want to establish their new colony. Over time, when a single colony becomes too large, it splits into two different colonies. One bee who is a part of each colony will go off on its own and scout the area looking for a place to build the nest. This way, each colony can grow and establish better places to build their hive. What you do not want is for the scout to think somewhere on your property is a good spot. The following lists different ways you can prevent your home from looking like an inviting place for a bee nest.
Fix Openings in your Home
Any type of hole, crevice, or crack in the exterior of your house can look inviting to bees because it offers protection from the open environment. Walk around the outside of your house and inspect any areas that might look like a target. Pay close attention to the roof areas. If you find any part of your house that looks suitable for a hive, apply a sealant directly to the area to close it off to bees.
Fix Openings in your Yard
If there is nowhere in your house to create a hive, bees might also look for openings in your yard. Just like the first step, walk around your yard and seal off any crevices, holes or cracks. Some of these places could include machinery, tools, or fallen trees and branches.
Dispose of Abandoned Bee Nests
If bees have ever nested in or around your home before, their remnant could potentially be a new nesting spot for a different hive. Oftentimes, there is honeycomb leftover from older hives, and scout bees can smell this fragrance and target it as a potential nesting spot. You can also call bee and wasp exterminators if you need help removing old hives, or have questions that you need to ask an expert.
If you are unable to prevent bees from nesting in your home, you can always call the bee and wasp removal professionals like The Beeman to safely dispose of beehives and infestations in your home.