Finding a swarm of bees in your home, outside your home, or anywhere on your property can be a bit unnerving. It isn’t something that happens every day, so you may not know exactly what you should or should not do. The first thing to do is call a bee removal professional to relocate the bees rather than kill them. We need bees, as they are a vital part of food production, so relocating them is important. While you are waiting for them to arrive, here are a few tips to follow:
- Don’t bother them! If you leave them alone, they will likely return the favor. You really don’t know if you have regular bees or the Africanized type, which will swarm and attack you if you pester them or move too quickly around their hive and draw their attention.
- Be attentive to an imminent bee attack. If you are making them uncomfortable, there is a good chance a few will begin buzzing around your face. This is a warning sign that you do not want to ignore. Move slowly away and preferably get indoors. You cannot outrun a bee swarm as they can travel at a far greater speed than you can.
Once the bee removal professional has done their job, make sure you render the area less suitable for a return visit. For example, if they have gathered in your home’s attic, find the access point and block it. Thoroughly clean the area, too, as bees can sense the odors that remain. Be sure to ask your bee removal expert for additional advice about avoiding a reoccurrence.
