HOW TO MOVE A BEEHIVE

Home » Home Improvement » Pest Control Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Search Lora Davis Platinum Quality Author Platinum Author | 455 Articles Joined: January 16, 2013 India Tips for Beehive Removal By Lora Davis | Submitted On January 12, 2017 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article There are approximately 20,000 species of bees around the world on almost all continents except for Antarctica. While some people consider them an annoyance bees do play the part of pollinators in our ecosystem. Bees also make beeswax and honey. For some people they are allergic to bee stings and if they get stung, it can cause itching, swelling, and if not treated it could cause death. This is why some people want beehive removal if the hives are near their home. To ensure that it done correctly and safely it is advised that you have a professional do the removal or you can do it yourself. Beehives consist of hexagonal cells that are densely packed and made of beeswax. Normally they will make their home in an empty space that is enclosed like a wide crack in the wall or foundation of buildings, the hollow of a tree and other openings. One way to find the hive is to watch to see if bees are swarming around a particular location but you should do this late in the evening or in the early morning before the sun rises. The reason is that bees are diurnal insects, which means they are active during the day. During the early spring or late winter, the population of bees in the hive will be low so this is also another good time to do beehive removal. You will need to use a good insecticide to kill the bees, which experts recommend insecticide dust. Once you are ready, make sure that you are wearing protective clothing. It is advisable to wear clothing that are light colored and has a smooth texture. You will need to protect your face, which a beekeeper's veil will do along with wearing leather gloves. Make sure that when you go near the hive you are not wearing any scented product on your body like perfumes or scented deodorants. When you are ready, you need to spray a thick layer of insecticide dust on the hive, especially in the opening. Keep your distance because some bees will come out. To eliminate all the bees it may require another application of insecticide. Once the bees are all dead, the next step to beehive removal is to take and burn the hive. If you do not burn it put it in a trash bag, tightly tie the bag, and then get rid of it. Clean the area with soapy water, and seal the area so the bees cannot infest the area again. Having to use insecticides, wear protective clothing, and safely destroy and dispose of the hive are three good reasons why you should have a professional do the beehive removal. If you have an allergy to bees hire a professional. Looking for bee nest removal in Mira Mesa or bee removal in Mira Mesa then call Bee Man Dan at 858-230-0351. The company is an expert at honey bee relocation in Rancho Bernardo and other areas of the San Diego County. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Lora_Davis/2146280 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face0 Sad Face0 Viewed 4 times Word count: 460 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Home Improvement: Pest-Control Lora Davis Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. Pest Control Article Feed Pest Control Article Feed Find More Articles Search Similar Articles Beehive Removal Bee Hive Removal - Why You Should Not Wait Bee Removal - The New Reality Tips to Remove Bees Do You Have A Bee Infestation? Bee Hive Removal VS Pest Control Application 3 Basic Steps in a Bee Hive Removal Operation Live Bee Removal - Is it For Me? Bee Removal and Repair - A Necessity For Bee Infestations Bee Removal - The Eco-Responsible Way to Deal With Unwanted Bees Easy to Follow Bee Removal Tips Recent Articles 4 Reasons To Let A Professional Handle Pest Control How to Keep Raccoons Away From Trash Cans Treating Bed Bugs Naturally What to Do If You Find a Bat on Your Property Prevent Wild Animal Intrusion Using Household Ingredients The Do's and Don'ts of Pest Control Don't Wait for Home Inspection to Discover Your Property Needs Pest Management 9 Tips to Get Rid of Pests Bee Hive Removal - Why You Should Not Wait Cockroach Infestations - Why They Are Dangerous EzineArticles.com About Us FAQ Contact Us Member Benefits Privacy Policy Shop Site Map Blog Training Video Library Advertising Affiliates Cartoons Authors Submit Articles Members Login Premium Membership Expert Authors Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Terms of Service Publishers Terms Of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS © 2017 EzineArticles All Rights Reserved Worldwide