It is very good and useful to have an apiary at home, but sometimes it happens that bees like to settle not in the hive, but under the roof of the house or in some other inappropriate place. What to do in this case? How to get rid of an unwanted bee nest in the country? The answer to these questions can be found in this article.

How to get rid of a bee nest under a roof

First of all, you need to decide whether the bees settled under the roof of the house or wasps. Wild bees are more aggressive towards the enemy than honey bees. You need to get rid of them. There are two ways to remove the nest from under the roof: kill insects or relocate. The second method is best.

Wild bees are more aggressive than honeybees

To get rid of unwanted guests and not suffer from their bites, you need to adhere to some safety measures. The entire process of removing insects should be carried out during the cool season, preferably in the evening. At this time, the bees are at rest and do not show aggression. Otherwise, if this is done during the day, then those bees that are in the field will attack the destroyers of the nest.

When carrying out the process of relocating bees to another place of residence, you need to remember about personal protective equipment. To do this, dress:

  • Mask;
  • Gloves;
  • Suit made of thick fabric.

Important! Wild bee stings can lead to health complications. They can sometimes be fatal.

Actions should be as follows:

  • In order to remove the nest, you can use a plastic tight bag;
  • You need to throw it over the nest as carefully as possible;
  • Tear it off without delay;
  • The bag must be tightly tied;
  • Then they take it out as far from the house as possible so that the bees do not come back;
  • The package is untied and left on the ground so that the family can get out of it on their own;
  • Some beekeepers put a swarm of wild bees in the hive.

How to remove a bee nest from home

Bees that have settled in the wall of a wooden or brick country house attack a person only if they are in danger. There are eight or twenty thousand insects in the hive. In addition, wasps, hornets and bees should not be confused, as the former can attack without any apparent reason. Before you get rid of the nest, you need to determine the apparent danger to humans.

Bee jelly

If a swarm of bees settled near the house, it will look like a ball. Please note that this may be a young swarm that has just emerged from the hive. In this case, you shouldn't drive them. It is better to invite an experienced beekeeper to remove the nest.

Important! You cannot knock down a bee's nest even if it seems that there are no more inhabitants in it. In this case, insects will actively attack the offender. People who have an allergic reaction to bee stings can get badly hurt, even die.

Removing the hive depends on the place where the bees built it. If insects have chosen a wall for the nest, then it can only be removed with the help of a beekeeper. One bee nest can weigh at least forty kilograms. The honeycombs themselves weigh the most. To remove them, you will need to remove part of the wall. For these works you need to call professionals.

It is best to invite a beekeeper to remove the hive.

Important! In no case should the place where the nest is located should be concreted. The bees are very small in size, so they will quickly find a new move for themselves, while they can get inside the room. In this case, you will have to call a beekeeper or exterminator.

Don't panic at the sight of a swarm that has just arrived. The fact is that it can fly away after a while. The reason for this phenomenon may be that the new young uterus gathers near itself a colony of insects to settle in a new house.

If a swarm flies near a person, do not wave your arms and try to run away from him. This can only irritate the bees and cause their aggression.

Remember! As soon as the insect releases its sting, it dies after some time. Better to calmly move away from the swarm to a safe distance.

If you can't reach the nest

Vespiary

Many people complain that the bees have made a nest under the roof, and it cannot be reached. What to do?

Remote access is used in places that are difficult to reach. The process of removing the nest in this case is very dangerous, so you can start it only after thorough preparation. First of all, you need special ammunition:

  • A beekeeper's hat, which is distinguished by its wide brim with a net attached to it.
  • Protective glasses.
  • A suit consisting of a jacket and pants made of thick fabric.
  • Rubber Shoes.

All other devices must be kept on hand at all times so as not to delay the process and cause less insect aggression. In addition, you need to clear your escape route if something goes wrong and you have to quickly leave the nest. Most likely, such movements will need to be carried out backwards, moreover, very quickly.

In addition, you need to make sure that all other household members leave the territory for a while. All manipulations must be carried out at a later time, while the insects are all in the nest. In addition, sleepy bees will not immediately understand what is happening to their home.

Upper insulation of the bee nest

Hornets nest

The bee colony develops at a temperature of thirty-four to thirty-five degrees. Therefore, it is extremely important to keep it constantly in the hive. Only under such conditions will the uterus worm and multiply. At a lower temperature, part of the brood can simply die.

Bees can maintain the temperature in the hive, but often this is not enough.

Since in Russia, in most of its territory, spring is constantly prolonged and cold, and after warm days it can get colder, experienced beekeepers resort to warming their nests. Bees are able to maintain the desired temperature in the hive by themselves through the consumption of honey. But in this case, they quickly “grow old” and, accordingly, die.

Therefore, you need to insulate the nest, both from the sides and from above. For the upper insulation, dry pillows or mats made of straw are used. Such designs are left for the entire season. In the cold season, they warm the swarm, in the heat, on the contrary, they protect it from overheating.

How bees make a nest

Bees build a nest from wax, while they produce the building material on their own. Wild bees in most cases settle in tree hollows. Here they will be protected from bad weather and the invasion of "honey lovers" such as a bear or a raccoon.

Modern bees can also build nests on residential buildings. In this case, the honeycomb will be closed from human sight, but it can be determined by the active movement of insects in the area. In the southern regions, bee nests can be seen directly on the crown of the roof or under the roof of the house. Naturally, such swarms are doomed to extinction in winter. What is surprising is that the nest is entirely made of wax honeycomb, and it seems that it was woven by a skilled craftswoman.

Bees stand wax nests

Bees filled the nest with honey

If in the spring it is discovered that the bees have flooded the nest with honey so that the queen has nowhere to worm, then the first reason for this is improper feeding of insects for the winter.Many beekeepers mistakenly give syrup right after they take down the store. In this case, the old bee processes the syrup into honey.

This cannot be done until there is seeding on five or even six frames. Only then can the insects be fed. But here, too, do not overdo it, since bees can get rid of the brood in order to flood the vacant space with honey. This should be done starting in September so that the larvae have time to turn into a working bee. Thus, a large number of young insects will appear in the hive, which contributes to a good wintering.

Based on the above, we can come to the conclusion that working with bees is very responsible. You need to know all the details and small nuances that relate to these insects. Then, thanks to roaming swarms, you can build your own apiary and have a good income from the sale of honey.