Bees inside an eave roofing system or attic is by far the most common place we find bee hives.
Bee nest in roof what to do.
They will nest in cavities of wood hollow stems or the ground so it is important to provide these diverse habitats.
Obviously where practical it is better to access from the outside by removing slates or tiles and cutting through the membrane which is often in poor condition in these scenarios.
Bees are a welcome addition to most gardens.
They might buzz a bit but they won t fly in the dark so it s safest to do it then.
Even though a hive nestled inside the wood aluminum or vinyl siding is hard to actually reach these are in fact some of the easiest and safest types of nests to get rid of because they require no contact.
Bee populations are generally in decline yet are a necessary part of the ecosystem.
They nest in a wide range of cavities and have the ability to build nests by tunnelling through soft brick mortar or exploiting pre existing gaps left un repaired but they do not cause a problem.
Observe the bees during the afternoon as that is the most active time of day for yellow jackets.
They don t swarm and rarely sting as they do not need to protect a queen.
Some bee species are solitary.
Think about ways to include these undisturbed areas within your gardens and landscapes.
When removing honey bees in roof spaces there are two main options either get to the honey bee nest from outside thru the roof or from the inside thru the ceiling.
It is important to know that when you have a hive inside a wall the honey and the bees have to come out.
They are a great place for the bees because they are elevated have insulation and most predictors have no way of getting to them.
We get asked all the time.
If you have an area where you see nests every year try lining the roof of that spot with aluminum.
They don t see red light well so if you need to see what you re doing put some red plastic film acetate over a torch or use a red l e d.
To move a nest safely it is best to do it in the dark when all of the bees will be in the nest and docile.
A hive in this area of the home can attract other rodents and pests into the house.
Common places for bees to hide and build nests include overhangs cracks window frames shutters door frames and underneath the siding.
Locate the entrance through which the bees are entering your siding.
This will ensure that they don t come back.
Holes made by ground nesting bees.
Once you re sure that all the bees are out close the opening with putty and paint over it.
As the bees fly out they ll get sucked in by the vacuum cleaner.
Bees in the roof are another story altogether.
