What to do with a beehive outside window?
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Beehive houses at Bagdad Cafe between Palmyra and Damascus
Question by Lucy T: What to do with a beehive outside window?
I live in a flat in London and have noticed a beehive outside my window just above. The bees are swarming all around it and so I dont like to open the window incase they come in. What shall I do? Thanks
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7 Responses to What to do with a beehive outside window?
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If they are honeybees you can probably locate a beekeeper who will take them for you. If not honeybees then If you don’t need to open the window then leave the hive alone. If you need to open the window then if you are renting contact your rental management and have them take care of it. If this is not an option you could try spraying it at night with bug spray…you want a very low light and no wind night to do this and you should get a spray that is automatic once you start it. You will need to have a safe perch for it to sit on and to immediately close your windows or you could risk having bees inside. (Note: The bees may become quite agitated and it may take hours for them to die.) You can also look for a pest management firm to spray for you if you do not want to try. Good luck.
J Alves
November 22, 2011 at 4:50 pm
You’re lucky you don’t live in the US with the “Killer Bee.s” If the nest is outside the chances are it is wasps/hornets and not bees. The closer you get to the nest/hive the more aggressive either become.
Identify the intruders. If they are straight from their head back to behind their rear legs they are bees. If they have a very narrow waist between their abdomen they are wasps/hornets. The internet has a lot of pictures etc. Identify your opponents to decide their fate.
When I visited the UK, I saw several beekeepers there. Contact your local authorities and they will put you in contact with a beekeeper. They should remove the bees for free. If you decide they are wasps/hornets I am certain that you can purchase wasp/hornet/bee spray that will kill the insects instantly from 20 feet away. They will never know what hit them. Usually a few hidden in the nest will survive. Knock down the nest at night. After the few remaining insects calm down, gather the nest in a paper bag and light it on fire. The fire will kill any survivors of the first assault.
texter
November 22, 2011 at 5:43 pm
Get a pest controller. Dont try getting rid of them yourself. Think of your own safety first. I’d rather spend a few quid that get chased by some very p!$ $ £d off bees.
NO To EU
November 22, 2011 at 6:10 pm
If they are bees then you will just have to wait until the end of the season – they are protected and you are not allowed to touch them.
It’s not too much hassle, they will leave in the autumn.
Kate B
November 22, 2011 at 6:31 pm
shoot it down. or call 999
Honor Clayton
November 22, 2011 at 6:49 pm
It is not easy to get rid of them on your own especially in case you are not sure if they really are bees, wasps or hornets. It is better you call an expert pest controller for detailed inspection and advice in this case.
Sidrah N
November 22, 2011 at 7:43 pm
As Indian Myths Beehives are considered auspicious and related to wealth.
U must hve seen buildings with bee hives … generally those buildings(Owner of that building) is a rich man.
its just a belief may be u r rich .
Niitn
nitin
November 22, 2011 at 8:43 pm