Emergency Home Preparation

Removing Bees



How to Get Rid of Bees: Safe, Effective, & Practical Methods
https://pestkilled.com/how-to-get-rid-of-bees/

Bees are an important part of the ecosystem that have garnered much attention in the media. While protecting them is important, this does not mean you should share your living space with them. Some species can damage your home or become hostile. The good news is that they are generally less destructive than rats or termites. The bad news is that they are sometimes difficult to remove. ---CONTINUED---

Removing Bees



How to Remove Bees from a Wall
https://www.rootsimple.com/2015/10/how-to-remove-bees-from-a-wall/

I found out through the social networking site Nextdoor, that a neighbor I know had a hive in a wall in the tenant’s portion of the duplex she owns and lives in. Since I’m on crutches for two months I enlisted the aid of John Zapf (a guest on episode 54 of our podcast) and also recruited the intrepid renter of the apartment, Elizabeth, who was more than happy to jump into a suit and help out. John did the bulk of the work while I sat uselessly on a stool and took pictures.

I learned the removal method we used from beekeeper Kirk Anderson, our guest on episode 40 of the podcast. This is not the only way to do it but, I think, one of the better and more humane techniques for removing bees from a structure. ---CONTINUED---