Bees are an important part of a healthy ecosystem, but when they try to invade your habitat, they can be a nuisance or downright dangerous. Remember that buzzing sound that ruined your peaceful “me time”? We truly understand the bee problems which you are trying to tackle with. But remember populations of some types of bees (like honeybees) are in trouble, so be cautious and use safe methods to remove them.
Honeybee conservation is in currency in every part of the world and Dubai is no exception as the bee rehabilitation initiative turns Dubai residents into beekeepers. For this reason, the government has strictly guided Pest Control Companies to use safe and harmless methods for dealing with bees.
When it comes to measures for bee protection you can take matters into your own hands, and get rid of these buzzing insects on your own.
Today we’re going to show you the best methods for removing bees and repelling them from your home. Firstly let us know why it is important to take protection measures from bees:
Why do you need to say goodbye to bees?
Don’t try to play with them until and unless you are not a professional! You should only allow beehives in your backyard once you’re a professional beekeeper. There are a number of reasons to get rid of these buzzing bees. Scroll down to know why:
- They can cause allergies.
- They can cause damage to your home décor.
- They can give you painful stings.
- They can cause infection.
- They can be dangerous for your kids.
You can find several ways to get rid of bees in and around your home. But one needs to be very cautious while dealing with them as they are an important part of nature. There’s a very risk of getting stung, so if you’re allergic, you should contact Bee control Dubai to take care of the job. Besides that, you can take certain measures at your home to get rid of bees in some of the most common places. Read more to know about it:
1. Tarping the Nest
If you prefer to use environmentally-friendly methods, tarping is a great option – but can be risky. In this method, tarps are placed over the beehive, and heavy items (like bricks or stones) are placed on all sides of the tarp. For effective results, you need to use this method at night when most (or all) of the bees are in their hive. For this method, you need to take precautionary steps like wearing dark clothes, hand gloves, helmets and so on.
2. Cinnamon Trap
Do you love the essence of cinnamon cake? Well, besides its taste and fragrance… cinnamon is the best source to avoid bees. Spread some cinnamons around the areas where bees keep flying in and out all the time to drive them off. Do it for a week, it will surely give a long-lasting effect.
3. Use a Vinegar Spray
Vinegar spray is the best natural source to remove bees in your yard or home. For this practice, you need to wear protective clothing, as the bees will become agitated.
Procedure for making spray:
• Mix equal parts vinegar and water.
• Place the mixture in a spray bottle.
Spray the mixture on the nest at night when the bees are dormant.
Make sure to wear pants, gloves, a long-sleeve shirt and netting over your face and neck to protect yourself from stings.
4. Call a Beekeeper
Calling a beekeeper is the safest and best option as Honeybee populations are in trouble. They are professionals who remove the bees without killing or harming them. In Dubai, most of the families have taken this as a profession. So if you have tried everything to keep bees away from your home and still you are not successful, Call beekeepers they will rear these bees. But be sure to follow directions appropriately, and take precautions.
5. Call the Professionals
If you have applied every natural method to keep bees away but still no positive result is obtained, it is time to call professionals. Sometimes beehives can be tricky spot; you may not have all the right gear and tools to remove the nest safely. It is very risky to spray pesticides by yourself. But you can call professionals who can come in and remove the nest (and bees) for you.
Hope these natural and homemade measures will protect you from bees and will let to enjoy the sweetness of honey without any worry.