When bees invade your property, you may be at a loss as to what you should do. All you know is you don’t want to be stung and you want the bees gone. Fortunately, there are several simple things you can do to protect yourself and give yourself peace of mind while you are waiting for the problem to be resolved.
Here are several things to do when you have a bee invasion.
- Keep Your Distance – If you stay far enough away from a hive, you’re unlikely to provoke them. They will have no reason to sting you. You mind your business and they will mind theirs. You should also stay away from bee swarms. They may look scarier, but they are more docile than bees with a hive to protect.
- Avoid Wearing Dark Colors & Perfumes – Don’t wear dark-colored clothing around bees. Black, red, and similar colors can resemble bears and other predators. If you need to be outside, wear lighter clothing. White, beige, and pastels are fine.
- Don’t Operate Noisy Equipment – Operating noisy equipment like lawn mowers, weed eaters, and tractors can stress out the bees because of the vibration. Try to avoid using this equipment until the bee invasion is dealt with.
- Call Professionals for Removal – The only way to resolve a bee invasion is to trust skilled professionals for bee removal. They have the training, PPE, and equipment needed to do a safe and thorough job.