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Removing a Bees Nest

17 years ago

Hi:

I have an in-ground bees nest in my bedding off my patio. My wife was recently stung when she was watering the bedding and hit the entrance hole. These are bees and not yellow jacket or hornets. The bee left a stinger in her I can watch them coming and going in large numbers as they fly in and out of the nest. These are bees. The nest is too close for comfort. Any suggestions on how to remove it or eliminate it?

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Orangeking

13 years ago

I have move bee in the ground with great success. I set a hive with the bottom board remove on top the hole and in a week the bees have move in. I do not charge anything I ask for a donation and some give good. I do not like bees being kill we need them.

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smokey27
17 years ago
yes, get a bag of sevin at home depot or lowes it's a powder, scoop out some and sprinkle or throw it directly on the hole, at night. Each bee that goes in or out will get covered with the white dust (poison) they will spread it in the whole hive and all die.
dreamweaver_
17 years ago
I would not recommend killing them. I had bees about a year ago, called the local feed store & got the name of a beekeeper. I called the beekeeper & he set up a time to come & get the bees - not only was it free he gave me a pint of fresh honey too.
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To find someone who does swarm removal in your area click the link below.

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