During summer and change in weather, bees often make hives around the roof, balcony, terrace, window or wall of the house. The hive which appears small in the beginning may gradually become larger and the number of bees around it may also increase. In such a situation, it becomes necessary to take care of the safety of the people living in the house, especially children and the elderly.
Many people, after seeing the hive, start knocking it down with sticks, using fire or smoke and spraying insecticides. Due to such efforts, bees may feel threatened and attack. Therefore, it is important to take some precautions when a hive is visible.
keep distance from the hive
If you see a beehive, do not try to touch or demolish it. Also keep children and pets away from that place. If the hive is near a window or door then it is better to keep it closed for some time.
One should also avoid making loud noises around bees, moving hands or legs suddenly or trying to drive them away. Even if bees are sitting in a group at some place, it is important to maintain a safe distance instead of disturbing them.
If there is a big hive, do not try to remove it yourself.
If the hive has become large or contains a large number of bees, then removing it yourself can be risky. In such a situation, help from a local beekeeper or a trained bee removal expert can be taken.
Especially one should not try to remove a hive built at a height, in a crack in the wall or in any difficult part of the house without experience. Experts can look at the situation and decide how to safely remove the hive and, if possible, relocate the bees.
Avoid fire, smoke and chemicals
Lighting a fire, creating excessive smoke or spraying insecticide directly to remove hives can be dangerous. Due to this, the bees can get agitated and attack the people present nearby.
Apart from this, using fire on the balcony or terrace can also pose a danger to the house. Strong chemicals can also cause problems to people and pets living in the house. Therefore, avoid trying any home remedy mentioned on social media or internet without thinking.
Cleaning is also necessary after removing the hive
After removing the hive, it is important to clean the area thoroughly. If there is any residue of wax or honey left, insects may be attracted to that spot again.
If there is any crack or empty space around the wall, balcony or window, get it closed. Do not leave garbage, sweet items or food items kept in the open around the house.
What to do if bees attack?
If the bees start attacking after disturbing the hive, do not try to hit them with your hands or drive them away quickly. Immediately go to a safe and closed place and close the door there.
In case of sting, clean the affected area. If serious symptoms like severe swelling in the body, difficulty in breathing, dizziness, swelling of the throat or face appear after the sting, then seek medical help immediately. Especially in a person with a history of severe allergies, such symptoms should not be ignored.
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