It's more than not swatting at them.
."Pesticides are toxic to bees and will harm not only the bees, but also other beneficial insects and the environment," Hilton says.
The chemicals also can scatter the swarm, which is not a good thing when they're trying to settle. Bees swarm to protect their queen, Hilton tells. If you choose to spray any type of pesticide or insecticide, you are deliberately disrupting the swarm—and you literally couldn't pick a worse time. "During a swarm bees are alert, and understandably have a heightened awareness and response to potential threats, increasing the risk of stings," Hilton says.You can put yourself in harm's way if you try and get rid of the swarm yourself—it's definitely not a DIY project. Mortimer says it's important to keep in mind that"a swarm will only stay in its temporary location for a few days, as once a space for a new home is located, all the bees will fly away.
If the swarm doesn't go away after that short time, it's best to call a professional beekeeper or pest control service."Many beekeepers are experts in handling bees, so they are the best people to call," Bossel says. When you do call a beekeeper, remember that they might not remove the bees for free."This is their time, equipment, and skill," Tedford says"They may even have to buy or rent special equipment for your removal." But it will be the safest option for you and the bees.
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