Getting Rid of Bumble Bees

By

louel53

08/18/2010

Bumble bees are not very aggressive, but if you are allergic, I suggest you call someone to see what can be done about these bees. Honey bees are a protected species, and beekeepers will come and take them away. If you live in a city or town, call the town office and see what they suggest. Where are these nests? If you are dealing with hornets or wasps, you have a much bigger problem because they can be aggressive. Since you are allergic, I would suggest you get someone else to deal with these insects.

By

susanmajp

08/18/2010

Around here, we have some bees that build nests and look like bumblebees, but are a type of carpenter bee. They are mean and aggressive. I've been attacked by them and have the medical bills to prove it. Call someone to get rid of them, it is so worth the cost.

I grew up around bees, am not afraid of them, and have never had a problem after being stung. These are not only vicious, but have a really bad sting. I was hospitalized with a horrific reaction. I didn't get out of bed for over a week. It literally took me months to fully recover.

By

Lilac

08/18/2010

People who are allergic to bee stings can die from a sting. In that case the person has to take drastic action. Call an exterminator. They may be able to remove the bees without harming them. As for the bee stings, there is an allergy shot taken for a year that will immunize you against the stings. My grandson was fatally allergic to them and was told one more sting would kill him. He took the series of shots, was tested and is now immune. You should at least carry an eppi pen (from the Dr.) until the situation is taken care of. This is a serious matter.

By

ahastings7878

08/18/2010

Bees are on the decline in the U.S. and if you can learn to live in harmony with the bees, you will be doing a wonderful thing. All bees pollinate our food supply and are very important to our very existence!

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/bee-friendly-landscaping.html

By

its_me7811

08/16/2010

Call the beekeeper. Look in the yellow pages for a number. He will trap the queen and the drones will follow. Ask for a price up front. It shouldn't be very much.

How can I get rid of a colony of big, bumbling bees that have invaded our porch between the ceiling and roof?

Fritz from Bivalve, MD

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RE: Getting Rid of Bumble Bees

You may want to rethink getting rid of the bumble bee's if you have flowers and/or vegetables in your yard. It's the bumble bee which pollinates and makes your vegetables grow. Without them it's a waste of time. (05/28/2006)

RE: Getting Rid of Bumble Bees

You probably have wood bees. They will drill holes in your wood and hollow it out in time. One tried and true method is to get a badminton racket and whack them with it. (05/29/2006)

By Aunt Sharon from Texas

RE: Getting Rid of Bumble Bees

Get professional pest controllers in. This is what we had to do when bees decided to move in next to our back door. (06/02/2006)

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How do I get rid of bumble bees? They are drilling holes in my porch. Can anyone help me before they demolish it. Thanks.

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