Bee Hive & Wasp Nest Dos and Don'ts - Nassau County, Long Island, New York



If you are noticing large numbers of bees, wasps, or hornets in your home or garden, there is likely to be a beehive, wasp nest, or hornet nest nearby. It may be in your home, in your garden, or very close by. A mature hive or nest in summer/autumn can contain thousands of bees, wasps, or hornets. When they attack, most wasps, yellow jackets, and hornets are aggressive and will repeatedly sting. 


Professional removal of a swarm of bees or wasp nest can be a quick and straightforward procedure. Please follow a few simple rules prior to the arrival of Long Island Bee Removal pest control experts.


DO

1) Always remain still if a bee, wasp, or hornet approaches you.

2) In the event that you have to run away, do so in a straight line without flailing your arms.

3) Protect your head and face, as these areas are most likely to be targeted by the wasps and hornets.

4) Keep pets and children away from the swarm of bees or wasp nests. Keep your dogs indoors when we arrive at your home.

5) Close all windows the bees or wasps might enter the house through.

6) Advise any affected neighbors to do the same.

7) If the swarm of bees or wasp nest is in the rear of your home, be sure to unlock all gates leading to your backyard; opening a side gate is always better than attempting to get our equipment through your residence.

8) Have cash or a personal check available to pay us for our pest control services.

9) Keep windows closed and avoid the area of the bee swarm or wasp nest for the remainder of the day following our call. Returning bees or wasps will be angry that their hive or nest is gone.


DON'T


1) Approach the swarm of bees, hornet nest, or wasp nest.

2) Disturb the bees, hornets, or wasps in any way or attempt to deal with it yourself, this can make our job more complicated and time-consuming.

3) Attempt to seal the hole the bees or wasps are using to go in and out of your home. Blocking the hole will trap the bees or wasps inside your residence and force them into your house.

4) Swat at the wasps or bees, you’ll only make them more aggressive and more likely to sting you.

5) Wear dark, or brightly colored clothing. Bees, wasps, or hornets may mistake you for a natural predator such as a bear, raccoon, or skunk and attack you.

6) Attempt to remove the hornet nest, wasp nest, or beehive. Removal of hives is a complex process, requiring special equipment and professional help. To avoid the risk of painful and potential allergic reactions, we strongly advise you not to remove a beehive wasp nest, or hornet nest yourself. Remember, you could cause serious injury to yourself or others if you provoke the bees, wasps, or hornets in the nest.

Location: Long Island, New York, USA

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