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How to identify a bee infestation?
How to identify a bee infestation?
Bees are insects with several benefits. They pollinate crop and non-crop plants. They are also natural honey producers. Even with the economic and ecological importance of bees, they can still be pests when they infest properties. Even though bees can be specially cultivated for their benefits, they can routinely occupy areas. Bees are nuisance pests that can cause occupants of properties a lot of trouble.
Since bees make their nests around human environments, bee infestations are quite common. Identifying bee infestations as soon as possible will help in managing the infestation. This is because they can establish large colonies within a short time. A small bee infestation could turn into a major infestation within a short period. Here are our top tips for identifying bee infestations. These tips include general tips for identifying infestations and those specific to different types of bees.
Physical sightings
You may see the bees around or on your property. Except when they are swarming, bees restrict their activity to within the proximity of their nests. Thus, if you see bees on or around your property, it may mean that there is an infestation on or around your property. You may need to seek professional help to identify nests when you see bees around or on your property.
Swarming
Bees swarm to establish new colonies. when they swarm, large numbers of the bees leave their current colony to seek out new locations for new colonies. You may see a large number of bees as they swarm. If you see the bees moving in such a manner, then there is an active infestation on or around your property.
Dark patches on the ceilings and walls
Dark patches on walls and ceilings are signs of bee infestations when bees infest indoor areas. The dark patches come from the honey which the bees produce. Dark patches are not a definitive sign of bee infestations. If you have seen bees around your property beforehand, then dark patches on your walls and ceilings are a better indication of the bee infestations.
Nests
Finding bee nests is a sure sign of an infestation. Bees could nest indoors or outdoors. The nesting site of bees differs according to the type of bee. Some of the common nesting sites of bees are sheds, garages, under floorboards, walls, and wall voids. Bumblebees and honey bees are two types of bees that live in large colonies. Bumblebees live in the ground and above the ground. Some of the nesting sites of bumblebees are attics, patio areas, and decks. They could also nest under roof beams.
Bumblebees can be distinguished by the buzzing sounds they make when their colonies are disturbed. Wood boring bees like carpenter bees live in wood. Their nests are bound to be found in softwood instead of hardwood. When looking out for bee nests, you should exercise caution because the bees will attack if they feel threatened.
Identifying a bee infestation in time is important for the effective control and management of bee infestations. If you are not up to identifying bee infestations on your own, seek professional help.
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