Bees are non-aggressive pollinators that play a critical role in ecosystems. However, they are also stinging insects that can pose a threat, especially for those allergic to bee stings.
The best approach is to prevent bees from becoming a problem in the first place. Many natural strategies take advantage of bees' sensitive sense of smell. By removing attractive smells and replacing them with scents bees dislike, you can minimize bee activity without killing them.
Bees feed on nectar which gives flowers that sweet smell. Sweet juices and fragrances often attract bees who are confused and looking for food. Avoid using sweet-smelling colognes, perfumes, and sunscreens if you want to avoid bee attention.
Bees can see colors on the green, blue, and ultraviolet spectrum. Avoid wearing blue, violet, or purple clothing as these colors are found on flowers and attract bees.
Strong scents can be used against bees. Bees find several scents repulsive and will give these plants plenty of distance. Grow these natural repellents around your property to create a defensive perimeter:
Bees dislike essential oils that smell similar to the plants they avoid. By diffusing these oils, you can repel bees naturally:
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Call (866) 326-2847Fruits and sweet beverages attract bees. Keep dishes and drinks covered or sealed. Pour sodas into cups with lids and cover fruit bowls with plastic wrap.
Burning citronella candles repels bees, wasps, and mosquitoes. Easy to use and available at most grocery or hardware stores.
The strong smell of vinegar is unpleasant to bees and works as an alternative to pesticides.
Apply cinnamon to the outside of a hive to create an unpleasant smell. May take several days before bees relocate. Wear protective gear when applying.
Apply to areas where bees are not wanted. Warning: Garlic can be toxic to bees and larvae, so do not apply directly to hives.
Acts as a strong irritant. Sprinkle generously on soil to deter ground bees that burrow underground.
Bees need food, water, and shelter to survive. By changing the environment, bee populations can be deterred and encouraged to relocate:
Eliminate standing water that bees use
Replace bee-attracting flowers with deterring plants
Block cracks, holes, tears, and gaps where bees could build nests
Warning: If honeybees swarm and get inside your home, they become a massive headache to remove. They also create honey inside walls which attracts other bugs.
If bees are presenting a problem, call EcoGuard Pest Management to get specialized bee removal experts to relocate your bee problem safely. A licensed expert will inspect your home for signs of a beehive, find the queen, and relocate the colony so bees are no longer your problem.
Keeping bees away requires avoiding mimicking a flower. Bees rely on vision and smell to find food, so if you wear certain colors or scents, a bee may confuse you for a flower. Avoid blues and purples while using pungent smells that are too intense for bees instead of sweet-smelling fragrances.
Bees dislike many strong or irritating smells found in plants and essential oils:
