When it comes to protecting your home’s landscape, your trees play an important role. After all, your trees will likely be the largest part of it! They can also drastically affect the look of your landscape if you have to take them down. A common problem that homeowners face around the spring months is the return of bees to their landscape. While bees are important for the ecosystem, you may not want a full nest hanging around your yard! So, how can you deal with a bees nest in your trees? We break it down for you below!
Sprinkle Cinnamon
If you manage to catch the problem early, it may be possible for you to get the bees to relocate! So, why use such an unorthodox method? It’s actually a bit more straightforward than you’d think! Just as there are smells that repulse humans, there are those that bees aren’t fond of, either. Bees hate the smell of cinnamon and will try to relocate the hive if they smell it too frequently. If you sprinkle cinnamon near the hive each day, they should disperse and find a new location within a week. The quicker you find the nest, the easier it is to accomplish this!
Exterminate With Spray
This move is by far the most risky, but it’s also a cost effective solution if the above method fails to pan out. You have two options when it comes to this type of extermination: buying a store bought spray or making your own. Making your own is a little harder but more cost effective while buying it could harm your tree if you don’t clean up afterward! To make your own, simply mix vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Regardless of which method you go with, wear protective clothing to minimize the chances of being stung.
Hire an Exterminator
Of course, doing the work yourself comes with some risk - especially if you’re allergic to bees! While it may not be as cheap as a DIY solution, hiring an exterminator to get rid of your problem is the simplest way of getting it done. They can take the risk off of your hands and eliminate the problem handily, ensuring that your tree is free from that infestation.
Tree Removal With Elliott Tree
If your tree is past the point of no return or you need assistance with pruning, Elliott Tree can solve your issues handily! We offer emergency 24/7 tree removal for those trees that are too dangerous to be left around. We’ll eliminate the issue while ensuring that no damage comes to your property or landscape. If you need tree assistance, click here to contact us directly!
