Bee Proofing Can Prevent Infestations

The concept of bee proofing may be new to some people, but anyone who has ever dealt with unwanted beehives or bee infestations in their homes knows it all too well. Bee proofing is a preventive measure to secure openings and identify areas in a structure that may be attractive to bees as potential new homes. When bees swarm and are looking for a new place to call home, they like what home structures offer because of the warmth and protection from environmental elements. An easy entry and exit into a nice wall or attic can be the perfect spot for the bees, but NOT for homeowners. We recommend an annual bee-proofing approach to prevent bees from making their homes in yours, and it is highly effective in keeping bees out in the wild or at their apiary, where they belong.

Professional Bee Proofing

Bee-proofing is a measure that homeowners can take to protect their property. Still, many people prefer to have a professional bee remover perform the removal the first time to ensure all vulnerable spots are identified and sealed. Beekeepers can also perform bee proofing, and the nominal charge to accomplish this is worth it. Once homeowners understand the process, they can perform the annual check to ensure no new openings are available. The bee-proofing process is also a way to identify wasp nests and other critters that may be nesting in and around the perimeter of your home.

Ignorance Is NOT Bliss

When it comes to bees and wasps nesting in or around your home, ignorance is not bliss. Addressing unwanted beehives and wasp nests early, treating them, and preventing their return should be considered a priority every year. Once bees make a hive in a wall, soffit, attic, or other part of the structure, removal can be expensive and time-consuming. Some massive infestations may require the removal of sections of the wall to ensure full access and the complete removal of all remnants. If you need an inspection of your home and suspect a beehive and bee activity, contact a professional bee removal company that uses humane methods and can perform the repair work on the same trip. D-Tek offers the most comprehensive live bee removal in the industry.

An unaddressed bee infestation puts people and pets at risk, and the other pests that are attracted to honey and honeycomb end up leaving homes infested with rats, roaches, and ants, too!

Finding the Weak Spots

Locating spots or openings of vulnerability that may be accessible to bees is the first step. A perimeter walk around the property is always a good idea. It would surprise people how few homeowners do this, and they often find their homes infested when the issue could have been avoided if it had been noticed sooner. As homes age, they shift, and openings occur naturally. These openings can appear year after year, and if they are filled are no longer a possible entry area for bees and wasps. Bee-proofing a house includes inspecting the windows, screens, door frames, and vents that lead to an attic, as these can be access points that need to be monitored for unwanted bee activity. Cracked cement and damaged roofs can create spaces for bees to enter and exit, providing them access to hard-to-reach areas, which is often why beehives tend to grow larger and larger, often entirely out of sight.