Keep Your Yard Safe and Sting-Free with Local Pest Control Experts

Why You Have Bees in Your Yard?

As a property owner, it is vital to understand the reason bees are attracted to your yard before you can drive them out. Bees are pollinators by nature, meaning they are attracted to the sweet nectar in flowers. If your garden has several flowering plants, they may be the reason for the infestation. In addition, bees can invade your property because of running water noises or exposed sources like fountains and plumbing leaks.

Lastly, sheltered areas such as tree hollows, eaves, or sheds can offer suitable nesting grounds. Regularly inspect these hidden spots for bee activity and call a trusted pest service provider to address the problem. Professionals can identify the main attraction for bees in your yard and recommend effective solutions to humanely remove them.

How to Make Your Yard Safe and Sting-Free

While indoor pest control is feasible, the same cannot be said for your outdoor spaces. This is particularly true if you don’t want to harm them in the process. Let’s delve into the different ways your local pest service can make your yard less attractive to bees.

Removing Attractants

As mentioned, bees understanding why bees are attracted to your yard is the first step to addressing the problem. Check for open garbage cans, fallen fruit, and standing water, as food and water sources can attract pests. If you clean your yard and still notice bee activity on the premises, call a professional to seal off crevices, cracks, and other entry points. Pest removal experts not only eliminate food sources and seal entry points but also combs left behind that can attract other bees.

Using Repellents

Sometimes, the best way to keep bees away is to grow bee-repellent plants. Planting eucalyptus, citronella, basil, and mint around your yard can deter bees and other pests. If greenery is not practical in your area, professionals can recommend sprinkling garlic powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, or other strong-smelling spices. Repellents provide a humane and eco-friendly solution to keeping your yard sting-free.

Implement Preventive Measures

Lastly, pest removal experts can implement preventive measures suited to your specific needs. Since most areas regulate bee control, it is advisable to ensure you don’t violate set rules. With that said, professionals often avoid systemic insecticides, especially those that drench the soil due to their environmental impact and harm to bees. If pesticides are necessary, the exterminator can strategically apply them while protecting flowers and other greenery.

Beyond strategic pesticide use, other preventive measures property owners can take include maintaining a tidy lawn. This is crucial before treating the lawn with pesticides, as it ensures you clear flowering beds that can attract bees and render the treatment ineffective.

Why Call a Pest Control Expert?

While taking proactive measures can help you maintain a safe and sting-free backyard, recurrences or persistent infestations require professional expertise. At Wheeler’s Pest Control, we have many years of experience and leverage proven methods to humanely get rid of unwanted insects. Contact us today and schedule a consultation with our experts to keep your outdoor spaces safe and lush for years to come.