How to Get Bees From the Soffit
- 1). Put on a beekeeper suit -- the all-white suit and helmet you see beekeepers wear to avoid being stung -- before attempting to get the bees from the soffit, and clear everyone from the general vicinity.
- 2). Pull back the soffit to expose the interior. Do this during the late evening or early morning hours, as bees are less active in cooler weather. Use a bee smoker before attempting to remove the hive, as the smoke helps calm angry bees. Apply insecticide to kill as many bees as possible.
- 3). Remove the nest, and place it in a garbage bag. Discard it in an area far enough from your home that any remaining bees won't bother anyone. Smash up the hive by stomping on it or burn it so it can't be used again.
- 4). Replace the soffit. Use the caulking gun to seal any cracks or crevices to prevent bees from building a hive again.
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