razza Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Look's like we have a bee's nest in the loft, should I leave it or get someone out to get rid? They won't be able to get through the loft hatch due to insulation, but wondered whether they're best left to "bee" themselves... If getting rid, anyone recommend someone near Reading, or is it just a yell.com moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjgreen3 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 I would suggest get in a respectable pest control comapny, ask for previous clients who will vouch for them though. Alternatively buy some fly/bee/wasp/killer spray, puncture the side of it with a drawing pin, pull the pin out, open loft hatch chuck in and replace loft hatch. The spray will kill most, if not all currently residing bees. However professional companies use much more effective nerve agents and will remove most of the dead insects for you, that is if your loft is used much. I have plenty of experience being in lofts with my profession. The last loft I visited had 5 wasp nests!! luckily none were active although the biggest was the size of a beach ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purity14 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Kill it with fire!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjp Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 If it's bees you can't touch them, it's against the law. You will have to get a specialist in to remove them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 arse, there goes a wad of cash I could do with not losing right now... How long do they normally stay in a nest for? Is it worth waiting it out, or are they in for the long haul? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie82 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 as said above if its bees you need to remove the nest but if its wasps/hornets my mate can get rid for £40 providing your in reasonable distance of newbury/thatcham pm me if u want his number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjgreen3 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Really bees protected, seriously!?!?!?!? ........ God damn human,... animal.... and insect rights. By removing them 'gjp' you mean unharmed? Surely that's a costly and painstaking process. Move this to members and to the OP you have a 'thumbs up' to kill em with fire if you need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Petrol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Find a way to remove them without killing them. Bee populations are in decline and could do with every little bit of help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjgreen3 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 To me bees' look a lot like wasps/hornets, simple mistake commonly made £40 and your bees...... I mean wasps dissapear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 Definately bees, we've got quite a big garden with apple trees and loads of shrubs/flowers, and wondered why there were so many bees in the garden... Heard they were protected, and to be honest we've tried to help encourage them with the wild area at the end of the garden. Looks like that's backfired...DOH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Just be careful and don't get stung. There are some bee stings that can cause fatigue, nausea and vomiting, itching all over the body and jaundice, I think it was the Hepatitis bee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 I nearly fell for that one...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Really bees protected, seriously!?!?!?!? ........ God damn human,... animal.... and insect rights. By removing them 'gjp' you mean unharmed? Surely that's a costly and painstaking process. Move this to members and to the OP you have a 'thumbs up' to kill em with fire if you need to. I don't think anyone will risk it. If a pest controller takes the chance and some die, he'll be up the creek. I reckon, from past experience, the best thing to do is leave them and by the end of summer the bees will all die out and the queen will move on of her own accord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I know that we have got one under the house as they are coming in and out of the air brick at the back of the house. Not sure whether to leave them or get someone in. I can't believe that they are protected...FFS..!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 bees hate smoke, i used this trick, got a metal big pot, put loads of news papers in it, lit it up, the bees freeked out and flew off, ran and quickly pulled off the hive, i wont lie i got stung once or twice but it worked. mine was on an outdoor play thing for kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Douse it in petrol and burn the things lol, other than that fill the nest with expanding foam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 This website has some useful lnks to people who may come and take it away for you. http://www.britishbee.org.uk/forum/index.php While this link has some conflicting info about the legality of the whole thing http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/insects-and-invertebrates/13317-help-bumble-bees.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Find a local bee keeper and see if they will come and remove them. Without the little chaps we'd all starve hence why you can't just destroy them !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Douse it in petrol and burn the things lol, other than that fill the nest with expanding foam. Is that really a good idea in your loft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CustomIce Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I know that we have got one under the house as they are coming in and out of the air brick at the back of the house. Not sure whether to leave them or get someone in. I can't believe that they are protected...FFS..!! H. Harvard, if they are in/out of an air brick they are most likely masonry bees, light yellowy brown or orange in colour. Leave them they'll not bother you. If its a nest there will be a few "sentry" bees hanging about at the entrance. Look's like we have a bee's nest in the loft, should I leave it or get someone out to get rid? They won't be able to get through the loft hatch due to insulation, but wondered whether they're best left to "bee" themselves... If getting rid, anyone recommend someone near Reading, or is it just a yell.com moment? Try to find your local bee-keepers association. They are adept at moving bees and may even re-home them into a nice hive and take them away. As mentioned the population is in severe decline due to verroaa parasite, and a new virus, we need to do everything we can to protect the population as they do most of the pollination of our crops. I hope that helps, (my folks used to "bee" beekeepers!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Bee-nice! Don't kill the bees!! There are some seriously worrying statistics about bees dying out - and then what would we put on our toast? Not to mention the money bee farming brings into the country each year, it's amazingly high. Hope you've got something sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Yep, don't harm the little fellas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Bee-nice! Don't kill the bees!! There are some seriously worrying statistics about bees dying out - and then what would we put on our toast? Not to mention the money bee farming brings into the country each year, it's amazingly high. Hope you've got something sorted. You have bees on toast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 You have bees on toast Yes, they're reet tasty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.