Bees Nest Up Behind House Siding

I ve also had one get in the house as i was going in the door.

Bees nest up behind house siding.

Where the siding meets the concrete foundation of the house bees are going up there and i assume they re building a hive of some sort. Take note of where the bees are entering and exiting your house. Even though a hive nestled inside the wood aluminum or vinyl siding is hard to actually reach these are in fact some of the easiest and safest types of nests to get rid of because they require no contact. Step 1 identify the position.

They aren t aggressive but this is happening right by the most used door of the house so it s probably just a matter of time before i piss them off. As a wasp nest beneath siding grows and branches out they may eventually find their way inside your home while searching further for food. Common places for bees to hide and build nests include overhangs cracks window frames shutters door frames and underneath the siding. Follow where they seem to disappear into the side of your house.

My house has vinyl siding. Staple the top upside down in the bottle. Now fill up the inside of the bottle with soda or juice. Understanding this diversity can help you locate the nest.

The first thing you ll have to do of course is to locate the nest or nests. Chances are unless you have x ray vision you won t know exactly where they are but you can take a clue from your six legged friends. Get rid of bees in siding. The cone trap method we talked about earlier may work or you may use the vinegar water spray trick don t forget to wear protective clothing.

If their nest is hidden from sight under the siding of your house not handling the issue promptly can be especially dangerous. For this method wait until dusk when the bees return home after a hard day s work and their reflexes won t be up to the mark. It s probably not the front door remember bees don t have. When looking for a wasp nest check areas of the house siding that may have small gaps or crevices.

This will attract the bees in but make it difficult for them to get out. It is in no way going to stop bees but it can help deter some of them. For example gaps in siding soffit gutters and ridged paneling are all areas that may attract wasps. As the bees fly out they ll get sucked in by the vacuum cleaner.

Simply cut the top of the bottle to the point where it is the same all the way down the sides. If bees have decided to build a nest in your home s siding you have a few options. But your best bet is to use an insecticide if you aren t interested in preserving the. Locate the entrance through which the bees are entering your siding.