We ll discuss ways to deter bees from invading your pool in the next section.
Bees in siding of house.
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.
Bees will usually sequester themselves away in overhangs cracks window and door frames and under siding basically anywhere they can build a cozy nest.
A bee infestation is a predicament that you can face any time.
Read this post to know how you can get rid of them.
Our feature home above the beautiful red home is a classic example of a lap siding home.
Different types of bees in the house and ways to get rid of them.
Keep the bee friendly flowers to the edge of your property away from your house especially if you want to keep bumblebees away.
Horizontal lap siding also known as clapboard or bevel siding is the one of the most common styles of siding.
Bees can be an annoying and dangerous problem in your house.
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.
Observe the bees during the afternoon as that is the most active time of day for yellow jackets.
Follow where they seem to disappear into the side of your house.
Knowing which plants bees like also helps when planning your garden.
At such times you need to know the most effective ways to get rid of them.
While bees don t love all flowers and plants there are plenty with sweet smells that bees can t resist.
If bees have decided to build a nest in your home s siding you have a few options.
How to keep bees away from your house.
Get rid of bees in siding.
My house has vinyl siding.
If possible mark off any entrance holes you find so that you can easily identify them later.
Common places for bees to hide and build nests include overhangs cracks window frames shutters door frames and underneath the siding.
I ve also had one get in the house as i was going in the door.
Locate the entrance through which the bees are entering your siding.
These bees can taste with their feet so it s no surprise that they are attracted to saltwater pools.
Okay now we know how and why they are getting into our homes you may be asking how do i keep bees away from my house besides the suggestion to check your home attic and siding for holes you can patch here are some other preventative steps you can take to keep bees away from your home.