As is usual in my life lately, I was just about to write about the importance of checking for bees, wasps and hornets when I discovered a swarm of bees on MY house. Yes, sports fans, I was busy trying to coax my lawnmower into mowing the front yard just a tad shorter for summer so that the Bermuda would come up (a favorite spring pastime in Arizona) when I heard a loud and angry collective buzz from the Ficus tree above my head. Upon further review, I discovered a swarm of very angry bees swarming on the corner of my eaves, likely getting into my attic (I hope not...). My son threw caution to wind as he yelled BEEEEEEEEEES! and ran for our front door. Now the cool thing (if there is one) is that they are swarming right at a corner window so we can observe them from the safety of our castle. I found a good article that describes the do's and don'ts of dealing with bees, but the best advice is:
1. DON'T MESS WITH THEM!
2. CALL A PROFESSIONAL TO DEAL WITH THEM!
Read the article for more detailed info:
http://www.desertusa.com/mag98/sep/stories/kbees.html
By the way, if you ARE a professional pest control agent, give me a call! My dogs can't use the inside toilet (I've tried, God knows I tried...) so they will have to go out eventually!
Vince "the Killer Bees are coming!" Divarco
Ductz - 623-466-8625
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Hi Vince,
I had this problem once before and I delayed in solving the problem. The bees got into the walls of my house, which had to be partially removed by the professionals once I called them. My advice is to act fast and do not delay. Bees can do quite a bit of damage.