Wild Bees In My Roof

If there are nests in the wall you may hear buzzing from all the bee activity.

Wild bees in my roof.

Additionally roof bees can easily get into the general living area of the home and cause mischief. It s important to get rid of roof bees and then take measures to prevent their return. The operator will be able to tell you what sort of bees they are usually either bumble bees honey bees or a wild species such as masonry or mining bees there are many sub species of wild bees within these groups. Ranging from solitary bees up to such as the honey bee which will have around 70 000 bees in a hive.

There are around 270 types of bee in the uk. Bees will move on from the hive next year. If bees are making nests in your walls or attic you may find dead bees in windowsills or near doors. Honeybees nests are often found within hollow spaces such as tree trunks logs and fence posts.

Or do likewise with a torch if that s what you use. I have had them in my loft and under my floor with no problems at all. Don t turn on the light then wander in. But if you need access to your loft and you have lighting if possible turn on the lights then leave for 5 10 minutes before entering.

The most common species of bee you may encounter in your home are bumblebees tree bees solitary or masonry bees and honey bees. Generally honey bees don t colonise roofs when they are flying in beneath tiles they more often than not are colonising a cavity wall or an old dismantled chimney stack that is hidden beneath the tiles or possibly a soffit. That s if they can get at them. Bees in the roof are another story altogether.

Nests under roof eaves or in the ground. They usually don t use home structures to build their nests but are sometimes found in roofs attics and wall cavities if there is access from the outside. Contact your local bee keeping society there might be someone close by that will take them if they are honey bees. Buzzing noises in the wall.