Swarm of bees - advice please

judyr


Joined: 07/07/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
03/05/2011 11:53

We have a large swarm of bees just at the back of our house. They seem to be swarming around the pine tree and a tree behind. I do not want to harm them but I want to discourage them from hiving(not sure of correct term) so close to my back door. I am allergic to bees in any case and have to use an adrenalin pen if I get stung. Any advice greatfuly received. I thought about lighting a BBQ very near by in the hope that the smoke will move them on....

judyr


Joined: 07/07/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
03/05/2011 12:05

The swarm has now settled in the pine tree just a few yards from my back door. They have formed themselves into a ball, larger than a football. Has anyone else experienced this and if so what have you done?

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
03/05/2011 12:12

a bee keeper will collect them for his hives if you can find a bee keeper, if not do what i would do just run

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
03/05/2011 12:15

You dont need to do anything now they have formed a hive they are just resting and will move away later.

judyr


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Posts: 956

Message Posted:
03/05/2011 12:16

Problem is they are about 100ft or so above the gound so difficult to capture them

flowerfairy


Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 1277

Message Posted:
03/05/2011 12:28

Crikey, Judith, we had a swarm fly over us a couple of hours ago, that was in Lapta, heading

Karsiyaka way.

Busy little bees aren't they?

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
03/05/2011 19:18

ok you need a tall bee keeper then

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
03/05/2011 19:20

We had a massive swarm of bees buzzing around outside our house in Karsiyaka last week. Luckily enough they eventually moved on so hopefully yours will too.

janjin



Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 488

Message Posted:
03/05/2011 19:29

Could your Beladier help (excuse spelling) ?

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
03/05/2011 19:52

Ozankoy to Catalkoy road just past five fingers bungalows on the right hand side there's a bee keeper lots of wooden hives in his garden

keithr


Joined: 20/08/2008
Posts: 720

Message Posted:
03/05/2011 20:42

We had a swarm of I think bees around us here in Arapkoy. A neighbours front door has a small wasp nest growing on it !!!



Some WD40 and help from another friend got shot of them !!!

AllyTT


Joined: 13/09/2008
Posts: 188

Message Posted:
03/05/2011 21:33

If you need a swarm collecting e-mail me alison@sunnycyprus.net - Dad keeps bees and can come and collect if they're reachable with his ladders..

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
03/05/2011 21:38

if you dont harm them , they want harm you

coffer


Joined: 13/02/2007
Posts: 292

Message Posted:
03/05/2011 21:44

They will be gone by tomorrow evening, don't worry.

judyr


Joined: 07/07/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
04/05/2011 10:01

Still here this morning and all seems calm. Just a huge ball of moving matter with the odd bee buzzing off here and there. Let's hope they are not too comfortable and that they will move on be this evening. If not then I will certainly contact you Alison, unless of course your dad wants them in any case?

YFred


Joined: 06/05/2009
Posts: 1471

Message Posted:
04/05/2011 10:07

100 ft? that is over 20 floors up, you would not be able to see them.



The best way to move them on is to burn something below them with lots of smoke. They will soon move on.

Bowman


Joined: 02/05/2007
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
04/05/2011 12:46

Had a swarm of bees descend on my villa in Catalkoy when I was out over Easter. They made a home inside an olive tree and there were 1000s of them! Called the Beledeyisi who came out and sorted it all out! Good luck!

harita


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 1343

Message Posted:
04/05/2011 16:08

Bowman .. We have the same problem ..

Do you have the number to contact please ..

martinD41


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Message Posted:
04/05/2011 16:14

msg 16 YFred..... 100ft = 20 floors up.??............Only if the ceilings are 5ft high...............

judyr


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Posts: 956

Message Posted:
04/05/2011 16:46

Actually I did get it wrong. It is more like 50ft! However I am pleased to report that they have now moved on!

spider


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Message Posted:
04/05/2011 18:20

Thank goodness for that judyr...My prayers for you answered









Spider,X

coffer


Joined: 13/02/2007
Posts: 292

Message Posted:
04/05/2011 18:37

They will never stay as a swarm on a tree for long. Just waiting until the scout bees have found a new home and then they move on again. They only have enough food in their stomach for 48-72 hours then they must find a permenant shelter to start storing food again. Glad they are no longer a problem for you.

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
04/05/2011 18:39

in future just get them to use shorter trees or cut down the tall trees in your garden it is then easier for the bee keeper to catch them, its simple,

judyr


Joined: 07/07/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
04/05/2011 19:42

Many thanks for your advice and good wishes.

janjin



Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 488

Message Posted:
04/05/2011 21:29

message 22 thats a reassuring fact Coffer, thanks.