Wild Bees In My Roof

A hive in this area of the home can attract other rodents and pests into the house.

Wild bees in my roof.

If there are nests in the wall you may hear buzzing from all the bee activity. Contact your local bee keeping society there might be someone close by that will take them if they are honey bees. 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. Ranging from solitary bees up to such as the honey bee which will have around 70 000 bees in a hive.

It s important to get rid of roof bees and then take measures to prevent their return. Or do likewise with a torch if that s what you use. 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. Bees are not aggressive as wasps but will sting if they think the nest is threatened.

I have had them in my loft and under my floor with no problems at all. 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. Nests under roof eaves or in the ground.

Bees in the roof are another story altogether. That s if they can get at them. Bumblebees are rounder larger and furrier than any other bee and. Bees will move on from the hive next year.

There are around 270 types of bee in the uk. Honeybees nests are often found within hollow spaces such as tree trunks logs and fence posts. Additionally roof bees can easily get into the general living area of the home and cause mischief. If bees are making nests in your walls or attic you may find dead bees in windowsills or near doors.