What do you do when you notice bees flying inside your home? It happens all the time, especially when bees decide to invade a chimney. Whenever a customer calls me and reports that there are bees inside their home, the first thing I ask is “Is there a fireplace in or near the room where you see the bees?”. The answer is often “Yes”.

Although there are many other ways bees can get into your home, through the chimney is one of the most common scenarios. Usually the first thing you will notice is bees flying in the windows or up near the skylights.

You see, when a swarm first invades a home, some of the members of the colony may become disoriented and separated from the rest of the colony. Instead of staying in the swarm cluster, these bees end up lost inside your home.  The reason they usually end up near the window is that bees are drawn to the natural light. They head straight for the window in an attempt to get back outside.

So what should you do when bees invade your chimney and are getting inside your home through the fireplace? The first thing you should do is call a bee removal company to remove the swarm or hive. The sooner you call, the more likely that the bee removal professional will be able to remove the bees humanely. The longer you wait, the more likely the bees will build a hive and become more defensive. Defensive hives are much riskier to remove live.

“But wait” you may say “I’ve still got bees getting inside my home! What can I do until the technician gets to my house?”

So glad you asked! Take a look at the video below. It’s a step by step do-it-yourself instructional guide that will help keep the bees out while you wait for a bee professional to get to your home.

The video above shows how to temporarily close off a brick chimney. People with drywall Chimneys should use Painters Tape (instead of duct tape) so that the paint is not damaged when it is removed. It’s also important to use a thick (lawn type) plastic bag and not the thin white/clear kitchen trash bags.

At Bee Best Bee Removal we understand how important it is to keep your family and home safe. If you have any questions about bees getting inside your home, please contact us at (619)464-2057.