Bees are annoying insects (in the same way that it happens with wasps or hornets) since in the case of a sting, they are painful. But they are also beneficial for ecosystems, so we must try to get rid of them with natural methods without killing them and not harming the environment either . Let’s see how we can do it.
How to scare away bees without killing them: tricks, tips and natural repellants
Especially in the summer period, insects can be really annoying : between the buzzing and the fear of stings, we run the risk of wanting to kill the bees with a slap.
However, bees are very valuable for the defense of our ecosystem and are increasingly at risk due to the increasing use of insecticides and pesticides: not killing them, but keeping them away with natural methods is a responsible and ecological option to avoid ecological consequences dramatic.
So let’s find out which are the most effective natural remedies to scare away bees without causing environmental damage and the tips to avoid stings and spend a day outdoors in complete peace of mind.
Natural medicine
Coffee is one of the most effective natural remedies to keep bees, as well as wasps, hornets, bed bugs and other insects away . Its strong and intense aroma is as pleasant for humans as it is unbearable for bees and wasps.
Simply put a little ground coffee powder in a small fire-retardant container such as an ashtray, candle holder or aluminum container, set it on fire and let it release its particularly thick and fragrant smoke. It is a simple and safe method, which you can use on a window sill or in the garden , so that you can enjoy the outdoors in peace.
Among the “homemade” natural remedies we also find garlic , which once added as a powder to the water of the spray with which the plants are watered, will drive away bees, wasps and other insects .
Another effective remedy is to store cucumber peels and place them in the garden or on window sills.
Other natural remedies, which are also more fragrant than the previous ones, are plants and essential oils : the essence of laurel, eucalyptus oil and lavender oil have a high repellent power, as well as citronella, geranium, camphor, laurel and basil You can grow them in the garden, on the terrace or on the windowsills, or add a few drops of essential oil to each room of your home in the diffusers for environments.
In addition, you can also apply a few drops of these essential oils on your pets’ clothing, skin or fur, to keep insects away.
Another immediate home solution to scare away bees is to mix small amounts of lemongrass, lavender, peppermint, tea tree and jojoba essential oil in a spray diffuser , then spray on exposed parts of the body when you want to go hiking for example or if you eat on the terrace with the family.
Finally, other useful remedies to keep bees and other insects away are camphor or mothballs , which can be placed inside bags placed at strategic points, such as doors or windows.
The importance of prevention
Prevention is the most effective way to prevent bees from entering your home or building a nest. To do this you can proceed as follows:
- Put common screens on windows, seal cracks or crevices along perimeter walls with caulk or caulk, periodically check areas where they might nest (such as attics, roller blind boxes, and crevices), and make sure there are no honeycombs in building .
- Also fill the cavities in the walls with the use of expanded foam and try to manage waste and food in the best possible way, avoiding leaving sugary, meat or protein substances lying around.
