Honey Bees In and Around Building
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- December 7, 2021
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Overview
Wasps are more often a problem around homes than honey bees, but bees do sometimes swarm or build nests near homes, or even in the walls of homes and other structures. This publication explains how to identify and manage foraging bees, swarms, and colonies. Specific techniques for controlling bees that build colonies in buildings are explained in detail. (5 Pages).
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