Having a bee in the house can be a cause for concern, especially for children and those with allergies. You may be tempted to spray her against large doses of toxic repellent or to kill her with a newspaper. However, there are far better and less violent options.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Trap the Bee in a Container
Step 1. Get a cup or bowl
The ideal would be a clear glass, but it is not necessary. It would be best to use a plastic container to reduce the risk of damage to the walls or windows when you trigger the trap. You can use any cup you have around the house. The bowls are larger, so you will have more margin for error when trying to trap the bees, while with a cup it will be easier to keep it covered and move it around once you catch the bug.
Step 2. Put on a long sleeved shirt and long pants
This will cover your skin as much as possible and reduce the chances of getting stung. Don't wear shorts and t-shirts when trying to trap a bee in a container.
Step 3. Trap the bee inside the container
Once it has landed on a flat, smooth surface, slowly lower the chosen container towards the insect with one hand. When you are within six to six inches of the bee, quickly cover it, trapping it.
Don't try to trap the bee on a carpet. The chances of him escaping are too high
Step 4. Choose a lid for the container
You can use many different materials to trap the bee, such as folded newspapers, thick paper, a folder, or a magazine or card if you are using a small container such as a cup.
Think about the radius of the open section of the cup or bowl and choose a lid that has a larger surface area. Whichever material you choose, it must be relatively thin
Step 5. Place the lid between the bee and the surface it rested on
Once you've chosen the lid, slowly slide it under the rim of the bowl or glass you used to trap the bee, over the surface or wall the insect was on. Starting on one side of the container, raise it about an inch or two. Slide the newspaper or card under and keep pushing it along the surface.
The bee will likely be surprised and fly after you trap it with the container; this simplifies the operation of inserting the lid
Step 6. Take the bee outside
With the lid firmly over the container trapping the bee, step out the front door. Take the insect about ten paces from your home and remove the lid that holds it in the trap. Place the bowl opening on the ground, then slide the lid off. Make sure it flies or crawls away and quickly run into the house, closing the door tightly behind you, before the bee can re-enter.
Don't take the bee too far. His hive is probably close to your home and if he can't reach it, he will certainly die
Method 2 of 3: Let the Bee Come Out By Itself
Step 1. Open the windows of the house
If they are protected by mosquito nets or shutters, open those too. If you need to remove the mosquito net, place it close to the window, so as not to lose it and to remember which window you removed it from. Raise the curtains or blinds so the bee can get out.
If the sun has set and there is a lamp directly outside the window, you can turn it on and turn off the lights in the room where the bee is. When the insect comes out to reach the light outside, close the window
Step 2. Open the doors of the house
If you have a spring-hinged mosquito net that closes by itself, lock it to keep it open. If you have a barred security door, you can leave it closed if it has no glass or mesh. If it prevents the insects from passing, you will have to open it.
If you have sliding glass doors, open the curtains that hide them, so that the bee can see the outside world. When you notice that the bug hits the door, open it carefully to let the bug out
Step 3. Wait a few minutes for the bee to come out
With doors and windows open, the insect will search for a way back to the hive and explore the area's flowers. While you wait for it to come out, check the entrances to make sure no birds and other wildlife enter. Close doors and windows as soon as the bee is no longer in the house.
Method 3 of 3: Lure a Bee with Water and Sugar
Step 1. Mix the water and sugar
Bees are attracted to sweet smells, such as that of the nectar they extract from flowers. By preparing some sugar water, you can approximate the taste of the nectar. Pour a teaspoon of sugar and three tablespoons of water into a container. You can mix with a blender or by hand in a small cup. You won't need more than one cup of this blend.
The bee may be attracted more to filtered water than to tap water. Try different water if the bug isn't interested in the first mixture you make
Step 2. Pour half a cup of sweet liquid into a jar
The jar can be any size you like, as long as it has a lid. It can be glass or plastic, but the lid must be plastic. The best choices are jars of jam or gravy. Close the container of your choice with the lid.
Step 3. Make a hole in the jar lid
It should be as large as the diameter of your little finger. It is important that it is small, to ensure that the bee can enter the jar, but not come out.
Step 4. Take the jar out of the house when the bee is inside
Wait for the insect to enter the hole and be careful, as it may drown in the liquid. In this case, take the jar out of the house, remove the lid, and pour the bee and the sweet liquid onto a lawn at least ten steps from your home. Go back indoors and wash the jar.
Step 5. Free the live bee
If the bug survived in the jar, take it out of the house and cover the hole with your thumb or tape. Take at least ten steps away from your home and unscrew the cap, holding it partially over the opening. Pour the liquid carefully, making sure you don't get the bee wet. Once most of the water has been removed, turn the jar opening away from you and open it completely. When the insect flies away, run into the house and close the door.
Advice
- If you are allergic to bee stings, ask someone else to get it out.
- Try not to kill the bees. They are critical to the natural pollination process and their numbers have been declining for many years.
- If you regularly notice bees in your home or if you see them in a specific place, consider calling a pest control service. If bees built a beehive in the walls of your home, they could cause serious damage and costly to repair.
- Don't hit the bees. This can irritate them and lead them to sting you.
- Never run away from a wasp, hornet or bee. Walk slowly and calmly in the opposite direction or to overcome it. Running will make the insect nervous that it may decide to follow you and sting you.
- If a wasp or bee lands on you or flies by, stay completely still and avoid eye contact.
- Smoke is a great repellent when bees enter your home.
