Getting rid of bees can be a rather tricky proposition, especially if you're allergic to them. Angering a swarm of bees, or even one bee, can leave a person with painful stings. Instead of immediately approaching bees that are looking to take up residence on your property, it is wise to observe them from a safe location, such as a window inside your home, and then call for professional bee removal. Do not spray, throw rocks, or attempt to discourage their presence in any way at this point.

The best time to move bees is before they create a new hive. Call a beekeeper to remove bees before they've done so. Sometimes beekeepers will visit a property and remove bees without charging a fee. A beekeeper will typically arrive with a box to put the bees in and get the queen and some of the other bees into the box. Then, he'll put a lid on the box, which should have holes to allow other bees to enter, following their queen. He'll probably wait until night to complete the bee removal.

If the bees have created a hive already, it's best to call in a professional bee removal service. However, some local beekeepers may still be interested, so it's smart to check with them first. A professional service should remove the bees, the hive, and the honey. It is very important to get rid of the honey too, especially if the bees have taken up residence in a wall, attic, or other home structure. Leftover honey is sure to attract pests to a home after bee removal.

Some people recommend painting the area of the previous bee swarm with light-blue paint. They assert that bees will think it's the sky and refuse to set up hives there or even land on the blue paint. They recommend painting right after bee removal. Others claim painting in blue will merely give a property a new look, doing nothing to discourage bees.

Some attempt bee removal on their own, without the help of professionals. They may use chemical sprays to kill bees or smokers to calm the bees and make removing them, and the hive, easier. Sprays and smokers can typically be found in hardware stores and home-improvement shops. It is best to use these methods at night, when all the bees are likely to be in the hive.