Bee nest in the hedge

Is there actually a bee nest in the hedge?

Often it is no bee nest, but an accumulation of a few beeswho feel comfortable in the hedge. The hedge gives the bees shade, which they like to visit, especially on hot summer days. In addition, many hedges offer plenty of flowers that attract bees with their nectar and pollen. In addition, in rare cases they are honey bees, but more often wild bees, which are completely harmless to humans. Check if it is actually a bee nest that is in the hedge!

Why is the bee nest in the hedge?

Bees build theirs Nests like in the garden and there preferably in hedges, trees and others shady objects since they are there from food sources are surrounded, which provide them with nectar and pollen.

How can I remove the bee nest in the hedge?

You should own the bee's nest do not remove, but rather one commission experts, which can relocate the bees. You can contact an exterminator or beekeeper for this. The cost of the Removal of the bee nest amount to around 150 to 250 euros. If you remove the bee nest in the hedge yourself, you risk an administrative offence, because the Federal Nature Conservation Act stipulates that bees may not be killed.

Can you prevent a bee nest from being built?

It is possible difficult and indirectly prevent bees from building a bee nest in a hedge. Provide the bees with other ways to build a nest and, for example, pour wild bees insect hotel.(€29.00 at Amazon*)