Protect yourself from the sting this season

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A bee swam should not be disturbed during the day

The sun is fiercely hot, flowers are blooming and the birds are chirping, that could only mean warm weather days have arrived. As much as we love our spring season and our bees for the delicious honey they produce, they still pose a threat in your personal space.

Bee stings are not an obviously pleasant experience to go through and the Tshwane Emergency Services Department has proactively shared vital “bee” information on how to handle bees in your home or wherever you may come across them.

Bees reproduce and find new places to build hives. Swarms of bees leave their nests and fly through the air, hovering on trees, fences and houses searching for a new home.

Now what to do if they decide to make your home their home?

The TMSD responds to bee attacks if the victim’s life is in danger. It is important to know how to deal with the removal of bees and unfortunately the municipality is not responsible for such a task, therefore it leaves it in your hands to solve.

The TMSD further suggests that the bees’ removal should be attempted at night time, as they are more active in the daylight. There are many tips on how to remove bees on the internet. The most vulnerable to bee attacks are children. It is advisable to parents to teach kids not to play or provoke bee swarms as they will attack. It is important to keep distance from the swarms, like everyone else, bees do not want to feel threatened in their space.