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How to Keep Bees Out of Trash Cans
How to Keep Bees Out of Trash Cans. Bees are attracted to sweet scents that remind them of nectar. Syrups, fruits and fruit juice are common things that will attract bees to your trash cans. Bees are constantly searching for nectar to take back to their hives as a food source for the queen and other bees in the nests. Simple precautions can be...
Bees are attracted to sweet scents that remind them of nectar. Syrups, fruits and fruit juice are common things that will attract bees to your trash cans. Bees are constantly searching for nectar to take back to their hives as a food source for the queen and other bees in the nests. Simple precautions can be taken in order to keep the bees at bay.
Things You'll Need
Dome trash-can lid
Household cleaner like Lysol or 409
Rubber gloves
Thick clothes
Face protection
Put on the thick clothes, gloves and face protection. Make sure the clothing is thick enough to protect against any bee stings sustained as you go through your trash and kill the surrounding bees.
Place a dome lid on your trash can.
Spray any surrounding bees with household cleaners to kill them before attempting to open and empty your trash can.
Tips & Warnings
Empty your trash cans regularly and soon after they are full to keep the bees away.
Spread Vaseline in a thin coat on top of your trash-can lid, which will also help to deter bees along with other rodents that may attack your trash cans.
Household cleaners are poisonous if ingested. Keep out of reach of children to avoid serious injury or death.
