How to capture bees in a nest and not kill them - Ask Extension
Hi I live in Des Moines and have a hollow tree that has a nest of bees. My lawn people cannot get near it and would like to spray it to kill them. I d...
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How to capture bees in a nest and not kill them #944208
Asked September 03, 2026, 4:02 PM EDT
Hi I live in Des Moines and have a hollow tree that has a nest of bees. My lawn people cannot get near it and would like to spray it to kill them. I do not want to kill them so am looking for solutions. I have contacted a bee keeper but they have not responded. Can you give me any advice?
Thank you
Vicki Wallace
Polk County Iowa
Expert Response
Hi Vicki,
Our article, Honey Bee, Nuisance: Nests and Swarms provides some additional detail on the topic. I would wait for a response to your beekeeper or reach out to another beekeeper.
Our article, Honey Bee, Nuisance: Nests and Swarms provides some additional detail on the topic. I would wait for a response to your beekeeper or reach out to another beekeeper.
