Are these bees or wasps?

Question

Some dead ones-http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/hatters42/deadbzz.jpg

A swarm appeared around the outside and inside of my bedroom window yesterday. The ones that were trapped in the house died after a couple of hours.

What should I do to get rid of them? The landlord didn't seem interested.

I live in the UK, so they're not killer. I can see where they're going into nest and it's in the wall of the house right next to the window.

I would certainly be happy to leave them alone if they weren't getting into the bedroom in large numbers. Even when the window's closed.

Can beekeepers move a nestful of bees? I'm not convinced they're leaving of their own accord and the nest itself is not accessible.

They've stopped getting in the house except the odd one so I'm going to leave them bee.
Thanks for all the answers.

Answer 1

I agree with the posters who say they're just honeybees. Hopefully they're not killer bees. Please do not try to kill them. If you aren't willing to let them stay, find out about getting the hive moved to a different spot. Unless you're allergic or they hive is in your way, there isn't really a reason for you to bother them.

Answer 2

You'll want to take a look outside just before the sun goes down to see where the bees are entering, they may have a nest near your window. After you've located the nest entrance, wait till dusk once they have all gone in and spray with wasp and hornet killer. First it may be nice to find out exactly what type of bee that is though. Some are important for pollinating plants and aren't really dangerous if you don't mess with them. If they were in my window getting in, I'd have to get rid of them too.

Answer 3

They look to be garden-variety honeybees.

Not as dangerous as wasps, but they will sting you if you seem to be a threat.

Probably the best way to get rid of them is to take out the nest. If you can find it, that is. Very helpful hint: do it at night when they are all inside and sleeping (or whatever it is that bees do at night). You can use a "hornet and wasp blaster" - an aerosol insecticide that shoots a long, thin spray, allowing you to attack from a safer distance. Or you can throw rocks at it (been there) or turn the hose on it (done that).....but if you do it in the daytime, be prepared for them to express their displeasure in no uncertain terms.

Answer 4

they are baby wasps,i used to get them in my wall next to my window in the living room they are obviously getting in from outside or have a hive/nest in the wall,i sealed all the places around my windows last year after i sprayed insect spray into the holes and cracks and there are none this year,I'm also in UK.

Answer 5

They are honey bees they are swarming as you said ..The queen will take about half the hive and swarm and wait for others to find a new home and then will follow to new hive..

Once they find a home they will move to it nothing for you to fear or worry about they'll be moving on..

Answer 6

They look like bees to me but you should MAKE your Landlord interested!! It's his/her job to get in touch with pest control so they can move the hive.

Answer 7

those are bees. . .im not sure how to get rid of them, even though Wal-Mart may carry Black Flag Insect Spray that can take them in a heart-beat. . .i did with horseflies. . .but yes they are regular bees that you find often in clover, flowers, or just in general outside!

Answer 8

I think those are just bees.
But I'm not sure, I tend to run like hell if I even hear a buzzzzzing.
I think wasps are bigger.. longer.

Answer 9

Those look like bees to me. Wasps don't have that fuzzy part on them I don't think.

Answer 10

Honeybees. Note the fat, striped, hairy bodies. Wasps are skinny and shiney, with long wings.