Bee-Friendly Landscaping: Safe Bee Control in Your Garden

Bees are among the most important creatures in our ecosystem — their pollination keeps our fruits, vegetables, and wildflowers thriving. But bees nesting in high-traffic areas can be a safety concern, especially for anyone with allergies. The goal isn't to drive bees away; it's to guide them somewhere safe.

Plant for pollinators — at a distance

Give bees a reason to forage away from your doors and patios. Cluster nectar-rich natives like salvia, lantana, and Texas sage toward the back of the yard, and keep the areas closest to the house lower-traffic for pollinators.

Reduce nesting temptation near the home

• Seal wall voids, meter boxes, and soffit gaps where colonies like to move in
• Keep an eye on sheds and fence posts — favorite cavity spots
• Address standing water, which draws both bees and wasps

If a colony moves in anyway

Never spray a honey bee colony. Poison leaves dead bees, wax, and honey rotting inside the structure — which attracts pests and the next swarm. Call for a live removal and relocation instead.