How to Get Rid of Bees in a Dog Kennel

A single beehive may be home for up to 60,000 bees. Unfortunately, bees view a dog kennel as the perfect nesting location because of the dog's supplied food and water and the shelter the kennel provides. To your dog, a bee sting is not only painful, it can be deadly. Dogs often sniff bees out of curiosity; however, if a bee stings the dog's face or mouth, swelling can occur. Swelling in this area causes the throat to constrict, closing the dog's airway. Removal of a beehive and prevention of a new beehive are key in protecting your dog.

Things You'll Need

  • Flashlight
  • Red cellophane
  • Rubber band
  • Pesticide spray
  • Garbage bag
  • Vinegar
  • Insect trap
  • Squirt bottle
  • Insect repellent
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Instructions

    • 1

      Wait until night, when the bees are less active. Cover the end of a flashlight with red cellophane. The red light does not attract bees like regular light. Place a rubber band around the flashlight to hold the cellophane in place.

    • 2

      Spray a pesticide spray at the beehive until it is saturated. Read the manufacturer's directions to see how long you should wait before removing the beehive.

    • 3

      Wrap a heavy-duty garbage bag around the beehive. Remove the beehive from the kennel's wall and tie the garbage bag tightly shut.

    • 4

      Prevent the return of more bees by not feeding your dog in the kennel and adding vinegar to the drinking water. Mix 2 tbsp. of vinegar in every gallon of water.

    • 5

      Hang an insect trap in a tree, approximately 15 feet from the dog's kennel. The trap draws bees towards it, away from the kennel. Do not bath your dog with flowery smelling shampoos and conditioners. The sweet smells attract bees.

    • 6

      Fill a squirt bottle halfway with water. Finish filling it with a gentle insect repellent. Shake the squirt bottle to mix the liquids. Spray the mixture onto your dog's fur. Use you hands to work it through the dog's entire coat.