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    What do I do if I am allergic to bees?
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    Follow the steps in the article, but wear protective clothing. Call in a expert if needed.
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    Why is freezing a bee to death over a period of hours more humane than swatting it and killing it instantly?
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    Perhaps due to the being's sensations while dying. In this case of freezing slowly, the bee would drift off and out of consciousness and not experience pain.
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    Why do they want to hurt people?
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    Bees don't want to hurt us. Their natural instinct is to sting you if you are causing them problems, or if you are trying to hurt them.
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    Why do bee stingers hurt people?
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    It's piercing your skin, causing an open wound, and is similar to a sliver. It can cause a reaction in some people because of an intolerance to the enzymes and hormones in the stinger that become released when the bee dies/ejects the stinger.
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    How would I compare a wasp to a bee?
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    A wasp is longer and skinnier, and bees are fatter. Wasps also have stingers. You can consult websites that specialize in bees for more information.
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    How do you remove a beehive out of your mailbox?
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    Call a local beekeeper or pest control agent.
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    How do I kill a bee without a fly swatter if I am afraid of them?
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    Use any other object to kill the bee. Be brave.
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    How do I get a bee out of my car?
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    Open all doors and windows. Consider spraying perfume/cologne, as it might not like the smell.
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    How can I kill a bee in my home without getting stung, and without using chemicals?
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    Try using a fly swatter, or a shoe to smack the bee once it lands on a hard surface, such as a wall or table.
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    How do I get bees out of my house?
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    Check out the wikiHow article, Get a Bee out of the House .
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    How can I trap the bee if I don't want to kill it?
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    Use a glass or a jar and a piece of paper. When the bee lands on a hard surface (such as a wall, table, or countertop), place the glass over the bee and slide the paper underneath. Then carry it outside, uncover the bee and let it fly away.
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    How do I deal with hornets?
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    Check out the article on How to Get Rid of Hornets , there is some good information in there.
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    I have just one bee in my house. I don't have a fly swatter around at all because we never have fly or bee problems. What should I do?
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    Try opening some windows, the bee will eventually fly out. If you urgently need to remove the bee from your house, wait until the bee lands on a hard surface, such as a wall or table, and then use a glass or jar to trap the bee. Then slide a piece of paper underneath, carry the glass and the paper outside, and release the bee.
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    What do carpenter bees look like?
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    They look like large bumble bees. Just look on Google Images.
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