There are several natural strategies that can be used to repel bees. Some of the most effective methods include:

• Citronella: Bees dislike the scent of citronella, so burning citronella candles or using citronella oil can help keep them away.

• Peppermint: Bees also dislike the scent of peppermint, so using peppermint essential oil or soaking cotton balls in lemongrass and peppermint oil and placing them around your yard can help repel bees.

• Garlic: Garlic is another strong-smelling plant that bees dislike. Garlic-infused sprays or garlic powder can be applied to areas where bees are not wanted and onto plants that bees feed on to remove a colony’s food source.

• Cinnamon: Bees are repelled by the scent of cinnamon, so spreading cinnamon powder or bark around the area where the bees live can help keep them away.

• Cloves: Clove powder can be purchased at most grocery stores, and you can sprinkle it around hives on the ground. You can also purchase clove plants and plant them in your garden and around your doorways.

• Cucumber: Bees hate the smell of cucumber peels, so placing the peels in areas near their hive can help repel them.

Its important to note that while these natural methods can be effective, they may not work in all situations. If you have a major infestation or a nest on your property, its best to call a professional pest control service to safely remove the bees.