Do not attempt to trap a bee which is on the carpet. The chances it will escape are too great.
Think about the radius of your cup or bowl’s open end and choose a cover which corresponds appropriately. Whatever you choose, it should be relatively thin.
The bee will likely be surprised and fly about after having the container placed over it; this will make the process of easing the cover over your container that much easier.
Don’t take the bee too far away. Its hive is likely nearby and without access to it, it will surely die.
If the sun has set and you have a light directly outside the window, you can turn it on and turn off the lights of the room the bee is in. When the bee leaves to hover by the light outside, close the window behind it.
If you have sliding glass doors, remove any curtains concealing them so the bee can see the world outside. When you notice it bump up against the door, carefully open it to let the bee out.
Your bee might like filtered water more than tap water. Try a different quality of water if your bee is not attracted to the first sugar/water mix you concoct.
