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Bee Removals
Humane, professional solutions for bee conflicts.
Why you can't just spray them
If you spray a hive inside a wall, you might kill the bees, but you leave behind pounds of honey, pollen, and brood. Without bees to fan the hive, the wax melts, and honey seeps through your drywall. Furthermore, the deteriorating biological material attracts ants, mice, roaches. A "cut-out" is the only permanent solution.
Signs you have a Hive (not just a scout)
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Consistent Traffic: You see 10-20 bees per minute entering and exiting the same hole.
Pollen Pants: You see bees entering with yellow/orange balls on their legs (pollen). This means they are feeding babies inside.
Heat: The wall feels warm to the touch (bees keep the hive at 95°F).
Noise: You may or may not hear a humming or buzzing sound coming from the wall, especially at night.
Our Comprehensive Process
1. Locate & Plan
We use thermal imaging cameras to locate the exact parameters of the hive to minimize the cut. This is far more advanced and accurate than the traditional stethoscope.
2. Surgical Opening
We carefully remove brick, siding, soffit, or drywall. Where feasible, we try to remove materials in whole pieces for easier repair.
3. Removal
All combs are removed by hand. Brood combs will be saved in a portable hive box. Many of the nurse bees will remain with those combs. Honey will be bucketed, sans bees. The remaining bees are low-pressure-vacuumed into a bee safe container.
4. Proofing & Closure
The void is scraped clean and primed with paint to mask bee pheromones. We will close the area to prevent weather and/or pest from entering the void space. We will instruct your contractor on the best way to repair the area to prevent further incursions.
Bees Hanging Around Afterwards
Neighborhood bees and wasps, looking for a free meal are attracted outside the area as we work. This is normal and should subside after a couple of days.
Repair Policy
We pride ourselves on leaving your home secure. We perform expert deconstruction and basic closure.
WE ARE NOT CONTRACTORS. For most repairs, we recommend a licensed contractor. If you have one with whom you are comfortable, we will discuss repairs with him/her. If you do not, we can recommend several with whom we have worked. On occasion and as necessary we will close the spaces to prevent nature from intruding into your home.
Get in Touch
Have a Bee Problem?
Time is of the essence. Don't spray them! Call David Glover for a consultation.
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Available for emergency removal