Honey bees in my roof

Mojisola

jibbyboo wrote: »

Much to my dismay, it appears that we now have to consider destroying the colony.

Even if they do destroy them, they couldn't remove the comb etc so we're likely to have swarms of bees on the property regularly.

Killing the bees wouldn't be a problem - any pesticide designed to take out a wasp nest will also kill bees.

The remaining comb will be a problem. When the wasps start looking for a sugar source in the autumn, they're going to love bee comb filled with honey not protected by angry bees.

theonlywayisup

I can't offer anything constructive. I am sure you have googled yourself to death, but I had a quick look at http://pestkilled.com/how-to-get-rid-of-bees/ the prices for removal are obviously not from the Uk, but the general ideas seem pretty good.

Do keep the thread updated, I'm sure we are all hoping for a good outcome.

Norman_Castle

Would it be cheaper or easier to gain access by cutting through a ceiling or wall. I've cut through skimmed plaster board and been left with pieces that could easily be put back in place with minimal joinery and filling.

southcoastrgi

As above can you not gain access through the ceiling or by taking tiles off which is fairly cheap to repair

Marktheshark

What they are chewing to make the nest is the main concern.
Bees and wasps chew wood and turn it in to paper.
Usually the nearest wood, they can get weaken structural supports on timber framed roofs.

Mojisola

Marktheshark wrote: »

What they are chewing to make the nest is the main concern.
Bees and wasps chew wood and turn it in to paper.
Usually the nearest wood, they can get weaken structural supports on timber framed roofs.

Honey bees don't chew wood.

They make the honey comb from wax produced from wax-producing glands on their abdomens.

firefox1956

'Home insurance won't cover me because the Halifax policy we have doesn't cover pests, but I also can't get other insurance because it's pre-existing.'

Might it not be worth arguing with your insurance company that bees are not 'pests'.........

phil24_7

I agree with a few on here. Cut a ceiling down (enough for access etc) or take some bricks out of a wall (inner or outer) to gain access for the safe removal of the bees.

cyclonebri1

Marktheshark wrote: »

What they are chewing to make the nest is the main concern.
Bees and wasps chew wood and turn it in to paper.
Usually the nearest wood, they can get weaken structural supports on timber framed roofs.

No, this isn't yankie TV and it isn't termites, the honeycomb looks like paper but isn't

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