Bees occasionally set up a hive somewhere a household cannot really share, such as inside a wall cavity, under a floor or in a roof void. Calls across North Brisbane usually come in once a hive has been there for a while and people notice bees moving in and out of a small gap, or hear buzzing behind a wall.
Removing bees is a different job to dealing with wasps or other pests, since a mature hive can involve a large amount of comb and honey built up inside the cavity. The crew works out where the hive sits, how big it has grown, and the safest way to deal with it, which sometimes means opening part of a wall or ceiling to remove comb along with the bees.
Homes in North Brisbane with older weatherboard construction, roof voids with gaps around the eaves, or unused wall cavities near an old chimney or fireplace tend to be where hives show up most often. Sheds and retaining walls in the garden can also attract a swarm looking for a new home, particularly in spring when colonies split and go looking for fresh territory.
- Roof voids and ceiling cavities
- Wall cavities, especially near old fireplaces
- Garden sheds and retaining walls
- Gaps around eaves and weatherboards
- Outdoor structures such as cubby houses
If you have noticed bees moving in and out of the same gap for more than a few days, it is worth getting it looked at. Call 07 3543 7766, describe where you have seen them, and we will book a local team with the price confirmed first.
