Hey everyone!
I just discovered a buzzing sound in my bedroom wall and spotted honeybees entering a crack near the window frame. I’m terrified of disturbing them but also worried about structural damage or swarms. I’ve read horror stories about hives causing $10k+ in repairs if ignored!
Don’t panic! Turn off lights/sounds, bees get agitated by vibrations. Call a local beekeeper ASAP; many remove hives free if they can relocate the colony.
@NatureLover64 Thank you! Will they extract without wall damage? My siding is vintage 1920s wood.
A pro can use infrared cameras to map the hive, then cut small access panels. Much cheaper than exterminators!
If anyone’s allergic:
DIY tip for gaps: Stuff steel wool + caulk into cracks. Bees hate metal textures! After removal, install vent screens.
I paid 800 for extractionvs. 400 for extermination. WORTH IT! They saved 20,000 bees and used thermal imaging.
Try “bee repellent” temporarily! Soak cotton balls in peppermint oil + citronella, place near (not blocking!) entry. Helps deter new scouts!
@NightFlyer3 Does this work for wasps too? We’ve had paper wasp issues.
Exterminators often miss honeycombs. Rotting honey attracts rodents + mold! Demand comb removal or warranty.
Same problem! Bees returned twice. Solution? Install “bee houses” away from home. Redirects them humanely!
Confirm it’s honeybees! Use a stethoscope: Buzzing = bees, scratching = rodents, silence = empty nest. Share audio clips!