Bees sometimes set up a hive in a spot that is not practical to share with a household, such as inside a wall cavity, under a floor or in a roof void. Calls across Brisbane usually come in once a hive has been there for a while and residents notice bees moving in and out of a small gap, or hear buzzing behind a wall.
Removing bees is different to dealing with wasps or other pests, since a large hive can involve a significant amount of comb and honey built up inside the cavity. The crew assesses where the hive is, how big it has grown and the safest way to deal with it, which sometimes means opening up part of a wall or ceiling to remove comb as well as bees.
Homes in Brisbane with older weatherboard construction, roof voids with gaps around the eaves, or unused wall cavities near a chimney or old fireplace tend to be the spots where hives are found most often. Sheds and retaining walls in the garden can also attract a swarm looking for a new home.
- 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 a gap in the same spot for more than a few days, it is worth getting it looked at. Call 07 3543 7772, describe where you have seen them, and we will book a local team with the price confirmed first.
