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Honey bees may establish a nest inside the wall of the house or other building causing a problem, a health hazard and a serious danger to the structure.
Honey bee colonies in wall or attic voids are a much more serious problem than yellowjacket wasps. Yellowjacket colonies are annual and the wasps will disappear in the winter with or without treatment. Honey bee nests may last for many years without treatment and will contain honey stored inside the walls. The honey can ruin walls and ceilings if it is not removed.
Salvaging honey bee colonies from wall voids is sometimes not practical, so extermination is recommended. Wild honey bees are of very little or no value to a professional bee keeper as they are often heavily infested with parasites and diseases. Salvaging honey bees is always our number one priority.
Combs inside buildings should be removed to avoid problems with honey-stained walls and pest problems, such as carpet beetles, and attracting bee swarms in the future. Never use honey or wax from colonies that have been treated with an insecticide. Controlling honey bee nests can be challenging.
Eric getting ready and removing the bees
Bee hives inside walls
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