Bees removed from log home

BEE REMOVAL
Log Home

Once upon a time, some bees had built their nest under the eaves (soffit) of a very nice log home. They were about 12 feet up above the porch which required the use of a good extension ladder to do the removal.

Click on images below to view larger version of photo

On September 30, 2006, each wild feral comb was cut loose and carried down the ladder for placement in the bait NUC hive. Once all the nest (capped/uncapped brood/larvae, eggs) and honey were removed, the NUC hive was set in place near the top of the ladder.

When the beekeeper returned two (2) days later the bees had taken up residence in the NUC hive. Many bees were still hanging around the old nest area, so that area was sprayed with dish detergent and scrubbed to help get rid of the former nest smell. Straggler bees were also heavily smoked to force them out away from the old area and over toward the NUC.

Click on images above to view larger version of photo

The nuc was returned to the beekeeper's apiary, re-queened, and the bees lived happily ever after.

If you live in Lee County (Alva, Olga, Buckingham, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, or Fort Myers) and have need of a "bee removal expert", then e-mail Old Man Riggs... he may BEE able to get you in touch with a beekeeper or bee remover who can handle this type of project without killing the bees. If bees must be killed, then a pest control person should be contacted instead of a beekeeper. Old Man Riggs recommends experienced beekeeper bee removers such as B. Keith Councell or Carroll Rhodes (a.k.a. The Bee Man). CLICK HERE for e-mail instructions. If you contact either of these beekeepers, please mention that you saw this website and that Old Man Riggs says, "Hello".

Note: Old Man Riggs no longer removes bees (retired from this 5-11-07) for LIABILITY REASONS.

Here are some links to others who may be able to help with bee removal

[ Carrol Rhodes ] | [ B. Keith Councell - Bee Alert ] | [ Florida Bee Removal - Apian Sting Operation, Inc. ]