Discovering bees in your chimney can be a cause for concern. While bees are beneficial to the environment as pollinators, having them in your chimney can pose risks to your home and family. In this comprehensive blog post, we will cover various aspects of dealing with bees in chimneys.
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Swarm Alert! – What to do when you see a swarm of honeybees
If you spot a swarm of honeybees, don’t panic. Stay calm and keep your distance. Swarming bees are not looking to harm you, they are simply looking for a new home. Contact a local beekeeper who can safely remove the swarm and relocate it to a more suitable location.
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As a beekeeper, I often get called on to do removals. It has taken me to some pretty strange places, from a chimney on a three-storey house, numerous compost bins and a boat. as well as to the top window of a 600-year-old castle and a buzzing ESB substation! Not your average working day! Here I share some of my methods for bee removal and give some tips for how to do a cut-out using a modified Maisemore poly nuc.
MoreBait hives to lure swarms – Guest Blog by Keith Pierce
The ultimate guide for how to set up bait hives to lure swarms. From size & location to scout bees & attractants. Guest blog by Keith Pierce.
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