Bees in a Brick Wall: Honeybee Colonies in Older Brick and Stone Homes
Older brick and stone homes can host honeybee colonies for years. Here’s why, and how a removal from masonry is planned.
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Bees in the House: How Honeybees Get Indoors and What to Do
A few bees at a window and a daily stream from a light fixture mean very different things. Here’s how to read the signs.
Africanized ‘Killer Bees’: Are There Africanized Bees in Ohio?
What USDA range data says about Africanized honeybees, why Ohio wasn’t on the list, and what actually makes a colony here defensive.
Inside a Wild Honeybee Nest: Comb, Brood and Honey Explained
A beekeeper’s tour of what’s inside a wall or tree colony: comb, brood, pollen and honey, and how each part is handled during a rescue.
Bees Came Back After Removal? Why It Happens and How to Prevent It
Bees returning to the same spot is common, and usually preventable. Here’s why it happens and how to keep it from happening again.
Can Bees Damage Your House? Wax, Honey Leaks and Stains
Honeybees don’t chew through your house, but the comb and honey they store in a wall can cause real trouble. Here’s what to watch for.
How Many Bees in a Hive? What a Wall Colony Really Holds
A strong honeybee colony can reach about 60,000 workers. Here’s what that means when the hive is inside your wall.
Bees in a Soffit or Porch Ceiling: What You’ll See and What Happens Next
Honeybees flying in and out of a soffit corner or porch ceiling are usually living there. Here’s what to look for and what happens next.
Bees in a Tree: Can a Honeybee Colony in a Hollow Tree Be Saved?
A hollow tree is the natural home of wild honeybees. Here’s when a tree colony can stay put and when it makes sense to move it.
Preparing for Bee Removal: What to Do Before a Honeybee Rescue
A little preparation makes a honeybee rescue smoother and safer. Here’s what to do before we arrive.
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