Service Details

This October job involved a hive located behind the siding on a first-floor exterior wall. Before opening anything up, I used a thermal camera to get a clear picture of where the bees were concentrated. The heat signature showed that the hive was larger than it first appeared and extended upward inside the wall cavity. That information helped guide where to open the siding and avoid unnecessary damage. Access was made from the outside wall, behind the siding. A small amount of smoke was used before opening to calm the bees and keep the removal controlled. As the hive was taken out, it became clear that it continued higher up the same wall, which required creating a second opening above the first. Both sections were carefully opened, and the bees and comb were removed using a bee vacuum to keep the process steady and contained. Once the hive material was fully removed, the affected insulation was replaced to restore the wall cavity. After the removal, both openings were closed and repaired, and the siding was put back in place. At that point, the area only needed a coat of paint to look like new, since the caulking was still visible. We do not handle painting, so the customer was advised to wait until bee activity settled down before painting, usually about three days, which allows any remaining foragers to clear out before finishing the surface.

Location

Keller, - 76248

Date

Oct 18, 2025

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