FabSwingers.com forum: Anybody know about bees on here?

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

One of my relatives thinks she has bees in her loft/wall cavity,she says she can hear bees at night when quiet,she scared to in loft as you would be,any info on this would be appreciated...ta

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"One of my relatives thinks she has bees in her loft/wall cavity,she says she can hear bees at night when quiet,she scared to in loft as you would be,any info on this would be appreciated...ta"

to go in loft*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bees are actually on massive decline and im sure close to being an endangered specie, if you can i suggest just leaving it, find a sucluded part of the garden and build a bee hive,

Keep the bee population good as they help us live

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

maybe chat to a pest control company to get an idea of what it might be...also isn't it a bit cold for bees to be active now?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"maybe chat to a pest control company to get an idea of what it might be...also isn't it a bit cold for bees to be active now?"

iv read a lot and on youtube,tbh most say if you just leave them alone the wont bother you,and bees can and will nest indoors in winter time

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By *ndigo40Woman
over a year ago

secret town

"One of my relatives thinks she has bees in her loft/wall cavity,she says she can hear bees at night when quiet,she scared to in loft as you would be,any info on this would be appreciated...ta"

Smoke them out

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

The Half-A-Bee Song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ_03vnjJkA

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

Find out if there's a bee keeper in your area. I was chatting to one near me once, I'm sure he said if he wanted to he can move a nest to one of his hives

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"One of my relatives thinks she has bees in her loft/wall cavity,she says she can hear bees at night when quiet,she scared to in loft as you would be,any info on this would be appreciated...ta

Smoke them out "

bee keepers use smoke to make them docile,if they are in youre wall cavities this is not an option im afraid

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's not uncommon for them to find a way into a wal cavity and start a hive there. My folks have had this for a number of years. Trying to tempt them to hive in the garden is a good idea rather than extermination, unless they're getting into the house and causing a nuisance of course.

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

I've had a bees' nest in my roof. Unlike wasps, you are not allowed to kill them.

While the workers were out during the day, the bee-keeper removed the queen into a transport hive. The workers then found her that evening, and stayed in the transport hive.

They were re-homed.

Seek expert advice...try environmental control at your local council.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I read somewhere Bees can't fly..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Certain bees are declining and therefore protected

Speak to the local beekeeper association

If they are honey bees they are able to assist with removing them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

http://www.bbka.org.uk/

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I would prefer not to have them killed i will speak to my local council or a bee keeper as i do know of one

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"http://www.bbka.org.uk/"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Of course someone will know!

This is the forum where there's at least 5 experts in any given subject

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By *rightonfranceMan
over a year ago

brighton - chalais france

"I would prefer not to have them killed i will speak to my local council or a bee keeper as i do know of one"

I used to keep bees.. You need to try and save them if you can a beekeeper will be able to do whats known as a cutout. They will be very happy to take the colony from you, that said its an unusual time of year for them to be active, normally they have gone into hibernation now. Most of the workers will have died off and there will only be a queen a few drones and guard bees..

Find a local bee keeper in teh yellow pages and they will normally take them free of charge.

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By *urvywelshCouple
over a year ago

Everywhere and nowhere baby

Could be Masonry bees. They dig into your wall and lay eggs. Eggs grow, dig their way out when ready. Harmless. But best to check and protect.

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By *dam_TinaCouple
over a year ago

Hampshire

Put them on e-bay, collection only.

Problem solved.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Could be Masonry bees. They dig into your wall and lay eggs. Eggs grow, dig their way out when ready. Harmless. But best to check and protect. "

Yes,i think they are in the cavity,bee keepers wont be able to remove them

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Put them on e-bay, collection only.

Problem solved."

Yeah i'll do that then shall i,thanks for your input

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Could be Masonry bees. They dig into your wall and lay eggs. Eggs grow, dig their way out when ready. Harmless. But best to check and protect. "

Mortar bees

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We have had bees take- up residence in a small section of wall twice since they found very small holes in siding. Called a beekeeper to transfer the colony to his beehive, and It was fascinating to watch. Cut open the wall, removed the honey combs with the bees and transferred to a portable pallet. Bee keeper gave us some of the combs minus bees for wonderful fresh honey too!

Found the beekeeper through the local beekeeper guild and recommendations.

With the bee decline known as colony collapse disorder, saving and transferring the bees is best.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bees are like my specialist subject. They are amazing and if you can encourage your friend to keep them so much the better. They're probably only nesting for the winter months, lots of forage nearby for them. Have a look at the national bee keepers assoc and local branches, because someone will be able to remove them safely. Please look after the bees!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Bees are like my specialist subject. They are amazing and if you can encourage your friend to keep them so much the better. They're probably only nesting for the winter months, lots of forage nearby for them. Have a look at the national bee keepers assoc and local branches, because someone will be able to remove them safely. Please look after the bees!!! "

thought you might turn up on this thread

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"Find out if there's a bee keeper in your area. I was chatting to one near me once, I'm sure he said if he wanted to he can move a nest to one of his hives

this..

the better option for the bees by far..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"One of my relatives thinks she has bees in her loft/wall cavity,she says she can hear bees at night when quiet,she scared to in loft as you would be,any info on this would be appreciated...ta"

Bees will be long gone by now. I had a big nest in my eves but they have long gone.. bees are fine if you leave them alone i mever had any probmems and they were right above my windows. Wasps however are a different story. If it were wasps id have brunt the house down

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By *odareyouMan
over a year ago

not far from iceland,,,,,, tescos is nearer though :-) (near leeds)

"One of my relatives thinks she has bees in her loft/wall cavity,she says she can hear bees at night when quiet,she scared to in loft as you would be,any info on this would be appreciated...ta

Wasps are a vital part of our eco system... They kill a lot of things we consider pests, leave them alone as well and they'll leave you alone..

There's a guy on here called Brazil nuts I met him at the York social he's a bee keeper you might want to message him if you can.

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By *unloversCouple
over a year ago

rotherham

I would have thought bees were only around in summer

We had a similar problem last year and they where getting in through the walls somewhere as we could hear them munching the concrete

Scary stuff

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

thought you might turn up on this thread

You know how much I love bees!

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By *osieWoman
over a year ago

Wembley

Check with the Council; they might rehouse them

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

Mrs honey will know

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a friend who is a beekeeper. He is often called out to remove bees. He then adds them to his hives.

As others have said contact your local beekeepers group who will be able to advise. Good luck

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

I went to see a band called Wasp once

WASP - Animal (I F**k Like a Beast)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NFEEi6B4A8

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I doubt it will be bees this time of year, I'd probably think she's heard birds wings flapping or scratching, either way the easiest way is have a look in the loft, there just bees and birds not crocodiles

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By *nequeenslutWoman
over a year ago

rugeley

if they are honey bees they will still be active they will feed of their honey/pollen stores look around the outside of the building for dead bees that will give you an indication as to were they enter their hive

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By *oachman 9CoolMan
over a year ago

derby

I,m surprised they are still active in these cold conditions, bumblebees usually use trees or even a compost holder like (the tree bumblebee did in my garden) or in the ground for their nests, could be masonry bees or the rarer honeybee, hopefully not the common wasps they can go anywhere if your really lucky they might be hornets (don,t worry) their gentle giants and rarer to more docile than the common wasp just keep away from them thats all obviously if you think damage is being done then the time for someone to step in may not be a bad thing.

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