andynorton
New Bee
- Joined
- Mar 27, 2009
- Messages
- 49
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- Location
- Winchester, Hampshire
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- 3
The farmer whose land my hives are located on, has a colony of bees living in the roof of his farmhouse. He's only recently moved in, but he believes the colony has been there for a few years.
He'd like them removed if possible, although I guess this time of year isn't too good for doing that. The bees are getting in at the top of a pitched roof, the access isn't very easy, and to make matters worse, the power line for the house goes in very near to where the bees are entering. He's not sure how easy access will be from inside the house.
I've collected a couple of swarms now, but this seems like a big job, which will require more than one person.
Do I encourage him to leave it until spring time, or could the bees be removed now?
Anyone fancy coming to have a look with me?
He'd like them removed if possible, although I guess this time of year isn't too good for doing that. The bees are getting in at the top of a pitched roof, the access isn't very easy, and to make matters worse, the power line for the house goes in very near to where the bees are entering. He's not sure how easy access will be from inside the house.
I've collected a couple of swarms now, but this seems like a big job, which will require more than one person.
Do I encourage him to leave it until spring time, or could the bees be removed now?
Anyone fancy coming to have a look with me?