Something new

abm · Jul 7, 2016

Just like Pest Control, theres always something new to learn about bees. I always thought that bees preferred a void fit for purpose.
Called to a new swarm that had moved into a pub roof yesterday, lanlord says they are even in bedroom.. so after a survey of the massive loft space i found this old comb.

No wonder the swarm chose the same side of the pub... quote sent in.

chrisb · Jul 7, 2016

2 pints of Guinness and a barley stout for the bees upstairs

"O" and a sweet sherry for HM

wessexmario · Jul 7, 2016

abm said:
Just like Pest Control, theres always something new to learn about bees. I always thought that bees preferred a void fit for purpose.

They sort of had a 'void fit for purpose'... The flap of roofing fabric hanging down would have initially provided a dark and sheltered knook for the initial swarm to start building comb.

abm · Jul 7, 2016

Yes, certainly and the extensions have ingressed.
Fab... if the quotes accepted, expect a pictorial reply.

user 6228 · Jul 7, 2016

abm said:
Just like Pest Control, theres always something new to learn about bees. I always thought that bees preferred a void fit for purpose.
Called to a new swarm that had moved into a pub roof yesterday, lanlord says they are even in bedroom.. so after a survey of the massive loft space i found this old comb.
...
No wonder the swarm chose the same side of the pub... quote sent in.

They cant always find their preference.

with it being tar paper you have agood oportunity to observe the complete structure.
Can you photo the layout of the combs and if possilbe the gaps at the top and sides with a ruler in the piccy so that measurements can be taken. I'm particular interested in the gaps in the combs and between the comb an the cavity wallf/roof