Chimneys and flues give bees a tall, sheltered space with an easy way in at the cap. Not many homes in North Lakes have old brick chimneys, but many have a flue for a wood heater or gas heater, and bees can move into those too, especially when the heater sits unused through the warmer months. Some older homes in nearby suburbs have brick fireplaces as well.
Signs include bees gathering around the chimney cap, bees coming into the room through the fireplace or heater, a humming sound in the flue and wax or honey dripping into the firebox. Do not light a fire to drive them out, as melted wax and honey can make a mess and create a fire risk. Close the fireplace door or the room and call us.
The crew we book checks the chimney from the roof and the fireplace to see where the comb sits. Reaching it may mean taking off the cap, working down from above or opening access inside. If the flue is steel, they may need to take off a section to get to the comb, and they will say so first. They explain the options before they start. The visit may include:
- Checking the cap, flue and fireplace
- Removing bees and comb the crew can reach
- Clearing wax and honey from the flue where possible
- Advice on fitting a mesh guard or cap to keep bees out
- Pointing out if a chimney sweep is needed afterwards
Keep the heater off until the crew has been. If you have bees in a chimney or flue at your place in North Lakes, call 07 3543 7768. We will give you upfront pricing and book a nearby crew at a time that suits you.
