Wall cavities are one of the most common places for bees to settle around North Lakes. Brick veneer homes have a gap between the bricks and the frame, and bees can get in through a weep hole, a gap around a pipe or a crack near a window. Once inside, they have a dry, dark space to build comb.
Signs include bees flying in and out of the same small hole in the brickwork, a humming sound in the wall, warm spots on the plaster and, in time, a stain where honey leaks through. Some people first notice bees coming out of a power point or light fitting inside. If that happens, keep the room closed and call us.
The crew we book will work out where the comb sits. They may use a thermal camera or simply listen and tap along the wall. Reaching the comb usually means opening a section of wall lining from inside, or sometimes removing a few bricks from outside. They explain the options and agree on a plan with you first. The job may include:
- Finding the entry point and the size of the comb
- Opening a section of wall lining or brickwork, with your okay
- Removing bees, comb and honey from the cavity
- Cleaning the cavity so leftover honey does not drip or smell
- Sealing the entry and advice on patching the wall
Plaster patching and painting may be a job for a local tradie afterwards, and the crew will tell you if that is likely. For bees in a wall at your place in North Lakes, call 07 3543 7768 and we will book a nearby crew with upfront pricing.
