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Joist Space Removal – Plano Tx 4-28-2016

Bees have been entering this unoccupied home for an unknown amount of time.  (After viewing and examining the comb – I believe the space had been occupied for at least 2 years).  Click on each photo for a larger version of each one – and there are 4 videos linked in this post.

Img_1952 Img_1953Initial view of the home.

And of the kitchen corner:

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Img_1955 Img_1956 Img_1957 Img_1958Comb seen from the opening in the dining area.  First 3 photos are straight up – last photo is to the next joist space to the left.

Initial opening view – Video  Able to see that comb is behind the 2×12, and access would have to be made from the outside as well for the hive to be removed.

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More comb…

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The patio cover has no comb inside of it.

Img_1963 Img_1964Siding off – And insulation panel exposed

Wood panel opened

Comb was LARGE.  Right at 2′ tall.

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Bees removed, comb removed, and filling the void with insulation, then replacing the wood panel, insulation panel, and vinyl siding.

Also the drywall inside was replaced into its’ position.

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Inside:

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And for fun – a view of what I dealt with during the removal.  This was a feeding frenzy of neighborhood bees cleaning up the honey while I was working.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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