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.

Initial view of the home.

And of the kitchen corner:

Comb 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.

More comb…

The patio cover has no comb inside of it.

Siding off – And insulation panel exposed

https://youtu.be/Dkrp9PXVELo

Wood panel opened

Comb was LARGE.  Right at 2′ tall.

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.

Inside:

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.