Service Details

This removal took place at a second-floor soffit where honey bees had been established long enough to show clear heat patterns. The thermal image made the layout easy to read, with concentrated warmth tracing the main body of the hive along the soffit line. Based on that, I opened the area carefully to reach the comb without chasing the colony deeper into the structure. The bee vacuum was used right away to manage flight activity and keep the work controlled. As the soffit was opened, the condition of the wood became an issue. The material was brittle and degraded from age, and it broke when I began backing it out. Because the break was structural and not related to the hive itself, I stopped short of forcing the removal further. The hive was fully removed, including brood and attached comb, but the damaged soffit section was left open so the customer could replace the compromised wood rather than patching over it. Once the cavity was cleared, I cleaned the exposed area enough to reduce residue and prevent immediate reoccupation. With older wood involved, sealing at that stage would not have held properly. Bee activity tapered off gradually as expected after removal. By the end of the job, the colony was out, the thermal signature was gone, and the space was ready for proper carpentry repair by the customer.

Location

Southlake, Texas - 76092

Date

Oct 10, 2025

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