I wish the reporter would have mentioned that the vacuum being used is specially modified specifically for use for bee removals. It has a damper to reduce the suction to a level that is safe for the bees - plus the bees are sucked into a chamber that is screened off so they don't get pulled into the vacuum motor.
@dp.2766 Well, although I've never heard that, it wouldn't necessarily surprise me. However, I am certain that there is no termite damage in the video. The most common types of termites in the Houston area (Formosan subterranean and eastern subterranean) can not survive for extended periods in open air and sunlight. A hard, compact mixture of dirt and termite feces would be visible not only where the damage is but also later in the video where the keeper opened the wall. If Drywood termites (the only type locally that are not subterranean) were present, a reoccurring pile of frass (their feces) would be easily seen. Another fun fact is that termites do love to eat rotting, soft wood. So if there were a termite infestation on that window/vent, the black rotting wood would be the first to go.
@@tedbell4416 Yes, he does. Mark is one of the best bee removers in the entire state (and probably the entire nation). There is a reason he is on the Board of Directors of the Texas Association of Professional Bee Removers.
Honey from a removal like this is NOT safe to eat. There is all kinds of garbage inside a wall space, including mouse droppings, roaches, & other insects. Plus there is no guarantee that a homeowner has not used an insecticide and poisoned the honey. The honey is usually (if not poisoned) set out in a safe location and other bees are allowed to feed on it and take it back to their hives.
I wish the reporter would have mentioned that the vacuum being used is specially modified specifically for use for bee removals. It has a damper to reduce the suction to a level that is safe for the bees - plus the bees are sucked into a chamber that is screened off so they don't get pulled into the vacuum motor.
Lady, your window sills have wood rot. Check for termites
Definitely just wood rot
Bees very often cohabitate with termites…. Especially in this climate.
@dp.2766 Well, although I've never heard that, it wouldn't necessarily surprise me. However, I am certain that there is no termite damage in the video. The most common types of termites in the Houston area (Formosan subterranean and eastern subterranean) can not survive for extended periods in open air and sunlight. A hard, compact mixture of dirt and termite feces would be visible not only where the damage is but also later in the video where the keeper opened the wall. If Drywood termites (the only type locally that are not subterranean) were present, a reoccurring pile of frass (their feces) would be easily seen.
Another fun fact is that termites do love to eat rotting, soft wood. So if there were a termite infestation on that window/vent, the black rotting wood would be the first to go.
Wow. And that was your first sting, ever? Also, wow.😂😂😂
This guys knows what he talking bout.
No he doesn't
@@tedbell4416 lol 😂
@@tedbell4416 Yes, he does. Mark is one of the best bee removers in the entire state (and probably the entire nation). There is a reason he is on the Board of Directors of the Texas Association of Professional Bee Removers.
Wow! Shout out to the super-patient bee keeper! I wonder how much honey all that honeycomb will press out? 🤔
Honey from a removal like this is NOT safe to eat. There is all kinds of garbage inside a wall space, including mouse droppings, roaches, & other insects. Plus there is no guarantee that a homeowner has not used an insecticide and poisoned the honey.
The honey is usually (if not poisoned) set out in a safe location and other bees are allowed to feed on it and take it back to their hives.
ALL of the media in Houston live in one subdivision.
Thanks for sharing
I use the everything bee vac.
nope
So interesting and very cool.
Good covarege
Wow amazing ❤❤❤
Trivia fact: If you ask 3 bee keepers a question, you’ll get 15 answers as to how, why, what, or where …. Etc.
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