This birdhouse is about 20 feet off the ground, and it’s amazing to see it from here. However, instead of birds, it’s teeming with busy bees. It’s unusual to see bees residing in a birdhouse, but I guess nature always finds a way.
Now, it’s extremely risky to remove a beehive from that height without the proper equipment and expertise. Although bees are generally harmless, they can become aggressive if they feel threatened. And since this hive is twenty feet off the ground, there’s also the risk of falling or dropping something if you go up there.
We deemed it safer to get rid of the entire birdhouse rather than risk trying to just get rid of the hive inside. To avoid getting stung, we wore bee suits, and a long pole helped us get up to the box in the ceiling. We also made sure to use safe ladders and other equipment to avoid mishaps. Despite this, we still had to exercise extreme caution. The bees are easily agitated, and a slip could lead to serious injury.
We were able to remove the entire bird box, complete with bees, after a lot of hard work. Although it was unfortunate to have to relocate the bees, doing so was ultimately beneficial for everyone involved. We’ll move them to a more secure location so they can continue pollinating plants. After making sure the bird box won’t attract a new bee colony, we might hang it back up.
This incident should serve as a cautionary tale to those who might be tempted to try and handle such a situation on their own without the proper training and resources. In most cases, it’s best to let the professionals handle the removal and relocation of bee hives to ensure everyone’s safety.
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