Your Local Bee and Wasp Exterminators Explain Why Honey Bees are Drawn to RoofsThe Bee Man
Not many people think of sweet, delicious honey as something that could cause a problem. However, it stops being so sweet once you find it staining your walls and flowing down your drain pipes, and it usually begins where you least expect it — your roofs and shingles. Know more about this invasion, what it means for your roof, and how bee and wasp exterminators can help.
Why Honey Bees Love Infesting Roofs
Honey bee scouts are tasked to find the colony a good place to build a new nest. They are drawn to deep and dark spaces that are safe from predators and intruders. Bees prefer spots with openings that can be easily defended and has as much as nine gallons of space.
Unfortunately, all of these requirements are present in the roof of a house thanks to its ease of access, depth, and darkness.
Honey Bees and Roof Damage
When honey bees make their nest inside your roof, they leave a wake of destruction behind. Hives are heavy and can result in structural damage. Honey and honeycomb can also ruin and stain the felt paper, tar, and shingles most roofs are made of.
It’s important to understand that honey bees don’t just dig a hole through your walls to make their nest – they remove and chew up anything on their path. During bee removal in Orange County, it’s common to peel back a roof section only to discover destroyed insulation replaced by honeycombs.
How to Tell If Your Roof is Infested with Honey Bees
It’s quite easy to spot the signs of bee infestation in your home:
- Buzzing inside your walls and roofs
- Increased bee activity in and around your property
- Dark spots of honey down the pipes or through walls
At the first sign of suspicious honey bee activity, call The Bee Man ASAP. It’s easier to control the damage when it’s caught early on; once the infestation reaches the point when your walls have absorbed honey, you’re likely to face expensive repairs and in the worst case scenario, roof or wall replacement.
How to Prevent a Bee Problem
Honey bees don’t burrow, so they specialize in finding existing holes in a roof as an access point. Take note that bees only need a tiny hole less than an inch wide to enter your roof. These small holes can often be found in spaces between bricks and in roof overhangs.
Don’t give honey bees a chance to infiltrate your roof. Call in a roofing contractor for annual inspections to spot entry points, cracks, and check for common problems that can leave your roof vulnerable to infestations.
Always Leave Bee Removal to Professionals
Honey bee removal is not a DIY project. Bees can attack at the slightest signs of provocation, such as when you spray them with water or try to remove the hive. If you fail to remove every single bee and leave some dead ones onsite, they can rot and invite more pests to enter your home.
In addition, bee removal doesn’t just involve eliminating the bees. It also includes taking care of the honey and other debris they leave behind. It’s a complicated process that requires specialized equipment, experience, and skills. Let The Bee Man take care of your bee problem effectively and efficiently. Call us at (949) 455-0123 for expert bee and wasp removal today.