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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => HONEYBEE REMOVAL => Topic started by: Scott Derrick on April 28, 2008, 10:57:09 pm

Title: Very Large Colony Removed from Ceiling
Post by: Scott Derrick on April 28, 2008, 10:57:09 pm
Removed this very large colony today from a ceiling. This thing was packed. Sorry about the photos being a bit blurry. My camera need replacing or I need replacing or both. I about filled up my large vaccum box with this one. Really large. Not hot at all though.

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Title: Re: Very Large Colony Removed from Ceiling
Post by: JP on April 29, 2008, 09:30:43 am
Now I see why you didn't answer your phone all day!!  Hey, the one I did yesterday was extremely, extremely docile, I'm glad I finally got the queen, fantastic genetics. Isn't it nice when you're not smelling bananas all day?
Way to go Dude!


...JP
Title: Re: Very Large Colony Removed from Ceiling
Post by: Kimbrell on April 29, 2008, 09:53:37 pm
Amazing!  What do the homeowners say when they see what you uncover?!
Title: Re: Very Large Colony Removed from Ceiling
Post by: Scott Derrick on May 01, 2008, 12:30:32 am
His words were "HOLY CRAP THAT IS HUGE"!
Title: Re: Very Large Colony Removed from Ceiling
Post by: Understudy on May 06, 2008, 12:22:14 pm
Typical homeowner statements.
1. It's only been there for a little while. (actually it has been there for at least a year and you just now are noticing it).
2. I am allergic and need them removed now(they have been there a year, did you develop this allergy yesterday?)
3. This should be an easy job for you(It's a fun job not always an easy one. Your problem is the fact that when I am done your house is going to look like swiss cheese).
All followed by the same statement made by Scott's homeowner.

Sincerely,
Brendhan

Title: Re: Very Large Colony Removed from Ceiling
Post by: JP on May 07, 2008, 01:42:45 am
This is one I get constantly, you just smoke them out right? (yup here, you do it, go head and smoke them out!!!)

Are those killer bees? (yes they are, here, stand a little closer, let's experiment!)

They're in the wall, I know they are, can't be anywhere else. (And how many bee removals have you done? That's right sit down/shut up and Scott will show you how its done, baby!!! :-*)

You collect them right?
You can have them if you want them, no problem. :-X

What do you mean you have to cut my wall open from top to bottom? Are you crazy!! (why, yes, do you have a sister?)

I'll just spray 'em then! (Goodbye, btw, if you call me back, the price will be at least double!!! Beotch!!!) :-D


...JP