Honeycomb removal from behind a utility box, Miami bee removal

Will Arcas
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Today, I removed a beehive that had formed inside a customer’s water meter box—an unexpected but surprisingly common spot for bees to settle. Over time, bees find small gaps and cavities like these ideal for building hives, especially during warmer months. This type of job requires careful planning and attention to detail, as water meters are delicate utility components and tight, confined spaces limit visibility and movement.

Using specialized tools and full protective gear, I was able to perform a safe, humane live bee removal without harming the bees or damaging the property. Once the bees were removed, I thoroughly cleaned the area and sealed off any entry points to prevent future infestations. The hive was then relocated responsibly, ensuring the safety of both the bees and the local environment.

This particular bee removal in Kendall highlights the importance of professional handling, especially when it comes to tricky locations like water meters, wall voids, roofs, and attics. I offer a range of services including residential bee removal, honey bee removal, bee swarm removal, and safe bee relocation. I also provide preventative services to keep bees from returning.

Whether you’re dealing with a swarm in your backyard or a hidden hive in a utility box, my Kendall bee removal services are careful, effective, and humane. If you’re searching for trusted help with bee hive removal, bee control, or a safer alternative to bee extermination, I’m here to help. My goal is to make sure your home or business is bee-free and protected from future infestations.

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Leaving comb behind invites pests. See the worms inside honeycombs we found after an amateur bee removal.

Watch another water meter bee hive removal, where the comb had already gone bad.

More water meter bee removals

Water meter boxes are one of the most common places we find honey bees. The box is dark, dry and shaded, and the gap around the lid gives the bees an easy way in and out.

A months-old hive under the meter

On another job, the bees had been living in the water meter for months. Once the lid came off, we found a large hive that ran down into the ground under the meter. Part of the comb was full of worms and maggots, and roaches and palmetto bugs had moved in around it. That is what happens when a hive is left in place: the comb breaks down and draws other pests.

We have also seen what an old water meter hive can leave behind. At one Africanized colony in a water meter, we found small animal bones under the hive.

How we handle a water meter hive

We use a bee vacuum to collect the bees, then take out all of the comb so nothing is left to attract a new swarm. After the bee hive removal, we seal the cracks and gaps around the meter box so bees can’t get back in.