Project overview
Bees had been flying into a gap beside a hose bib on a West Torrance home for over a year. The owner had sprayed the entrance several times, which killed some bees but left the colony and its comb inside the wall.
When we opened the wall from the outside, we found long sheets of comb running between the studs, wrapped around plumbing and electrical lines.
What the client needed
The owner wanted the comb completely removed, the wall closed properly, and assurance that a new swarm would not move into the same cavity next spring.
- All bees and comb removed
- Plumbing and wiring protected during work
- Cavity cleaned and treated
- Wall closed and entry sealed
Our approach
We removed a section of exterior siding, vacuumed the remaining bees, and cut out the comb around the pipes and wiring by hand. The cavity was scraped, cleaned, treated and filled with fresh insulation before the siding was replaced and sealed.
- Exterior opening to protect the interior
- Hand removal of comb around utilities
- Cavity cleaned and treated to mask scent
- Fresh insulation and sealed siding
Work process
The job followed our standard bee removal process. Learn more on our bee removal service page.
01. Open the wall
Exterior siding removed over the comb location.
02. Remove comb
Bees vacuumed and comb cut out around pipes and wires.
03. Close up
Cavity treated, insulated and the siding reinstalled and sealed.
Project photos
Related projects: Honeybee hive removal from a living room ceiling (Hermosa Beach). Live bee colony removal from a wooden cable spool (Gardena).