Honey Bee Removal from a Hotel Floor Void | OP, KS

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City: Overland Park, Kansas

Property Type: Hotel

Insect Type: Honey Bees

At our hotel in Overland Park, Kansas, we prioritize guest comfort by providing professional honey bee extraction services, ensuring a safe environment for everyone. Our tailored hotel bee removal solutions are specifically designed for our property, and we also offer comprehensive structural pest control to effectively address various pest issues.

The former Hawthorn Suites Hotel received complaints of honey bees entering one of the guest rooms through ceiling can lights. Initially, hotel staff were unaware of the source of the bees. The immediate concern was the potential stinging hazard to both hotel guests and employees. Additionally, there was a risk of honey leaking from the colony into the floor and ceiling voids between hotel rooms, which could attract ants and other insects. Simply opting for basic hotel bee removal would not have resolved the issue; effective honey bee extraction was essential. A dead colony containing honey and brood could decompose within the building's cavity, potentially creating odors and inviting unwanted pests. This situation underscores the importance of thorough structural pest control to ensure the problem is completely resolved.

The location of the honey bee colony was visually assessed by examining the building’s construction methods and observing bee activity, which is essential for effective honey bee extraction. The entrance to the nest was traced to a wall void where a gap had formed around the deck supports. Existing wood rot had expanded this opening, allowing access to the interior void. This situation underscores the need for professional hotel bee removal as a key component of comprehensive structural pest control.

During the honey bee extraction process, approximately 30 pounds of honeycomb and bees were removed. The lighter-colored comb and smaller size of the nest suggested that this colony was in its first year. This healthy and thriving colony, with an abundance of active brood, exemplifies how hotel bee removal services can effectively manage beehives, particularly in urban environments that necessitate effective structural pest control.

A decorative trim board around the deck support was removed, along with the OSB behind it, exposing the floor-space void between the hotel rooms. During the honey bee extraction process, the nest material and live honey bees were carefully removed. A ladder was utilized to access the area, and for effective hotel bee removal, a specialized bee vacuum with a rigid extension was employed to safely collect the live bees from this void. This method aligns with best practices in structural pest control.

During the honey bee extraction process, we carefully removed the honeycomb, honey, and brood using an extended pole with a scraper attachment. This method ensured the colony was safely relocated while keeping the bees alive. As part of our structural pest control strategy, the void space was treated to prevent future infestations in the structure, addressing any remaining bees in the cavity. This is essential for effective hotel bee removal and minimizing the chances of another colony returning.

The opening was closed using the original trim piece. Due to the location, the area was sealed with DAP 40-year clear caulk to close the remaining gaps, which is a crucial step in effective structural pest control. After a recent honey bee extraction and subsequent hotel bee removal, hotel maintenance requested to handle the repainting.

The honey bee extraction process was carried out successfully, enabling the hotel maintenance team to refresh the paint. Following the hotel bee removal, there have been no recorded instances of a honey bee colony returning to this location, ensuring effective structural pest control.

Keeping wood rot repaired and sealing gaps around structural supports are crucial defenses against honey bees entering a building. In this case, the deterioration around the deck supports created an opening that allowed a colony to establish inside the floor void. If honey bees are consistently entering a building through ceiling fixtures, wall openings, or other gaps, the source may be within the structure. Conducting a thorough investigation of the colony before attempting honey bee extraction is vital to prevent honey, comb, brood, and a dead colony from being left inside the building. For effective hotel bee removal and overall structural pest control, understanding these entry points is essential.

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