The Secret Dangers of Honey

The honeybees do not only pollinate our fruits and vegetables, they also produce millions of dollars worth of honey. Honey offers many health benefits one famously known as a powerful antioxidant. However, most people are unaware of the dangers honey can cause when it is secretly hidden within the walls of your home.  Honey left inside of a wall can cause serious structural damage to a home and attract ants, cockroaches and even rodents.

Because honey is 20 percent water when it soaks into a wall, it can cause serious damage to the drywall and even the framework of a house.  Even though there are several articles and even how-to books on do-it-yourself honey removal and beehive removal, it is highly recommended that you contact a professional.

Removal of honey from a wall is a tedious task and if you are unsure of what you are doing, you can risk getting injured. A beehive can weigh up to 300 pounds and contain between 40,000 - 50,000 bees within a honeycomb. Unless you’re an expert in bee removal, leave it to a professional.

Advantages of hiring a professional for honey removal

The advantage of hiring a professional is that you can help prevent structural damage and prevent fire hazards.  Often times, people will put off getting honey removal service because of the expense. What many people fail to realize, is that the cost of getting a home repaired due to structural damage caused by melting honey is more costly in the long run. It will actually cost more to repair your walls from damage than the cost of hiring a professional to eradicate the problem once and for all.

How to recognize you have bees within your walls

So, how do you know for sure when it’s time to hire a professional for honey removal? If you have ever noticed bees flying around your window or within your house, this may be a sign that you have problem. You will want to watch and see how the bees are actually getting inside your home. This will help you make a determination if  you have a problem and need to call a professional for a consultation.

Bees often enter a home through electrical outlets, vents, baseboard or through more obvious entrance ways such as an open window or an open door. Some people will notice a small portion of a bee’s nest within an opening or crack within a wall. This is a very strong indication you have a bee problem.

Once you have discovered that you have honey within your walls, the worst thing you can do is put off getting it removed. Also, if you are in the process of buying an older home, you may want to get the home inspected to see if there is a potential problem with bees. To find out further information on bee removal from your home, feel free to contact us today for a consultation.