Removal and relocation of Native stingless bees in water meter box in Brisbane.
The video below shows a recent rescue of native stingless bees in Brisbane. On opening of meter box it was noted that the main brood egg cells were deep down in water meter.
Firstly the native bee honey pots were carefully removed aside so as not to contaminate the brood cell eggs which laid below. We worked our way through the nest locating the main native bee brood egg cell allowing safe removal.
When the Native bees were relocated to their new hive work could be completed by the plumber, as access was now safely available to the water meter mains tap.
This was a successful native bee rescue as the brood eggs were removed perfectly and the Queen bee nicely found running across her eggs in the new hive.
At Brisbane Native Bees we rescue, remove and relocated native bees at threat or disturbance. If you find these small black flying insects in Brisbane and unsure if Native Bees feel free too call Brisbane Native Bees and we may be able to assist in identifying if you wish to send a photo or video.