The below video shows native stingless bee removal in Brisbane from a water meter with vacuum assistance.
Native stingless bees often find themselves in water meters throughout Brisbane. These water meters provide an ideal environment for the bees as the meter box provides temperature control and security. Unfortunately native bees are often disturbed as the water meter boxes are opened to maintain house plumbing and for the meter to be read.
The native bees can be rescued and removed safely so please do not poison or disturb the bees. Contact us at Brisbane Native bees and we will safely remove the native bees and nest material, followed by Vacuum of the remaining bees to help in supporting the new hive rebuild. On removal of the Native bees the water meter box can then be accessed for plumbing mains tap and you will be able to read your meter.
The native stingless bees are monitored and cared for following removal to ensure the colony remains viable and strong to live for many years into the future.
Feel free to contact us at Brisbane Native bees here for everything to do with stingless native bees.