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Native bee removal from Brisbane Termite reticulation box

At Brisbane Native bees we remove, rescue and relocated at risk Native bee colonies. The following photos show Native bees set up in a termite Reticulation box in Brisbane.

Native bees in Brisbane live in colonies and require safe enclosed areas to set up their Native bee colony. In Brisbane, native bees are often found in water meters and irrigation pits. Junction boxes are also used by Native bees and these are installed around home that have chemical reticulation for termites. Native bees in Brisbane often come and decided to set up in these reticulation boxes which isn’t the best for when a Pest controller needs to pump chemical into the system.

At Brisbane Native bees we remove and rescue Native stingless bees from areas that they are likely to be disturbed. Native bees are small black insect that can be found when opening a water meter or irrigation lid or the Native bees may be noticed when swarming around the area they are nesting.

When Native bees are located in a water meter of irrigation pit the lid should be replaced so as not to further disturb the Native Bees and you can call us at Brisbane Native Bees and we will be able to safely remove and relocated the at risk Native Bees. The Native bees are then monitored over several months to ensure the survival of the relocated colony.

For all Native bee removal and relocation contact us at Brisbane Native bees.

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Native bees in Urban Utilities water meter

Native bees set up in Urban Utilities Water meter in Brisbane.

In Brisbane Native bees are found naturally in hollows of trees and rock retaining walls in nature. Issues occur when they seek alternative nesting sites such as Urban Utility water meters. Native bees are attracted to these water meters due to the colour and perfect environment and size to regulate temperate for their hive.

Native bees are important to the environment and when found in Urban Utility water meters should not be disturbed as can be safely removed and relocated to preserve the Native Bees. Native bees in water meters are and issue as access to tap to turn off water is blocked by the hive workings and the meter cannot be read as the Native bees build over the water meter window.

You will notice the Native Bees as small black flying insects that will be seen entering and exiting the hole in the water meter lid. The native bees will also sometimes be noted in large swarms near the water meter.

At Brisbane Native bees we can safely rescue and relocate Native bees found in Urban Utilities water meters. The bees are relocated to a hive box and removed from site. The water meter should be monitored over time as occasionally the Native bees can return or rebuild.

Contact us for advice and service when you find Native bees in an Urban Utility water meter and we will be happy to offer assistance.

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Native bees in Brickwork of Brisbane home

Native stingless Bees in brickwork of a brick veneer home in Brisbane.

A Colony of native bees have set up in house brickwork via a weep hole and have been there for some time. The homeowner called as the native bees have recently been swarming.

In order to completely remove native bees from a situation where they are in brickwork, invasive and work is required to remove the native bee colony. This can involve removal of brickwork or internal plaster.

In this situation an initial Native Stingless bee eduction will be made at entry point. The eduction method will duplicate the Native bees and over time a second colony will form in the log or hive box connected to the main mother hive. In this situation the mother colony will most likely remain although the current swarming may settle due to the native bees performing work on new found space.

For all Native Stingless Bee Rescue and Removal in Brisbane Contact us at Brisbane Native Bees.

Below is a video showing the Eduction method of Native Bess being used at this home in Brisbane.