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  1. 13th December 2015, 01:34 PM #1
    elanjacobs
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    Exclamation Bee keepers in Melbourne?

    Some bees have decided to set up shop in a wall cavity and we'd like them gone but would rather have them relocated than killed.

    Any help would be appreciated. We're in the inner SE suburbs.
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  2. 13th December 2015, 03:47 PM #2
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    Have a look at the "Aussie Apiarists Online" web site, at the following link.

    Bee Removal - AussieApiaristsOnline.net | The Australian Beekeeper Network

    They have links to Apiarists who do bee hive removals, etc.

    Hope that info helps.

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  3. 13th December 2015, 04:53 PM #3
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    Thanks for that, I'll look into it
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  4. 13th December 2015, 05:08 PM #4
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    One of my brothers does this, he is located in the Bentleigh area. As I understand it, if the hive is an aggressive one, your chances of getting the hive removed instead of destroyed, are a bit slimmer.

    I can, if you wish, forward his details or someone else I know who lives slightly further south than my brother, your call.

    Mick.
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  5. 13th December 2015, 05:41 PM #5
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    Try Southside Bee Keepers. As far as I am aware, they had members in Cheltenham.

    southsidebeekeepers.com/
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  6. 13th December 2015, 06:48 PM #6
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    most local councils have a list of apiarists that are prepared to remove hives
    Some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything, but they
    bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs .
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  7. 13th December 2015, 07:59 PM #7
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    I'll send you a PM Mick, rather have a personal recommendation than just picking someone from a list.
    Thanks everyone, I'm sure I'll find someone with all these leads.
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  8. 13th December 2015, 10:32 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by elanjacobs View Post
    I'll send you a PM Mick, rather have a personal recommendation than just picking someone from a list.
    Thanks everyone, I'm sure I'll find someone with all these leads.
    Reply pm sent.


    Mick.
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    Hi,

    I was just wondering what was the result?

    I ask because I am a beekeeper, and am curious as I often get calls from people with bees in wall cavities.
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  10. 6th January 2016, 07:37 PM #10
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    Unfortunately, because they had already established themselves, the colony couldn't be removed intact with any meaningful chance of surviving, so we had to gas them.
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  11. 14th January 2016, 05:53 PM #11
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    They're baaaack

    The guy neglected to mention that if we just kill them and leave the hive a new lot will be attracted to whatever honey is there and set up shop, so now we're back to square 1, but now with 2 hives to remove instead of 1. Not impressed.
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    Did you go with my brother in the end?

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    Just use Baygon or similar, a few times, and it should work in the short term.

    Unfortunately for you, bees will tend to hone in on the old hive for a few years to come which can be a pain. This typically happens during the swarming periods of the season.

    Blocking as many holes as possible to the area also helps.
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  14. 15th January 2016, 10:36 AM #14
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    We've sold the place recently to a young couple with kids, settlement is in March, so really need to get it done properly. There's also a bee shortage in general and I'd rather not add to the problem by killing more if I don't have to.
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  15. 15th January 2016, 11:38 AM #15
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    I am a beekeeper - once the bees swarm to a particular place, they tend to keep going back there.

    Plug all the accessible holes and spray with something akin to Baygon etc.
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