Honeybee Chimney Removal – July 2025, NW Ohio
Job Notes
On the north side of Fostoria, a homeowner called me for chimney honeybee removal when honey started dripping inside their house near the fireplace. I inspected the chimney flue and spotted heavy bee activity along its cracks. Using a masonry blade, we carefully cut a small access port into the chimney to reach the honeycomb. Unfortunately, black beetles had overrun the hive, their larvae destroying the comb, causing the entire hive to collapse to the bottom of the chimney, killing most of the bees. Though we couldn’t save the bees, we successfully removed the honeycomb, resolving the issue for the homeowner.
Inspection
This image shows the interior of a chimney flue where I conducted an inspection. Upon examination, I discovered significant honey bee activity concentrated at the top of the flue, with numerous bees visible along the edges and cracks. The presence of the bees indicated a potential hive, prompting further action to address the issue.
Brick Cutting
This image captures the process of cutting into a brick chimney using a masonry blade. The tool is actively grinding through the bricks, producing a cloud of dust as it creates an access port. This step was necessary to address the honey bee hive discovered inside, allowing for safe removal of the honeycomb and resolution of the issue. Request a quote below for chimney honeybee removal.
Hammer & Chisel
This image depicts the careful removal of bricks from a chimney using a hammer and chisel. The process involved breaking away the cut section to create an access port, allowing for the extraction of the honeycomb and resolution of the honey bee issue inside. The surrounding area shows a well-maintained yard, indicating the work was done on a residential property.
Beetle Damage
This image shows the interior of the chimney where the honey bee hive had collapsed due to beetle damage. The remnants of the honeycomb are visible, heavily deteriorated and surrounded by broken brick pieces. The destruction caused by the beetle larvae is evident, with the hive structure largely fallen and scattered at the bottom.
Honey Comb Mess
This image reveals the sticky mess of honey inside the chimney, with remnants of honeycomb clinging to the walls. The golden, viscous honey coats the interior, highlighting the extent of the bee activity before the hive’s collapse due to beetle damage.
Chimney Honeybee Removal
This image shows a worker using protective gear, including a beekeeping hat and veil, to safely reach into an access port cut into a brick chimney. In some cases, the task involves feeling inside to assess the situation, as direct visibility may be limited, ensuring careful handling of the honey bee hive remnants.
