Bees repeatedly flying around a roofline can be easy to dismiss, especially during Austin’s warmer months when pollinator activity is common. The situation changes when bees consistently disappear beneath roofing materials, behind fascia, or through a gap along the eaves. That repeated...
A chimney can look like an ideal nesting location to a honey bee colony. It provides height, shelter, and a protected cavity that may remain relatively undisturbed for much of the year. In Austin, where fireplaces may go unused for long periods during warm weather, a colony can sometimes become...
Attics can provide honey bees with almost everything they need from a nesting location. They are protected from weather, relatively undisturbed, and often accessible through small openings along a home’s roofline. For Austin homeowners, a few bees around the eaves may be the first visible...
Austin restaurants make extensive use of patios, courtyards, rooftop spaces, and other outdoor dining areas. These spaces are a major part of the city’s dining culture, but they can also create situations where customers and bees regularly cross paths. Occasional bees visiting flowers or...
