Brick homes are common throughout Austin, and the spaces behind masonry exteriors can sometimes provide honey bees with ideal nesting cavities. A small exterior opening may lead to a much larger void between the brick veneer and the structural wall behind it. Because the hive is hidden...
Garages contain numerous places where honey bees can establish a colony without immediately being noticed. Gaps around rooflines, wall cavities, attic spaces, and exterior trim can provide access to protected areas where bees can build comb and store honey. In Austin, the warm climate gives...
Backyard sheds can provide an ideal nesting location for honey bees. They are often quiet, protected from weather, and filled with small gaps that allow bees to reach enclosed wall or roof cavities. Because sheds may not be used every day, a colony can become established before the property...
Trees are natural nesting locations for honey bees, which means seeing bee activity around a trunk, branch, or hollow does not automatically indicate a problem. In many cases, bees living in a tree can remain undisturbed without creating issues for people nearby. The situation changes when the...
