There have been reports of swarms of bees making use of industrial sites to establish a hive you will find these hives are usually in or around shipping containers or other seldom used equipment which is stored on the site. Occasionally a swarm may enter a factory and come to rest among the equipment, this is a rare occurrence.

Should this happen do not attempt to get rid of the bees yourself. There are your co-workers to consider, none of whom will be wearing the correct protective gear, and they may get stung. A man died after being stung nearly a thousand times by a swarm of bees that entered the Germiston factory where he worked, a friend tried to help him but he also got stung and needed medical treatment.

Rather call in the professionals with experience and right equipment to do the removal and keep yourself and your co-workes safe

Bees in industrial settings could also:

Damage equipment with hive wax or honey

Attract other insects and pests

Although not common in South Africa some bees have been known to cause structural damage. Bees are able to chew their way through some obstacles and this can sometimes weaken the structure in which they have settled.

 

updated on 24 November 2014

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