She Ran… Until There Was Nowhere Left

You don’t expect to find 40,000 bees above a toilet. 🐝 This removal had three problems from the start. 🐝 First, the nest was in the toilet ceiling. Tight space. No room to move. Nowhere to step back. 🐝 Second, the comb ran deep into a back corner that was almost impossible to access. 🐝 And third… the queen. 🐝 Just like they often do, she stayed out of sight. Running from the light. Hiding behind layers of brood and honey while the colony came down piece by piece. 🐝 Until the very last section of comb was removed… and the moment of truth arrived. 🐝 Because in a job like this, everything comes down to one bee. — © Hinterland Bees