How to Remove a Honeycomb

Honeycomb is either a sweet treat or a nuisance to homeowners.

1. Put on your face mask, safety goggles and thick work gloves. Also wear a thick layer of clothing that covers as much of your skin as possible.

2. Locate the honeycomb by tracking the swarming bees. If the honeycomb is in a precarious location, such as in your garage's air vent, access it from the inside of the structure rather than the outside.

3. Spray the honeycomb with pesticide from at least 10 feet away. Continue spraying until the bees begin to drop and expire. If you own or can borrow a bee smoker machine, it will help calm the bees before pesticide application.

4. Allow the honeycomb to settle overnight. If you see any stray bees, eliminate them with pesticide.

5. Chip away large pieces of the empty honeycomb with a trowel tool. Scrape away any stuck fragments with the edge of the tool. Place the honeycomb in a large garbage bag.

6. Sweep up the dead bees and any loose honeycomb particles from the ground. Empty the dustpan into the garbage bag.

7. Pour all-purpose cleaner and warm water into a plastic bucket. Saturate a scrub brush with the solution and clean away any wax and dried honey from the area. Dry with a towel.

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