Professional Beekeeper Removes 40,000 Bees from Bedroom Wall

Discovery of a Hidden Beehive

• 🐝 A homeowner heard a strange noise behind their bedroom wall, prompting an investigation.
• 🔍 A heat sensor revealed an unusual outline, leading to the use of power tools to uncover the source.
• 😲 Upon removing a section of the drywall, a massive beehive was discovered within the wall.

Bee Infestation Details

• 📊 Professional beekeeper Elisha Bixler estimated the hive contained approximately 40,000 bees.
• 🚪 Bixler suggested the bees likely entered the home through a hole in the exterior wall, possibly from an old cable line that was never sealed.
• 🔊 The sound of the bees inside the wall was described as incredibly loud when Bixler placed her ear against it.

Beekeeper's Expertise

• 👩‍🔧 Elisha Bixler, based in Saint Petersburg, Florida, specializes in removing bee infestations from homes.
• 📱 Her social media showcases numerous instances of her successfully clearing bee nests from residential properties.
• 👑 During the removal process, the queen bee was located and extracted from the hive.