On Sun, 10 Sep 1995, Steve Payne wrote:
 
> What sort of problems will there be by the honey left in the walls?  How
> would one get rid of the honey?
> - Steve
 
 
Depending on the size of the wall cavity that the bee colony occupies,
there could be well over 100lbs of honey stored there.  With no bees to
maintain temperature or defend the hive several things could happen.
 
The temperature inside the wall could rise causing the wax comb to
melt, allowing the honey to seep out.  Honey seeping through your walls is
is only good if you are a fly, nat, ant or a yeast cell!  The bugs will
have a feast and the yeast will ferment the honey and stink.
 
Besides ants and flys, wasps, other bees and hornets will come to rob the
honey.  Even if the entrance is sealed they will come.  If the honey
seeps out through the bottom or some cracks, they will come.
 
The seeping honey could also cause rot problems with the wood structures.
 
There is a suction or vaccum method of removing bees, honey and all.
Otherwise opening the walls is the other alternative.  Still, the best
bet is to contact the local beekeeper's assoc.  They can put you in
contact with the people you need.
 
Pete, NJ
 
 
 
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