Bee hive in coop

[jreardon1918]

I found a large bee hive this morning in the storage area if the coop. The coop is 4x8 with 3 best boxes on each side. We use 3 on the left side for eggs. The three on the right for storage. I rarely open that one. When i did this morning. I found a huge 8" round hive. The roof opens up which whe i opened it the hive ripped open. Ran like you know. Any suggestions for me? I don't think pictures of the hive will be possible.

 

[ValerieJ]

Call a beekeeper. They can move it for you.

 

[Beaglegal]

Beekeepers love doing cut outs. I’d come get it for you but I doubt we are anywhere near each other.

 

[HenOnAJuneBug]

I don't see the nest in the pictures. I'd probably prop open the lid and use a shop vac to suck them up.

 

[Beaglegal]

I don't see the nest in the pictures. I'd probably prop open the lid and use a shop vac to suck them up.

Bees are pretty defensive this time of year, I would not even attempt this with out proper gear including a smoker.

 

[jreardon1918]

I don't see the nest in the pictures. I'd probably prop open the lid and use a shop vac to suck them up.

Couldn't get close enough to get a picture.

 

[ValerieJ]

I don't see the nest in the pictures. I'd probably prop open the lid and use a shop vac to suck them up.

And then what? A beekeeper will come and take the hive to a place where it can thrive.

 

[chickens really]

Yes if honey bees definitely. If wasps then no one will come..

 

[ValerieJ]

Yes if honey bees definitely. If wasps then no one will come..

If it's wasps, kill them!

 

[chickens really]

If it's wasps, kill them!

Definitely a bee keeper will come and identify what you have..