Mme poivre Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Hi Anyone in Vendee know anyone who could remove the nest or get rid of it from my Chimney? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Ask at the mairie if they know anyone or, if you know the local folks, ask them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Also, there is usually one of those "nuisance shops" in even modest-sized towns where you could ask for further details.You'd know these shops when you see them, they quite often have a massive hornets' nest in the shop window[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh4 Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 [quote user="Mme poivre"]Hi Anyone in Vendee know anyone who could remove the nest or get rid of it from my Chimney?[/quote]You could try lighting the fire. I know it's not the weather. Be prepared that they may escape down the chimney rather than up, so have a clear path for them to the outside. If they do come into the house, do not be perturbed because they rarely sting in this situation - which is why beekeepers use smoke to pacify a hive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mme poivre Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 Thank you ALL I was thinking about lighting a fire bur then realized the chimney is capped so they would def come down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kong Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 That doesn't make sense. The chimney may be capped, but it is surely not sealed, otherwise how does the smoke get out? They got in and they will get out. I had a similar problem (but with wasps). I lit some paper and they simply left. No dead bodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Hi Mrs PoivreI have used these people in the Vendee a few years ago to remove bees from one of my chimneys:http://www.hygiene-de-vendee.frI see they don't mention "bees" on their website, but I guess that's because you are not supposed to kill them...I initially phoned the pompiers, and they said was I sure they were bees; were they yellow and black striped? And I assured them that no, I knew the difference and these were deffo bees, and he said they couldn't do those.Hmm; I wondered afterwards whether he was giving me the opportunity to "misidentify" them, so that they could legitimately come out and deal with these "wasps".Angela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mme poivre Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 its not a working chimney Kong its been mostly blocked from the bottom and bees get in through a small hole on the side of the chimney but there is now a not small hole in the fire place where the bees are getting into the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mme poivre Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 Thank you Loiseau much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Hope they sort you out, Mrs P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kong Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Oh dear. I do see your problem. I hope you find a solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mme poivre Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 I rang up they said yes we can help send someone today - got a phone call sorry we cant do it so we have asked another company to call .....still waiting :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mme poivre Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 If any one could help me I would be most grateful I have contacted loads of companies bur so far no one has repliedIf you know any bee keepers that might be able to help let me know please Thanks in Advance - I am worried that the nest will go too big and break my chimney when i am not here :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Mid-August Mme Poivre, holiday time for many companies, which does not help your quest, I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mme poivre Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 I am pleased to say I had a phone call today and someone will be coming around tomorrow probably gonna cost me an arm and a leg but needs to be done :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Hopeless trying to get bee-keepers this time of year! They are only interested in about May, when there is plenty of nectar around in the coming weeks for bees to collect. For swarms after that, the situation apparently is that they would have all the bother of keeping/feeding them through the winter, but would not have had any benefit from their nectar-collecting beforehand,I hope the original company will turn up trumps. Are they the people that have called you? I can't remember what it cost me (it was several years ago), but you do just have to bite the bullet. It certainly won't be as much as Pimlico Plumbers in London having to unblock my uk drains on Boxing Day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mme poivre Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 well i have had a phone call and someone is coming tomorrow - the bees must have heard sat here watching tv and one just snuck up and stung me for no reason :-( now really need them to come feel as if i have been punched in shoulder - luckily I dont think i am allergic as i am here on my own :-( but have taken antihistamine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Not sure where you are in 85 Mrs P, but I have just seen a panneau in Palluau advertising someone who destroys nests of wasps and hornets. Name "SDH", tel 06 26 34 57 13.Angela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mme poivre Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Thank you Loiseau appreciate the help x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mme poivre Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 lovely man came this evening and sorted my bees out didnt charge the earth and said he would come back if they dont all go :-) a good result was getting bit worried about being stung again . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Terrific news, MrsP! I was getting really worried that you were still stuck with them.Can I ask who did the job for you in the end, just in case I ever need de-beeing again too?! (By pm if you don't want to advertise them)Angela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cendrillon Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 R.E.S.U.L.T ![:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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