Bee Hives in Commerical Building Soffit

Bee Hive Removal at Large Department Store – Boynton Beach, Florida

Project Overview

Wildlife Works was contacted for bee removal after store personnel noticed recurring bee activity around the roofline. Upon inspection, our team identified multiple established honey bee colonies embedded within the soffit and insulated sections of the roof. The scale and age of the hive suggested a long-standing colony with access to abundant food sources, leading to expansive honeycomb and significant material saturation.

Honey bees require specific licenses when being removed from commercial structures so Wildlife Works was contacted to perform the work.

Challenges

  • Structural Infiltration: The hive had expanded into insulation and under roofing materials, complicating access.
  • Volume of Honey and Comb: Large food stores had built up over time, increasing cleanup complexity and risk of future pest attraction if not fully removed.
  • Live Bee Safety: Bees were actively defensive due to hive disturbance, requiring careful live handling.

Our Approach

Our team began by carefully removing soffit panels to expose the hive and determine its boundaries. Licensed technicians then methodically removed comb, honey, and bees, preserving as much colony integrity as possible for relocation.

 

Next, we extracted compromised insulation, cleaned internal structures to remove all organic residue, and applied odor-neutralizing agents to discourage other insects from being attracted to the site.

 

Finally, we repaired the roof area and sealed all potential reentry points using durable exclusion materials suitable for Florida’s climate.

Results

  • Complete Hive Removal: All hive material and bees were successfully removed.
  • Structural Cleanup: Honey and residue were fully cleaned from insulation and framing.
  • Exclusion Secured: The soffit was resealed and reinforced to prevent future nesting.
  • Minimal Downtime: Work was completed over two business days with minimal disruption to store operations.

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