[ocba] Fwd: Hillsborough Home Colony
Jerome Schiro
jerome.schiro at gmail.com
Sun May 11 21:58:48 EDT 2008
This is very helpful information and again what I expected. I'll speak with
my neighbor about options. Will be in touch.
Jerome
On 5/11/08, runsunix at mac.com <runsunix at mac.com> wrote:
>
> I usually am a casual observer of the forum, but since i have
> extensive experience in building and remodeling i thought i would
> chime in just this once; hope it helps as i can't.
>
> If the house is old enough that the window sashes have cords w/
> weights, then the bees will almost certainly occupy the voids all the
> way around the windows. For each side of each sash a space with a
> minimum of 2.5 inches is needed for proper function of the windows.
> Usually the widows have similar spaces above and below the casings.
> There may or may not be headers above the windows, and often the
> framing is sloppy enough on older houses to allow bees to............
>
> Anyway, if the bees occupy just the window casing voids, they may be
> removed by removing trim around the windows, something done
> periodically to replace sash cords anyway. If the house has been
> remodeled to include sheetrock and replacement windows, the endeavor
> becomes more complicated --we won't go there, but hard times make for
> good memories!
>
> Best, Chandler
>
>
> On May 11, 2008, at 6:37 PM, lcauble at email.unc.edu wrote:
>
> > From my limited experience, it sounds to me like the removal will
> > involve cutting sheetrock out of interior walls to access the bees.
> > I'd be happy to get involved as long as they understand that there
> > is a
> > good chance that I will make an unholy mess and that they will have to
> > hire a sheetrock person to put things back in order. This is assuming
> > that the interior walls are sheetrock and not plaster (whole 'nother
> > can of worms).
> >
> > When I say unholy mess, I don't mean that I'm going in with a sledge
> > and tearing out walls willy nilly. I'll be as careful as possible and
> > only tear out what needs to come out. Thing is, it's hard to say what
> > you might find when you open up the wall. I think it's better to
> > prepare the homeowner for the worst.
> >
> > I'd be happy to take a look at it if they are willing to consider some
> > light demolition in their house (not everyone is).
> >
> > Lewis
> > 919.593.4823
> >
> >
> > Quoting Jerome Schiro <jerome.schiro at gmail.com>:
> >
> >> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> >> From: Jerome Schiro <jerome.schiro at gmail.com>
> >> Date: May 10, 2008 10:58 PM
> >> Subject: Hillsborough Home Colony
> >> To: Becky Bollinger <beckyalis at gmail.com>
> >>
> >> Hi Becky,
> >>
> >> My neighbor asked me if I would like "some bees" that have taken
> >> residence at his mother's house. I went today to assess the
> >> situation.
> >> Here's the story:
> >>
> >> The house is an older historic brick home with double hung wooden
> >> cased
> >> windows in West Hillsborough. From what I can tell the colony is
> >> using one
> >> entrance. The entrance is at the lower corner of a second story
> >> window
> >> where the wood casing and the brick meet. I was able to view the
> >> bees
> >> entering and exiting from the outside as well as watching them
> >> through the
> >> window of the second story room. My neighbor tells me that they
> >> have been
> >> there "for a few years", so it's likely an established colony.
> >>
> >> Is there anyone who would like to take a crack at this? I will
> >> certainly
> >> help but given the situation it will take more than my limited
> >> experience!!
> >> I don't need an additional hive at this time. Just thought I
> >> would help my
> >> neighbor. Look forward to hearing from you.
> >>
> >> Jerome Schiro
> >> jerome.schiro at gmail.com
> >>
> >
> >
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