Who is responsible for pest infestation?
BDresman
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Last year I completed a project that has hollow exterior brick veneer columns with beams running in to them. Bee’s have twice got into the column and started a hive. From what I can tell the hive has to be removed? My question:
Who is responsible for this? Since completing the project the wood has probably shifted and bees only need a tiny hole for access. I have caulked but they got in behind it. Would this mean if they access the garage or house walls I would be responsible? If ants or mice got into the kitchen, would that also be my problem?
I am willing to do the right thing, I am just not sure what the right thing is in this instance.
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If the wood shifted, I'd say it's your deal.
May not be your fault it moved but,
it sounds like your responsibility.
One year isn't a long time for ones work to be
needing a "caulk job".
god
the queen bee...
"Preach the Gospel at all times; if necessary, use words." - St. Francis of Assisi
No, I didn't vote for him; but he IS my president. I pray for the his safety, and the safety of his family every day. And I pray that he makes wise decisions.
If there's some kind of construction issue then maybe you but IMHO the HO is responisble for any infestation. They're there every day and supposedly watching the place and should be keeping an eye out for such things.
i8 almost hate myself for saying this, but............... maybe they're carpenter bees. (not drywaller bees)
I can't see why the nest needs to be removed. Honey has been found unspoiled in ancient tombs so if they are honey bees, I would not worry about a little honey in a column for the next 100 years or so.
I would use an insecticide dust, shoot it in the the entrance hole with a squeeze bottle or syringe. I have used Ortho Ant Dust from Home Cheapo. It is not a labeled use so the EPA may be looking for me but it works. The boric acid roach killers will not work. The insects will track through the dust and take it back to the nest, killing all.
Come back in a few days and caulk as necessary to repel the next invaders. It shouldn't take much effort and you can be the good guy. You may want to come around at dusk and wait for all of them to go in for the night so you aren't arguing with mad bees. I deal with German yellow jackets this way about once a year. The are mean so I always wait until they have all gone to bed for the night.