Kate from Spring, Tx writes
I had a honey bee hive removed from my wall under some siding. We believe most of not all of the comb was removed and the area sprayed. It's been 2 weeks. We are getting some rapidly-dying bees in the house every day and are waiting for that to stop. Yesterday, we started getting larvae on our floors. They appear to be hive beetle larvae (not wax moth) falling from our ceiling? (The bees were between floors). Please help. Should we drill holes from inside and puff Delta dust into the wall/ceiling cavity? Will that kill the beetles, larvae and eggs?
Yes, Delta Dust Insecticide would be an effective way to treat that area of the wall/ceiling where there is activity. Repeat treatments may be required. Using a B&G Bulb Duster, thoroughly dust the location of the hive, the remaining hive(comb) , any entrance points and surrounding areas where you notice activity. insects alight. To directly access the location of the hive or nest, drill a hole in the area, blow dust in and reseal. Wait 2 days before retreating if you still see activity.
Answer last updated on: 08/22/2018
