swarm-list Mailing List: bumblebees in roof in Fremont got sealed in

[Elinor Levine (elevine]

Can someone call this person with advice?

Patty Cardoza (510) 579-5879

There had been a hole in the roofing where a ventilation cover had
been. Then, two days ago a friend came by and sealed it up for them
using some kind of mesh that is too small for the bees to get in and
out of.
There are bumblebees living in there (black with yellow stripe) but
now they can't get in or out. It is a 1 storey house.

At this point, the ones inside may be dead from the heat, but who knows?

They said the bees were aggressive when they were being sealed in so
need someone in protective gear if the mesh is to be removed.

There are also the ones that can't get back in that are hanging out in
their plants.