1-2-2024 (SINGAPORE) Ye, a tax consultant, was taken aback to discover some unwelcome visitors in her house upon returning from a short three-day trip to Malaysia.
Speaking to Shin Min Daily News, Ye revealed that she stumbled upon a bee nest on her clothes rack on Monday (Jan 29).
The 29-year-old had departed for Malaysia on Friday (Jan 26) and returned home to Block 17, Cantonment Close, on Sunday.
Ye explained that she had left the windows open during her absence, leaving the house vacant over the weekend. It wasn’t until Monday morning that she noticed the presence of bees.
“At first, I thought it was a rag, but when I looked closer, I realized it was a honeycomb,” described the startled woman.
Feeling unsure about how to handle the situation, Ye turned to Facebook for advice, where netizens suggested contacting her town council.
According to Tanjong Pagar Town Council, they received a request for assistance regarding the honeycomb on Ye’s clothes rack. Pest control personnel were dispatched to her home, and by noon on Monday, the nest was successfully removed.
An employee of Pest-Pro, interviewed by Shin Min, disclosed that encountering an indoor bee nest was a first in his 12 years of experience as an exterminator.
Explaining the process, he mentioned the use of pesticides due to the unstable nature of the clothes rack. Fortunately, as the bee nest was relatively small, it took only about two minutes to remove.
The exterminator cautioned against using smoke to eliminate bee nests, as it could provoke aggressive behavior in the bees.
Additionally, the Tanjong Pagar Town Council arranged for cleaners to remove the deceased bees from Ye’s unit.
John Chong, founder of Bee Amazed Garden at the University of Social Sciences, identified the bees in Ye’s home as small honey bees.
Chong explained that these bees are inclined to build nests on horizontal bars, making Ye’s clothes rack an ideal location. He speculated that the bees might have constructed a temporary nest and were likely to relocate after a few days.
Chong advised against panicking if encountering such bees, emphasizing that they won’t sting unless provoked. For those facing similar situations, he recommended seeking professional assistance rather than attempting to remove the bees independently.
