Safety concerns raised over giant beehive found in Bukit Batok residential estate
A large swarm of bees has been buzzing around a Bukit Batok HDB block, where residents recently discovered a giant beehive on a tree. This article ( Safety concerns raised over giant beehive found in Bukit Batok residential estate ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
In Bukit Batok, Singapore, a giant beehive has sparked safety concerns among residents of an HDB building. The startling discovery was made by a 75-year-old resident on the ninth floor who noticed a large swarm of bees near her home. Fearing the insects might enter her apartment, she alerted her neighbors, who were equally alarmed upon learning about the massive beehive on a tree branch approximately seven stories above their units.
The beehive, believed to be around 30 centimeters wide, was causing inconvenience as residents closed their windows and doors out of fear. The sweltering weather in Singapore has made the situation even more frustrating for the affected residents, as they are unable to open their windows for relief. Another resident reported noticing bees entering her home a week ago, which may explain why they are experiencing this issue now.
Upon learning about the beehive, residents reported the matter to the town council via the OneService app, hoping for prompt action to resolve the problem and prevent further discomfort. Similar incidents have occurred in other areas, such as a Yishun HDB flat where a larger than a meter-wide beehive was discovered, necessitating the use of protective gear to deal with the situation.
The town council intervened, sending a pest control company to spray insecticide and clean up the beehives.
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