A mum-of-two has told how she and her family felt trapped in their own home after a huge colony of bees invaded the roof. Charlotte Down said her young children were stung repeatedly after the swarm first arrived at their council flat about six years ago.
A mum-of-two has told how she and her family felt trapped in their own home after a huge colony of bees invaded the roof.
Three-year-old daughter Elsie suffered a terrifying reaction and was rushed to hospital when she was stung on her toe after standing on one of the bees.: ‘Within minutes, she was screaming, holding her throat because her throat was swelling up, her whole body swelled and a rash formed.‘On a nice day, they’re everywhere, walking around on the ground, can’t open our windows because they’re inside our property, the children can’t come out and play.
Canterbury Council has apologised for failing to provide a satisfactory response to previous concerns raised.A pest control contractor is due to attend the property today to remove the bees humanely, a spokesperson told ITV.
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