Yellow and Black is No Good for Chimneys by Clay Lamb
When you think of a bug problem in a home, some of the most frequently occurring images that come to the minds of homeowners are ants and termites. Although these pests are certainly a problem, bees that enter the home through a chimney can be of an issue as well. If you are having difficulties keeping such flying insects out of your home, you may want to consider installing a top sealing damper to your chimney.

Chimneys are a dry and safe place for bees, and if the chimney is not used often or at all, there is nothing inhibiting them from occupying it and eventually entering the home. A regular stainless steel cap will provide your chimney with the protection it needs to prevent critters from entering and keep birds from depositing flammable nesting material which can catch fire and cause a fire in the flue of the chimney.

These regular caps, however, will not prevent any insects from entering Turn you ... Read more »