A family in Charlotte, North Carolina, discovered a 'monster' in their toddler's bedroom, which turned out to be a hive of 50,000 bees. They are slowly removing the bees as extermination was not an option due to the bees being endangered.
Key Points
Toddler's fears of 'monsters' in her bedroom were actually caused by 50,000 bees in the wall
Beekeeper located the hive using a thermal imaging camera
Extermination was not an option due to the bees being endangered
Honeybees play an important role in agriculture as pollinators
Pros
Unique experience for the family to witness nature up close
Educational opportunity for the toddler to learn about bees and their importance
Cons
Disruption of the family's routine
Potential safety concerns with having a bee hive inside the house