Mumbai: Woman Turns Commentator as 31st Floor Beehive Drama Unfolds, Internet Slams ‘Unnecessary Bee Deaths’

A resident of Mumbai has gone viral after uploading a video that shows pest control workers taking down a large beehive fixed outside her apartment on the 31st floor. The video was shared by Ruma S Bhowmik and documents the entire removal process as it happened just outside her bathroom window. Filmed from inside her home, the clip offers a clear view of the hive attached to the building’s exterior wall at a considerable height. The unusual location of the hive and the dramatic visuals quickly caught the attention of social media users across platforms.

In the footage, Bhowmik can be seen recording the scene while narrating events in real time as pest control personnel work to detach the hive. The structure appears to be positioned very close to the bathroom window, raising safety concerns. Bhowmik shared the video with a caption that read, “The first time I saw the process which were not good for both the party.” She later posted another video after the operation had been completed. In the follow up footage, the beehive is no longer visible, although a few dead bees can be seen lying nearby.

Take a look here at the clip:

Internet reacts
The video has garnered more than 2 million views, triggering a wave of reactions online.

One user commented, “Hope the society was informed.” Another wrote in Hindi, “Unhe apna kaam karne do,” which translates to “Let them do their job.”

Another user criticised the approach, writing, “Not the right method. Using chemical spray along with smoke causes unnecessary bee deaths. Smoke should only be used minimally by trained beekeepers to calm bees. The correct solution is live hive removal and relocation without chemicals, which is safer, effective long term, and environmentally responsible.”

A third person suggested an alternative, saying, “A beekeeper could’ve handled it safely and you might even get some honey.” Echoing concerns about environmental impact, another user wrote, “Bees are the reason this planet is green.” Some responses were more practical. “Can we get the name of the pest control company as we are facing same problem?” one viewer asked. Meanwhile, another described the footage as gripping, commenting, “I found it like absolute cinema.”