# Possible small hive beetle spotted **URL:** \ **Category:** Pests and Diseases\ **Created:** [October 19, 2025, 3:37am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/possible-small-hive-beetle-spotted/39840 "2025-10-19T03:37:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![LisaB84](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/45deac/32.png) [@LisaB84](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/LisaB84)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2025, 3:37am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/possible-small-hive-beetle-spotted/39840/1 "2025-10-19T03:37:31Z")
Hi guys, on hive inspection today I spotted what looked like a small hive beetle in the roof cavity - not in actual hive but looked like it would fit through queen excluder if it wanted access. I tried to squish it and missed, so it fell on ground and was unable to find and kill. I can’t see any sign of larvae or other beetles inside hive, and everything else looks good. Do I need to take any action at this stage or just do another inspection in a couple of weeks? ---
**Author:** ![ClintSC9](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/clintsc9/32/29496_2.png) [@ClintSC9](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/ClintSC9)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2025, 8:01am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/possible-small-hive-beetle-spotted/39840/2 "2025-10-19T08:01:09Z")
Hi Lisa and welcome. One SHB is not a problem. So long as you have a healthy hive, your bees will chase them out and even corral them in a small area up near the roof. Just keep an eye out and squish them whenever you can. ---
**Author:** ![LisaB84](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/45deac/32.png) [@LisaB84](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/LisaB84)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2025, 9:22am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/possible-small-hive-beetle-spotted/39840/3 "2025-10-19T09:22:56Z")
That’s a relief - thank you!