Los Angeles County Beekeepers - Bee Removals Bee Removals:
If you find a colony or swarm (cluster, ball or bunch) of bees on your property, don't panic. Don't grab a can of Bee and Wasp Control and spray them. And don't call an exterminator. Call a Beekeeper! Regarding swarming bees! Bees are usually not aggressive when they are swarming. They are looking for a new home. Honeybees are important pollinators. They are responsible for more than 80% of the pollination required by most fruits, legumes, and vegetable seed plants. A beekeeperwill try to save the hive whenever possible, relocate it, and if there are signs it is an aggressive colony, a responsible beekeeper will re-queen the hive. Removing a swarm from a structure is a much more difficult task than capturing colonies from trees or bushes. If bees have taken up residence in a building it may need to be opened to retrieve the bees, the comb, and the honey. The building owner is responsible for all costs of repairs to the building. Please note that these beekeepers may not be licensed contractors and may choose to not take on hazardous removals. If the bee swarm is hanging from the high voltage lines call your local electric company. See the list below for LACBA member beekeepers who do bee removals. Make sure you find a beekeeper in the area where the bees are located. BEEKEEPERS CHARGE FOR THEIR SERVICES. Be sure to ask the beekeeper what they charge. Cost varies depending on the job, the services, and the beekeeper. Please note that it costs beekeepers money to remove bees: safety equipment, purchase of bee boxes, replacement of queen, transportation costs, and their time. The LACBA appreciates your contacting a beekeeper for bee removal. We ask that you please be respectful of these beekeepers. They are overwhelmed with bee removals this year and are also very busy taking care of their bees. Thank you! BEE REMOVALS REFERRAL LIST: Southern California: Bare Bees Honey Tel: 626-533-0038 email: kevin.heydman@gmail.com