Free Bee Removal in Davis, CA
The Bee Conservatory provides free, humane bee swarm removal and relocation in Davis and surrounding Yolo County communities. No pesticides. No cost. Just safe rescue.
Available same-day · No charge, ever
What bee removal looks like in Davis, CA
Davis is defined by UC Davis and has a strongly unusual bee profile for a valley town. The Arboretum — a 100-acre living collection of California native plants plus Mediterranean and drought-adapted species — provides one of the most diverse managed forage resources in the region and supports substantial wild honey bee populations. Downtown Davis has older 1900s–1950s Victorian and Craftsman homes with wood siding and plenty of cavity entry points, and the established neighborhoods on the north and west sides feature dense mature valley oak, sycamore, and liquidambar canopy. Surrounding Yolo County agriculture (rice, safflower, tomato, sunflower, almond) provides heavy seasonal forage, and the university's long-running pollinator research culture means homeowners here are more likely to call for relocation rather than extermination.
Most common calls in Yolo County
- Wall and attic colonies in 1900s–50s downtown Victorian and Craftsman homes
- Cavities in mature valley oak and sycamore throughout established neighborhoods
- Swarms from Arboretum-associated wild populations spreading into adjacent areas
- Heavy seasonal foraging tied to almond, sunflower, and safflower bloom
We protect bees. Not exterminate them.
We're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to protecting bees, not exterminating them. Our trained team safely removes and relocates bee colonies at absolutely no cost to Davis residents.
100% Free
No hidden fees, no charges, ever. Our service costs you nothing.
Same-Day Response
We aim to assess swarms within hours of your report.
Humane Relocation
Bees are relocated to local apiaries — never killed.
How free bee removal works
Report the Swarm
Submit our online form or give us a call. We make it simple.
We Assess
Our team evaluates the situation, often the same day you report.
Safe Removal
Trained beekeepers carefully extract the colony — no pesticides.
New Home
Bees are relocated to a registered apiary at least 2 miles away.
Neighborhoods we serve in Davis
We provide free bee removal across all of Davis, including UC Davis campus, Downtown Davis, Central Park, Arboretum. If you're in Yolo County and have found a bee swarm, we can help.
- UC Davis campus
- Downtown Davis
- Central Park
- Arboretum
Common bee situations we see
Bee Swarm on a Branch
Usually a temporary cluster while scouts search for a new home. Typically docile — we remove same-day before they establish.
Bees in a Wall or Roof
An established hive that needs careful extraction. We handle the full removal, including comb if accessible.
Bees in the Ground
Often bumblebees or ground-nesting mining bees. We assess the species and advise on the best approach.
Swarm on Your Property
Don't panic, don't spray. Most swarms are calm. Call us for free removal — we're usually out the same day.
Bee removal in Davis: common questions
- Is bee removal really free in Davis?
- Yes. The Bee Conservatory is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and live bee removal and relocation in Davis is completely free — there are no hidden fees and no charge to homeowners. Our work is funded by donations, which lets us rescue every colony instead of exterminating it. Call (916) 404-4294 or report a swarm online to get on the schedule.
- How fast can you remove bees in Davis?
- We aim to assess most Davis swarm reports the same day they come in. A swarm clustered in the open is usually docile and easy to collect quickly. An established colony inside a wall, roof, or tree cavity takes more planning, so we schedule those for a full extraction visit after assessing the access point.
- What should I do if I find a bee swarm on my property?
- Don't panic and don't spray. A swarm is a temporary cluster of bees searching for a new home, and it is usually calm because the bees have no hive or honey to defend. Keep children and pets away, give the bees space, and report the swarm to us. Spraying pesticide makes the bees defensive and harder to relocate safely.
- Do you remove bees from inside walls and roofs in Yolo County?
- Yes. When a colony establishes inside a wall, roof, soffit, or chimney, we perform a full live removal — locating the colony, opening the cavity, and relocating the bees and accessible comb to a registered apiary. This is more involved than collecting an open swarm, but it removes the bees humanely without poison and prevents future re-infestation.
- Should I call an exterminator instead?
- For honey bees, no. Extermination kills a beneficial pollinator, and dead bees and abandoned comb left inside a wall can attract pests and cause odor and staining. Our free live removal solves the problem and protects the bees. We can also help you tell the difference between bees and wasps before you decide on a course of action.
Resources for Davis homeowners
10 Native Plants Sacramento Bees Love
Turn your yard into pollinator habitat with these California-native species.
Read articleHow to Build a Bee Hotel Native Bees Will Use
A practical guide to building nesting habitat for solitary bees in your backyard.
Read articleSwarm Season: When, Why, and How to Prepare
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