Free Bee Removal in Natomas, CA
The Bee Conservatory provides free, humane bee swarm removal and relocation in Natomas and surrounding Sacramento County communities. No pesticides. No cost. Just safe rescue.
Available same-day · No charge, ever
What bee removal looks like in Natomas, CA
Natomas is almost entirely planned-community tract housing developed between the mid-1990s and mid-2010s — predominantly stucco and modern frame construction on flat former ag land with engineered drainage basins. The tree canopy is still maturing: fast-growing ash, liquidambar, and ornamental fruit trees line most residential streets, with planted valley oaks just reaching cavity size. Because the neighborhoods are new, forage is concentrated in HOA common areas, residential gardens, and the narrow greenbelts along drainage channels. We see very few old-wood-cavity colonies here — the pattern is almost always construction-gap entries in stucco homes, or fresh swarms dropping into immature ornamental trees near Sacramento International Airport and Gateway Park.
Most common calls in Sacramento County
- Wall voids and soffit spaces in stucco-clad tract homes with construction gaps
- Swarms landing in young ornamental trees and planted greenbelt oaks
- Colonies in HOA common-area landscaping and drainage channel corridors
- Vent and gable entries on 2000s-era homes near South Natomas and Gateway Park
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 Natomas 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 Natomas
We provide free bee removal across all of Natomas, including North Natomas, South Natomas, Sleep Train Arena area, Gateway Park. If you're in Sacramento County and have found a bee swarm, we can help.
- North Natomas
- South Natomas
- Sleep Train Arena area
- Gateway Park
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 Natomas: common questions
- Is bee removal really free in Natomas?
- Yes. The Bee Conservatory is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and live bee removal and relocation in Natomas 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 Natomas?
- We aim to assess most Natomas 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 Sacramento 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 Natomas homeowners
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Need bee removal in Natomas?
Don't call an exterminator. Our free service protects both you and the bees.
(916) 404-4294