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. Just safe rescue.
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. Newer stucco homes can have construction gaps bees use as entries, and swarms can land in the ornamental trees near Sacramento International Airport and Gateway Park.
Common situations 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
Who regulates beehives in Natomas
We handle live removal. For hive registration or the rules on keeping bees in Natomas, these public sources are the ones to check. Rules change, so confirm with the office before you act.
Sacramento County office
Sacramento County Agricultural CommissionerIts apiary program covers hive registration and takes complaints about beehives.
Rule on keeping bees
Sacramento City Code Section 9.44.330For Natomas addresses inside Sacramento city limits, no more than two beehives per parcel are allowed unless the property is zoned A or A-OS.
We protect bees. Not exterminate them.
We're a nonprofit working to protect bees, not exterminate them. We remove and relocate live bees for people in Natomas and across the Greater Sacramento region, and donations help cover the cost.
Free Live Removal
Live bee removal is free. If a colony is inside a wall or other structure, we'll explain what's involved, including any repair or other costs, before any work starts.
Timing
Call us and we'll tell you when we can get there.
Humane Relocation
We move live bees to a new home instead of killing them.
How free bee removal works
The Bee Conservatory removes live bees in Natomas and relocates them instead of killing them. Live bee removal is free. If a colony is inside a wall or other structure, we'll explain what's involved, including any repair or other costs, before any work starts. Call us and we'll tell you when we can get there.
Report the Swarm
Submit our online form or give us a call. We make it simple.
We Assess
We talk through what you're seeing and tell you when we can get there.
Safe Removal
We carefully remove the bees without spraying pesticides.
New Home
Live bees are moved to a new home away from the site.
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. Report it early, before the bees settle in.
Bees in a Wall or Roof
An established hive that needs careful extraction. We'll explain what's involved, including any repair or other costs, before any work starts.
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, and we'll tell you when we can get there.
Bee removal in Natomas: common questions
- Is bee removal really free in Natomas?
- Live bee removal is free. If a colony is inside a wall or other structure, we'll explain what's involved, including any repair or other costs, before any work starts. The Bee Conservatory is a nonprofit, and donations help cover this work in Natomas. Call (916) 404-4294 or report a swarm online.
- How fast can you remove bees in Natomas?
- Call us and we'll tell you when we can get there. A swarm clustered in the open is usually docile and quicker to collect. An established colony inside a wall, roof, or tree cavity takes more planning.
- 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. A colony inside a wall, roof, soffit, or chimney is more involved than an open swarm, because the cavity may have to be opened to reach the bees and comb. We'll explain what's involved, including any repair or other costs, before any work starts.
- 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. Live removal keeps the bees alive. We can also help you tell the difference between bees and wasps before you decide on a course of action.
Resources for Natomas homeowners
Bees vs Wasps: How to Tell the Difference
Quick identification guide so you know what you're dealing with before calling.
Read articleNeonicotinoids: The Pesticides Killing Sacramento Bees
How common garden chemicals harm pollinators and what safer alternatives exist.
Read articleHow Much Does Bee Removal Cost?
Free live removal compared with what paid companies can charge, and what affects the price.
Read article
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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