Free Bee Removal in Nevada City, CA
The Bee Conservatory provides free, humane bee swarm removal and relocation in Nevada City and surrounding Nevada County communities. No pesticides. No cost. Just safe rescue.
Available same-day · No charge, ever
What bee removal looks like in Nevada City, CA
Nevada City's Broad Street corridor is one of the best-preserved Victorian mining-era downtowns in California, with original wood-frame and stone buildings from the 1860s–1900s. Those aged structures, combined with the Deer Creek riparian corridor and the Tahoe National Forest edge, mean bee colonies have been establishing here continuously for well over a century. At ~2,600 ft, the forest is a mix of ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, incense cedar, and interior live oak, and we see more wild-cavity colonies per capita than in any of the valley communities. The cool climate extends bloom and swarm season dramatically — swarms can land here well into June — and historic buildings are a constant source of established wall colonies.
Most common calls in Nevada County
- Wall and attic colonies in Broad Street Victorian wood and stone buildings
- Cavities in Douglas fir and ponderosa pine snags on forested parcels
- Swarms in Deer Creek riparian vegetation and heritage oaks
- Very late spring swarm season — into early June at elevation
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 Nevada City 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 Nevada City
We provide free bee removal across all of Nevada City, including Downtown Nevada City, Broad Street, Deer Creek, Tahoe National Forest edge. If you're in Nevada County and have found a bee swarm, we can help.
- Downtown Nevada City
- Broad Street
- Deer Creek
- Tahoe National Forest edge
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.
Resources for Nevada City homeowners
Bees in Your Walls? How Live Removal Works
When a colony moves into a structure, here's how we remove them without poison.
Read articleWhy Our Bee Removal Is Always Free
How donor funding lets us rescue every colony at no cost to homeowners.
Read articleThe 2026 Bee Crisis: What's Happening and How to Help
Colony losses hit record levels. Here's the data and what it means locally.
Read article
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Need bee removal in Nevada City?
Don't call an exterminator. Our free service protects both you and the bees.
(916) 404-4294