Free Bee Removal in North Highlands, CA
The Bee Conservatory provides free, humane bee swarm removal and relocation in North Highlands and surrounding Sacramento County communities. No pesticides. Just safe rescue.
What bee removal looks like in North Highlands, CA
North Highlands is defined by the former McClellan Air Force Base (now McClellan Park), and the community's housing stock reflects that history. Substantial portions of the residential inventory are 1950s–1960s military-era wood-frame homes with shared construction patterns and aging weather seals — exactly the conditions that produce established wall and attic colonies. Post-base-closure development has added newer stucco infill, particularly near the Elkhorn Boulevard and Watt Avenue corridors. The tree canopy is limited compared to Carmichael or Fair Oaks, with mostly ornamental liquidambar and ash in residential areas, and forage is concentrated on private gardens and the remnant landscaping at McClellan Park's repurposed grounds.
Common situations in Sacramento County
- Attic and wall colonies in 1950s–60s military-era wood-frame housing
- Swarms in ornamental street trees along Watt Avenue and Elkhorn
- Colonies in McClellan Park grounds and repurposed base landscaping
- Stucco entries on post-closure infill construction near Elkhorn Boulevard
Who regulates beehives in North Highlands
We handle live removal. For hive registration or the rules on keeping bees in North Highlands, 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 County Zoning Code, Chapter 3North Highlands is in unincorporated Sacramento County, so the county zoning code applies. Outside agricultural zones, it sets a 5,000-square-foot minimum lot for keeping bees, with up to two hives on parcels under 10,000 square feet, four on 10,000 to 20,000, and six above 20,000.
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 North Highlands 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 North Highlands 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 North Highlands
We provide free bee removal across all of North Highlands, including McClellan Park, Watt Avenue corridor, Elkhorn Boulevard area. If you're in Sacramento County and have found a bee swarm, we can help.
- McClellan Park
- Watt Avenue corridor
- Elkhorn Boulevard area
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 North Highlands: common questions
- Is bee removal really free in North Highlands?
- 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 North Highlands. Call (916) 404-4294 or report a swarm online.
- How fast can you remove bees in North Highlands?
- 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 North Highlands homeowners
Who to Call for Bees
Common bee situations and what to have ready before you call.
Read articleWhat to Expect When You Call for Free Bee Removal
How a removal request works, from your first call to the bees moving out.
Read articleFound a Bee Swarm? Here's Exactly What to Do
Step-by-step guide for handling a swarm safely.
Read article
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Need bee removal in North Highlands?
Don't call an exterminator. Our free service protects both you and the bees.
(916) 404-4294