Don't call an exterminator. Our trained team safely removes and relocates bees at absolutely no cost — protecting your property and keeping the colony alive.
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Give us the location, a brief description, and your contact info. Photos help if you have them.
We assess the situation
A team member follows up quickly — often the same day — to confirm details and schedule removal.
Safe removal and relocation
Our trained beekeepers remove the colony humanely. No pesticides, no harm to the bees.
Colony gets a new home
The bees are relocated to a local apiary or habitat restoration site where they can thrive.
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(916) 404-4294Bees pollinate roughly one-third of everything humans eat. Lose the bees and we lose the food supply. It's that direct.
Yet most people who discover a swarm call pest control because they don't know a free alternative exists — and the colony gets killed. We started The Bee Conservatory specifically to remove that barrier.
We fund this service through donations and grants precisely so cost is never a reason to exterminate. The bees get relocated to local apiaries where they contribute to pollination programs, honey production, and habitat restoration work.
of managed honeybee colonies lost in the 2024–2025 season — the highest recorded annual loss ever.
in annual value that bees contribute to U.S. crop pollination each year.
Cost to you. Our rescue and relocation service is completely free, every time.
Don't see your city? Call us — coverage is expanding and we may still be able to help or refer you to a trusted partner.
Not everything that buzzes is a honeybee. Here's a quick guide to the most common situations we get calls about.
A cluster of thousands of bees hanging from a branch, fence, or structure. They look alarming but are actually at their most docile — they have no hive to defend. Swarms are temporary and will move on within 24–72 hours, but relocation is safer and keeps them out of your walls.
Bees entering and exiting a gap in a wall, eave, or tree cavity regularly. If they've been there for weeks, a full comb structure exists inside. Removal is more involved but still doable — and still free. The longer you wait, the larger the comb and the harder the extraction.
Rounder and fuzzier than honeybees, often nesting in the ground or in dense ground cover. Bumblebee colonies are small (50–500 bees) and naturally die off each fall. Unless the nest is in a high-traffic area, the best approach is usually to leave them alone for the season.
Yellow jackets, paper wasps, and hornets are not bees — they don't pollinate and we don't remove them. They have slender, shiny bodies and a more aggressive temperament. Contact a licensed pest control company for wasp or hornet removal.
Most questions about our removal service come down to five things. If yours isn't covered here, just call.
(916) 404-4294Yes, 100% free. The Bee Conservatory is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded by donations and grants. We believe bee rescue should never cost a homeowner money — that cost creates a financial incentive to just call an exterminator instead. We remove that barrier entirely.
In most cases, no. Swarms are unusually calm because they have no hive or brood to defend. Established hives can be more protective, especially Africanized colonies, but our team assesses risk before every removal and uses full protective equipment. We will let you know if a situation requires extra precautions.
We aim to respond to every report within a few hours and schedule removal the same day or next day when possible. Urgent situations — bees inside a living space, near a child's play area, or involving Africanized bees — are prioritized. Call us directly at (916) 404-4294 for same-day needs.
The colony is transported to a local apiary partner or a habitat restoration site. Many swarms we collect become thriving managed hives. Bees that are in good health and easily hived are particularly valuable to beekeepers, so your call actually helps grow the local pollinator population.
Bees return to sites where a hive previously existed because of residual wax and pheromone scent. After removal, we strongly recommend sealing the entry point and, if accessible, removing leftover comb. We can advise on this during the visit. A properly sealed cavity rarely gets recolonized.
For urgent situations — bees inside a living space, a large aggressive swarm, or anything involving children or pets — skip the form and call directly.
(916) 404-4294Sacramento Area Free Bee Removal
