Currently we service Fort Mohave, Mohave Valley, and parts of Bullhead City Arizona. We are a small family, and only have the resources to service our local area, but feel free to call if you have questions or are close by, on occasion we may be able to help. On occasion we are able to service Golden Valley and even as far as the Lake Havasu area.

Yes. We not only remove bees from within structures, but we provide a comprehensive service. Bees commonly colonize inside walls, eves and under roofs and floors. Bees can colonize any space and need less than a 1/4 inch opening to enter.

Structural removal requires a cut-out or opening of the structure, removal of the bees, removal of as much comb as possible (an important step to avoid may other problems in the future), cleaning and treating the area with a natural bee repellent, in most cases provide repair of the area and finally we perform an exclusion of the original point or points of entry so you will not have problems in that same space again. Please call to discuss your situation or text pictures.

As each and every structural removal is different, we offer a reasonable cost inspection service to assess your situation personally. After inspection we can then provide you with details and a removal quote. The cost of the inspection is deducted from the removal. Please call or text for more information.

No. Just a small family owned operation that is interested in helping others and solving your bee issues while helping to save the bees ;-)

Yes, however every situation is different, and any charges will be stated up-front. A donation of any amount always helps our efforts as there is time, equipment, and beehive boxes required to relocate the bees. If your situation requires extra time and effort or poses extra challenges to access the bee colony we can give you a quote. In this case we will be upfront and honest about your situation and ensure you are comfortable prior to any efforts on our part.

Again, every situation is a bit different but here is a general idea:

Many people think that the entire hive or colony can be removed as a single "hive". This is not the case. Bee hives are composed of many "sheets" of comb, much like pages of a book. Each piece of comb is attached to a solid object such as the plywood of your wall or roof, the flooring of a shed, etc. Each piece must be removed individually and depending on what that particular piece of comb contains it is treated differently for relocation.

First, we make every effort to get to you as soon as we can. This process is not always so time-sensitive and may be scheduled in advance, however we understand that even non-aggressive bees can pose a danger to people, children, pets, and live stock. In addition, the longer the issue persists, the larger the problem to deal with as honeybees can colonize an area and start building comb in just days.

Next, after speaking with you we will generally pack the truck up with everything we think we may need for the job. This includes protective gear such as suits, veil, gloves. Also equipment such as a smoker, and several other items including a ladder, tools, and other miscellaneous items.

Then we drive to your location, which can range in time and distance. Once there we find a suitable place to set up and suit up for inspection. We gather our protective gear and inspection equipment depending on the situation.

The inspection can be as simple as 'looking over' the area in the case of a simple swarm on a branch, or as complicated as using ladders, step stools, drills, saws, or other tools and inspection cameras to get a proper understanding of the hive location and size. Even with our best efforts sometimes it can be challenging to fully assess the scope of a hive and extent of it's size.

Removal: Once we agree on the services to be rendered which may range from a simple clipping of a branch to remove a recent swarm to removing an established hive from a location that requires much more effort to access, then we get to work. Even without established comb, swarms that have a larger size or are located on a building, or in the crook of several branches on a tree can take 2 or more hours to remove. More challenging removals generally take 3-5 hours and depending on the location and size of the hive even longer. During removal of a hive with comb, we generally need to cut out or disassemble the area they have colonized in order to remove all comb (a VERY important step). As we remove them we take care to identify comb with nectar and honey stores (the bees food storage), and brood (eggs, larvae, and baby bees). We seperate the comb and either place it into frames for a bee hive, or prepare it for transport and do the framing work off-site which can add an hour or more time. We clean and treat the area with a natural bee repellent. We then repair and seal the area. We also exclude the original entry point or points. Every situation is different.

At that point, involvement on your end is done and you can relax knowing that the bees will be removed from your property and you have the safety of knowing they won't pose a problem for you. You can also know there is a big benefit to having the bees removed and relocated.

For us, the work has only partly started.
Viable colonies are next transported, then the bee hive box is prepared for the colony. The exact preparation depends on the type and size of the colony removed. A swarm gets bee frames with foundation or starter strips to begin drawing comb, and if comb is present we place brood and food stores into wooden frames one by one to place into the new hive box. The rest of the colony is then reunited with the comb, or placed into a freshly prepared hive. Hives with lots of comb can take quite some time to prepare properly for reintroduction of the colony.

Feeding: Removing bees from their home can put stress on the colony, so feeding is generally necessary to support the bees while they establish in their new home. They need to learn their new environment, repair any comb that was damaged during removal from the old location, re-orient themselves and learn where to forage in their new area.

Is that all? Nope, there's a bunch of other stuff necessary to assist the bees in maintaining a healthy colony.

Here's the deal - Bees are more important than you think. They're likely more important than any of us fully understand. You probably already know that many of the food crops you eat are dependent on them. There are likely lots of other things we don't even understand we are dependent on them for. And, they're populations are declining.

Have more questions? Give a call, we're happy to help.