Save My Bees

Save My Bees We are a honey bee removal service based in Souther California. We perform live bee removals and relocate them to organic apiaries We do not exterminate!

Save My Bees is an insured professional bee relocation business. We remove hives from homes and commercial properties and relocate them to organic and treatment free apiaries.

02/20/2026

Harnessed to a railing. Five hours on a steep hillside, one hive inside a retaining wall, no cut out possible only option: smoke and patience. Smokehouse our last resort, but sometimes they’re the only way to safely relocate a colony.

The world of wasps is vast and so fascinating.
12/30/2025

The world of wasps is vast and so fascinating.

This is a very rare bumblebee sighting in the heart of Los Angeles. Bumblebees live underground in colonies of hundreds,...
05/05/2025

This is a very rare bumblebee sighting in the heart of Los Angeles. Bumblebees live underground in colonies of hundreds, and it’s rare because they need soft ground in order to build their nest, which doesn’t exist in too many places in the heart of the city. 🐝

Spring is the time of year when the bee populations explode in order to catch all of the fresh flower blossoms and this ...
03/28/2025

Spring is the time of year when the bee populations explode in order to catch all of the fresh flower blossoms and this is what a hive looks like when it’s ready for more space immediately.

Kick off 2025 with a buzz-worthy giveaway! 🐝 We’re giving one lucky beekeeper or bee removal expert the chance to win a ...
01/08/2025

Kick off 2025 with a buzz-worthy giveaway! 🐝 We’re giving one lucky beekeeper or bee removal expert the chance to win a Wax Extractor – the ultimate tool for turning beeswax into smooth, clean, usable “liquid gold.”

Designed by beekeepers for beekeepers, the extractor simplifies wax processing, making your work more efficient and rewarding.

Here’s how to enter:

FOLLOW

COMMENT how you’d use your wax

TAG a fellow beekeeper or bee remover (every tag = extra entry)

Entries close on Friday, January 17th 11:59pm, and we’ll announce the winner soon after. Let’s make 2025 the year of sweet success! 🍯

Bees in a bucket
12/23/2024

Bees in a bucket

Lady Fautrix…Mallophora Fautrix. Latin is beautiful isn’t it? This half sweet half menacing looking insect is also known...
08/03/2024

Lady Fautrix…Mallophora Fautrix. Latin is beautiful isn’t it? This half sweet half menacing looking insect is also known as the “bee killer”, or Robber Fly. They hunt alone during the day perched vertically or horizontally on a stem or branch waiting to spot a tasty bee to feast on.

Special delivery.
07/30/2024

Special delivery.

When you eat honey you are imbibing the deep memory of the earth alchemized by the bees. - Chaise Levy
07/29/2024

When you eat honey you are imbibing the deep memory of the earth alchemized by the bees. - Chaise Levy

With Summer comes more bees in your yard, which is a VERY good sign that you’re supporting the local honey bee populatio...
07/26/2024

With Summer comes more bees in your yard, which is a VERY good sign that you’re supporting the local honey bee population. Although it's rare, there are chances of a bee sting for barefoot kiddos and those around a pool. Bees need water too, and they also need a comfortable to land on while they drink. So if you happen into one of those rare stings on the soul of your foot. These are my tips for managing it.

Tip 1: Remove the stinger, but don't squeeze it. Instead, use your fingernail to scrape it off.
Tip 2: Put ice on the sting to reduce pain and inflammation.
Tip 3: For a homeopathic remedy, Melissa oil is very effective at alleviating stinger pain.

Remember: This is just friendly beekeeper advice and you should always consult your doctor about a sting that appears to be swelling excessively.

Bees in trees! Why do they love to build hives in trees? Well...It's quite common for bees to build hives in the hollows...
07/19/2024

Bees in trees! Why do they love to build hives in trees? Well...

It's quite common for bees to build hives in the hollows of trees and there are a couple of different reasons. The hive will be insulated, protected from the elements and high off the ground, making it more difficult for pests and predators to reach the hive.

These are just a couple of the jobs I tackled to safely remove the bees from trees and here's how I do it.
+ Often I use an extension ladder and sometimes a hydraulic lift.
+ Then, I work very slowly with utmost patience and smoke to calm the bees. This is especially important on an open air hive, as the entire hive is exposed and anything that causes a large shake or disturbance can result in lots of angry bees.
+ I work to get a majority of the bees into the bee vac so they can be ushered into their new portable hive.
+ At this point I can see how the structure is built in and methodically take it apart to prevent any tree parts from falling down.

If you find a bee hive in a tree in your yard, it's important to remember:
- Reducing light helps to protect the bees. So consider turning off your porch light.
- Open air hives (vs in a tree cavity), sensitive to heat waves and high winds, are prone to falling down.
- Bees are sensitive to vibrations and chemicals so be careful if using lawnmowers, paint or chemicals near the hive. Bees don't look for a fight but they can become defensive in these situations.
- If the hive becomes a true nuisance, give Save My Bees a call.

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