Honey Bee Rescue & Relocation in Nashville & Middle Tennessee
Yes, the bees can be saved. Beecasso removes honey bees alive and, whenever a colony is healthy, rescues and relocates it instead of exterminating it, so the queen, the brood, and the workers stay together and keep pollinating.
Common Situations
Exposed Swarm or Cluster
A swarm resting on a branch, fence, or wall is the simplest rescue. The bees have no comb yet, so we collect the cluster and move it the same day in most cases.
Established Colony in a Structure
A colony that has been in a wall, eave, or roofline for weeks has comb, brood, and stored honey. We open minimal access, remove the colony alive with the comb, then clean and seal the cavity.
Tree, Meter Box, or Outbuilding
Colonies in tree hollows, water-meter boxes, sheds, and landscape structures are removed live and relocated without tearing up your property.
What This Service Covers
Live relocation is our specialty and the reason most people call us instead of a standard pest company. We remove the colony intact, keep the queen and brood together, and move them to a managed apiary where they can rebuild. No pesticides, no extermination.
Our Process
We confirm it is honey bees, locate the colony, and remove it alive along with the comb. The bees travel to a managed apiary, and we clean and close the cavity so the site does not draw a new swarm. You get an honest account of what we found and what we did.
What Is Included
Live colony removal, comb removal when accessible, relocation of a healthy colony, and sealing of the primary entry point. Relocation applies to honey bees only.
Pricing
Live relocation is included in our honey bee removals. Pricing depends on where the colony is and how established it is, starting at $225 for an accessible colony. Send a photo for a free estimate. See full pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you kill the bees?
No. We remove honey bees alive and relocate healthy colonies. Extermination leaves comb and honey in the structure and kills a pollinator we can save.
Where do the bees go?
Healthy colonies go to a managed apiary where they keep pollinating.
Can every colony be relocated?
Most healthy colonies can. We make the call on site and tell you honestly what is possible for your situation.
Is live relocation more expensive than spraying?
It is a complete job rather than a temporary one. Spraying kills some bees and leaves the comb, which seeps and draws a new swarm. Live removal takes the whole colony and the comb, so the problem is solved once.
What our customers say
4.9 stars · 116 reviews
We live in an apartment complex where beecasso was kindly called to be of service by our apartment management team, to address a cluster of bees that were trying to make their home on our patio. Not only did Beecasso team member, Caleb, come out next day, he was incredibly professional, thorough, and kind during his service. Jerry, another Beecasso team member, also came out the following day and followed the same professional, empathetic, and efficient service that we received the day prior. After the treatment, we had a question about the lingering bees and called the service line that was provided to us on a handout given by Caleb on the first day, explaining more about the process. Steve, the manager / owner, answered and was incredibly knowledgeable, reassuring, and committed to helping the issue resolve. All I can say is that with every interaction, Beecasso was exactly the type of service team that I would hope to address our concerns. They were also extremely sensitive to the alarm presented since we have a bee allergy in our home, and also a tenant next door also has a bee allergy as well and we just wanted the bees gone. So, it was really important to us that no straggler bees entered our house as each service person came and went through our home to the patio. Each member of the team were so cautious and attuned to help keep the inside “bee-free.” Although this is not our property, we are beyond thankful that our management found / contracted this business because they truly were everything we could have hoped during this unsettling process.
We had such a great experience with Beecasso recently. Two technicians came out and they were incredibly professional and kind. They were wonderful with my kids and made sure we felt comfortable throughout the process. They efficiently removed a super large beehive from our garage and did beautiful repair work afterward. The bees were gone quickly, and you'd never know there had been a problem. I highly recommend this company for their expertise and genuine care for their customers!
They came within a day of my calling to relocate my bees. The owner on the phone conveys genuine concern for the plight of bees and doing the best that he can for them. The gentleman who came were friendly and professional.