Relocating established colonies is a pay-for-service specialty of experienced experts.
Many Club members will respond to swarms that are temporarily settled as hanging clusters in process of moving to a new location. If the bees are in a temporary cluster, see our Swarms page.
Established Colony Relocation Specialists
Suzi Hulsmann (County wide)
Text/Cell: (805) 635-5223
Email: thequeenteam@aol.com
Website: Suziandthequeenteam.com
Suzi Hulsmann is an experienced honey bee relocation expert serving all of San Luis Obispo County. She uses infrared technology to find the heat signature of the bees within a structure so that an accurate estimate for relocation can be written. Suzi works with a general contractor to open the area occupied by the bees. When the colony is exposed, she vacuums the bees with the Colorado Bee Vacuum, removes the comb and relocates the colony to a more suitable location. The Team makes all repairs while paying special attention to bee-proofing the location. Photos and descriptions of Suzi’s work can be viewed at Suziandthequeenteam.com. The Team is insured and licensed and happy to provide references.
Tim Ball (County wide)
Text/Cell: (805) 714-7142
Email: ballbeeco@gmail.com
Website: ballbeeco.com
Call the friendly honeybee rescue service! With decades of experience in building construction and an intimate knowledge of honeybees, we offer competitive rates and unparalleled expertise. We specialize in removing bees from buildings, barrels and trees, and will re-home honeybee swarms. Using state-of-the-art technology, we pinpoint bee nests with precision, minimizing impact to your building. Fully insured and licensed, we ensure a safe and professional service. Our passion extends beyond just relocation; we are dedicated to educating our clients about the vital role bees play in our ecosystem. And by nurturing relocated bees into thriving apiaries that produce delicious local honey, we help you make a positive impact while ensuring your home is bee-free and safe.
Robert Dias – Swarm Catchers
Swarm Catchers
Text/Cell: (805) 868-0623
Email: Orcuttbees@proton.me
Swarm Catchers is a licensed and insured bee removal service that provides safe and humane rescue and relocation of bees as an alternative to extermination. Based in Orcutt, Swarm Catchers offers bee rescue services all along the Central Coast. Once rescued, the bees are relocated to an apiary where they can safely live. With years of experience, we are happy to provide professional solutions no matter how simple or complex. An extermination of a bee colony leaves behind dead bees and honeycomb that increases the likelihood of rot/mold, foul odors, ants and mice. In addition to saving the bees, a bee rescue will remove all the honeycomb and wax from the area, making it good as new. Thank you for saving the bees!
Other established businesses are welcome to be listed here, email jchesnut@slonet.org with details