Free Bee Removal in Davis, CA
The Bee Conservatory provides free, humane bee swarm removal and relocation in Davis and surrounding Yolo County communities. No pesticides. Just safe rescue.
What bee removal looks like in Davis, CA
Davis is defined by UC Davis and has a strongly unusual bee profile for a valley town. The Arboretum — a 100-acre living collection of California native plants plus Mediterranean and drought-adapted species — provides one of the most diverse managed forage resources in the region and supports substantial wild honey bee populations. Downtown Davis has older 1900s–1950s Victorian and Craftsman homes with wood siding and plenty of cavity entry points, and the established neighborhoods on the north and west sides feature dense mature valley oak, sycamore, and liquidambar canopy. Surrounding Yolo County agriculture (rice, safflower, tomato, sunflower, almond) provides heavy seasonal forage, and UC Davis is known for its pollinator research.
Common situations in Yolo County
- Wall and attic colonies in 1900s–50s downtown Victorian and Craftsman homes
- Cavities in mature valley oak and sycamore throughout established neighborhoods
- Swarms from Arboretum-associated wild populations spreading into adjacent areas
- Heavy seasonal foraging tied to almond, sunflower, and safflower bloom
Who regulates beehives in Davis
We handle live removal. For hive registration or the rules on keeping bees in Davis, these public sources are the ones to check. Rules change, so confirm with the office before you act.
Yolo County office
Yolo County Department of AgricultureThe department runs the county apiary program, including apiary registration.
We protect bees. Not exterminate them.
We're a nonprofit working to protect bees, not exterminate them. We remove and relocate live bees for people in Davis and across the Greater Sacramento region, and donations help cover the cost.
Free Live Removal
Live bee removal is free. If a colony is inside a wall or other structure, we'll explain what's involved, including any repair or other costs, before any work starts.
Timing
Call us and we'll tell you when we can get there.
Humane Relocation
We move live bees to a new home instead of killing them.
How free bee removal works
The Bee Conservatory removes live bees in Davis and relocates them instead of killing them. Live bee removal is free. If a colony is inside a wall or other structure, we'll explain what's involved, including any repair or other costs, before any work starts. Call us and we'll tell you when we can get there.
Report the Swarm
Submit our online form or give us a call. We make it simple.
We Assess
We talk through what you're seeing and tell you when we can get there.
Safe Removal
We carefully remove the bees without spraying pesticides.
New Home
Live bees are moved to a new home away from the site.
Neighborhoods we serve in Davis
We provide free bee removal across all of Davis, including UC Davis campus, Downtown Davis, Central Park, Arboretum. If you're in Yolo County and have found a bee swarm, we can help.
- UC Davis campus
- Downtown Davis
- Central Park
- Arboretum
Common bee situations we see
Bee Swarm on a Branch
Usually a temporary cluster while scouts search for a new home. Typically docile. Report it early, before the bees settle in.
Bees in a Wall or Roof
An established hive that needs careful extraction. We'll explain what's involved, including any repair or other costs, before any work starts.
Bees in the Ground
Often bumblebees or ground-nesting mining bees. We assess the species and advise on the best approach.
Swarm on Your Property
Don't panic, don't spray. Most swarms are calm. Call us, and we'll tell you when we can get there.
Bee removal in Davis: common questions
- Is bee removal really free in Davis?
- Live bee removal is free. If a colony is inside a wall or other structure, we'll explain what's involved, including any repair or other costs, before any work starts. The Bee Conservatory is a nonprofit, and donations help cover this work in Davis. Call (916) 404-4294 or report a swarm online.
- How fast can you remove bees in Davis?
- Call us and we'll tell you when we can get there. A swarm clustered in the open is usually docile and quicker to collect. An established colony inside a wall, roof, or tree cavity takes more planning.
- What should I do if I find a bee swarm on my property?
- Don't panic and don't spray. A swarm is a temporary cluster of bees searching for a new home, and it is usually calm because the bees have no hive or honey to defend. Keep children and pets away, give the bees space, and report the swarm to us. Spraying pesticide makes the bees defensive and harder to relocate safely.
- Do you remove bees from inside walls and roofs in Yolo County?
- Yes. A colony inside a wall, roof, soffit, or chimney is more involved than an open swarm, because the cavity may have to be opened to reach the bees and comb. We'll explain what's involved, including any repair or other costs, before any work starts.
- Should I call an exterminator instead?
- For honey bees, no. Extermination kills a beneficial pollinator, and dead bees and abandoned comb left inside a wall can attract pests and cause odor and staining. Live removal keeps the bees alive. We can also help you tell the difference between bees and wasps before you decide on a course of action.
Resources for Davis homeowners
Bees in Your Walls? How Live Removal Works
When a colony moves into a structure, here's how we remove them without poison.
Read articleWhy Our Live Bee Removal Is Free
How donor funding supports live bee removal.
Read articleThe 2026 Bee Crisis: What's Happening and How to Help
Colony losses hit record levels. Here's the data and what it means locally.
Read article
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