William Money is the single Volusia County entry on the statewide Florida Bee Rescuers list, which makes him the go-to local contact for live honey bee rescue in the Daytona Beach and DeLand area. When a county has just one rescuer named on the roster, that person tends to field the calls for the whole region, so if you are anywhere in Volusia and have bees to deal with, this is the name to know.
His listing is phone-only and geared toward live rescue, meaning the aim is to collect the bees and relocate them rather than exterminate them. Honey bee swarms often turn up in spring as a cluster hanging from a branch, a mailbox, or the corner of a structure while the colony looks for a permanent home. Those are usually the most straightforward to move. A colony that has already settled in and begun building comb is a larger job, but the live-removal goal holds.
Since the roster gives a phone number and the coverage area and not much else, plan to sort out the specifics on the call. Describe where the bees are, how high up, and how long they have been there. And because each beekeeper sets their own terms, confirm what a visit involves before you schedule. For Volusia County homeowners, having a dedicated live-bee rescuer nearby is a real advantage.