Cindy and Jerry Bordner are a two-person bee rescue team on the statewide Florida roster, covering both Citrus and Pinellas counties. Having a pair working together can be an advantage on a rescue, since a second set of hands makes it easier to safely collect a cluster and get the bees settled for transport. For homeowners on either the Nature Coast side in Citrus or down in the more built-up Pinellas area, this husband-and-wife listing is a friendly local option.
The team focuses on live removal, which is the standard across this roster: honey bees are pollinators worth saving, so the goal is to gather the colony and relocate it to a managed hive rather than destroy it. Swarms that have paused on a tree, a fence, or a structure while scouting a new home are the classic and usually simplest call. A colony that has moved in and begun building comb is more involved, but the live-relocation intent holds.
Contact the Bordners by phone, and be ready to explain where the bees are, how high up, and how long they have been there so they can plan the visit. Because their coverage spans two counties that are a fair drive apart, confirming availability for your specific location is wise. And as with every beekeeper here, each beekeeper sets their own terms, so sort out the details before scheduling.
