Tom Mawn is a member of the Suncoast Beekeepers Association who does removals across Manatee and Sarasota counties. A club affiliation like that is a helpful signal for a homeowner: it means Tom is part of the organized local beekeeping community and is oriented toward saving honey bees and relocating them, not toward extermination. If bees have appeared at your place around Bradenton, Sarasota, or anywhere between, he is a solid local contact.
Removals cover the spectrum from swarms to established colonies. A swarm is the loose, temporary cluster you might spot hanging from a branch, a fence, or the eave of a house while the bees scout a new home, and it is generally the easiest to collect and move. A colony that has settled in and started drawing comb is a more involved job, but the intent with a Suncoast member like Tom is to get the live bees out and rehomed.
Contact is by phone. When you call, describe where the bees are, how high off the ground, and how long they have been in place, since that helps Tom judge what the removal will take. Because he covers two counties, confirming he can reach your specific spot is worthwhile. And as with every beekeeper in this directory, each beekeeper sets their own terms, so sort out the particulars of a visit before scheduling.
