When honey bees move in around Austin, Moms Beehives handles live removal and relocation. Operated by beekeeper Tonya Garcia from a south Austin base on Menchaca Road, the service answers calls from homeowners and property managers who discover bees settling in where they shouldn’t be.
Honey bees nesting in a wall, roof, tree, or structure need careful live extraction: the colony and comb are removed and the bees are relocated instead of killed. That distinction matters in Central Texas, where honey bees pollinate gardens, wildflowers, and area farms. Extermination also leaves comb and honey behind inside the cavity, where it can melt, stain drywall, and attract pests or a new swarm – a full removal addresses the source, not just the bees you can see.
Austin’s long bloom season keeps colonies active much of the year, and swarm season in Texas typically runs from roughly March through June. That’s when residents across Travis County – from South Austin and Sunset Valley up through the urban core and out toward Round Rock, Pflugerville, and Cedar Park – are most likely to spot a cluster of bees on a fence, tree limb, or eave. A swarm that isn’t collected often moves into the nearest cavity within days, so calling early usually means a simpler job.
Moms Beehives is a member of the Texas Association of Professional Bee Removers, the statewide organization for removal specialists. Reach out for an assessment – terms and any fees are set by the beekeeper.
