David Richard is a honey bee removal and relocation service covering Southeast Texas, taking calls across Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Tyler, and Polk counties from a base in Beaumont. That footprint spans the Golden Triangle – Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Orange – plus the rural Piney Woods communities to the north.
Because honey bees are vital pollinators, a live-removal beekeeper relocates the colony to an apiary rather than treating it as a pest to exterminate. The warm, humid Gulf Coast climate suits honey bees well: colonies here stay active most of the year, and the region’s mix of woodland, pasture, and neighborhood gardens gives them plenty of forage. It also gives them plenty of nesting options, which is why bees end up in wall voids, soffits, water meter boxes, sheds, and hollow trees around Southeast Texas homes.
Swarm season in Texas generally runs from about March through June, when established colonies split and send out swarms hunting for a new home. If you spot a hanging cluster of bees or a steady stream of traffic in and out of a gap in your siding, it’s worth calling before the colony builds extensive comb – early removals are typically far less invasive than cutting an established hive out of a structure.
David Richard is listed on the Texas Apiary Inspection Service bee-removal registry, the state-maintained list of permitted honey bee removers. Get in touch to confirm availability and next steps for your property; terms and any fees are set by the beekeeper.