Based in Benbrook, Texas, Don Duhrkopf handles honey bee removal and relocation across West Fort Worth and the Benbrook area, and he holds Texas Transport Permit #TX-6-17-100 for moving colonies. Services noted for this provider: swarm collection, cut-outs, and trap-outs – which covers most of the ways honey bees end up somewhere they’re not wanted.
Each of those services fits a different situation. Swarm collection deals with a cluster of bees that has paused on a tree limb, fence, or eave while scouting for a permanent home; caught early, these are usually the simplest removals. A cut-out is the full treatment for a colony established inside a structure: a proper cut-out traces the colony inside the wall or roof, removes bees and comb together, and seals the entry so a new swarm doesn’t move into the same void. A trap-out is the slower, less invasive alternative used when opening the structure isn’t practical – a one-way exit lets bees leave but not return, gradually emptying the cavity.
Benbrook sits on the southwest side of Fort Worth in Tarrant County, and swarm season across North Texas runs roughly March through June, when calls about clustering bees peak across the metro area.
Don Duhrkopf is listed on the Metro Beekeepers Association hive-removal list, a referral resource maintained by the Fort Worth area’s beekeeping community. Reach out for an assessment and to talk through which approach fits your situation – terms and any fees are set by the beekeeper.