Steve Ewing answers honey bee calls throughout Houston from a base on the southwest side of the city, near Meyerland. Rather than exterminating, live-removal beekeepers safely capture the colony and relocate it to a managed apiary whenever possible – protecting the bees while solving the problem on your property.
How a live removal actually works
Most established colonies in Houston end up inside something: a wall void, a soffit, a shed roof, a water-meter box. Getting them out alive usually means opening the cavity, locating the queen, gently vacuuming or hand-collecting the bees, and cutting out every piece of comb – brood, honey, and all. The comb removal is the part exterminators skip, and it is why sprayed hives so often turn into oozing honey, lingering odors, and a repeat colony the following spring. Done right, the cavity is cleaned and the entry sealed so the space stops advertising itself to scout bees.
Steve Ewing is a member of the Texas Association of Professional Bee Removers, the statewide network of beekeepers who commit to relocation over extermination. His southwest Houston location puts Bellaire, West University Place, Missouri City, Stafford, and Sugar Land all within a reasonable drive.
Swarm season along the Texas Gulf Coast generally runs March through June, when dividing colonies send out clusters that pause on limbs and fences while scouting a new home. Get in touch at 409-273-9723 to confirm availability and next steps for your property; terms and any fees are set by the beekeeper.
