Humberto Herrera answers honey bee calls from a base in Richmond, Texas, the historic seat of Fort Bend County on the Brazos River southwest of Houston. It is one of the fastest-growing corners of the metro, and communities such as Rosenberg, Sugar Land, Fulshear, and the Katy area sit within a short drive when a colony needs attention.
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. Along the Brazos, bees get the best of both worlds: river-bottom woods full of hollow trees for wild nesting, and block after block of new construction offering wall voids, soffits, and fence posts. When those two worlds collide, a live remover is the bridge – the colony comes out intact and goes to a managed bee yard instead of being destroyed.
Southeast Texas has a long active season for bees. Swarming concentrates in the spring months of roughly March through June, but the Gulf Coast’s warmth means colonies keep flying and building comb for much of the year, so bee activity in September or October still deserves a call rather than a wait.
Humberto Herrera is a member of the Texas Association of Professional Bee Removers, the statewide group for professional live bee removal. Call to describe where the bees are – entrance location, height, and how long they have been active – and schedule a visit. Terms and any fees are set by the beekeeper.