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Just finished a bee removal in Southern California, and this hive was thriving! 🐝 I uncovered a massive colony with tons of brood and even a queen cell. The hive went deep, but I carefully removed the comb and safely rescued these hardworking honey bees. I placed the brood in a hive box so they could settle in, and the bees quickly started making their way to their new home. I’ll be back in about a week to check on them. Another successful bee rescue, keeping these essential pollinators safe an

I completed a high-level bee removal today—literally had to climb two to three stories up to get the job done! 🐝 While hanging onto the ladder, I rescued a massive colony of honey bees that had built a comb over 2.5 feet long, reaching all the way to the top of the structure. During the bee rescue, one of the bees got me right through the elbow—yes, even through the suit! It happens all the time, and it’s just part of the job. Despite their aggression, I was able to safely relocate the swarm in