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Bee Rescue & Recovery

When a colony ends up in the wrong place — a wall, a shed, a soffit, a barn, a tree cavity too close to people — it will be destroyed if no one steps in. This is where we come in.

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We remove colonies safely, keep the brood intact, protect the queen, and stabilize the bees so they can recover. Every rescue is done slowly, carefully, and with respect for the colony’s structure.

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Nothing is rushed.

Nothing is forced.

What Homeowners Can Expect

A rescue is not a quick handyman job. It is a careful recovery of a living colony.

Here is what happens:

  • The colony is located and assessed.

  • The brood nest is opened gently.

  • Comb is removed in order, not torn out.

  • Brood is transferred into frames so the colony stays intact.

  • Honey stores are collected cleanly and returned to the bees.

  • The queen is found and secured.

  • The entire colony is moved to a refuge hive for stabilization.

  • Comb debris is cleaned up and removed from the site.

  • The area is sealed so bees cannot return.

Everything is done with the goal of keeping the colony alive and giving it a chance to recover.

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When Rescue Is Free

Most rescues are free.

A rescue is free when:

  • the colony is accessible

  • the structure is simple

  • the removal does not require construction work

  • the colony is in a tree, fence, shed, or open structure

  • the colony is a swarm (always free)

  • the homeowner is within our service area

  • the situation is urgent and the bees will be destroyed if no one intervenes

 

We do not charge for saving bees when the work is straightforward and the colony can be removed without specialized equipment.

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When a Fee Is Required

A fee is only required when the rescue becomes a construction job.

A fee applies when:

  • siding must be removed

  • roofing must be opened

  • interior walls must be cut

  • structural repair is needed afterward

  • specialized ladders or equipment are required

  • the colony is in a dangerous placement

  • the job requires multiple return visits

Fees cover materials, equipment, and time — nothing more. The goal is always to keep the cost as low as possible.

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Where the Bees Go After Rescue

Every rescued colony is brought to the refuge.

There, the bees:

  • are stabilized

  • are given clean frames

  • rebuild their brood nest

  • recover from stress

  • are monitored until strong

  • are placed in a safe location on the land

No rescued colony is ever sold. No rescued colony is ever used commercially. Every rescued colony becomes part of the refuge.

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Service Area

We respond to rescues in:

  • Medicine Lodge

  • surrounding townships

  • rural properties

  • farms

  • homesteads

  • older structures

  • river corridor areas

If a colony is outside this area, we will still help coordinate a rescue if we can.

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Why This Matters

Bee colonies are destroyed every day because no one is available to remove them safely. A rescue gives the bees a chance to live, recover, and contribute to the land.

This work is slow, careful, and necessary — and it is one of the most important things we do.

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