Quote Originally Posted by Cricketcage View Post
Had the same problem a couple of years ago when a travelling hive set up in one of my foundation bushes. I had always heard bee keepers are happy to get extra bees, but like you I couldn't find one that didn't want to charge for them and finally gave up trying after a couple of weeks.
Ive been a beekeeper, and removed bees from structures. It's a hot nasty job, and to ask someone to do it for the bees is not reasonable. Now a swarm on a bush or low tree, not a problem. Cut the limb, put them in a box, carry them home. $200 to remove bees from a structure is a fair price considering travel, time, etc.