Free Bee Removal in Citrus Heights, CA
The Bee Conservatory provides free, humane bee swarm removal and relocation in Citrus Heights and surrounding Sacramento County communities. No pesticides. No cost. Just safe rescue.
Available same-day · No charge, ever
What bee removal looks like in Citrus Heights, CA
Citrus Heights is dense 1960s–1980s ranch-home suburbia, developed quickly during Sacramento's first major expansion east of the city. The housing stock is mostly wood-frame with composition roofing on tight lots, and after 60 years the weather seals on attic vents, soffits, and ridge flashing have begun to fail — that's where most of our colony calls come from here. The urban canopy is primarily ornamental: liquidambar, ash, Chinese pistache, and fruit trees lining residential streets, with limited surviving native oak. The Sunrise Mall area and Sylvan Corners function as heat islands that concentrate summer foraging onto homeowner irrigation, and the Auburn Boulevard corridor sees steady swarm activity every spring from colonies seeded in surrounding neighborhoods.
Most common calls in Sacramento County
- Attic vent and soffit entries in 1960s–80s ranch homes with aging weather seals
- Swarms landing in ornamental liquidambar and Chinese pistache street trees
- Wall voids in wood-frame homes with deteriorated exterior caulking
- Summer foraging concentrated on irrigated residential landscaping
We protect bees. Not exterminate them.
We're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to protecting bees, not exterminating them. Our trained team safely removes and relocates bee colonies at absolutely no cost to Citrus Heights residents.
100% Free
No hidden fees, no charges, ever. Our service costs you nothing.
Same-Day Response
We aim to assess swarms within hours of your report.
Humane Relocation
Bees are relocated to local apiaries — never killed.
How free bee removal works
Report the Swarm
Submit our online form or give us a call. We make it simple.
We Assess
Our team evaluates the situation, often the same day you report.
Safe Removal
Trained beekeepers carefully extract the colony — no pesticides.
New Home
Bees are relocated to a registered apiary at least 2 miles away.
Neighborhoods we serve in Citrus Heights
We provide free bee removal across all of Citrus Heights, including Sunrise Mall area, Rusch Park, Sylvan Corners, Auburn Boulevard corridor. If you're in Sacramento County and have found a bee swarm, we can help.
- Sunrise Mall area
- Rusch Park
- Sylvan Corners
- Auburn Boulevard corridor
Common bee situations we see
Bee Swarm on a Branch
Usually a temporary cluster while scouts search for a new home. Typically docile — we remove same-day before they establish.
Bees in a Wall or Roof
An established hive that needs careful extraction. We handle the full removal, including comb if accessible.
Bees in the Ground
Often bumblebees or ground-nesting mining bees. We assess the species and advise on the best approach.
Swarm on Your Property
Don't panic, don't spray. Most swarms are calm. Call us for free removal — we're usually out the same day.
Bee removal in Citrus Heights: common questions
- Is bee removal really free in Citrus Heights?
- Yes. The Bee Conservatory is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and live bee removal and relocation in Citrus Heights is completely free — there are no hidden fees and no charge to homeowners. Our work is funded by donations, which lets us rescue every colony instead of exterminating it. Call (916) 404-4294 or report a swarm online to get on the schedule.
- How fast can you remove bees in Citrus Heights?
- We aim to assess most Citrus Heights swarm reports the same day they come in. A swarm clustered in the open is usually docile and easy to collect quickly. An established colony inside a wall, roof, or tree cavity takes more planning, so we schedule those for a full extraction visit after assessing the access point.
- What should I do if I find a bee swarm on my property?
- Don't panic and don't spray. A swarm is a temporary cluster of bees searching for a new home, and it is usually calm because the bees have no hive or honey to defend. Keep children and pets away, give the bees space, and report the swarm to us. Spraying pesticide makes the bees defensive and harder to relocate safely.
- Do you remove bees from inside walls and roofs in Sacramento County?
- Yes. When a colony establishes inside a wall, roof, soffit, or chimney, we perform a full live removal — locating the colony, opening the cavity, and relocating the bees and accessible comb to a registered apiary. This is more involved than collecting an open swarm, but it removes the bees humanely without poison and prevents future re-infestation.
- Should I call an exterminator instead?
- For honey bees, no. Extermination kills a beneficial pollinator, and dead bees and abandoned comb left inside a wall can attract pests and cause odor and staining. Our free live removal solves the problem and protects the bees. We can also help you tell the difference between bees and wasps before you decide on a course of action.
Resources for Citrus Heights homeowners
Found a Bee Swarm? Here's Exactly What to Do
Step-by-step guide for handling a swarm safely while you wait for our team.
Read articleBees in Your Walls? How Live Removal Works
When a colony moves into a structure, here's how we remove them without poison.
Read articleWhy Our Bee Removal Is Always Free
How donor funding lets us rescue every colony at no cost to homeowners.
Read article
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Need bee removal in Citrus Heights?
Don't call an exterminator. Our free service protects both you and the bees.
(916) 404-4294