If you see a large cluster of bees hanging from a tree branch, fence, or even your porch, you’re witnessing one of nature’s most fascinating sights — a honey bee swarm. Swarming is a natural part of a healthy hive’s life cycle. It’s how bees expand their colonies. While swarms may look intimidating, honey bees are usually very docile during this time — they’re simply looking for a new home.

At T.J’s Bees, we love our bees — and we’re committed to keeping them (and you!) safe. If you spot a swarm on your property, don’t panic or reach for chemicals. We offer free honey bee swarm collection in our local area. Our experienced beekeepers will safely remove the swarm and relocate it to one of our managed apiaries, where the bees can continue to thrive.

While in most cases we can remove swarms for free, there are times when we may need to cut out flooring, drywall, or roofing in order to safely remove the bees. In this case we will write an estimate for our services and recommend a local contractor to make any necessary repairs.

Ever dreamed of having your own beehive, but not sure where to start? Our Host a Hive program lets you enjoy all the benefits of backyard beekeeping — fresh local honey, stronger pollination for your garden, and the joy of helping honey bees thrive — while we handle the hard part.

What do you get?

A Complete Beehive: We provide everything — the hive, bees, and all the equipment they need to flourish.
Professional Care: Our experienced beekeepers manage your hive year-round. We handle inspections, health checks, feeding, and treatments if needed — always with the bees’ well-being in mind.
Regular Updates: After every inspection, you’ll get a friendly report so you can follow along with your bees’ progress.
Delicious Rewards: Enjoy a share of the pure, raw honey harvested from your own hive each season!
Optional Bear Protection: We offer sturdy bear fencing solutions to keep your hive safe from curious wildlife.

Healthy bees mean healthy harvests — and a healthier planet. With our Commercial Hive Hosting program, farms, orchards, vineyards, and eco-friendly businesses can bring managed honey bee hives onto their property, boosting pollination while supporting local bee populations.

When you host commercial hives with us:

• We install healthy, well-managed honey bee colonies tailored to your property size.

• Our experienced beekeepers handle all installation, hive care, inspections, feeding, and treatments as needed.

• You get regular updates on hive health and pollination progress.

• You receive a share of pure, raw honey produced by your bees.

• Optional bear fencing and extra protection available for rural properties.