Yellow Jackets

Yellow jackets are the most notorious wasps in Las Vegas. With their recognizable black and yellow striped bodies and painful stings, these aggressive insects typically build their nests underground. Still, they can also be found in trees, bushes, and even inside homes. Yellow jackets are scavengers often attracted to food sources, making them more likely to encounter your pets. If you spot a yellow jacket nest on your property, it’s best to call a professional to remove it safely.

Paper Wasps

Paper wasps are another common sight in Las Vegas. These wasps have long, slender bodies, typically brown or reddish-brown. Unlike yellow jackets, paper wasps typically build their nests above ground, often under eaves, trees, or other structures and buildings. If you come across a paper wasp nest, use caution and keep your distance, as paper wasps can become aggressive if their nest is disturbed, so it’s best to call a professional to remove the nest.

Mud Daubers

Mud daubers are a less common but still present species in Las Vegas. These wasps are long and slender, like paper wasps, but usually black or blue-black. They get their names because they build their nests out of mud, like small tubes attached to walls and other surfaces. Mud daubers are generally not aggressive and rarely sting humans. They are beneficial as they prey on spiders to feed their larvae. If you find a mud dauber nest on your property, leave it alone or gently remove it with a broom or tool.

Bald-Faced Hornets

Bald-faced hornets are large, black, and white wasps more closely related to yellow jackets than true hornets. They build large, papery, and almost football-shaped nests that can contain hundreds of hornets. They aggressively defend their nests and can sting repeatedly. But while their appearance and nests can be scary, they’re pretty handy. The adults feed on nectar, help pollinate flowers, and kill and eat other types of yellow jackets. Call a professional to remove them and their nest if you see black hornet-like insects hanging around your home with three white stripes at the end of their bodies.

Wasp Removal in Las Vegas

Bee Master of Las Vegas specializes in safe and effective wasp removal and nest elimination. With over 25 years of experience, specialized equipment, and an in-depth understanding of wasp behavior, we ensure quick, reliable results. Whether you need extermination or nest removal, we offer tailored services to protect your home or business.

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Identifying Leaf-Cutter Bees

Part of the Megachilidae family, the leaf-cutter bees are pollinators that gardeners hope to attract! Leaf-cutter bees are black, furry, and about the same size as a honeybee. You can identify a leaf-cutter by how females collect and transport pollen in their hair-like structures on the underside of their abdomen instead of the rear legs like many bee species. A female leaf-cutter’s abdomen may appear yellow or golden from the pollen.

Leaf-Cutter Life Cycle

Leaf-cutter bees mate shortly after emerging in the spring. The males live for a short time after mating while females search for nesting sites. Starting in late spring and into late summer, female leaf-cutters build their nests in small rotted wood cavities about the size of a pencil, empty snail shells, dry soil, and holes in concrete walls. When the larvae emerge, they feed on the food stored in the nest and pupate over the winter. In the spring, the new generation of adult bees chew their way out of the nest and the life cycle starts again. 

Leaf-Cutter Nests

As solitary bees, leaf-cutter bees don’t live in colonies with a queen. Each female bee builds her own nest to raise her brood. To build their nest, the female leaf-cutter chews ¼ – ½ inch circular pieces from leaves or petals which layers into a thimble shape for each cell. A typical nest consists of up to 20 tightly-packed cells. The females begin the process of collecting nectar and honey which she mixes with her saliva to create food for her larvae. After placing food in each cell, she lays a single egg in each one. The final task of her life cycle is to close each cell with a seal made of chewed-up leaves.

Attracting Leaf-Cutters to Your Garden

Why should I attract leaf-cutters?

Leaf-cutters are important pollinators of wildflowers as well as squash, melons, peas, and other summer fruits and vegetables. Farmers use leaf-cutters to pollinate crops such as blueberries, onions, carrots, and alfalfa. 

How do I attract leaf-cutter bees?

Instead of removing the nesting sites of bees, consider providing leaf-cutters with suitable housing! That rotting tree stump in the corner of your yard? Leave it to house leaf-cutter bees! You can also build a leaf-cutter bee hotel from scratch! Try out this tutorial: Build a Bee House.

What else should I do?

Choose broadleaf plants with soft, smooth, and flexible leaves and flower petals such as roses, azaleas, peas, lilacs, and ash trees. With leaf-cutters, you’ll notice leaves and petals with pieces cut out of them and that’s okay! Leaf-cutters don’t eat the leaves and petals and they won’t damage the health of your plants. Also, look out for creatures that may attack your leaf-cutters like wasps, beetles, and ants.

What if I don’t want leaf-cutter bees in my yard?

If you have unwanted leaf-cutter bees (or any bee for that matter) in your yard, call Bee Master of Las Vegas! We specialize in live bee removal in Las Vegas where we safely capture bees and remove nests and transport them to another location ensuring they stick around to continue pollinating our planet. If you are in need of live bee removal, call Bee Master of Las Vegas today!

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What is bee pollination?

Bee pollination refers to the process by which bees transfer pollen from the male parts of a flower (the stamen) to the female parts (the pistil), resulting in fertilization and the production of seeds and fruit. This process is essential for the reproduction of many plants and the production of crops that humans rely on for food.

The Bee Pollination Process

How Bees Find Flowers

Bees find flowers through various methods, such as visual cues, olfactory signals, and electrical field detection! They’re attracted to vibrant colors and distance patterns from flowers, often standing out against the green backdrop of foliage. The aromatic scent of flowers serves as an olfactory beacon, drawing bees from a distance. Bees also have a crazy ability to sense the slight electrical charge flowers carry that changes when another bee has recently visited, providing information about the freshness of the flower’s nectar and pollen reserves.

The Energy Source: Nectar

Nectar, a sweet liquid secreted by flowers, is a critical energy source for bees, rich in the essential sugars they require for their high-energy lifestyle. When bees forage, they use their long tongues to extract nectar from flowers, storing it in their “honey stomach,” a separate compartment from their actual stomach. Once they return to the hive, the nectar is regurgitated and passed between worker bees, each time being further processed by enzymes in the bees’ saliva. The regurgitation process, combined with the evaporation of water from the nectar within the hive’s warm environment, gradually transforms the nectar into honey. Honey, which has a high sugar content, is the primary food source for bees.

Pollen & Nutrition

Pollen, collected from the stamens of flowers, stands as a nutritional powerhouse for bees, densely packed with protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals crucial to their diet. When bees visit flowers to gather nectar, they brush against the pollen, sticking their bodies in the “pollen baskets” on their hind legs. This pollen is transported back to the hive as a primary food source, especially for larvae. The protein and fat content is crucial for the development and growth of bee larvae, ensuring their maturation into healthy adults.

Buzz Pollination

Some bees exhibit behaviors like “buzz pollination,” which improves pollination efficiency. In this method, bees hold onto flowers and vibrate their muscles, creating a buzz that releases the pollen grains. This specialized technique is highly effective for flowers that require specific vibration frequencies to release pollen, showing the unique adaptation between plants and pollinators. Bumblebees stand out as pollinators using their unique “buzz pollination” skill to dislodge pollen from plants like tomatoes and blueberries.

Live Bee Removal in Las Vegas

While we love our buzzing beings, they sometimes tend to make their home in unsafe places around your home or place of work. If you find yourself in a bee predicament, call the masters of safe bee removal, Bee Masters of Las Vegas, for a free quote!

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Benefits of Beekeeping

Pollination

Bees are vital pollinators and play a crucial role in the reproduction of many plants. By keeping bees, you pollinate nearby gardens, orchards, crops, and wildflowers, increasing crop yields and biodiversity.

Honey Production

One of the most apparent benefits of beekeeping is the opportunity to harvest your honey. Fresh, raw honey is delicious and has numerous health benefits. Honey can be used as a natural sweetener and for medicinal purposes. As people become more health-conscious, high-quality local honey will continue to be in high demand.

Beeswax and Other Products

In addition to honey, bees produce other valuable products such as beeswax, propolis, and royal jelly. Beeswax can be used for candle making, cosmetics, and even as a natural wood polish. Propolis has antimicrobial properties and can be used in natural remedies. Royal jelly is highly nutritious and is often used in health supplements.

Potential Income Source

When beekeepers have a high-quality, high-yield season, they can sell honey, beeswax, propolis, and other products to grow a source of income potentially. Beekeepers can also offer their hives for pollination services to farmers to improve crop pollination.

Environmental Impact

By keeping bees, you contribute to the conservation of honeybee populations, which currently face numerous challenges, such as habitat loss and pesticide exposure. Beekeeping helps to support the overall health and well-being of bees, ensuring their survival for future generations.

Downsides of Beekeeping

Time and Commitment

Beekeeping requires a lot of time and commitment. Bees need regular care and attention, especially during the warmer months when they’re most active. You must dedicate time to inspecting the hive, monitoring for disease, ensuring safety, and managing the colony.

Setup Costs

Compared to traditional farming practices, beekeeping is relatively cheap, but some cost is still associated with managing your bees. You’ll need to purchase equipment such as hives, frames, protective clothing, and tools. Ongoing expenses include feeding bees during nectar scarcity, treating diseases and pests, and licenses and permits.

Risks of Stings

While bee stings often occur to professional beekeepers, they are an inevitable part of beekeeping. Many beekeepers develop a tolerance over time! However, if you have severe allergies or a fear of stings, beekeeping may not be the right hobby for you.

Regulations and Neighbors

Depending on your location, there may be regulations and restrictions regarding beekeeping, such as permits and regular inspections. It’s essential to familiarize yourself with local laws and regulations before starting. Additionally, consider the proximity of your neighbors and their potential concerns about bees.

Disease and Pests

Bees are vulnerable to diseases such as foulbrood, chalkbrood, and nosema, requiring careful monitoring and treatment. Additionally, parasites such as Varroa mites are common in bee colonies and can devastate a hive if left untreated. Predators such as bears and skunks can damage hives and kill bees in certain regions.

Bee Removal Services in Las Vegas

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Killer Bees: A Brief History

A hybrid of honey bees was brought to Brazil in the late 1950s by Professor Warwick E. Kerr. He intended to breed a race of honeybees that would adapt to the tropical climates of South America. Through experimentation, Kerr reared African queens with Italian honey bee drones. He distributed these bees to Brazilian beekeepers in the late 1960s, but they quickly discovered their defensive and aggressive nature, which spread through Brazil and Argentina. By the early 1970s, the United States took notice and published a report on the impending AHB problem.

In 1990, the descendants of the original AHBs reached the southwestern US and spread to Arizona, New Mexico, and west Texas within two years. As AHBs spread, more than 1,000 people and tens of thousands of domestic animals were killed in stinging incidents, creating a fear-driven health crisis that forced many South American beekeepers out of business.

Recognizing Killer Bees

Size Difference

AHBs look almost identical to European Honeybees (EHBs) except for a slight difference in size. AHBs are about 10% smaller than their European counterparts, but the difference is so subtle that it’s unnoticeable to the average Joe, and many beekeepers have a hard time distinguishing the two simply by looking at them.

Behavioral Differences

EHBs and AHBs respond very differently to provocation. White bees will respond aggressively to threats to their hive; AHBs are much more aggressive. EHBs may send out as few as 10-20 guard bees to respond to a threat within 20 yards of their hive; AHBs may send several HUNDRED within a range of 120 yards of their hives. AHB hives can sting thousands of times when disturbed, while EHB hives typically sting about 10-20 times. 

Foraging Behaviors

AHBs are typically more solitary foragers, while EHBs are more opportunistic. AHBs are less discouraged by overcast, cold weather, while EHBs stick to sunny days and are more sensitive to poor temperatures and rainy weather.

Where To Find AHBs

EHBs rarely nest in exposed areas, while AHBs may nest in the open, such as hanging from a tree branch. AHBs also nest in much smaller places than EHBs. For example, while a typical EHB hive can be in larger cavities, AHBs tend to nest in spaces almost half the size of EHBs. Check chimneys and crawl spaces, as AHBs will nest in many places, and EHBs won’t. Other possible nesting sites include empty containers, abandoned vehicles, old tires, lumber piles, and sheds.

I found aggressive bees; what do I do?

While it is hard to distinguish EHBs and AHBs, you can take steps to ensure bees don’t nest in and around your home, including:

• Bee-Proofing Your Home: Prevention is best! Ensure no gaps larger than 1⁄8 inch are around chimneys or plumbing; this is a favorite spot for bees. Install fine mesh screens to prevent bees from fitting through and inspect any openings for bees.
• NEVER Remove Nests: Due to AHB’s sheer aggressiveness, you should never try to remove a nest alone, especially by hitting it, throwing rocks at it, or burning it.
• RUN FAST: Run and run fast! Pull your shirt over your face to protect your head from stings. Don’t run toward water as they may wait above the water for you. Run toward a well-lit area that may disorient the bees or shelter that can shut them out.

Killer Bee Experts in Las Vegas

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Six Things Attracting Wasps

Your Garbage Can

While wasps typically enjoy a tasty diet of nectar and pollen, all kinds of leftover foods can attract them, especially sugary and sweet like candy, baked goods, and empty soda cans. That’s why wasps love visiting overflowing garbage cans, so ensure your garbage can is adequately sealed, emptied regularly, and cleaned occasionally. No one likes cleaning out trash cans, but it’s vital to take time to do this, especially if you suspect pests are visiting your garbage. Once empty, move the can to an area where it can quickly drain. Rinse it out, sprinkle baking soda inside, give the interior a good scrub, rinse, and dry!

Meat & Other Proteins

It’s not always about the sweet and tasty foods and drinks. Some wasp species feast on meat, as it contains much-needed protein to feed their larvae. If you’re grilling fresh meat outside, cover the precious protein or bring it indoors until you’re ready to grill! Additionally, dog food can also attract wasps since it is filled with protein, so keep food containers sealed.

Flowers

It’s a nasty Catch-22 if you’re a bee buff but hate wasps since they both love flowers. Wasps also search for nectar and pollen, and vibrant flowers attract wasps, primarily white, blue, purple, and yellow. While it’s challenging to create a garden while keeping wasps at bay, there are certain plants you can plant to keep them away:

• Wormwood
• Lemongrass
• Eucalyptus
• Citronella
• Lavender
• Mint Varieties

Untreated Wood

Something you probably didn’t expect to be on this list is untreated wood. Wasps use wood as a source of pulp for building nests, meaning your unpainted deck or swing set could attract wasps. You may even notice signs of strip-like damage in places where the wasps ripped up. Ensure any outside wood is painted or sealed properly to prevent wasps from tearing apart your deck.

Water

Wasps drink and even collect water to take back to their colony for various reasons, including constructing new nests and cooling down their current ones. If you have an outdoor pool, keep it covered when not in use. Ensure any places with standing water are taken care of, such as bringing in full watering cans or preventing water from puddling under your downspout.

Fruit Trees & Plants

Again, it comes down to wasps’ obsession with sugar! Once ripe, the fruit is sweet and full of sugar, so wasps gather to feast, especially once the fruit ferments. Pick up any fallen fruit, especially rotting ones, and harvest ripe ones from the branches as soon as possible. The same goes for fruit that grows on bushes, such as strawberries and blackberries. You can use a mesh net to protect smaller plants from wasps and other pests.

Wasp Removal in Las Vegas

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The Healing Compounds of Propolis

Researchers identified more than 500 compounds in propolis, the majority being various forms of polyphenols. Polyphenols are antioxidants that help fight disease and damage in the body. Propolis contains other potential healing compounds like amino acids, vitamins A, C, and E, and minerals like potassium and magnesium. The composition of propolis can vary depending on the location of the bees and what trees and flowers they have access to.

The Benefits of Propolis

Wound Healing

One of the most valuable aspects of propolis, for both humans and bees, is its natural antiseptic qualities. You can protect open sores and cuts from infection by spreading propolis or its extract on wounds. Propolis has a special compound called pinocembrin, a flavonoid that acts as an antifungal. These anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial compounds make propolis helpful in treating wounds.

Stimulates Circulation

Some of the other active ingredients in propolis stimulate the circulatory system in the body, which can improve blood flow and oxygenation of various body parts. Blood flow through the arteries and blood vessels is also essential for heart health and can lessen the chances of blood clots, atherosclerosis, heart attacks, and strokes.

Oral Health

A 2021 review found that propolis may help treat mouth and throat infections. Researchers suggest that the product’s antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects could potentially affect oral health. Propolis has been found to reduce plaque, canker sores, herpes, and various other oral diseases that affect the lips, gums, and throat.

Cancer

Propolis has been suggested to have a role in treating certain cancers as well. According to one 2021 study, propolis may:

• Keep cancerous cells from multiplying
• Reduce the likelihood that cells will become cancerous
• Block pathways that keep cancer cells from signaling each other
• Reduce side effects from chemotherapy and radiation therapy

Chronic Diseases

Research suggests that some of propolis’s anti-oxidative effects may have potential cardiovascular, neurological, and anti-diabetic benefits. One 2019 review indicates that polyphenol-rich foods and supplements like propolis may reduce the risk of high cholesterol, heart disease, and stroke. The same review also noted that propolis may possess neuroprotective effects against multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia.

Cognitive Abilities

One of the other effects of antioxidants is an improvement in cognitive function. Free radicals are partially responsible for the “cobwebs” of old age by stimulating the use and creation of new neural pathways, and propolis can keep cognitive disorders at bay and improve memory, retention, and interaction skills as we age.

Live Bee Removal in Las Vegas

While we at Bee Master of Las Vegas are masters of all knowledge on bees, we don’t provide bee-related products, but we can help humanely remove bees from your home or office. If you’re looking for high-quality bee products, we know a few companies within the Valley that offer them, which you can find on our “Six Bee-Related Resources in Las Vegas” blog!

Call us today for a free estimate on safe bee and wasp removal!

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Mason Bee Basics

Mason bees, hailing from the Osmia genus, are excellent pollinators known for their unique appearance, which sets them apart from other bee species. If you’ve ever encountered a bee with a shimmering, metallic tint and a tiny waist, you’ve likely spotted a Mason Bee! These cool-looking creatures come in various beautiful colors, from deep blacks to vibrant blues and greens. Mason bees vary in size but are typically between ⅜ and ⅝ inches long, about the size of a housefly.

Fun Fact: Mason bees have stingers, but only sting if trapped or squeezed. Their sting is far less painful than a honeybee’s, as they don’t have venom!

Mason Bee’s Purpose

At their core, mason bees are valuable pollinators. They excel at pollinating tree fruits like apples, cherries, and berries. Come rain or shine; mason bees are hard at work pollinating your favorite fruits! Mason bees extend their talents beyond pollination by contributing to the biodiversity and health of ecosystems across North America. They also indirectly aid in controlling pests by supporting the health and reproduction of specific plants and maintaining habitats for other insects and creatures that eliminate common pests.

Mason Bee’s Habitat & Foraging Habits

Mason Bees are adaptable creatures when finding a place to live. They often choose naturally occurring tubular cavities such as hollow twigs, old beetle burrows, or even empty carpenter bee nests. Sometimes, you’ll find them in unusual places like snail shells or under loose tree bark. You’ll find Mason bees across North America, from bustling cities to calm countryside. You’ll rarely see them in colder climates like Canada and Alaska.

Mason bees LOVE fruit trees like apples, cherries, and pears. It perfectly aligns with the blossoming fruit trees when they emerge in early spring. Immediately after emerging, the female Mason bees forage these trees to collect nectar and pollen. While honeybees venture far and wide to forage, Mason bees tend to forage closer to home. Their approach to collecting pollen isn’t like honeybees, which can carry it on their legs. Mason bees like chaos, so they love rolling around in pollen for maximum collection.

Attracting Mason Bees to Your Garden

Provide Nesting Sites

While Mason bees prefer a natural setting (don’t we all), they don’t mind premade homes. Consider setting up a bee house filled with hollow bamboo tubes or drilled blocks of untreated wood. The ideal diameter of the holes should be between ¼ and ⅜ inch, six feet from the ground, and three to six inches deep.

Blooming Plants

Mason bees are typically attracted to native flowers and fruit trees like apples and pears. Planting a wide selection of flowers ensures our buzzing bees have a steady supply of nectar and pollen.

Avoid Pesticides

Like all pollinators, Mason bees are susceptible to chemical pesticides. Using natural or organic pest solutions will keep our pollinators safe and encourage them to visit more frequently.

Live Bee Removal in Las Vegas

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Ancient Mayan Beekeeping

Mayan beekeeping techniques focused on cultivating stingless bees, known as the Melipona bees, and held truly unique traditions. These bees were kept in hollowed-out logs placed in specific locations to take advantage of the bees’ preference for certain types of trees. The Mayans controlled bee behavior by using smoke to calm them during harvesting. Mayan honey production was a vital part of their culture and was used as a sweetener for medicinal purposes and in religious ceremonies.

European Beekeeping Traditions

Beekeeping has a rich history spanning centuries throughout Europe. Its history can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans, who valued honey as a sweetener and for medicinal purposes. Over time, Europeans developed various techniques to manage bee colonies and harvest honey, including the use of skeps and wooden beehives later on. These techniques allowed beekeepers to cultivate honey on a larger scale.

Harmonious African Beekeeping

African beekeeping traditions showcase a deep-rooted and symbiotic connection between humans and the natural world. Sustainable practices and ethical beekeeping are the core of these traditions, ensuring the well-being of the bees and the environment. In Africa, beekeepers have long understood the importance of maintaining a harmonious relationship with nature and supporting the ecosystem.

Chinese Beekeeping Traditions

Chinese beekeepers have traditionally operated colonies near their farms and in natural or wild habitats, and their traditions are based on the ancient Chinese belief that bees are symbols of harmony and balance. They often constructed hives from bamboo and other available materials and used smoke to keep bees calm during inspection. Beekeepers would set up their hives in specific locations according to astrological readings to create a balance between the colonies and their environment.

Chinese beekeepers traditionally harvested honey from their colonies using a small pot and strainer to collect it without damaging the comb. They also used various plants as a food source for the bees to encourage them to stay in their hives.

The Art of Japanese Beekeeping

The traditional style of Japanese beekeeping is based on harvesting honey in the wild. Unlike Western beekeepers, who kept bees in their own hives, Japanese beekeepers preferred to be more “hands-off” in their practices. Allowing their bees to swarm and forage freely will enable beekeepers to collect larger amounts of honey without disturbing the bees’ natural environment.

Japanese beekeepers also built structures around the beehives made of wood and clay that functioned as insulation, protecting the bees from the wind and ensuring the hive stays at a consistent temperature. The Japanese also use a honeycomb mold made of two connected pieces of cedar to shape and support the honeycombs and help protect the bees and their honey.

Live Bee Removal in Las Vegas

While we at Bee Master don’t practice beekeeping, we ensure the bees we remove from your home or place of work are moved to a safe location and the new beehive is monitored and cared for by professionals. Bee Master of Las Vegas cares about our buzzing little bees and wants to ensure they continue doing their jobs and keeping our world moving. Call us today!

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The Las Vegas Farm

The Las Vegas Farm has been around since 1961 and was opened to the public in 1968. Visitors can get up close and personal with animals, including chickens, peacocks, goats, horses, cows, and more! The Farm is partnered with Barn Buddies Rescue, a non-profit organization that rescues abused, neglected, or abandoned farm animals. The Farm provides these rescued animals with housing, rehabilitation, and holistic care.

The Farm offers deliciously nutritious raw local honey straight from the beehives. The bees at The Las Vegas Farm don’t have to travel far for their nectar because there are many flowering trees and plants to visit on The Farm. You can purchase local honey at The Las Vegas Farm for as low as $10 for a half-pint jar!

Vegas Bees

Owners, Betsy and Pete began their journey with extensive training from a master beekeeper. They’re confident in handling any bee-related situation with precision and care. Suppose you’re interested in learning about beekeeping. In that case, Vegas Bees offers informative and interactive workshops that’ll teach you about a bee’s life, the beekeeping process, and the importance of bees to our ecosystem. Vegas Bees offers locally produced honey free of additives and preservatives. You can purchase local honey from Vegas Bees starting at $16!

Pahrump Honey Company

Not too far from Las Vegas, on the other side of Mount Charleston and Lee Canyon, is Pahrump, Nevada. The lovely Pahrump Honey Company is where you can find delicious desert honey. Their bees work hard in the Great Basin Desert, collecting nectar and pollen from various desert plants like Yucca, Mesquite, wildflowers, and alfalfa fields. Their honey goes straight from the hive to the jar with a cheesecloth filter pitstop in between.

You can purchase honey-based products from Pahrump Honey Company, including honey goat milk soap, honeycomb, handmade chapsticks, bee pollen, and raw honey for as low as $3!

Tom’s Bee Hives

Tom Lioubas was a Greek immigrant who dreamed about the opportunities the United States provided. In 1962, Tom and his family were commissioned to build beehives for the Greek Agricultural Department. He arrived in Las Vegas in 1971, earning his General Contractor’s license and building many commercial and residential projects throughout the Las Vegas Valley for over 30 years!

Tom’s custom beehives are handcrafted in Las Vegas with the best materials and finest craftsmanship to ensure each beehive is built to your satisfaction. You can also purchase raw honey free of pesticides and pollutants at Tom’s Bee Hives with an entire TWO-POUND jar for only $25.

Gilcrease Orchard

The Gilcrease Ranch has raised chickens and turkeys and sold them to the people of Las Vegas and Nellis Air Force Base. They grow assorted crops, including alfalfa, on 1,500 acres of land! You can book photoshoots for as low as $100, and they’re currently open for Spring photoshoots with their beautiful blossoming fruit trees.

You’ll find honeybees hard at work in the orchard with beehives nearby. Here at Bee Master, we humanely rescue bee colonies from residential and commercial locations and take them to Gilcrease Orchard! Watch us relocate bees here: Bee Master Bee Relocation.

Las Vegas Bee Removal Services

Here at Bee Master of Las Vegas, we understand the importance of bees to our environment and the future ecosystem of our children’s children. With over 25 years of experience, our family-run company would love to help you solve your wasp and bee problems! Call us today!

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