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• Paradise Nectar owners Jen Rasmussen Lair & John Lair agree to offer wild hive removal services on the premises.  This includes removing the bees & their wax combs.

• In order to remove the bees the structure must be opened up to attain access to the bees and their combs.  Without removing the combs, there is risk of not locating the queen and left behind eggs can be made into a new queen.

• Depending on the location of the hive the point of access may vary.  It will be decided that the least labor intensive and more easily repaired opening be made. 

• If there is electrical wire, gas hook-ups, or plumbing involved in opening up the wall an added fee will apply due to the risk of safety.  All electrical and gas must be turned off prior to the removal of the bees. 

• Once the wall is opened, the queen, combs, and bees are removed.  They are relocated to Paradise Nectar Apiaries.  Some forager bees will remain who did not return back from gathering food before dusk.  These bees cannot reproduce and so cannot create or sustain a new hive. 

• Its recommended that the home owner or person repairing the wall use KILZ stain blocker spray on the area the bees touched.  Paradise Nectar offers repairs as a separate service and rates vary depending on the job specifications.

• If a queen should run while the bees and combs are being removed it may be necessary to open up a new area to reach the hives new location.  This is more common in older homes due to the stud designs and lumber defects. 

• Removal services are offered one hive at a time.  Structures with multiple hives, even if removed on the same day, are invoiced separately.  Each hive removal is priced due to risk, location & accessibility, pesticide poisoning, & ventilation.

• If a hive has been poisoned by pesticides Paradise Nectar prefers not to remove it.  If it is agreed that the hive will be removed by Paradise Nectar a minimum fee of $200 will be added to the original quoted rate.  The chemicals get into the combs, they get on the bees, and then they get on the person who touches the wax and the bees.  In addition the pesticides contaminate the honey making it toxic to consume. 

• A minimum fee of $250 applies to all ground floor removals.  For more complicated rescues additional fees will apply.  Second story removals start at $500.  If it is necessary, a lift or scaffolding may be required, at the owners expense.  If ladders are the only option to access the colony, rates will increase due to the risk. 

• Paradise Nectar Apiaries, represented by owners Jen Rasmussen Lair & John Lair agree to offer the services of honey bee removal and relocation.  Paradise Nectar has informed you of the possible undesirable outcomes that may arise such as possible cut wires, bees running to a new location in the adjacent walls, or unreachable combs due to inaccessible locations. 

• Paradise Nectar and owners Jen Rasmussen Lair & John Lair, are released of liability for any and all actions taken to gain access to the queen, combs, and bees, and remove them.  This service is offered as per your request. 

 

• Release of Liability Agreement:

 

Bee Removal Date:

Home Owner/s:                                                

Home Renter/s:

 

I completely understand and realize that the servicesbeing offered by Paradise Nectar will be rendered to the best of their ability.I recognize the possibility for complications and therefore release Paradise Nectar and its affiliates of all liability.

 

By signing below, I release Paradise Nectar from all liability, costs, and damages which could arise from the participation in bee removal services.I agree to accept financial responsibility for the costs related to this emergency honeybee rescue and relocation and give my confirmation of the same by signing this document.

 

Signature of Owner/s: 

Signature of Renter/s: 

Signature of Paradise Nectar Operator/s: