Who Is JP the Beeman you ask? JP is The Master of the "Live Cutout". Based in Louisiana, JP (Jeff Armstrong) has become a digital folk hero in the world of bee removal and conservation. While many creators use flashy edits and clickbait, JP’s channel thrives on the raw, unhurried reality of honeybee relocation. He specializes in "cutouts", the surgical removal of bees and their honeycomb from inside the structures of homes, sheds, and even odd places like statues. What sets h

Your HOA, Liability, and Bees Questions Answered. Most people think a bee problem at their home is an HOA issue. It is not. Most HOA's will not pay for bee removal unless the bees are on a common area. The moment bees establish themselves on your property, especially in a neighborhood with an HOA, the situation crosses into your hands. Now you are dealing with responsibility, potential liability, and how your neighbors are affected. This is the "gray area" and it is where thi

If it feels like bees are suddenly everywhere in Las Vegas right now, you’re not imagining it. But here’s the part most people don’t realize: This isn’t unusual. This isn’t a spike. This isn’t a problem getting worse. Bees in Las Vegas are running exactly on time. The News Says Bee Activity Is Rising. That’s True… But Misleading Local coverage this week is warning residents to expect more bee encounters as temperatures rise and people spend more time outdoors. And yes, you ar

A Guide for Homeowners in the Las Vegas Valley Who Want to Make the Right Call, and Not Just the Fastest One. Discovering bees on your property can feel scary. Whether it's a swarm cluster under your eaves, a hive inside your walls, or bees flying out of a crack in your stucco, the instinct is to call someone immediately and make it stop. That's understandable, especially here in the Las Vegas valley, where the summer heat can turn a simple bee problem into a serious structur

We Need Bees The Hidden Cost of Killing Bees (And What We Should Do Instead) When people call us at Vegas Bees, it’s usually because they’ve stumbled onto a buzzing problem they never expected. A hive in the wall, a swarm in the yard, bees slipping into the house through a vent. Their first instinct? Get rid of them...fast! The thing I wish everyone  knew is killing bees isn’t just overkill, it’s part of a much bigger problem. Once you understand why, you’ll never look at hon

Pollinator Only Hives are Perfect for Constant Pollination Most people think every beehive exists to produce honey. But some of our healthiest, happiest colonies have never produced a single drop for harvest. Instead, these compact 5-frame pollinator hives exist for one purpose: helping the landscape around them thrive. At Vegas Bees, we’ve learned that not every colony needs to be managed for honey. Some of our strongest 5-frame pollinator-only hives have been thriving for y