Bee Rooted

Bee Rooted We are dedicated to promoting healthy environments for honeybees and humans through live bee relocat Bee Rooted strives to develop healthy environments.

We perform live bee relocations, manage treatment free hives at host locations, offer beekeeping classes, mentoring and volunteers in the community to educate the public on pollinators and gardening. Contact us and we will help you.

08/11/2026

This may be controversial, but....

As a humane live bee removal specialist, I believe in honestly helping homeowners to understand ALL of the pros and cons to ALL of their decisions and allowing them to make the decision they are most comfortable with making.

That being said, recently, I have come across several pesticide companies saying that it is illegal in the state of California to kill honeybees. Although it is not best practice to kill honeybees for a variety of reasons (they are sentient organisms and it can cause structural damage), they are an invasive species, and it is not illegal. There is a difference between law and best practice.

In addition, as long as humane live bee removal specialists do not use any pesticides in accordance with CA State law, no pesticide license is required to remove honeybees. If conducting business activities, an applicable business license may be required.

Beekeepers know bees... that is their specialty.

Reference: https://ucanr.edu/site/beekeeping-san-diego-county/faqs-information

08/08/2026

This grill was busting at the seams with a colony that had been there for several years! It was one of those days where it felt like the bees were just never-ending! I love it when I approach and they keep minding their own business. That's when you know they are a calm colony 🐝🥰

Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a CA native plant that provides native habitat and draws in predators to counter...
07/18/2026

Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a CA native plant that provides native habitat and draws in predators to counter pests in your garden. For example, Yarrow hosts at least 5 species of moths for pollination, which feed local bat species. It is recommended by the UC extension system to lure short tongued parasitic wasps that feed on the nectar as a carbohydrate source and then hunt in nearby areas. Generally, honeybees do not visit Yarrow if other forage is present due to its low nectar abundance. For pollinators, "Moldenke (1976) lists many insects with beetles, syrphid flies, muscoid flies, wasps, and bees in the genera Hyleus, Lasioglossum as the most important." (3)

There has been taxonomic debate since A. millefolium is native to Europe and may be introduced. However, varieties in SoCal are distinct, and it has been suggested that the five native varieties of millefolium receive a name change to define the genetic separation in SoCal.

To grow yarrow, it is best to try to emulate its preferred native pine forest and coastal regions, which provide more mild temperatures versus the Inland areas. It is a perennial that generally grows in recently disturbed cool meadows (such as after a fire) or riparian areas. Despite its preference for serpentine soils, I have found success in Inland areas below 3000 ft in enriched soil if it is provided plenty of water (to counteract the lack of shade and warmer temperatures). Although it can survive mild drought, its shallow root system needs protection. It is a beautiful plant to add as a living mulch in an agricultural system to retain soil moisture and has long been used as a cover crop in viticulture.

High in volatile constituents (flavonoids) such as terpenes and phenolics, it has been historically utilized where it grows natively in Europe and the Americas. Yarrow has been cultivated and honored by Indigenous peoples as an herbal ally.

Sources:
1. https://www.calscape.org/Achillea-millefolium-(Common-Yarrow)

2.https://ucanr.edu/sites/default/files/2025-04/FactSheet_Flower_Yarrow_2021.05.19.pdf

3.https://research.fs.usda.gov/download/treesearch/36974.pdf

07/18/2026

This is why old comb needs to be removed. Old comb melted out and attracted a new colony. The new girls worked on cleaning it out and building anew. Check out how they built from the sides instead of hanging their comb! I am always in awe!

07/15/2026

I really thought these bees would be more defensive based on their activity, but they were another sweet feral colony. My mistakes in accidently squishing (aka through the gloves and leaning my elbow on the frame) accidently cost me 3 stings, but it is really hard to avoid when working above your head in a closet with little space! These girls are now in the mountains 💛🐝💛

Although this colony was sweet, the queen was grilling us as to why we were bothering her!She was very vocal, and it is ...
07/14/2026

Although this colony was sweet, the queen was grilling us as to why we were bothering her!
She was very vocal, and it is always so amazing to hear a queen piping!

Can't wait for a free fun family night with Geography in the Garden!
11/20/2025

Can't wait for a free fun family night with Geography in the Garden!

Who is coming tonight to this free fun family event? At 4:30, we will have games and activities, including a garden tre...
11/19/2025

Who is coming tonight to this free fun family event? At 4:30, we will have games and activities, including a garden treasure hunt, a tree BioBlitz, planting native flowers a map gallery, and more! In addition, the presentation portion will begin at 5:30 pm to discuss GIS projects such as finding suitable habitat for Bald Eagles, how GIS is used for conservation land collaboration, and more! Please share and join us!

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12151 Foothill Blvd
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
91739

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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9096603072

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