EP 70: Understanding Bee Removal with Clive Stewart from Westart Apiaries Ltd

Tonight's Episode

In Pest Perspectives Podcast EP 70, Shaun Muller is joined by Clive Stewart, Operations Director at Westart Apiaries Ltd, for an in-depth discussion on honey bees, safe bee removal, and how the pest control industry can better understand and approach bee-related callouts.Westart Apiaries ltd & courses https://www.westart-apiaries.co.uk/UKBR website https://www.ukbr.org/Clive is an experienced and educated beekeeper who supports pest control professionals across the UK by helping them develop the knowledge and confidence to recognise, advise on, and where necessary safely remove bees from areas of inconvenience. His background combines practical beekeeping, environmental awareness, sustainability, training, environmental management systems and integrated pest management.Clive also holds an NVQ Level 2 in Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management from Holme Lacy College of Agriculture, along with BBKA qualifications through its national education scheme. Alongside his hands-on work, Clive is also the author of *Safe Removal of Honey Bee Colonies from Buildings* and delivers specialist bee removal courses to help professionals understand the correct approach to honey bee colony removal.In this episode, Shaun and Clive discuss the importance of correctly identifying bees, understanding when removal may be required, and why safe, informed and responsible methods are essential when dealing with honey bee colonies in buildings. They also explore the role of education, sustainability and professional training within the wider pest management industry.This is a valuable episode for pest controllers, beekeepers, facilities managers, property managers, landlords, environmental professionals and anyone interested in honey bee removal, bee conservation and responsible pest management.Topics covered in this episode:Honey bee removal from buildingsRecognising different bee situationsThe role of pest controllers in bee-related calloutsSafe and responsible bee removal methodsBee removal training and educationClive Stewart’s book, *Safe Removal of Honey Bee Colonies from Buildings*Westart Apiaries Ltd and their work with the pest control industryWatch or listen to Pest Perspectives Podcast EP 70 for a practical, educational and industry-focused conversation on bees, buildings and safe removal with Clive Stewart from Westart Apiaries Ltd.Pest Perspectives Podcast is a UK pest control podcast hosted by Shaun Muller of Oakham Pest Control Ltd. The show features practical conversations with pest control technicians, business owners, suppliers and industry experts, covering rodent control, drainage investigations, bee removal, bed bugs, wasps, commercial pest management, compliance, business growth and wider pest industry topics.Listen, watch and learn more at:https://www.pestperspectivespodcast.co.uk