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

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Pest Perspectives Podcast EP 70 – Understanding Bee Removal with Clive Stewart from Westart Apiaries Ltd

In Pest Perspectives Podcast EP 70, host Shaun Muller is joined by Clive Stewart, Operations Director at Westart Apiaries Ltd, for an in-depth discussion on honey bees, safe bee removal, bee-related callouts, and how the pest control industry can approach bees in a more informed and responsible way.

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Clive Stewart is an experienced and highly educated beekeeper who supports pest control professionals across the UK. Through his work, training and practical knowledge, Clive helps pest controllers develop the confidence to recognise bee situations correctly, offer suitable advice, and, where necessary, safely remove honey bee colonies 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, alongside BBKA qualifications through the national education scheme.

Clive is also the author of Safe Removal of Honey Bee Colonies from Buildings and delivers specialist bee removal courses to help pest professionals better understand the correct approach to honey bee colony removal.

In this episode, Shaun and Clive discuss why correct bee identification matters, when removal may genuinely be required, and why safe, informed and responsible methods are essential when dealing with honey bee colonies in buildings. They also explore the wider importance of education, sustainability and professional training within the pest management industry.

This episode is valuable listening for pest controllers, beekeepers, facilities managers, property managers, landlords, environmental professionals and anyone interested in honey bee removal, bee conservation and responsible pest management.

Honey bee removal from buildings
Recognising different bee-related situations
The role of pest controllers in bee callouts
Safe and responsible honey bee removal methods
Bee removal training and education
Clive Stewart’s book, Safe Removal of Honey Bee Colonies from Buildings
Westart Apiaries Ltd and their work with the pest control industry
How pest professionals can improve their knowledge around bees
Responsible pest management and sustainability

Learn more about Westart Apiaries Ltd and their courses here:
https://www.westart-apiaries.co.uk/

Visit the UKBR website here:
https://www.ukbr.org/

Watch 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 topics such as rodent control, drainage investigations, bee removal, bed bugs, wasps, commercial pest management, compliance, business growth and wider pest industry discussions.

Listen, watch and learn more at:
https://www.pestperspectivespodcast.co.uk

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