Honey bees are beneficial insects. However, they will defend their nests and can be more aggressive if their nest or the areas around their nest are disturbed.
Hives or swarms found on residential property are the responsibility of the homeowner. We encourage residents to contact a licensed beekeeper or private pest control company licensed for bee removal. Private pest control operators licensed by the State can be found online or by calling 916-372-4363.
The District is not associated with nor can recommend one company/service over another. Residents are urged to thoroughly research any business and request several quotes before agreeing to service. Once the hive is removed, District staff can offer guidance on how to “bee proof” the property to reduce the likelihood that bees will reestablish a colony there.
The District may carry out bee removal in cases where hives or swarms are located in a non-structural location, such as trees and bushes, or in an accessible place where the bees pose an imminent threat to the public.
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Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and
channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District
has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and
commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and
other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome
feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.
If you need any special assistance or accommodations:
Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations.
The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best
practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.
Compliance Procedures and Reports
In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards,
Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely
changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.
Linked Documents and Third Parties
Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do
not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our
agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties,
we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.
