An estimated 25,000 honeybees that spent seven months in a Summerlin backyard tree have been safely relocated, offering a rare feel-good wildlife story for Las Vegas residents.
A Summerlin backyard turned into an unlikely hive for months, but the story ended on a sweeter note: an estimated 25,000 honeybees that had been living in a tree since about February have now been moved to a new home, according to a report from mykxlg.com.
The bees had built nine combs while tucked inside the tree, creating a sizable colony in a residential part of west Las Vegas. Their prolonged stay underscores how closely wildlife and neighborhoods can overlap in the valley, especially in mature communities like Summerlin where trees and landscaping can provide shelter for pollinators.
The relocation comes as Las Vegas continues to grapple with extreme heat and dry conditions that can affect both people and animals. While the sources do not identify the beekeeper or removal crew, the outcome offers a reassuring reminder that even a large backyard swarm can often be handled without harm when the right expertise is involved.
For residents who spot a swarm or suspect bees have settled on their property, the key takeaway is not to disturb the colony and to seek professional help rather than attempt removal on their own. In a region where landscaping, water use and wildlife management often intersect, the Summerlin bee move is a small but notable example of coexistence done right.
Details & Information: The bees were reported in a backyard tree in Summerlin, Las Vegas, and had been there since about February before being relocated to a new home, according to mykxlg.com. More information is available in the original report at mykxlg.com.