I was called out for a bee removal here in Southern California and ended up uncovering a massive hive that had clearly been there for about two years. These honey bees had built an impressive, well-established colony. As I started the removal, the hive just kept going deeper and deeper. The bees were understandably defensive—not aggressive, just doing what bees do to protect their home. I carefully boxed up the brood and performed a safe, humane bee rescue, relocating the colony to a better envi