Bee Removal, Hive Placement & Brush Clearing in Bellville, TX
Bellville is the Austin County seat, about 14 miles north of Sealy up Highway 36, and it's our home county. Around the courthouse square you'll find historic homes and storefronts. Outside town, the land rolls into pasture, hay meadows, creek bottoms and wooded acreage, which makes it great country for bees and a place where brush never stops growing. Farmer Brown & Co., the Sealy family business of Henry Brown Jr. and Zanaria Brown, helps Bellville homeowners, ranchers and landowners with honeybee removal, hive placement, raw local honey and skid steer land work.
Call or text 979-627-1998 · Request bee service · Get a land quote
Honeybee removal in Bellville and the countryside
Older homes near downtown often have the gaps bees look for: wood siding, pier-and-beam crawlspaces, chimneys, porch ceilings and attic vents. Out on the farm, colonies move into barns, sheds, hollow oaks, deer feeders, old equipment and water troughs. We handle both:
Live structure removals: we find the colony, plan access, remove bees and accessible comb, and relocate the colony when conditions allow.
Swarm pickup: spring swarms on fence posts, trees and porches are collected and rehomed.
Outbuilding and tree colonies: the method depends on what the bees are in and whether it can be opened.
You'll get a written scope and price first. Keep people, pets and livestock back, and please don't spray. A colony that's removed alive can keep pollinating Austin County.
Bees for 1-d-1 ag valuation in Austin County
Austin County has plenty of small acreage, and beekeeping is a popular way for landowners on 5 to 20 acres to pursue Texas 1-d-1 open-space ag valuation. The Austin County Appraisal District sets the hive count (intensity standard), history-of-use rules and filing requirements, so talk to them before you buy bees or sign a plan. Once you know the rules, we'll put together a written proposal: hive sites with good access, water and forage; placement; scheduled inspections; seasonal management; and records to support your filing. We can't guarantee approval; only the district decides. Ag exemption beekeeping →
Keeping your own bees already? Our hive inspections and management help colonies get through Texas summers and come into spring strong.
Raw honey from Austin County hives
Our raw Texas wildflower honey reflects what blooms across this part of Austin County, and our creamed honeys (Texas Velvet Original, Cinnamon Trail and Blue Velvet Reserve Blueberry Vanilla) make easy gifts. Order online for pickup in Sealy by arrangement, local delivery (ask about your area) or shipping. Bellville shops, cafés and market vendors can buy wholesale.
Skid steer brush clearing for Bellville acreage
Brush, briars and saplings creep into Bellville pastures, fence lines and creek edges fast. Our Kubota skid steers handle: - pasture reclaiming and brush cutting, - fence-line clearing before fence repair or replacement, - opening up ranch lanes, deer-lease access, trails and gates, - power raking and finish grading, and - gravel spreading and private ranch road restoration.
Send photos, the property location and approximate acreage for a written quote, with travel from Sealy included. Skid steer & brush clearing →
Why Bellville landowners call us
Same county, close by: Sealy to Bellville is a short drive up Highway 36.
Beekeepers who know the land: we keep bees, produce honey and clear brush, so we understand rural property.
Written quotes first, with clear scope and no surprises.
One number for everything: 979-627-1998.
Nearby areas
Sealy, San Felipe, Industry, New Ulm, Cat Spring, Kenney, Hempstead and Columbus. See our Columbus and Hempstead & Waller pages.
Bellville FAQs
Do you remove bees from barns and ranch buildings? Yes. Send photos of the entry point and the building, and we'll recommend the safest approach.
Where do I start for ag valuation with bees in Austin County? Contact the Austin County Appraisal District for its current beekeeping requirements, then send us your acreage and their guidance.
Can you clear a fence line before my fence crew comes? Yes. Fence-line clearing is a common skid steer job. Send the approximate length and photos.
Do you do recurring brush maintenance? Yes. After the first cleanup, we can schedule follow-up cutting for pasture edges, fence lines and lanes.
Bellville bees, honey or brush?
Call or text 979-627-1998 or email info@farmerbrowncompany.com.