A member of the Bee Savior Association carries a rescued bee swarm in a parking lot.

As urban development expands and bees lose their natural habitats, specialized rescue groups are stepping in to protect these vital pollinators.

A close-up of a rescued bee swarm by the Bee Savior Association.

A close-up of a rescued bee swarm by the Bee Savior Association.

A close-up of a rescued bee swarm by the Bee Savior Association.

One such group is the MY Bee Savior, a local rescue team in Malaysia. When a community reports a bee infestation, volunteers respond quickly, carefully relocating swarms that are often mistaken for pests. A volunteer gently reaches into the hive, using their hands to guide the bees into a rattan basket, then transfers the hive to a safe and stable new location, all done in a calm, safe, and efficient manner.

A Bee Savior Association member prepares to place the queen bee into a hive box.

Rescued bee swarms stored in a vehicle by a Bee Savior Association member.

The team reportedly handles around 10 bee relocation cases per day, covering schools, apartment complexes, and urban green spaces. Rather than relying on fire departments to burn hives, the group emphasizes ecological balance, ensuring bees can continue their essential role in pollination.