EcoBee Removal — Training, Certification & Work Pathways

Who We Are

My name is Steven Behncke I have been a Honey Bee Removal Technician for 16 years. I have done a lot of different kinds of jobs from construction to nursing and I am going to tell you, I love my job! Everyday is exciting to be a part of this important and growing profession. I love the freedom, the challenge, the meaning and the profits that come with being a live bee removal technician.
Its been a long journey to become an expert in the field (the learning continues) and I can teach you to get past the pitfalls, learn the shortcuts and to be successful too.
Becoming a bee removal technician requires a basic understanding of how to use hand tools, job safety, and the habits of bees (which we can teach you). The tool-up is simple and relatively cheap and to my knowledge I cant think of any other profession that pays as well for the little cost in tools and training.
If you are in Florida (our homebase) you may qualify for your own service area after training as well as accessing live mentorship with one of our teachers.
If you are out-of-state you can take the online course, learn the basics and start your own business, or come to Florida for hands on training and even become one of our Affiliates which includes live support and marketing for you location. Read through this section below and if you are ready o get started then fill out the form and we can send you a link to the course.
Blessings on your journey!
Steve

What This Page Is

This page explains the only pathway to working with EcoBee Removal as either:

  • An employee technician, or

  • A certified independent affiliate

If you are here casually, you should leave now.

About EcoBee Removal

EcoBee Removal provides live honey bee removal and relocation services for residential and commercial structures.

This work involves:

  • Structural access

  • Tool use

  • Ladder and lift work

  • Heat, insects, and confined spaces

  • Customer-facing professionalism

We do not hire untrained workers.

Training Platform

All instruction is delivered through a private Skool community, which includes:

  • Structured lessons

  • Field videos

  • Case studies

  • Safety procedures

  • Required participation checkpoints

Access to the community is restricted and not free.

Certification Pathways

1. Employment Track (Florida)

  • Online training completion required

  • In-person, hands-on training conducted in Florida

  • Final evaluation before employment consideration

  • Employment is not guaranteed

2. Certification-Only Track (Out of State)

  • Same instructional standards

  • No employment obligation on either side

  • Certification allows eligibility for affiliate participation

What Certification Means

Certification indicates that EcoBee Removal recognizes you as having:

  • Completed required instruction

  • Demonstrated procedural understanding

  • Met safety and operational standards

Certification is company-issued, not a state license.

Financial Disclosure

  • This program requires payment

  • Payment is for instruction, materials, and evaluation

  • No wages are paid during training

  • Certification does not guarantee income

If this is unacceptable, do not continue.

Next Step

If you are still interested after reading everything above, complete the short application below.

This application:

  • Confirms you understand this is fee-based training

  • Confirms you are pursuing certification, not immediate pay

  • Allows us to determine whether to extend an invitation

Applicants who meet our criteria will receive:

  • Instructions to join the private training community

  • Access details for the certification process

Applicants who do not meet our criteria will not be contacted.

3) Affiliate Eligibility Statement

All certified graduates may apply for EcoBee Removal affiliate status, subject to territory availability, performance standards, and agreement terms.

Application

Before submitting, understand the following:

  • This program requires payment

  • This is not paid training

  • Completion does not guarantee employment

  • Certification is required for any employment or affiliate work with EcoBee Removal

  • Training is delivered through a private, invite-only platform

We review applications manually.

Submission of this form:

  • Confirms you have read and understood the program description

  • Confirms you are seeking certification, not immediate wages

  • Does not obligate EcoBee Removal to offer training, employment, or affiliation

Only applicants who meet our criteria will receive an invitation.

If you are unsure, do not apply

Beekeeper inspecting wooden beehive with bees and smoker tool