Moving millions of bees in Singapore, one hive at a time

Bee rescuer Clarence Chua, using his Meta glasses, filmed himself removing bees from a light fixture in a public housing apartment in Singapore on May 15, 2026. Chua expressed that bees can coexist peacefully with humans if they feel safe and respected. In Singapore, residents usually call pest control to exterminate bee nests for $80 to $150, but Chua has persuaded many to let him relocate the bees for $100 to $500. Over the past six years, he has relocated around 100 nests annually, saving approximately 6 million bees by moving entire colonies, including the queen and brood, to three apiaries he oversees, one located in his backyard.