Dennis, >>There is a small hole it the trunk about 25 feet up with honey bees flying in and out. I'm glad these tree cutters have not opted to spray the bees - most do. I'd suggest the following approach: 1. Late in the evening, the day before the tree cutters arrive, climb up to the hole and screen it over (window screening or #4 mesh). You can use a 24-ft ladder. 2. The tree cutters normally work from a bucket starting at the top of the tree and working their way towards the ground. Let them do this but stop when they are about 5 ft above the entrance hole. 3. Smoke the bees through the screened entrance hole. The tree cutters should then cut about 12" off the main trunk until they come across the nest top or you can see bees through the empty hole. 4. Smoke the bees again and screen the open top. Have the cutters make the next cut approx. 5 ft under the entrance hole and lower this section to the ground. If there is an open hole at the bottom, you'll need to screen or nail a piece of plywood on to contain the bees. 5. The cutters can now finish removing the tree. 6. You can now have the fun of taking the tree section with the bees apart and moving them into a hive. Waldemar Long Island, NY PS. I've removed many honey bee nests. I can give you a hand, if you'd like. Drop me an email directly. -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---