A Singapore bee rescuer's wish to turn fear into fascination

To most Singaporeans, a hive of bees is a problem. To Clarence Chua, it's a rescue mission. Chua is one of Singapore's few dedicated bee rescuers, spending his days relocating colonies discovered in increasingly unlikely urban spots, from a 'spirit house' in a condominium to a plane's engine, which could not take off until the swarm was relocated. In the last six years, he has safely relocated an average of 100 nests each year, which comes up to about 6 million bees saved. They are moved to three apiaries that he manages, one of which sits in his own backyard. While most homeowners confronted with a nest search online for an exterminator — pest control can have a nest exterminated in minutes for about S$80-S$150 ($62 to $116) — Chua has convinced some to allow him to rescue the bees for between S$100 and S$500 ($77 and $386).

*VIDEO BY REUTERS

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