Bee removal work feels like a distant memory. As I watch the snow fall in the garden while I type this, it’s hard to imagine those warm days on rooftops in just a T‑shirt and shorts under the vented protection of a bee suit. (No, I’m not a naked bee‑removal influencer.) This time of year is when we review our processes, tighten our training, reassess policies, and sharpen our skills. It’s easy to sit back and assume you’ve got it all figured out because “it works”, but that’s