Meet The Owner
Esther Davis, second-generation owner of Little Giant Beekeepers, on growing up in a beekeeping family and why the business still gives every customer the honest options.
I grew up in this business — assembling beehive frames at the kitchen table before I could ride a bike. Here’s how a family hobby turned into forty-five years of helping DFW with bees and wasps, in my own words.
It's in my blood — literally the family business
My parents, Louise and Harold Wright, were never the type to do anything halfway. My mom wanted one beehive; before we knew it, we had 200. It was cheaper to build our own equipment than buy it assembled, so my parents ordered the pieces in bulk and got the whole family building frames, piece by tiny piece, nail by tiny nail. I hated it at first. Then we got a system going and knocked it out together.
We had so much honey that friends and neighbors couldn’t get enough of it. As a kid I thought people were just being nice. As an adult, I understand — and I still love that I get to extract my own honey and carry on something my parents built from nothing.
"I grew up in the beekeeping business … guess it's in my blood."
— Esther Davis
Three Honey Queen titles and a lot of miles on the road
As my parents’ business grew, so did my role in it — capturing swarms, helping with hive removals, answering the phones, filing paperwork. Along the way I served as the 1993 Collin County Honey Queen, the 1994 Texas Honey Queen, and the 1995 American Honey Queen for the American Beekeeping Federation, traveling the country to talk to schools, hospitals, fairs, and beekeeping clubs about why honeybees matter. Some of the best, most down-to-earth people I’ve ever met were the beekeepers I got to work alongside on those trips — from California to Florida to Alaska.
We can't save every bee — and we'll tell you that
We’ve been doing this over 40 years, and we know we can’t relocate every hive. We save as many bees and swarms as we can every year, and we only exterminate when it’s truly necessary. We’ve always believed in giving customers every option and letting them choose what fits their needs and their budget — not deciding for them.
I never planned to run this business — then I had to
After high school and a communication degree in Arizona, I stayed out west, got married, and started a family. Then my dad passed away, and I moved my family back to Texas to help my mom with the business. When she was ready to semi-retire, she handed me the reins.
The team, and the standard my parents set
Neither of my parents went to college. What they had was work ethic and a shared goal of building something to leave their kids. My dad always said we’d have had nothing without my mom — she was the visionary who started every part of this business. That example is what I try to live up to: strong values, and a real desire to help people, not just close a job.
We’ve also been blessed with a team that functions like a family — people who take care of our customers and take care of each other. We get calls every year from folks asking us to fix another company’s botched removal, and we’re always glad to help — we warranty our work, and we’ll even warranty a repair on work someone else did wrong. Fair, competitive pricing, no shortcuts, 100% of the time.
Common FAQ's
How does your work at Little Giant Beekeepers contribute to the larger community or ecosystem?
Our beekeepers get to be hero’s every single day. We make people’s day and even save lives when it comes to removing aggressive beehives, yellow jackets or wasp nests.
We’ve been doing this a long time and know we can’t save every bee, but we try. We pride ourselves in offering an affordable service and peace of mind, delivered with a warm smile, a friendly greeting and excellent workmanship.
What do you think the future of the bee removal industry looks like?
Live Bee Removals! Saving more bees is our mission.
How do you balance running a successful business with your personal life?
It’s tricky, but over the years I have found the balance. Spending time with my family continues to be my top priority, so I must be deliberate about scheduling time together. I must take quality over quantity, so I try to be present when we’re together. I have kids out of the house now, but still have a set weekly family dinner where everyone comes together. It’s my favorite day of the week!
Time management is essential. Making time to have a balanced life can be difficult, especially during peak season. But, I’m passionate about creating a life that finds balance mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially. In my spare time I enjoy fitness, spending time with good friends and good food, serving in my church, traveling as often as I can. I also enjoy making and using all natural serums and scrubs made from honey and other products from the beehive.
What do you enjoy most about working in the bee removal industry?
I’ve always loved the honey and beekeeping industries…. People are fascinated with bees and we love educating people about all their benefits as well as assuaging any fears or misconceptions people have about honeybees.
How do you approach bee removal in a way that is both safe and environmentally conscious?
We’ve been doing this for a long time, over 40 years. We know we can’t save every bee, but we do relocate as many hives and swarms as possible each year and only exterminate them when absolutely necessary. We’ve always felt it’s important to give our customers all the options and let them choose which one fits their needs and their budgets best.
Bees or wasps on your property?
Tell me about your situation, and I’ll walk you through your options and the price — before anyone drives out.
Bees won't wait — and neither should you.
Call now for your bee removal needs and you'll have your price before we pull into your driveway. No bait and switch. No pressure. Just the truth and your call — from a beekeeping family that's been doing this for over 45 years.