Definitions

1. verb

to remove bees from a hive, especially for the purpose of relocating the bees to a new hive or for pest control.

“The beekeeper decided to unhive the bees to prevent them from causing a nuisance in the neighborhood.”

2. noun

the act of removing bees from a hive.

“The unhive operation was a delicate process requiring great care to avoid harming the bees.”