Bees can actually be caught in game if you're quick enough with a net.
I don't think the hive can be sold for anything though, I think it has a disposal free. I'm not completely sure though.
My thoughts on easter in acnl is that I like doing the activities and collecting the eggs, but I wish you could get random items as well, instead of just egg furniture. It'd probably be frustrating more than fun but imo once you have all of the egg furniture there's nothing you can do afterwards.