We safely remove live bees and relocate bee hives. We also remove the entire honeycomb to eliminate scent that can attract future swarms.
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Bees often build hives inside homes or buildings, creating hidden problems behind walls or in hard-to-reach areas. With our background in home construction, we know how to carefully access these areas while minimizing damage and reducing the need for repairs. We safely remove bees from:
Walls
Attics
Roofs
Sheds
Crawl spaces
Eaves and vents
We apply a scent cover and deterrent spray, and bee-proof the structure to stop bees from returning.
Bee swarms are large clusters of bees resting in trees, bushes, or on buildings. Though often non-aggressive, they can move quickly or relocate to unwanted areas. We offer:
Emergency bee swarm removal
Safe relocation of swarming bees
Same-day service in most areas
Common Hive Locations We Service
We remove bee hives from a variety of residential and commercial spaces, including:
Wall cavities
Roof tiles and voids
Chimneys
Utility boxes
Water meters
Under decks and sheds
Trash bins and composters
Bees communicate using pheromones. Even after hive removal, leftover scent can attract new swarms. Every removal includes:
Complete honeycomb removal
pheromone-blocking treatment
Natural bee deterrent application
Sealing or screening of hive entry points
Bee proofing ensures your infestation doesn’t return.
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Need help with bees on your property? We’re available 7 days a week and offer same-day service in most cases.
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Bees often build nests in structural cavities of homes—such as walls, ceilings, attics, under roof tiles, and even in fences—because these spaces offer protection from the weather. These enclosed areas mimic the natural cavities bees prefer, like hollow trees, providing insulation and security for their colonies. Bees enter through small openings or cracks, drawn by the warmth, dryness, and seclusion inside. Once inside, they quickly begin constructing comb from wax to for the queen to lay eggs and store honey. Structural cavities are especially attractive because they remain undisturbed, allowing the bee colony to grow unnoticed for long periods. This behavior is most common in honeybees, which seek out stable environments to support their complex social structure and year-round activity.
We offer complete, live and safe bee removal and relocation services in San Diego and surrounding areas. Our process includes the full removal of the bees and honeycomb, application of a scent-blocker, and use of a bee deterrent to neutralize the area. After that, we thoroughly bee-proof the original hive location to prevent future swarms from returning.
Because bees rely heavily on scent to communicate, the smell of leftover honeycomb or the queen’s pheromones can continue attracting bees—even after a hive is gone. The scent from the bee hive is difficult to eliminate without the proper knowledge and experience. Without proper bee proofing and professional removal, infestations are likely to return to the same spot.
Honey bee swarming is a natural reproductive behavior that typically occurs in late spring through summer, when colonies are thriving and resources are abundant. Swarming happens when a colony becomes overcrowded, prompting the old queen and about half the worker bees to leave in search of a new home. Before leaving, scout bees identify and prepare queen cells for the next generation. Once the swarm departs, it temporarily clusters on a tree branch or structure while scout bees—usually 300 to 500—search for suitable nesting sites. Scouts evaluate potential sites based on factors like size, dryness, darkness, and entrance size, using a democratic "voting" process through waggle dances to reach consensus. Once a site is chosen, the entire swarm takes flight and relocates to establish a new colony. Capturing a swarm before they move into a structure, saves cost on the bee removal and possible repairs from removing the hive.
Survival
The survival of honey bees is critical to global food production and ecosystem health, yet their populations are under significant threat. In 2024, an estimated 62% of U.S. hives, approximately 1.1 million, were lost due to a combination of habitat destruction, pesticide use, climate stress, and disease. Honey bees are responsible for pollinating about one-third of the food we eat, making their decline a serious concern for both agriculture and biodiversity. As stewards of the environment, we understand the importance of protecting these essential pollinators. That’s why, rather than eliminating them when they settle in unwanted places, we humanely relocate bee colonies to safe, natural environments near citrus orchards or fields of wildflowers. These areas provide the ideal conditions for bees to rebuild strong colonies and continue their crucial role in supporting healthy ecosystems.
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“They safely removed a bee hive from our roof the same day we called. Super professional!”
– Maria R., Chula Vista
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We had a bee hive move into our Jacuzzi and we were not able to use it. Thanks to San Diego Bee Garden they were able to remove it the next day."
– Paul M., Santa Luz
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"My wife is allergic and although we love honey bees, we could not have them near our house. I am incredibly grateful to know they are being relocated to a safe place."
–Michael S., San Diego
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"A large swarm of bees landed in a tree in our back yard. We requested a quote from the website and they were able to remove them the next day"
– Kate A., Del Mar
Competitive pricing
6 month warranty on bee removals
Bee proofing
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