Bee Removal & Bee Swarm Removal in San Diego
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We safely remove bee hives and relocate them away from homes and businesses to orchards, agriculture areas and open spaces where they are able to thrive. Our professional team specializes in live bee removal, bee hive relocation, and swarm removal for homes and businesses. Whether bees are in a wall, roof, tree, or yard, we provide fast, eco-friendly bee removal solutions.
Live bee hive removal
Bees are relocated to areas away from homes and businesses
Residential & commercial removals
Bee proofing is included as part of the removal process
Free bee removal quote
We bee proof the hive location and remove the entire nest to eliminate scent to prevent new bee colonies from returning.
Emergency aggressive bee removal (see our blog about “Killer Bees”)
Same-day service in most areas
6 month warranty on all removals!
Latest thermal imaging detection
Bee Removal From Structures
Bees that move into walls, roofs, or other parts of a building, begin building honeycomb and raising brood immediately. These colonies can grow rapidly from a few thousand bees to over fifty thousand.
Complete removal is important. Any leftover honeycomb can attract pests, melt inside walls, soak into drywall and wood framing and become a recurring bee problem.
We remove colonies from:
House walls
Roofs
Valve boxes
Sheds and garages
Fences and outdoor structures
Trees and landscaping features
Bee Removal Experts
Bees build hives inside homes or buildings, behind walls and other structures, and it is important to have a professional safely remove the hive. We have a background in home construction and we know how to carefully access these areas while minimizing the amount of repairs.
If you’ve discovered a bee hive somewhere on your property, it’s important to have it removed quickly before the colony grows larger. When bees build a hive inside a wall, attic, or other enclosed space, they produce large amounts of honeycomb, brood (baby bees) and honey. The scent of honey and wax attracts ants, mites, roaches, wax moths, rodents, and other insects. The bees regulate the temperature of the hive. If the bees are killed, the honey and wax will melt and cause damage by soaking into drywall, insulation and wood framing. Professional bee removal locates the colony using infrared cameras, removes the bees and honeycomb safely, and properly cleans and bee proofs the area so a new bee colony doesn’t move into the same location.
Bee Proofing & Prevention
Bees communicate using pheromones. Scout bees in search of a new home will smell the old hive even after the bee hive is removed. The leftover scent will attract the scout bees and a new bee colony will move into the same location. That is why it is important to have all of the wax, honey and brood removed, a pheromone eliminating treatment, and bee proofing of all entrances into the location.
Bee Dash Removals include:
Complete honeycomb removal
Pheromone-blocking treatment
Bee deterrent application
Bee proofing of hive and entry points
Full Service Bee Removal
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 bees from returning.
Bee Swarms
Bees reproduce by swarming. This happens when the colony gets too large for their current home. The workers bees create a new queen and the hive splits. A portion of the worker bees leave with one queen to start a new colony, while the rest remain with the current bee colony. It is important to capture a swarm before they move into a structure. It saves cost on the bee removal and repairs from removing a hive from inside of a structure.
Locating Bee Hives Using Thermal Imaging
Active honey bee colonies naturally generate heat as thousands of bees cluster together to maintain the brood nest temperature. Bee hives maintain internal temperatures between 90°F and 95°F around the brood, making them highly visible with infrared thermal imaging cameras. This heat signature helps to pinpoint the exact location and size of bee colonies hidden behind drywall, stucco, wood siding, and masonry. Using thermal imaging for bee hive detection helps minimize wall damage, reduce repair costs, and speed up the bee removal process.
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“They did a fantastic job removing a bee hive that I had ignored for QUITE some time. I wanted a live, safe removal and they did just that. They were efficient and very responsive. They did a wonderful job and highly recommend to anyone.”
– Zaira R., San Diego
Testimonials
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We had a bee hive move into our Jacuzzi and we were not able to use it. Thanks to Bee-Rescue 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
We offer bee removal in San Diego County:
San Diego - Del Mar - Carmel Valley - Oceanside - Carlsbad - Rancho Santa Fe - Encinitas - La Jolla - Poway - Vista - San Marcos - Rancho Bernardo - El Cajon - La Mesa - Lakeside - Santee - Escondido - Fallbrook - Chula Vista - Rancho Penasquitos - Mira Mesa - Clairemont - Pacific Beach - Scripps Ranch - Point Loma and Surrounding Areas
Free Bee Removal Quote
Need help with bees on your property? We’re available 7 days a week and offer same-day service in most cases.
Call 619-800-8521 now for a free bee removal quote or to schedule an inspection.
You can also fill out the request form on our contact page.
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Live bee removal in San Diego, backed by a 6-month warranty.
FAQ
Can I get bees removed for free?
Yes, some beekeepers offer free bee removal for swarms because their primary business is honey production and crop pollination. Since beekeepers often need to replace or expand their bee hives each year, capturing healthy swarms can help reduce the cost of purchasing new colonies. However, since it is not a priority, it may be difficult to find a beekeeper available at the time you need them. At Bee Dash Rescue, our primary focus is safe, professional bee removal for homeowners and businesses. We specialize in removing unwanted bee colonies from walls, ceilings, attics, roofs, sheds, and other structures before large amounts of honeycomb and honey cause costly property damage. The hives we rescue are donated to local beekeepers who add them to their apiaries, but we do not operate a honey production or pollination business that offsets the cost of free bee removal services.
How much does bee removal usually cost in San Diego?
Bee removal pricing depends on accessibility, hive size, and complexity. Simple swarm removals start around $150, while structural hive removals can range from $200 to $750 or more depending on repair needs.
What Is the Quickest Way to Get Rid of Bees?
The quickest and safest way to get rid of bees is to contact a professional live bee removal specialist as soon as you notice bee activity. Fast action is especially important if bees are entering walls, ceilings, roofs, attics, or other parts of your home, because a small bee problem can quickly turn into a large colony with thousands of bees and heavy honeycomb buildup.
What Naturally Makes Bees Go Away?
If bees have already established a hive inside a wall, attic, roof, or other structure, natural remedies typically will not remove the colony and may only cause the bees to relocate deeper into the structure.
Some natural bee deterrents include:
Peppermint oil
Citronella
Vinegar sprays around the hive area
These methods may help discourage scout bees or small temporary swarms, but they are usually not effective for established bee colonies with a queen, honeycomb, and stored honey.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Most structural bee removals include a service guarantee. If bees return to the same location during the guarantee period, the issue will be addressed at no additional cost.
See our FAQ page for more information.
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