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Bee Removal in the Inland Empire

Live bee removal and hive relocation by a local beekeeper based in Ontario, serving San Bernardino and Riverside counties.

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Eli the Bee Guy in his beekeeper suit removing a hive from a tile roof in Fontana

Inland Empire bee rescue

Based in Ontario, at the center of the Inland Empire

From Chino and Rancho Cucamonga to Fontana, Riverside, Corona and Temecula, and up to Victorville and Apple Valley in the High Desert, honey bees move into tile roofs, block walls, eaves, sheds, irrigation and water meter boxes, and hollow trees. Long, hot seasons let a colony build a lot of comb fast.

At Eli the Bee Guy I take the colony out alive, remove the whole hive and all the honeycomb, and seal the entry points so bees don’t come back. The bees go to local beekeepers I’ve vetted instead of being killed.

Africanized honey bees live in Southern California, so a defensive colony near a house calls for a professional. A can of spray won’t cut it. I handle the large and high-risk removals myself.

Service area

Cities I serve in the Inland Empire

San Bernardino County

Riverside County

Recent jobs

Real removals in the Inland Empire

  • Rows of honeycomb exposed inside an eave during a removal in Victorville
    Rows of honeycomb exposed inside an eave during a removal in Victorville
  • Removing a honey bee colony from inside a hollow tree in Apple Valley
    Removing a honey bee colony from inside a hollow tree in Apple Valley

Services

Bee, wasp and yellow jacket services in the Inland Empire

How it works

From first call to bee-free

  1. Free inspection

    Call or send a message. I find the hive, check how big it is, and tell you the plan and the price before any work starts.

  2. Live removal

    The colony comes out alive and stays together with its queen. I don’t use pesticides or poison.

  3. Full hive extraction

    All the honeycomb, honey and wax residue comes out, so nothing is left behind to rot or draw in new bees.

  4. Seal and relocate

    I seal the entry points so bees don’t move back in, and the colony goes to a local beekeeper I’ve vetted.

From the field

Swarm Under a Rooftop Blower Unit at a Rancho Cucamonga Warehouse A swarm settled under a blower unit on the roof of a Rancho Cucamonga warehouse that makes parts for hospital and medical equipment.
Thermal Camera Finds a Deep Bee Colony in a Wall, Fontana, CA A heat signature pointed to a colony inside a Fontana wall.

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My locations

My Ontario and Orange County Google listings

Google reviews

Neighbors who saved their bees

Rated 5.0 from 268 Google reviews · Ontario / Inland Empire (255), Orange County (13)

  • “Eli was so nice and took care of our enormous bee problem! He did our inspection and removal all in the same day and it only took about an hour. We would definitely recommend his services!!”

    Andrea Pastor

  • “I had a major beehive that was growing out of control. Eli came out, explained the process, and was able to find the queen — which was impressive cause it looked like finding a needle in a haystack. Great value for those looking for humane bee removal options!”

    Max Robles

  • “Eli The Bee Guy!! Great name, and he did a great job! Very professional, explained what he was going to do and went right to work and did it. Again great job!”

    Tracy Karvala

  • “Eli came through, took care of the issue, and was remarkably professional with his communication. I highly recommend his services. Not often you deal with bees on a massive scale, but it’s reassuring there are people who are passionate about taking care of them correctly while still offering a professional experience.”

    Michael Sokolowski

  • “I found a company whose mission is to capture your inconveniently misplaced honey bees and place them with a forever nurturing home! No killing, no one left behind, and a new home. Make sure to call Eli, great work and done in 10 minutes!!!”

    Cynthia Laija

  • “Eli showed up after I noticed some bees flying up and around the chimney stack. He got right to work, performed a thorough inspection of the chimney to ensure there were no bees building a hive, and sprayed repellant around the top. Thanks to his proactive measures and thoroughness we never had bees near the chimney again.”

    Daniel Martinez

  • “Eli is the best! 5 stars! Professional and informative! Very easy to talk to. Texted me back whenever I asked questions. I had an outside hive in a decorative pedestal for 20 years! He took the brood and queen the first day, then returned a few days later and took my remaining bees away! Everyone was saved!!!”

    w poo

  • “Eli was able to access and take care of our client’s bee situation quickly. He provided pictures and updated me on the process of the removal. Our company is very satisfied with his service!”

    59Rett65

  • “Very good service, fast, and does not just kill the bees — he takes his time and relocates them. Amazing work.”

    INEEDNOS33

  • “Very helpful and fast, would highly recommend.”

    Anthony T

FAQ

Inland Empire bee removal questions

Do you cover my Inland Empire city?

I’m based in Ontario and cover the Inland Empire from Chino, Upland and Rancho Cucamonga to Fontana, San Bernardino, Riverside, Corona and Temecula, plus the High Desert up to Apple Valley. Call (626) 487-6052 with your address to confirm.

Do you go out to the desert?

I cover Victorville, Hesperia and Apple Valley in the High Desert. I don’t go out to Palm Springs or the Coachella Valley.

How fast can you get to me?

I’m open 24 hours Monday through Saturday and based in Ontario, so I can often come out the same day. If someone in the home has a life-threatening allergy to bee stings, say so when you call (626) 487-6052.

Do you kill the bees?

No. I’m a beekeeper, not an exterminator. I remove honey bees alive, with no pesticides, and relocate them to vetted local beekeepers.

Is bee removal free?

No. A proper live removal costs me fuel, labor and equipment, and I carry the liability for the job. The inspection is free, and you get a price before any work starts. See what affects bee removal cost.

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Tell me what you’re seeing and where, and I’ll get back to you. For swarms or allergy emergencies, call (626) 487-6052.

  • Free inspection & honest pricing
  • Live relocation with no poison
  • Hive removal & entry-point patching