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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.

Eli the Bee Guy removes the colony alive, takes out the entire hive and honeycomb, and seals the entry points so bees don’t return. The bees are relocated to vetted local beekeepers instead of being killed.

Africanized honey bees are present in Southern California, so a defensive colony near a house is a job for a professional, not a can of spray. Eli personally handles the large and high-risk removals.

Service area

Cities we 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. Eli locates the hive, checks how big it is and explains the plan and price before any work starts.

  2. Live removal

    The colony is removed alive — no poison, no chemicals — and kept together with its queen.

  3. Full hive extraction

    All honeycomb, honey and wax residue comes out, so nothing is left to rot or attract new bees.

  4. Seal and relocate

    Entry points are sealed to prevent re-infestation, and the bees go to a vetted local beekeeper.

From the field

Thermal Camera Finds a Deep Bee Colony in a Wall — Fontana, CA A heat signature pointed to a colony inside a Fontana wall.
Beehive Hidden Behind Shower Tile — Upland, CA Honey bees were entering through the outside of an Upland home.

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Google reviews

Neighbors who saved their bees

Rated 5.0 from 259 Google reviews · Ontario / Inland Empire (251), Orange County (8)

  • “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?

Eli is based in Ontario and covers 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?

Eli covers Victorville, Hesperia and Apple Valley in the High Desert, but not Palm Springs or the Coachella Valley.

How fast can you get to me?

Eli is open 24 hours Monday through Saturday and based in Ontario, so same-day visits are often possible. 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. Eli is a beekeeper, not an exterminator. Honey bees are removed alive, with no chemicals, and relocated to vetted local beekeepers.

Is bee removal free?

No. A proper live removal takes fuel, labor, equipment and insurance. The inspection is free, and you get a price before any work starts. See what affects bee removal cost.

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

  • Free inspection & honest pricing
  • Live relocation — no poison
  • Hive removal & entry-point repair