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Bee Removal in Orange County, CA

Humane, live bee removal and hive relocation by a local beekeeper, in every city in Orange County.

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Eli the Bee Guy removing bees from a tile roof in Southern California

Orange County bee rescue

Live bee removal that actually solves the problem

From Fullerton and Anaheim to Irvine, Huntington Beach and Mission Viejo, honey bees move into wall cavities, tile roofs, chimneys, irrigation boxes, block walls and palm trees. Left alone, a colony keeps growing, and so does the honeycomb inside your structure.

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.

The business is owner-operated. I’m a trained beekeeper, and I take the large and high-liability removals myself. Smaller jobs go to my own trained crew. I don’t subcontract anything to a pest control company.

Service area

Cities I serve in Orange County

Services

Bee, wasp and yellow jacket services in Orange County

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 poison or chemicals.

  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.

My locations

My Orange County and Ontario 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

Orange County bee removal questions

Do you provide bee removal in my Orange County city?

Yes. Eli the Bee Guy covers all of Orange County, from Fullerton, Anaheim and Santa Ana to Irvine, Huntington Beach, Mission Viejo and San Clemente. Call (626) 487-6052 to confirm timing for your address.

Do you kill the bees?

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

Can you remove bees from inside my walls or roof?

Yes. Bees in walls, roof tiles, attics, chimneys, irrigation boxes and trees are all common in Orange County. I take out the whole hive and the honeycomb, then seal the entry points so bees don’t move back in.

Is the inspection free?

Yes. Every job starts with a free inspection and an honest quote, before I do any work.

Do you also remove wasps and yellow jackets?

Yes. I handle wasp and yellow jacket nests too, including aggressive ground nests near patios and play areas.

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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