Ontario / Inland Empire
Eli the Bee Guy | Bee Removal and Rescue
- 255 Via Prado, Ontario, CA 91762
- 5.0 stars · 255 Google reviews
- Mon–Sat: open 24 hours · Sun: calls & texts only
- (626) 487-6052
Bee Removal in Brea, CA
Live bee rescue in Brea, Orange County. I don’t use pesticides on honey bees, I pull out all of the honeycomb, and the bees go to local beekeepers.
Your city
Brea, California
- Orange County
- About 15 miles from my Ontario / Inland Empire location
- Population about 47,000
For permits, local ordinances and city services, visit Brea City Hall online.
Brea bee rescue
Live bee removal in Brea, done all the way
Brea is home to about 47,000 residents in Orange County, and the honey bees like it here as much as the people do. When I get a call in Brea, the colony is usually in block walls, spaces under decks and patios or roof tiles and eaves, and most people don’t know it’s there until they hear the buzzing.
With Eli the Bee Guy, the colony comes out alive. I take out every piece of honeycomb and wax and seal the entry points, because the smell left behind draws new swarms back. The bees go to vetted local beekeepers instead of being killed.
Brea is about 15 miles from my Ontario Google Business location (Eli the Bee Guy | Bee Removal and Rescue). Eli the Bee Guy is owner-operated. I take on the large and high-liability removals myself, and smaller jobs go to my own trained crew, who use the same methods. I never hand a job off to a pest control company.
Recent jobs
Recent bee removals near Brea
Real photos from my closest recent removals in Placentia, Rowland Heights, Hacienda Heights and Diamond Bar. I've labeled each photo with the city it was taken in and how far that is from Brea.
Comb from a block wall · Placentia, 3 mi away
Eli with comb from a chimney job · Rowland Heights, 4 mi away
Comb on a shingle roof · Hacienda Heights, 7 mi away
Hive inside a stucco pillar · Diamond Bar, 7 mi away
Comb from under a deck overhang · La Mirada, 7 mi away
Eli on a tile roof by a chimney · Walnut, 8 mi away
Services
Bee, wasp and yellow jacket services in Brea
Bee relocation
I take live colonies out and rehome them with vetted local beekeepers.
Bee hive removal
Every bit of honeycomb out of walls, roofs, chimneys and sheds.
Bee swarm removal
A ball of bees on a branch or fence in Brea? I box it alive for $250.
Residential bee removal
Safe around kids, pets and anyone with allergies, and I seal the entry points when I’m done.
Commercial bee removal
Quiet, low-key removals for businesses, HOAs and property managers.
Yellow jacket removal
Ground nests and wall nests, taken out without pesticides.
Wasp removal
I take nests down off eaves and patios and out of play areas.
How it works
From first call to bee-free
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Free inspection
I find the hive, check how big it is, and walk you through the plan and the price before any work starts.
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Live removal
The colony comes out alive and stays together with its queen. I don’t use pesticides or poison.
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Full hive extraction
I take out all the honeycomb, honey and wax residue, so there’s nothing left in there to rot or attract new bees.
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Seal and relocate
I seal the entry points so bees don’t move back in, and the colony goes to a vetted local beekeeper.
My locations
Serving Brea from my Ontario and Orange County locations
Orange County
Eli the Bee Guy | Bee Removal and Rescue - Orange county
- Serving all of Orange County
- 5.0 stars · 13 Google reviews
- Mon–Sat: open 24 hours · Sun: calls & texts only
- (626) 487-6052
Google reviews
What Inland Empire and LA County customers say
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“Eli is the best! He is honest, reliable, informative, and was able to safely relocate the bee hive. His price is extremely reasonable and he is a genuinely nice person. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a bee guy!”
Valerie ChildressGoogle review ·
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“Left a small opening on this house we’re working on and never thought we’d show up 48 hrs later with a swarm of bees here. Found Eli on google and he was there within 2 hours to solve our problem. Thanks Eli for your help and quick response!”
Ramón FregosoGoogle review ·
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“Eli removed the bees completely! Thank you for your quick responses.”
Jeanette BGoogle review ·
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“We had bees coming through the wall and we didn’t know what was going on! Eli came and saved the day! He discovered the bees were entering the house via a crack in the wall. Eli sealed the crack and the bees left. Eli also continued to follow up to make sure the bees were completely gone! Thank you Eli! 😊”
judy sethnaGoogle review ·
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“Eli did an amazing job gathering all these bees and fast! Very clean work at geting to the hive. Hopefully i do not have to use his services again, but if I do he will be my first call.”
Joseph VasquezGoogle review ·
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“Eli the bee guy was amazing. He was professional and friendly, he pushed up our appointment because he was concerned about our safety and the safety of the bees too. He was very knowledgeable and explained the bee behavior. We Would definitely call Eli again and highly recommend.”
Katherine DemskiGoogle review ·
Real reviews from my Ontario Google Business Profile, which serves Brea.Read all 255 on Google
FAQ
Brea bee removal questions
Do you service Brea, CA?
Yes. Brea is about 15 miles from my Ontario location, and I cover all of Orange County. Call (626) 487-6052 to set up a free inspection.
Do you kill the bees?
I remove bees alive whenever I can and relocate them to vetted local beekeepers. I’m a beekeeper, not an exterminator, and I don’t use poison on honey bees.
What if the hive is in my block wall?
Yes, hives in block walls, spaces under decks and patios and roof tiles and eaves are routine work for me. I open up the cavity, take out the colony and all of the honeycomb, and then seal the entry point so bees don’t move back in.
How much does bee removal cost in Brea?
The inspection is free. The removal isn’t, because a proper live removal costs time, fuel, equipment and liability. Swarm removal is $250. A structural removal from a wall, roof or chimney usually runs $375 to $1,000, depending on how much I have to open up and seal. I’ll give you the exact price before any work starts. More on what goes into bee removal cost.
How fast can you get here?
Often, yes. I’m open 24 hours Monday through Saturday, and a lot of the time I can come out the same day. If anyone in the house has a severe allergy to bee stings, tell me when you call. See emergency bee removal.
Do you handle wasps and yellow jackets?
Yes. I take care of wasp and yellow jacket nests too, including aggressive ground nests near patios, pools and play areas.
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Free consultation
Get a free inspection and quote in Brea
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