Commercial Bee Removal in Orange County
Live bee removal for HOAs, property managers, offices, retail centers and hotels across Orange County. No pesticides around tenants or customers.
How much does commercial bee removal cost in Orange County?
Short answer: Eli the Bee Guy charges $250 for a swarm removal and $375 to $1,000 for a structural hive removal from a wall, roof, sign, block wall or utility box on a commercial property in Irvine, Anaheim or anywhere in Orange County. The price depends on how high and how hard the hive is to reach and how much has to be opened up. Inspections are free, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
Every removal is live: the bees, brood and all of the honeycomb come out by hand and the colony is relocated to a beekeeper, with no pesticides sprayed near tenants, customers or landscaping. Structural removals come with a 6-month guarantee that the bees won’t return.
Commercial bee removal prices
| Job | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free inspection and quote | $0 | Text photos of the bees and the entry point for a fast quote |
| Swarm removal (tree, landscaping, sign, fence) | $250 | Bees collected alive and relocated |
| Structural hive removal (wall, roof, eave, sign, utility or meter box) | $375 to $1,000 | All honeycomb removed; 6-month guarantee |
| Courtesy patch repair after removal | Flat materials-only fee | No labor charge; patches, not rebuilds |
| Wasp or yellow jacket nest removal | Quote after photos | No pesticides; 30-day warranty |
Payment is accepted by cash, card, check or invoice.
Who we work with
- HOAs and community associations
- Property management companies
- Office parks and business centers
- Shopping centers, retail stores and restaurants
- Hotels and apartment complexes
- Schools, daycares and churches
- Warehouses and industrial sites
Much of Orange County is managed by HOAs and management companies, especially in Irvine. Eli coordinates directly with the manager or maintenance team so the removal fits the property’s rules and schedule.
Where bees show up on commercial properties
On commercial sites, colonies most often move into irrigation and water meter boxes in the landscaping, block walls, monument signs, roof edges and parapets, utility boxes, palm trees and wall cavities near entrances. These spots are close to foot traffic, so a hive near a door, patio or parking lot needs to come out quickly.
The photo shows honeycomb pulled from an irrigation valve box at a bottling plant.
How a commercial bee removal works
- Photos and quote. Send photos of the bees and the entry point to (626) 487-6052, or request a free inspection.
- Scheduling. Calls are answered 7 days a week, and removals are done Monday through Saturday, planned around your tenants and customers.
- Live removal. The area is kept clear, the structure is opened, and the bees and every piece of honeycomb are removed by hand, with no pesticides.
- Relocation. The colony goes to a beekeeper instead of being destroyed.
- Sealing and repair. The entry point can be sealed, and courtesy patch repairs are available for a flat materials-only fee.
- Guarantee. Structural removals come with a 6-month guarantee that the bees won’t return.
High-risk and hard-to-reach hives
Eli is one of the few bee removal specialists in Southern California who still takes on high-risk commercial jobs, including cell towers, high-rises and large structural removals. He has over 15 years of working with bees, a construction background, and training as a Certified Firefighter 1 and EMT, with Hazmat and confined-space training.
The photo shows a large section of honeycomb removed during a hive removal at a hotel in Ontario. See more on the bee removal specialist page and the commercial bee removal overview.
Commercial bee removal across Orange County
Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Tustin, Lake Forest, Orange, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Mission Viejo, Brea, Yorba Linda and every other city in Orange County. Eli the Bee Guy also serves businesses in the Inland Empire and Los Angeles County.
Commercial bee removal FAQ
What does commercial bee removal cost for a retail property in Irvine?
Swarm removal is $250 and a structural hive removal from a wall, roof, sign or utility box is $375 to $1,000, depending on access and how much has to be opened. Inspections are free, and the price is agreed before work starts.
Do you work with HOAs and property management companies?
Yes. Eli regularly works with HOAs, community associations and property managers across Orange County and coordinates the removal with the manager or maintenance team.
Can the removal be scheduled around business hours?
Removals are done Monday through Saturday. Let Eli know your hours and busiest times, and the job is planned to keep disruption to tenants and customers to a minimum.
Do you use pesticides on commercial properties?
No. Honey bees are removed alive and relocated to a beekeeper, and wasp and yellow jacket nests are removed with food-grade, non-toxic products. Nothing is sprayed near tenants, customers, pets or landscaping.
Is commercial bee removal guaranteed?
Structural bee removals come with a 6-month guarantee that the bees won’t return. Wasp and yellow jacket removals come with a 30-day warranty. Swarm removals aren’t warrantied, because a new swarm can land later.
Can you invoice our company?
Yes. Payment is accepted by cash, card, check or invoice.
Free consultation
Get a free inspection and quote
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