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
Bee Removal in Costa Mesa, CA
Fast, ethical bee removal for homeowners, property managers and businesses in Costa Mesa. I inspect for free and give you the price before any work starts.
Your city
Costa Mesa, California
- Orange County
- About 5 miles from my Orange County location
- Population about 112,000
For permits, local ordinances and city services, visit Costa Mesa City Hall online.
Costa Mesa bee rescue
Live bee removal in Costa Mesa, done all the way
What a swarm wants, in Costa Mesa or anywhere else in Orange County, is a dry, protected cavity, and irrigation and water meter boxes, sheds and garages and wall cavities all fit the bill. After they’ve built comb in there, that colony isn’t leaving on its own.
Getting the bees out is only half of a Costa Mesa removal. The comb, honey and wax have to come out too, and then I seal the entry. Skip either one and you’re likely to have bees back in the same spot next year.
Costa Mesa is about 5 miles from my Orange County Google Business location (Eli the Bee Guy | Bee Removal and Rescue - Orange county). 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 Costa Mesa
Real photos from my closest recent removals in Orange, Placentia, La Mirada and Trabuco Canyon. I've labeled each photo with the city it was taken in and how far that is from Costa Mesa.
Comb covered in bees · Orange, 10 mi away
Comb from a block wall · Placentia, 15 mi away
Comb from under a deck overhang · La Mirada, 17 mi away
Hive behind stone veneer · Trabuco Canyon, 18 mi away
Comb removed on a rooftop · Norwalk, 19 mi away
Eli with comb from a chimney job · Rowland Heights, 21 mi away
Service area
Where I work in Costa Mesa
Bee removal across every part of Costa Mesa, including:
- Eastside Costa Mesa
- Mesa Verde
- The Westside
- Neighborhoods near South Coast Plaza
ZIP codes served: 92626, 92627
Services
Bee, wasp and yellow jacket services in Costa Mesa
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 Costa Mesa? 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.
Nearby
Also serving cities near Costa Mesa
My locations
Serving Costa Mesa from my Ontario and Orange County locations
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
Google reviews
What Orange County customers say
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“Came out the next morning and handled everything quickly and easily can't recommend him enough. And he's got the best business card I've ever seen”
Todd ChristensenGoogle review ·
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“Eli the Bee Guy was the best option. He was very professional and helped us in a prompt manner. He was very affordable and as a home owner that was important to us. We highly recommend him. He came and did an inspection and was ready to start.”
Gabriela RubioGoogle review ·
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“Eli the Bee Guy is very responsive and attentive to his clients. Not only does he care about the bees, he is very knowledgeable on his extraction, repair, and care. Eli was contacted and provided a timely free consultation. His prices were reasonable and provided a sense of security throughout the whole process answering all my questions. The quote provided was very reasonable, he offered to repair and patch the section he used to extract the bees and that was also reasonable. I would go with Eli again 100 times over should I need help with any bee extraction or need any advice, recommend 120% hands down. Thank you Eli for all your help!”
Anthony LeoniGoogle review ·
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“Eli was phenomenal! He came out the same day and removed the bee hive that we had. He’s extremely knowledgeable and we were grateful for his help!”
Jenny HaushalterGoogle review ·
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“Eli is really good at what he does. He's known to be a top notch bee removal specialist in the area, no regrets. If you need bees removed, especially live removals, not exterminations, he's the guy for the job. He did a removal on the floor of the shed, and not everyone can do this kind of work. Tough work! So, definitely recommend Eli.”
Elisha BrownsGoogle review ·
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“Eli the Bee Guy offers great service I highly recommend. He is very professional and has a lot of attention to detail. His work is very clean. He is kind and understanding. He took the time to explain in detail the work that was going to be performed and awnsered all of my question and concerns. We will definitely use him again. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. 10🌟”
Mig-L RGoogle review ·
Real reviews from my Orange County Google Business Profile, which serves Costa Mesa.Read all 13 on Google
FAQ
Costa Mesa bee removal questions
Do you service Costa Mesa, CA?
Yes. Costa Mesa is about 5 miles from my Orange County location, and I cover all of Orange County. Call (626) 487-6052 to set up a free inspection.
Is your bee removal humane?
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 water meter box?
Yes, hives in irrigation and water meter boxes, sheds and garages and wall cavities 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.
Is bee removal free in Costa Mesa?
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.
Can you come out today in Costa Mesa?
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 remove wasps and yellow jackets in Costa Mesa too?
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 Costa Mesa
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