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 El Monte, CA
Fast, ethical bee removal for homeowners, property managers and businesses in El Monte. I inspect for free and give you the price before any work starts.
Your city
El Monte, California
- Los Angeles County
- About 22 miles from my Ontario / Inland Empire location
- Population about 109,000
For permits, local ordinances and city services, visit El Monte City Hall online.
El Monte bee rescue
Live bee removal in El Monte, done all the way
Most of the hives I take out in El Monte are tucked into irrigation and water meter boxes. I also find plenty in sheds and garages and wall cavities. If a colony moves in during spring, it can be tens of thousands of bees by summer, with honeycomb filling the whole space behind it.
If a hive inside a structure gets sprayed, the dead bees and the honey stay in the wall, where they can stain it, attract pests and pull in the next swarm. On a live removal I take the whole colony out, comb and honey included, and then seal the entry.
El Monte is about 22 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 El Monte
Real photos from my closest recent removals in Temple City, West Covina, Hacienda Heights and Whittier. I've labeled each photo with the city it was taken in and how far that is from El Monte.
Comb from a stucco wall · Temple City, 3 mi away
Comb from a roof · Temple City, 3 mi away
Pulling comb from a stucco wall · West Covina, 6 mi away
Clean wall cutout showing the hive · West Covina, 6 mi away
Comb on a shingle roof · Hacienda Heights, 6 mi away
Eli on a roof job · Whittier, 7 mi away
Services
Bee, wasp and yellow jacket services in El Monte
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 El Monte? 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 El Monte
My locations
Serving El Monte 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 quickly and humanely removed the bees that were invading the inside of my home. They have since flown away to make their home elsewhere. He was reasonably priced and came quickly. WONDERFUL service, so glad to have my bedroom back!”
Penny EdmistonGoogle review ·
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“Eli the Bee Guy and his awesome father provided the safe relocation of a bee swarm that happened to appear overnight! Quick response time after one phone call with Eli, and he was able to have his father come by on the same day. Extremely efficient, father Dimitri was able to finish the removal within 30 minutes! A+++ family business and would call again and would recommend to family and friends around Walnut and surrounding cities.”
ari villaGoogle review ·
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“Eli the Bee Guy was great. He clearly knows what he’s doing and genuinely cares about the bees. The process was easy and stress free. Pricing was also fair. Highly recommend!”
Greg CuevaGoogle review ·
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“Eli is the best! 5 stars! Professional and informative! Very easy to talk to. Texted me back whenever I ask questions. Explained how bee removal is a multi day process in my case. No problem! I had an outside hive in a decorative pedestal. Had it for 20 years! He took the brood and queen the first day. Then he allowed the workers time to settle down for a few days. During that time I had at least one large group swarm, then fly away. Eli informed me that this is normal and expected. Then he returned a few days later and took my remaining bees away! Everyone was saved!!! Thank You, Eli !!! Eli the GOAT! (Greatest Of All Time!)”
w pooGoogle review ·
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“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. Though I hope I won’t need his services again, I’m deeply grateful for his work ethic.”
Michael SokolowskiGoogle review ·
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“Eli came in early in the morning while our kids were at school. He got straight to work and was very professional. The job was done very quickly and efficiently. He was very knowledgeable and kind through out the process! Would definitely recommend!”
Juliett RegaladoGoogle review ·
Real reviews from my Ontario Google Business Profile, which serves El Monte.Read all 255 on Google
FAQ
El Monte bee removal questions
Is Eli the Bee Guy available in El Monte?
Yes. El Monte is about 22 miles from my Ontario location, and I cover all of Los Angeles County. Call (626) 487-6052 to set up a free inspection.
Are the bees killed or relocated?
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.
Can you remove bees from inside a wall or roof in El Monte?
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.
How much does bee removal cost in El Monte?
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.
What about wasp and yellow jacket nests?
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 El Monte
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