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 Lake Forest, CA
Fast, ethical bee removal for homeowners, property managers and businesses in Lake Forest. I inspect for free and give you the price before any work starts.
Your city
Lake Forest, California
- Orange County
- About 8 miles from my Orange County location
- Population about 86,000
For permits, local ordinances and city services, visit Lake Forest City Hall online.
Lake Forest bee rescue
Live bee removal in Lake Forest, done all the way
Lake Forest is home to about 86,000 residents in Orange County, and the honey bees like it here as much as the people do. When I get a call in Lake Forest, the colony is usually in palm trees, tree hollows or attics, 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.
Lake Forest is about 8 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 Lake Forest
Real photos from my closest recent removals in Trabuco Canyon, Orange, Placentia and Chino Hills. I've labeled each photo with the city it was taken in and how far that is from Lake Forest.
Hive behind stone veneer · Trabuco Canyon, 6 mi away
Comb covered in bees · Orange, 14 mi away
Comb from a block wall · Placentia, 19 mi away
Comb laid out during a removal · Chino Hills, 23 mi away
Large hive in an opened wall · Chino Hills, 23 mi away
Comb from an irrigation valve box · Eastvale, 23 mi away
Services
Bee, wasp and yellow jacket services in Lake Forest
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 Lake Forest? 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 Lake Forest
My locations
Serving Lake Forest 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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“Fast, efficient, professional & courteous! Eli took care of our bee problem right away! We really appreciate the quick and easy service.”
Melinda AntonGoogle review ·
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“Eli the Bee GUY is the man!! Thank you so much Eli for your quick response and help with our bee issue. It’s amazing that you are able to save and preserve these bees while ensuring our safety at home! 100/100 recommend Eli if you have a bee issue at home!”
Alyssa GuerreroGoogle review ·
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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 was amazing with his communication and willingness to help out. Very knowledgeable and you can tell he takes pride in his job. Would definitely recommend.”
Kris RobertsGoogle review ·
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“Very progressional and quick to remove 4 paper wasp hives. Amazing jobs.”
ChuckGoogle review ·
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“Eli the Bee Guy is your guy if you are need some a bee removal. He's very knowledgeable! Don't even think about calling those big corporate names looking to charge an arm & a leg! Eli's prices are fair. 10/10 recommend!”
Rene AguilarGoogle review ·
Real reviews from my Orange County Google Business Profile, which serves Lake Forest.Read all 13 on Google
FAQ
Lake Forest bee removal questions
Is Eli the Bee Guy available in Lake Forest?
Yes. Lake Forest is about 8 miles from my Orange County location, and I cover all of Orange 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 Lake Forest?
Yes, hives in palm trees, tree hollows and attics 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 Lake Forest?
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 Lake Forest?
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 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest
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