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 Los Angeles, CA
Humane, live bee removal and hive relocation for homes and businesses in Los Angeles. I’m a beekeeper, so the bees leave alive instead of getting sprayed.
Your city
Los Angeles, California
- Los Angeles County
- About 34 miles from my Ontario / Inland Empire location
- Population about 3,899,000
For permits, local ordinances and city services, visit Los Angeles City Hall online.
Los Angeles bee rescue
Live bee removal in Los Angeles, done all the way
Bee jobs in the City of Los Angeles go from hillside homes and canyon neighborhoods all the way to the flat grids of the San Fernando Valley and the Westside. I find colonies under raised foundations and in crawl spaces, in older stucco and wood siding, in block walls and in palm trees. My crew and I have done removals in Sherman Oaks, Lake View Terrace and West LA, among other neighborhoods. Smaller LA jobs usually go to my trained crew, and I come out myself for the large or high-liability hives.
Getting the bees out is only half of a Los Angeles 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.
Los Angeles is about 34 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 in and near Los Angeles
Recent jobs in Los Angeles: comb removed from a yard, eli in a cloud of bees, brood comb removed from a wall and eli on a roof job. All of those colonies came out alive, with the comb pulled and the entry sealed afterward.
Comb removed from a yard
Eli in a cloud of bees
Brood comb removed from a wall
Eli on a roof job
Hive removed from a window frame · Glendale, 6 mi away
Comb from a stucco wall · Temple City, 11 mi away
Services
Bee, wasp and yellow jacket services in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles? 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 Los Angeles
From the field
Watch a bee removal near Los Angeles
My locations
Serving Los Angeles 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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“Definitely the best! Came right away. Very personable & professional. Went the extra mile to help us.”
Alice WoodsGoogle review ·
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“Eli is the best in the business! Ive used his service multiple times and he was very professional and knowledgeable in his work and truly cares about the importance of the bees, removal and relocation! I highly recommend Eli the Bee Guy.”
Jarrett AGoogle review ·
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“Very fast service, very friendly! Was here within a day, and took care of my bee problem that there's no way I could have handled. He definitely knows his stuff. Worth every penny, and would absolutely recommend if you have any bees that need relocated!”
Greg HamrickGoogle review ·
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“We had a hive of bees built inside a partially hollowed tree near walkways, and the bees were constantly swarming. Eli safely removed both the bees and the honey with no danger to anyone nearby. He was professional, knowledgeable, and did an excellent job from start to finish. I would highly recommend Eli the Bee Guy to anyone needing bee removal services!”
Anna MaloofGoogle review ·
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“Eli is the best !! his pricing and his rapid responce and attention to saving the bees is so awesome WE NEED BEES !!! Thank you Eli 👍 He finds them a home to a Bee keeper to produce honey 🐝🍯and pollinate plants 🪻🪴”
Ruben RevelesGoogle review ·
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“Wow! This is the greatest company I found to support and share with others. I found a company whose mission is to capture your inconveniently misplaced honey bees and place them with a forever nurturing home! No killing , no one left behind, and a new home. Make sure to call Eli, great work and done in 10 minutes!!! You will feel so good in the end!!! 💯”
Cynthia LaijaGoogle review ·
Real reviews from my Ontario Google Business Profile, which serves Los Angeles.Read all 255 on Google
FAQ
Los Angeles bee removal questions
Do you offer bee removal in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes. Los Angeles is about 34 miles from my Ontario location, and I cover all of Los Angeles 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.
Is bee removal free in Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles
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