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 Montclair, CA
Fast, ethical bee removal for homeowners, property managers and businesses in Montclair. I inspect for free and give you the price before any work starts.
Your city
Montclair, California
- San Bernardino County
- About 4 miles from my Ontario / Inland Empire location
- Population about 38,000
For permits, local ordinances and city services, visit Montclair City Hall online.
Montclair bee rescue
Live bee removal in Montclair, done all the way
Montclair is home to about 38,000 residents in San Bernardino County, and the honey bees like it here as much as the people do. When I get a call in Montclair, the colony is usually in irrigation and water meter boxes, sheds and garages or wall cavities, 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.
Montclair is about 4 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 Montclair
Recent jobs in Montclair: wall cutout under a window and comb from under a floor. All of those colonies came out alive, with the comb pulled and the entry sealed afterward.
Wall cutout under a window
Comb from under a floor
Comb filling an opened wall cavity · Claremont, 3 mi away
Comb under roof tiles · Claremont, 3 mi away
Bees around a wall vent pipe · Pomona, 3 mi away
Comb pulled from a block wall · Upland, 4 mi away
Services
Bee, wasp and yellow jacket services in Montclair
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 Montclair? 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.
My locations
Serving Montclair 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 was great to work with. Huge bee hive on the patio of an eatery. Eli was quick to respond and start the process of removing the bees. We will definitely use Eli The Bee Guy in the future.”
Kim Del ValleGoogle review ·
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“We HIGHLY recommend Eli who is an an EXPERT at his job. He is very professional, knowledgeable, thorough and reliable. You will NOT go wrong when using his services because he always communicates with you and follows through with his commitment to make you satisfied and happy. JOB WELL DONE, Eli! Thank you for taking care of us and the bee's.”
Teso LopezGoogle 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 Picked up the phone on a Sunday, Walked me through the process and remove the hive on Monday before noon. He is a good communicator, efficient, and very reasonably priced. Would recommend him without hesitation”
Trilo KidambiGoogle review ·
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“Eli was so personable and efficient. He responded immediately when I had a concern.”
Peggy ConGoogle review ·
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“Eli, was very professional and took care of a huge Bee Infestation in the garage wall. I would strongly recommend Eli the Bee Guy.”
Scott AbajianGoogle review ·
Real reviews from my Ontario Google Business Profile, which serves Montclair.Read all 255 on Google
FAQ
Montclair bee removal questions
Do you service Montclair, CA?
Yes. Montclair is about 4 miles from my Ontario location, and I cover all of San Bernardino 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.
What does bee removal cost in Montclair, CA?
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.
Do you offer same-day or emergency bee removal in Montclair?
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 handle wasps and yellow jackets?
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 Montclair
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