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
Fast, ethical bee removal for homeowners, property managers and businesses in Placentia. I inspect for free and give you the price before any work starts.

Your city
For permits, local ordinances and city services, visit Placentia City Hall online.
Placentia bee rescue
Placentia is home to about 52,000 residents in Orange County, and the honey bees like it here as much as the people do. When I get a call in Placentia, the colony is usually in spaces under decks and patios, roof tiles and eaves or irrigation and water meter boxes, 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.
Placentia is about 16 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
Jobs in Placentia, plus my closest recent removals in Orange, Rowland Heights, Diamond Bar and Chino Hills. I've labeled each photo with the city it was taken in and how far that is from Placentia.
Comb from a block wall
Comb covered in bees · Orange, 6 mi away
Eli with comb from a chimney job · Rowland Heights, 7 mi away
Hive inside a stucco pillar · Diamond Bar, 8 mi away
Comb laid out during a removal · Chino Hills, 9 mi away
Large hive in an opened wall · Chino Hills, 9 mi away
Services
I take live colonies out and rehome them with vetted local beekeepers.
Every bit of honeycomb out of walls, roofs, chimneys and sheds.
A ball of bees on a branch or fence in Placentia? I box it alive for $250.
Safe around kids, pets and anyone with allergies, and I seal the entry points when I’m done.
Quiet, low-key removals for businesses, HOAs and property managers.
Ground nests and wall nests, taken out without pesticides.
I take nests down off eaves and patios and out of play areas.
How it works
I find the hive, check how big it is, and walk you through the plan and the price before any work starts.
The colony comes out alive and stays together with its queen. I don’t use pesticides or poison.
I take out all the honeycomb, honey and wax residue, so there’s nothing left in there to rot or attract new bees.
I seal the entry points so bees don’t move back in, and the colony goes to a vetted local beekeeper.
My locations
Eli the Bee Guy | Bee Removal and Rescue
Eli the Bee Guy | Bee Removal and Rescue - Orange county
Google reviews
“Great job relocating bees under a shed. Had to cut a small hole in floor but cut was clean and easy to repair.”
michaelaschenbrennerGoogle review ·
“I had a major Beehive that was growing out of control. Eli came out , explained the process , and was able to find the queen— which was impressive cause it looked like finding a needle in a haystack. Great value for those looking for humane bee removal options!”
Max RoblesGoogle review ·
“Very professional and fast service! Repairs looks good. Too bad we couldn’t keep the honey 🍯”
Marissa SaenzGoogle review ·
“As you can see, what started as a small gathering turned into a rager ( 🐝 🤭). I'm so glad I found Eli the Bee Guy to break up the party. His pricing was more than fair, he was straightforward, explained the process clearly, and got started right away. And as a major bonus, he saved the little bees. I highly recommend.”
Corysa MartinezGoogle review ·
“Stubborn bee’s in my attic. Multiple visits to finally evict the bees. Very prompt responses and professional advice.”
ChermcbethGoogle review ·
“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 ·
Real reviews from my Ontario Google Business Profile, which serves Placentia.Read all 255 on Google
FAQ
Yes. Placentia is about 16 miles from my Ontario location, and I cover all of Orange County. Call (626) 487-6052 to set up a free inspection.
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.
Yes, hives in spaces under decks and patios, roof tiles and eaves and irrigation and water meter boxes 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.
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.
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.
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
Tell me what you’re seeing and where, and I’ll get back to you. For swarms or allergy emergencies, call (626) 487-6052.