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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 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Humane, live bee removal and hive relocation for homes and businesses in Rancho Santa Margarita. I’m a beekeeper, so the bees leave alive instead of getting sprayed.
Your city
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
- Orange County
- About 14 miles from my Orange County location
- Population about 48,000
For permits, local ordinances and city services, visit Rancho Santa Margarita City Hall online.
Rancho Santa Margarita bee rescue
Live bee removal in Rancho Santa Margarita, done all the way
Most of the hives I take out in Rancho Santa Margarita are tucked into tree hollows. I also find plenty in attics and block walls. 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.
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.
Rancho Santa Margarita is about 14 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 Rancho Santa Margarita
Real photos from my closest recent removals in Trabuco Canyon, Orange, Eastvale and Placentia. I've labeled each photo with the city it was taken in and how far that is from Rancho Santa Margarita.
Hive behind stone veneer · Trabuco Canyon, 1 mi away
Comb covered in bees · Orange, 18 mi away
Comb from an irrigation valve box · Eastvale, 22 mi away
Hive inside a wood-framed wall · Eastvale, 22 mi away
Comb from a block wall · Placentia, 22 mi away
Comb laid out during a removal · Chino Hills, 24 mi away
Services
Bee, wasp and yellow jacket services in Rancho Santa Margarita
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 Rancho Santa Margarita? 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 Rancho Santa Margarita
My locations
Serving Rancho Santa Margarita 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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“Eli was phenomenal! He came out the same day and removed the bee hive that we had. He’s extremely knowledgeable and we were grateful for his help!”
Jenny HaushalterGoogle review ·
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“Eli the Bee Guy was the best option. He was very professional and helped us in a prompt manner. He was very affordable and as a home owner that was important to us. We highly recommend him. He came and did an inspection and was ready to start.”
Gabriela RubioGoogle 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 ·
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“Eli the Bee Guy offers great service I highly recommend. He is very professional and has a lot of attention to detail. His work is very clean. He is kind and understanding. He took the time to explain in detail the work that was going to be performed and awnsered all of my question and concerns. We will definitely use him again. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. 10🌟”
Mig-L RGoogle review ·
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“Eli the Bee Guy is very responsive and attentive to his clients. Not only does he care about the bees, he is very knowledgeable on his extraction, repair, and care. Eli was contacted and provided a timely free consultation. His prices were reasonable and provided a sense of security throughout the whole process answering all my questions. The quote provided was very reasonable, he offered to repair and patch the section he used to extract the bees and that was also reasonable. I would go with Eli again 100 times over should I need help with any bee extraction or need any advice, recommend 120% hands down. Thank you Eli for all your help!”
Anthony LeoniGoogle review ·
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“Very progressional and quick to remove 4 paper wasp hives. Amazing jobs.”
ChuckGoogle review ·
Real reviews from my Orange County Google Business Profile, which serves Rancho Santa Margarita.Read all 13 on Google
FAQ
Rancho Santa Margarita bee removal questions
Do you service Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
Yes. Rancho Santa Margarita is about 14 miles from my Orange County location, and I cover all of Orange 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.
Can you remove bees from inside a wall or roof in Rancho Santa Margarita?
Yes, hives in tree hollows, attics and block walls 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, 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.
Can you come out today in Rancho Santa Margarita?
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 Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Rancho Santa Margarita
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