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Bee Removal in San Clemente, CA

Humane, live bee removal and hive relocation for homes and businesses in San Clemente. I’m a beekeeper, so the bees leave alive instead of getting sprayed.

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Eli the Bee Guy relocating a honey bee hive from a tree

Your city

San Clemente, California

  • Orange County
  • About 19 miles from my Orange County location
  • Population about 64,000

For permits, local ordinances and city services, visit San Clemente City Hall online.

City of San Clemente official website

San Clemente bee rescue

Live bee removal in San Clemente, done all the way

What a swarm wants, in San Clemente or anywhere else in Orange County, is a dry, protected cavity, and chimneys, palm trees and tree hollows all fit the bill. After they’ve built comb in there, that colony isn’t leaving on its own.

If a hive inside a structure gets sprayed, the dead bees and the honey stay in the wall, where they can stain it, attract pests and pull in the next swarm. On a live removal I take the whole colony out, comb and honey included, and then seal the entry.

San Clemente is about 19 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 San Clemente

Real photos from my closest recent removals in Trabuco Canyon and Orange. I've labeled each photo with the city it was taken in and how far that is from San Clemente.

  • Hive behind stone veneer: live bee removal by Eli the Bee Guy in Trabuco Canyon, CA

    Hive behind stone veneer · Trabuco Canyon, 16 mi away

  • Comb covered in bees: live bee removal by Eli the Bee Guy in Orange, CA

    Comb covered in bees · Orange, 28 mi away

See more job photos from across Southern California

Services

Bee, wasp and yellow jacket services in San Clemente

How it works

From first call to bee-free

  1. Free inspection

    I find the hive, check how big it is, and walk you through the plan and the price before any work starts.

  2. Live removal

    The colony comes out alive and stays together with its queen. I don’t use pesticides or poison.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 San Clemente

My locations

Serving San Clemente from my Ontario and Orange County locations

Google reviews

What Orange County customers say

Rated 5.0 from 268 Google reviews · Ontario / Inland Empire (255), Orange County (13)

  • “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 ·

  • “Called about a hive in my orange tree, called Eli the Bee Guy, Valeriy came quickly, and safely removed the hive to be relocated. Highly recommend their services! Thank You”

    Sal PerezGoogle review ·

  • “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 ·

  • “I'm very happy with how the job was done. Eli did a fast and clean job, and I haven't had an issue since. Most definitely recommend”

    catapultGoogle review ·

  • “Fast, efficient, professional & courteous! Eli took care of our bee problem right away! We really appreciate the quick and easy service.”

    Melinda AntonGoogle review ·

  • “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 San Clemente.Read all 13 on Google

FAQ

San Clemente bee removal questions

Is Eli the Bee Guy available in San Clemente?

Yes. San Clemente is about 19 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 get to a hive inside the structure?

Yes, hives in chimneys, palm trees and tree hollows 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 San Clemente?

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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Get a free inspection and quote in San Clemente

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