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 Upland, CA
Humane, live bee removal and hive relocation for homes and businesses in Upland. I’m a beekeeper, so the bees leave alive instead of getting sprayed.
Your city
Upland, California
- San Bernardino County
- About 5 miles from my Ontario / Inland Empire location
- Population about 79,000
For permits, local ordinances and city services, visit Upland City Hall online.
Upland bee rescue
Live bee removal in Upland, done all the way
Most of the hives I take out in Upland are tucked into chimneys. I also find plenty in palm trees and tree hollows. 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.
Upland is about 5 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 Upland
Recent jobs in Upland: comb pulled from a block wall, hive inside an exterior wall, hive behind a shower wall and comb next to a chimney. All of those colonies came out alive, with the comb pulled and the entry sealed afterward.
Comb pulled from a block wall
Hive inside an exterior wall
Hive behind a shower wall
Comb next to a chimney
Rows of comb under roof tiles · Ontario, 3 mi away
Comb exposed along a house wall · Ontario, 3 mi away
Service area
Where I work in Upland
Bee removal across every part of Upland, including:
- Downtown Upland and the Euclid Avenue corridor
- North Upland and the foothills
- San Antonio Heights
- Neighborhoods near Upland Memorial Park
- South Upland near Montclair and Ontario
ZIP codes served: 91784, 91786
Services
Bee, wasp and yellow jacket services in Upland
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 Upland? 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.
From the field
Watch a bee removal near Upland
My locations
Serving Upland 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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“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 ·
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“Very Fast, Prompt! Had bees coming into an old tiled wall fountain that had a hole in it early in the morning. Eli came to the house within 2-3 hours after calling/texting and was able to remove the swarm from the wall and helped patch the small entrance area! Safely guided all the bees out with care and precision! Love to see the care that is given to the bees. His knowledge and explanation of bees made me feel at ease and know that these fascinating creatures are not truly as scary as I thought they were. I truly recommend his services!”
William KuGoogle review ·
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“Eli was amazing to work with. When I was describing our bee problem, he asked all the questions and was very thorough in his explanation of what needed to be done. He was true to his word and came out that very day. He immediately took care of the problem and explained every step to us. I would recommend his Bee service to anyone that has a bee problem!”
Sandi CrawfordGoogle review ·
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“Great service, Eli knows what he's talking about. Said he was going to put a repellent and the bees would slowly disappear over the course of 5 days, and sure enough after 5 days the bees were gone.”
Sean BleemersGoogle review ·
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“We are beyond grateful for Eli’s help. He came on the same day that we called him, within minutes he was there to help. Excellent job and humane treatment of our bee friends, don’t kill the bees call Eli. Thank you Eli, you are the best! Peter and Rossina Yanes”
Rossina YanesGoogle review ·
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“Eli came in early in the morning while our kids were at school. He got straight to work and was very professional. The job was done very quickly and efficiently. He was very knowledgeable and kind through out the process! Would definitely recommend!”
Juliett RegaladoGoogle review ·
Real reviews from my Ontario Google Business Profile, which serves Upland.Read all 255 on Google
FAQ
Upland bee removal questions
Do you service Upland, CA?
Yes. Upland is about 5 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.
Can you remove bees from inside a wall or roof in Upland?
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.
How much does bee removal cost in Upland?
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 Upland?
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 Upland
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