What Affects the Cost of Bee Removal

No two bee removal jobs are the same, so we don’t quote a price over the phone. We give a free estimate after we’ve seen the bees in person. Here is what we look at.

1. Where the hive is

A colony hanging from a tree branch or a fence is out in the open and easy to reach. A hive inside a wall, soffit, roof, water meter box or cinder block is a bigger job: we have to find the comb, open the structure, and close it up again.

2. How big the hive is

A new swarm may be just a cluster of bees with little or no comb. A large established colony can fill a wall cavity with layers of comb, honey and brood. All of that has to come out, so more comb means more work.

3. Access and height

Hives high in a tree, along a two-story roofline or in a tight space under a container take more equipment and setup, such as an extended ladder, a harness or a lift.

4. How long the bees have been there

The longer a colony stays, the more comb it builds and the more propolis it uses to glue everything in place. An old hive can also start to break down and draw other pests. Calling as soon as you notice bees going in and out keeps the job smaller.

5. Whether repair is needed

If we have to cut into a wall, soffit or ceiling to reach the hive, the area needs to be sealed and repaired afterward. We’ll tell you what repair is involved during the estimate.

6. Live removal or bee extermination

Live honey bee removal means collecting the bees and relocating the colony, which we recommend whenever possible. Bee extermination is sometimes the right call for a very defensive colony or a hive that can’t be removed alive. Either way, the comb should come out and the entry point should be sealed so a new swarm doesn’t move in.

Get a free estimate

The best way to know what your job involves is to have us take a look. Call Miami Bee Removal at 786-554-0245 to schedule a free estimate. We serve Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

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