Bee Removal Service

We offer two types of services based on the species we encounter:
• Beneficial Bees – we focus on saving and relocating them to our farm.
• Aggressive Wasps & Hornets – we safely exterminate them to protect people and pets.

Below is our service details for the beneficial Honeybee.

Saving & Relocating Bees:

There are many different species of bees, all of which play beneficial roles as pollinators. They all typically exhibit docile behavior unless provoked. However, when it comes to relocating nests from homes or yards, only honeybee nests & swarms can be successfully saved & relocated. Regrettably, relocating other bee species like bumblebees and carpenter bees proves exceedingly challenging, if not entirely impossible.
As a result, Rockland Bee Removal exclusively handles honeybee relocations. Although we generally avoid eliminating other bee species, there are occasions when their close proximity to people and pets necessitates intervention.

Dealing with Honey Bees:

Rockland Bee Removal is equipped with the expertise and tools to locate & remove honeybee nests. We also are quick to respond to honeybee swarms, we have specialized vacuums to effectively rescue a swarm that may have landed on your property.
If you suspect honeybees have taken residence on your property, contact us. In many cases, we will need to perform an initial visit to positively locate the hive before providing a full quote.

The Complexity of Honeybee Removal

A honeybee removal can vary significantly in complexity depending on whether we are dealing with a swarm or an established hive.

Swarm Removal: A swarm consists of a cluster of bees that has not yet built a hive or produced comb and honey. Swarm removal is straightforward and involves gently gathering the bees with a specialized bee vacuum and relocating them safely.

Established Hive Removal: Established hives contain comb, honey, and bees, often located in walls, ceilings, or other cavities. Removing them involves accessing the hive by opening parts of the structure and carefully extracting all components.

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For established hives, an initial assessment is essential to locate the hive and determine the safest, least damaging approach.
The complexity and labor involved in removing an established hive generally result in a longer, more costly and more detailed process compared to swarm removal.

Honeybee Hive Assessment

A beehive assessment is the first step in removing an established hive. The process begins with an agreed-upon assessment fee.

Entry Point: If the entry point has not yet been located, we begin by identifying the honeybees’ external entry point.

Thermal Imaging: With the help of a thermal camera, we look to detect heat generated by the bees (around 90°F) to pinpoint the hive’s exact location within walls or concealed spaces. View Infographic

Evaluation: We assess the structure—both interior and exterior—to determine the safest and least damaging removal approach.

Following the assessment and payment of the initial fee, you’ll receive a detailed proposal and cost estimate within 24 hours. If approved, the initial assessment fee would be applied to the final cost of removal.