Venice, California

Bee Removal in Venice, CA

Beachfront bungalows and canal-front blocks under the coastal marine layer.

Venice bee removal is shaped by the coast more than by the street grid. The 1920s beachfront bungalows and craftsman cottages that Abbot Kinney's original development left behind were framed in wood and finished in stucco, and a century of salt air has softened that framing, opened seams in the siding, and cracked the stucco on the weather-facing walls. Those are exactly the gaps a scouting swarm looks for. Around the Venice Canals, the Marina Peninsula, and the Silver Triangle, homes sit close together on small lots with heavy landscaping, so a colony can build inside an eave, a soffit, or a shared wall for months before anyone notices the traffic at the entry. The Oakwood pocket holds some of the oldest wood-framed housing in the area, where original construction offers abundant nesting cavities. Venice also carries a heavy mix of short-term rentals and absentee HOA-managed units, which means colonies here are often found late, after they have grown through more than one season, and by then the wax and honey load makes the extraction more involved.

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  • Licensed & Insured

    CA Lic. SPCB7831. Covered for residential and commercial work.

  • Live Humane Removal

    Eco-responsible treatment. Every colony relocated alive.

  • Fast Local Response

    Same-day availability for active swarms.

  • 20+ Years Experience

    Two decades removing and relocating colonies.

Our Services in Venice

24/7 Emergency Bee Removal

Same-Day Response

Aggressive swarm or active hive in Venice? We respond same-day across Los Angeles County.

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Serving Venice and the surrounding Los Angeles County area

Areas We Serve in Venice

  • Venice Beach and Boardwalk
  • Venice Canals
  • Abbot Kinney
  • Oakwood
  • Marina Peninsula
  • Silver Triangle
  • Oxford Triangle
  • Milwood

Before and After

Beehive colony in a residential wall before removalClean wall and relocated colony after professional removal

Every removal includes complete extraction and professional sealing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Eave colonies on the canals are a common call. We locate the hive center first, open the smallest access point needed to reach it, and extract the bees and all of the comb alive. Then we seal and patch the opening so the cavity cannot be reused. Nothing is exterminated, and the colony is relocated alive.
Older beach stucco is softer and more brittle than newer construction, so we open it carefully to avoid spreading the crack. We reach the hive center through the smallest opening, remove the bees and comb live, and patch the stucco cleanly. We are licensed and insured, and the eco-friendly aftercare keeps the wall from drawing a new swarm back to the same spot.
An established colony that has grown through more than one season carries a larger comb and honey load, so the extraction takes longer, though the method is the same. We find the hive center, open the smallest access point, and take out every bit of comb alive so leftover honey does not attract the next swarm. We can provide documentation for your property records.
A resting swarm cluster is usually calm, because there is no nest yet to defend. The bees are waiting while their scouts look for a cavity. If it is reachable we can collect the swarm alive before it moves into a nearby wall. Catching it at the cluster stage is faster and less expensive than waiting until it settles inside a structure.
We handle shared-wall removals in Venice's close-set units regularly. We assess from both sides to find the best access, open the smallest point, and extract the bees and comb alive before sealing the cavity. When access needs coordination with an HOA or a neighbor, we work that out and can give written documentation for the building's records.
Swarming picks up from March into early summer, but the mild coastal air means colonies near the beach can stay active later in the year than inland. If you see a cluster of bees on a fence, a tree, or an eave, that is a swarm looking for a cavity. Calling at that point is quicker and cheaper than waiting until they are established inside a wall.

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What our customers say

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I can’t say enough good things about Steve and team! They came out on incredibly short notice when we were dealing with a stressful situation, and from the moment they arrived, they were professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about doing the job right. What really stood out was how much they went above and beyond. They didn’t just handle the immediate issue—they took the time to thoroughly assess everything, explain the process, and make sure we felt comfortable every step of the way. Their attention to detail and work ethic were next-level. It’s rare to find a team this responsive, reliable, and committed to quality. I’m so grateful we found them and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone dealing with a similar situation. Truly exceptional service.
Nicole Guerrero · Verified Google review · May 2026
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They were incredible. Came out on super short notice, were extremely professional, and went above and beyond to handle everything thoroughly. You can tell they really care about doing the job right. So grateful we found them--highly recommend!
Nicole G. · Verified Yelp review · May 2026
★★★★★
Steve is honest and fair. They do great work. I just used them and highly recommend them.
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