How Much Does Bee Removal Cost?
Bee removal is priced by the job, not a flat rate. A simple exposed swarm is the low end. A colony built deep inside a wall or attic, with comb to cut out and entry points to seal, is the high end. Beecasso quotes every job free from a photo, so you get a real number before anyone comes out, and the bees are removed alive, never exterminated.
Pricing by Job Type
Swarm Removal (Exposed Bees)
Live Honey Bee Colony Removal
Wall & Stucco Cut-Out Removal
Roof Access Bee Removal
Wasp Nest Removal
Hornet Nest Removal
Yellow Jacket Removal
Bee-Proofing & Entry Point Sealing
What Drives Price Up
- Hard access: a hive directly behind siding is simpler than one behind finished drywall on the interior
- Colony age and size: a colony in place for 2 to 3 seasons has far more comb than one that arrived in spring
- Multiple entry points: additional entry points may require extra sealing to prevent future infestations
- Restoration work: larger removals often require more extensive honeycomb removal, repairs, and restoration work
- Emergency timing: same-day and after-hours jobs carry a timing premium
What Is Included in a Standard Job
- On-site assessment and colony location
- Live extraction of the colony (humane live removal, no extermination)
- Complete honeycomb removal
- Entry point sealing
- Pheromone residue cleanup of the cavity
Where the Bees Go
Removal does not mean extermination. When a colony is healthy, the bees leave alive. Beecasso relocates healthy honey bee colonies to a managed apiary, where they keep building and keep pollinating instead of being sprayed and left in your wall. That is the difference between live removal and pest control, and it is the reason most people call us.
Sealing and Repairs Are Part of the Job
Reaching a colony sometimes means opening a wall, roof, eave, or soffit. Beecasso closes it back up. We seal the entry points and repair any areas we treat or work on during the removal, as part of every job. The repair work is the work tied directly to the removal, and it is included in your quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you charge for the inspection?
No. Assessments are free. We look at the situation, locate the colony, and give you a quote before we start, based on what we find on-site. A phone call or a photo helps us give you a first read before we arrive.
Why does live bee removal cost more than pest control?
Pest control for bees typically means spraying the entry point. This kills some bees but leaves the comb in the wall. In summer heat, the honey in that comb softens and seeps into insulation and drywall, and the pheromone signature draws a new swarm the following year. Live removal extracts the colony and removes all comb. The extra cost is in the extraction labor and the cleanup. It is a complete job rather than a temporary one.
Can I get a price without a site visit?
A photo or video of the activity gives us a lot to work with. Send it through the contact form or call us and we will give you a realistic estimate before scheduling. For wall and attic jobs, an on-site look before we quote is more accurate, but we can usually ballpark from a photo.
Does homeowner's insurance cover bee removal?
Most standard homeowner's policies do not cover bee removal as a standalone service. Some policies cover resulting structural damage (water intrusion from honey seepage, for example) depending on the policy terms. Check with your insurer. We do not make coverage representations.
Is the price higher for emergency removal?
Yes. Same-day and after-hours jobs carry a timing premium. If your situation is urgent, call us directly at (615) 622-6241 and we will tell you what is available and what it involves.
What our customers say
4.9 stars · 116 reviews
We live in an apartment complex where beecasso was kindly called to be of service by our apartment management team, to address a cluster of bees that were trying to make their home on our patio. Not only did Beecasso team member, Caleb, come out next day, he was incredibly professional, thorough, and kind during his service. Jerry, another Beecasso team member, also came out the following day and followed the same professional, empathetic, and efficient service that we received the day prior. After the treatment, we had a question about the lingering bees and called the service line that was provided to us on a handout given by Caleb on the first day, explaining more about the process. Steve, the manager / owner, answered and was incredibly knowledgeable, reassuring, and committed to helping the issue resolve. All I can say is that with every interaction, Beecasso was exactly the type of service team that I would hope to address our concerns. They were also extremely sensitive to the alarm presented since we have a bee allergy in our home, and also a tenant next door also has a bee allergy as well and we just wanted the bees gone. So, it was really important to us that no straggler bees entered our house as each service person came and went through our home to the patio. Each member of the team were so cautious and attuned to help keep the inside “bee-free.” Although this is not our property, we are beyond thankful that our management found / contracted this business because they truly were everything we could have hoped during this unsettling process.
We had such a great experience with Beecasso recently. Two technicians came out and they were incredibly professional and kind. They were wonderful with my kids and made sure we felt comfortable throughout the process. They efficiently removed a super large beehive from our garage and did beautiful repair work afterward. The bees were gone quickly, and you'd never know there had been a problem. I highly recommend this company for their expertise and genuine care for their customers!
They came within a day of my calling to relocate my bees. The owner on the phone conveys genuine concern for the plight of bees and doing the best that he can for them. The gentleman who came were friendly and professional.