Bee Removal in Alhambra, CA
Seeing bees going in and out of the same spot on your house? That’s usually not a swarm passing through ā it’s a sign a colony has already moved into a wall, attic, or eave and started building comb. Alhambra’s older homes, especially in the Bean Tract and Emery Park neighborhoods, have stucco eaves and attic vents from the 1920sā1950s that bees find perfect for nesting. APA Bee Removal has safely removed colonies from homes like these for over 25 years, and every technician on our team is a licensed beekeeper ā so the bees are relocated alive whenever possible, not just killed.
Why Bees Choose Alhambra Homes
Alhambra earned its nickname “City of Homes” for good reason ā the city has one of the highest concentrations of pre-1950s homes in the San Gabriel Valley. Spanish Colonials, craftsman bungalows, and English storybook cottages in neighborhoods like the Bean Tract and Emery Park all share the same weak point: aging stucco, gaps around attic vents, and hollow wall cavities. Add Alhambra’s busy Main Street corridor and proximity to Cal State LA across the 710 Freeway, and you’ve got a mix of older single-family homes, duplexes, and multi-family conversions ā all attractive real estate to a scouting swarm.
Signs You Have a Bee Colony, Not Just Visitors
- Bees flying in and out of the same gap or hole, especially at dawn or dusk
- A faint humming sound coming from inside a wall or ceiling
- No flowers, fruit trees, or standing water nearby to explain the activity
- A sweet or musty smell near an attic vent or eave (comb has been there a while)
If any of these sound familiar, don’t seal the entry point yourself ā trapped bees can chew through drywall to escape, and old comb left behind attracts a new colony.
Our Alhambra Bee Removal Process
1. Free Phone Assessment
Tell us what you're seeing and where.
2. On-Site Inspection
We locate the colony and access point without guessing.
3. Live Removal
Comb and bees removed, not just sprayed and left.
4. Repair & Seal
Entry point sealed so a new swarm doesn't move back in.
5. 2-Year Guarantee
If bees return to the same spot, we come back.
Alhambra Beekeeping & Hive Services
Not every call is an emergency. We also offer beekeeping services for Alhambra residents and businesses who want a colony relocated rather than removed ā including on-site pollination setups, honey sales, and hands-on beekeeping classes for anyone curious about hosting a hive responsibly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most wild colonies in the San Gabriel Valley today carry some Africanized honeybee genetics, which means they can be more defensive than European honeybees. That’s exactly why DIY removal isn’t worth the risk ā our technicians are trained and equipped to handle it safely. Learn more about Africanized honeybee genetics.
Not if we can help it. Live removal and relocation is our first option whenever the colony and location allow for it.
We offer same-day and next-day service for most Alhambra addresses. Call (626) 336-1373 or text (657) 354-6584 for the soonest available slot.
Yes ā sealing and minor repair to the entry point is part of the job, not an upsell. It’s what keeps the bees from coming back.
Cost depends on the location of the colony (wall, attic, roofline, ground) and how established it is. We give a real quote after a quick phone assessment ā no guessing over the phone.