Bee Removal in the San Gabriel Valley
Bee Removal West Covina, CA
Bees in your wall, attic, or yard in West Covina? APA Bee Removal has been solving bee problems for San Gabriel Valley families for over 25 years.
Same-day service. Full structural removal including honeycomb and repairs. Licensed beekeepers. (626) 336-1373
The Re-Infestation Cycle That Traps West Covina Homeowners
It is the most common story we hear in West Covina: a homeowner notices bees going in and out of a gap in the wall or eave. They call a pest control company. The company sprays. The bees seem to go away. Six months later ā sometimes less ā the bees are back in the exact same spot.
This is not bad luck. It is a direct result of how most pest control companies approach bee problems.
Killing the bees without removing the honeycomb leaves behind 20, 40, sometimes 60 pounds of wax and honey inside your wall. In West Covina’s summer heat, that comb melts. Honey seeps into your drywall. The decomposing wax produces a pheromone signal ā a chemical beacon that tells the next swarm: this location is ready. Move in here.
Swarms pick up that signal from a distance and move directly into the same void. The cycle repeats. We built APA Bee Removal specifically to break that cycle by doing the full job every time ā bees, comb, pheromone treatment, repairs, and sealed entry points.
“If your bees came back after a previous removal, it is almost certainly because the comb was not extracted. We fix other companies’ partial jobs every week.”
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What NOT to Do If You Find Bees in West Covina
Every year we respond to calls in West Covina where a homeowner’s attempt to handle the bees themselves made the situation significantly worse. Here are the most common mistakes:
- ā Spraying the entrance with insecticide
Kills bees at the opening. Does nothing to the colony inside. The hive reroutes and the insecticide contaminates the honeycomb, making the eventual full removal more hazardous. - ā Sealing the opening yourself
Traps the colony inside. Bees will chew through drywall, insulation, or wood to find a new exit ā often into the interior of your home. - ā Hosing them down
Water agitates bees without killing or moving them. It disperses the colony temporarily and significantly increases aggression. - ā Waiting to see if they leave on their own
A swarm may leave on its own within 24ā48 hours. A colony that has started building comb will not leave. After 72 hours in the same spot, assume it is a colony.
The Right Approach
Call us. Describe where the bees are and how long they’ve been there. Text us a photo if you can. We’ll tell you exactly what you’re dealing with over the phone ā free, no commitment ā and get someone out to you same-day in most cases.
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West Covina Bee Removal FAQ
A swarm that lands on your property is scouting for a nesting location. If scouts find an accessible void ā a wall gap, eave opening, or chimney ā the swarm can commit and begin building comb within 24ā72 hours. After that point it is no longer a temporary swarm. It is an established colony and requires a full structural removal.
Almost certainly the previous company removed the bees but left the honeycomb. The comb left pheromone traces that attracted a new swarm back to the same spot. We remove the entire colony including all comb and treat the void with an enzyme that neutralizes those pheromones. All our structural removals include a 2-year guarantee.
Yes. We regularly serve retail properties along Garvey Avenue and Azusa Avenue, commercial buildings near the 10 and 60 Freeway corridors, and industrial properties throughout West Covina. Commercial calls are handled discreetly with minimal disruption to operations.
Yes. Chimney removals require specialized access and are one of the more involved jobs we handle. We extract the entire colony from the flue, remove all comb, treat the cavity, and install or recommend a chimney cap to prevent future access.
Cost varies based on colony size, location, structural access, and repair needs. We always give you a free estimate before starting any work. Call or text us a description and photos for an upfront price.
What Customers Say
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“Alex is amazing, knowledgeable, efficient, and handled bees swiftly.”
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“Called at 1am. They were here within an hour. Quick, friendly ā will definitely use them again.”
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“Very professional. They explained how they move the queen and hive without harming them.”
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