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Complete Pricing Breakdown

Cost Of Bee Removal - APA Bee Removal

Every bee situation is different. Use this breakdown to find exactly where your job falls — and what it will actually cost you in the San Gabriel Valley in 2026.

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Complete Bee Removal Price Guide — Every Situation

The table below covers every type of bee removal job we handle. Read our full 2026 cost guide for detailed explanations of each price range.

Job TypeWhat It MeansPrice RangeIncludes Comb?Includes Repair?
Hanging SwarmFree-hanging cluster, no comb built, easy accessFree – $200N/AN/A
Tree / Shrub SwarmSwarm on low branch or shrub, reachable without equipment$150 – $400✅ YesN/A
Yard / Ground HiveEstablished hive in accessible outdoor location with comb$200 – $650✅ YesN/A
High Tree / Lift RequiredColony in tree requiring tall ladder or lift equipment$600 – $1,400✅ YesN/A
Eave / Soffit HiveColony under eave or soffit — structural access required$400 – $900✅ Yes✅ Included
Wall Hive (Standard)Colony inside wall cavity — single access point$500 – $1,200✅ Yes✅ Included
Wall Hive (Large / Deep)Large established colony deep in wall, multiple access points$900 – $1,800✅ Yes✅ Included
Attic ColonyColony in attic space — room to expand, difficult access$1,000 – $2,500✅ Yes✅ Included
Chimney / FireplaceColony in chimney flue or fireplace cavity$800 – $1,800✅ Yes✅ Included
Roofline / Multi-StoryColony at roofline requiring staging, lift, or multi-story access$1,500 – $3,000+✅ Yes✅ Included
Africanized ColonyAny job involving confirmed or suspected Africanized bees$375 – $1,600+✅ Yes✅ Included
Bee Proofing OnlyPreventive sealing of entry points — no active colony$200 – $600N/A✅ Included

* All structural removals include a 2-year written guarantee. Repairs include drywall, stucco, wood, and fascia as applicable. Prices reflect San Gabriel Valley 2026 rates.

Repair Costs After Bee Removal

Removal and repair are two separate line items — and this surprises most homeowners. Once the bees are out, the opening needs to be properly closed. Here is what to expect:

Repair TypeCost Range
Standard drywall patch$275 – $750
Stucco repair & match$200 – $600
Honey damage / structural softening$300 – $1,200
Wood fascia / soffit repair$150 – $500
Roofing repair after extraction$400 – $1,000
Chimney cap installation$150 – $400
Mold remediation (if needed)$500 – $2,000+

At APA Bee Removal, we handle repairs in-house. You do not need a separate contractor.

→ Learn about our structural removal & repair service

What Affects the Final Price

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Hive Size & Location

Small accessible hives are the cheapest. Large colonies deep in walls or attics are the most expensive. Same colony size, three times the price if it’s in a harder spot.

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Access Difficulty

A colony requiring a lift, staging, or multi-story access adds 20%–50% to the base quote for equipment and extra labor time alone.

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Africanized Bees

All wild colonies in Southern California should be treated as potentially Africanized. Certified handling, specialized gear, and extra care add to the job cost.

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Season

Spring and summer peak demand adds 20%–30% to quotes. Same job in late fall typically costs less.

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Repair Scope

Stucco, drywall, specialty finishes, roofing — the repair cost depends entirely on what material we open and how large the access needs to be.

What's Included vs. What's Not — By Service Type

What’s IncludedSwarm RemovalStructural RemovalBee Proofing
Live bee removal / relocation✅✅N/A
Full honeycomb extractionN/A✅N/A
Honey & brood removalN/A✅N/A
Pheromone enzyme treatment of voidN/A✅N/A
Entry point sealing✅✅✅
Structural repairN/A✅N/A
Inspection & walkthrough✅✅✅
Free phone estimate✅✅✅
2-Year Written Guarantee❌✅✅

Always ask any company you call: does your quote include all of the above? Vague answers on comb removal and guarantee terms are red flags.

Seasonal Price Patterns — When to Book for Best Value

Timing your removal — when possible — can meaningfully affect what you pay. Here is how pricing shifts throughout the year in the San Gabriel Valley:

🌸 February – June

Peak swarm season — highest demand

+20%–30%
☀ī¸ July – August

Established colonies growing — moderate demand

+10%–15%
🍂 September – November

Lower demand — best value window

Base Price
❄ī¸ December – January

Lowest demand — best time to book

-5%–10%

Note: If bees are actively aggressive or inside your structure, do not wait for a lower-cost season. Call immediately.

National Averages vs. San Gabriel Valley Rates

How does our local pricing compare to national data?

HomeGuide 2026 National Avg $550
Lawn Love 2026 National Avg $445
Yelp Median Quote $295
SGV Typical Range $350–$550

Wall and attic jobs push well above this average in the SGV due to Africanized bee handling requirements and structural complexity.

Pricing FAQ

Still have questions about what your specific job will cost? Contact us or call (626) 336-1373 for a free phone estimate.

The $200 quote almost certainly does not include full comb extraction, pheromone treatment, or structural repairs. These are the steps that prevent re-infestation. Always ask: does this price include extracting all honeycomb, treating the cavity, and sealing the entry point? If the answer is vague, that is a red flag.

We do not charge for phone estimates. For on-site assessments we can usually incorporate the inspection into the job quote. Call us first — in most cases we can give you a solid estimate over the phone with a description and photo.

Yes. All structural hive removals include our 2-year written guarantee at no extra charge. If bees return to the same entry point within two years, we come back for free.

For standard structural removals, entry point sealing is included in the job. If you want additional preventive sealing on areas where bees have not yet accessed — which we strongly recommend for hillside properties near active bee corridors — we can quote that as a standalone bee proofing service.

Yes. Text a description and photo of your situation to (657) 354-6584. Alex can usually give you a solid range within a few minutes based on what he sees.

Yes. Africanized bee jobs require additional protective equipment, more careful extraction technique, and greater safety planning. These jobs typically start around $375 and reach $1,600 for complex structural situations. Alex Pruitt is State of California Certified as an Africanized Honey Bee expert.

The cheapest resolution is a swarm pickup by a local beekeeper — often free. The cheapest professional option for an established colony is catching it early when it is small and accessible, before it builds deep into a wall or attic. The longer you wait, the more it costs.

We quote all work before we start — including repairs. The only time a quote changes is if we open the wall and find the colony is significantly larger or more complex than it appeared from the outside. In that case we stop, show you what we found, and get your approval before continuing.

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