Bee Removal Melbourne | From $240 With a 12 Month Guarantee
Bees in a wall or roof? Our bee removal Melbourne crew treats the hive and cuts out the comb, from $240 with a 12 month guarantee. Call 0478661110.
- Hive treated where it livesThe colony is treated through its entrance, in full PPE.
- Comb out, wall repairedHoney and wax cut out, the cavity cleaned and the gap sealed.
- Licensed and insured
- 12 month guarantee
- Open 24/7
Honey left in a wall melts in summer, stains the plaster and its smell draws new swarms. We open the wall, cut the comb out, clean the cavity and close it up properly.
- 12 monthsGuarantee on the same spot
- From $240Hive treated and removed
- 24/7Call any time, every day
- Comb outNot left to rot in the wall
Get your bee removal quote
Tell us where the bees are going in and out, how long they have been there, and whether anyone in the house is allergic. A photo from a safe distance on WhatsApp helps.
- What does it cost?Bee hive removal starts from $240. Hives deep in a wall or roof are quoted before we start.
- Is there a guarantee?Yes, 12 months. If bees set up in the same spot again, we come back at no charge.
- Is it bees or wasps?WhatsApp a photo to 0478 661 110. Fuzzy and golden brown is usually a honey bee.
- How soon can you come?We answer 24/7 and put hives near doors, play areas and allergic family members first.
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Serving Melbourne and suburbs, from Footscray and Point Cook to Box Hill, Glen Waverley and Brighton.
How does bee removal in Melbourne work?
Bee removal in Melbourne is a two part job when the bees are inside the house. First the colony is treated through its entrance. Then the comb and honey are cut out of the wall, roof or chimney, because a hive left behind melts, stains and attracts the next swarm. A bee exterminator who only sprays the entrance has done half of it.
Our technicians treat the hive in full protective gear, usually late in the day when the foragers are home. Once the colony has stopped flying, our handymen open the eave lining, weatherboard or plasterboard over the comb, cut the wax and honey out, clean the cavity and repair it. The original entry hole is sealed so the spot is not an easy home for the next swarm.
Bee hive removal starts from $240 for a hive we can reach, and every job carries a 12 month guarantee on the same spot. Hives that need a bigger section of wall or ceiling opened are quoted before any work starts.
Bee removal at a glance
| Price | From $240, confirmed before we start |
|---|---|
| Guarantee | 12 months on the same spot |
| Bees | Honey bee hives and settled swarms |
| Method | Colony treated through the entrance |
| After treatment | Comb and honey cut out, cavity cleaned |
| Repairs | Eaves, weatherboards, plaster, vents |
| Bookings | 24/7, Melbourne and suburbs |
Where bee hives turn up in Melbourne homes
Honey bees choose a dry, sheltered cavity with a small entrance. These are the places our bee hive removal Melbourne jobs come from most. Beehive removal and bee nest removal mean the same job to us: the colony and the comb both go.
Wall cavities
The most common hive we remove
- What you notice
- A steady stream of bees going into one gap in the brickwork, a weatherboard or a vent.
- What is inside
- Sheets of wax comb, honey and brood that can run a metre or more up the wall.
- What we do
- Treat, open the wall over the comb, cut it out, clean the cavity and repair.
Roof voids and eaves
- What you notice
- Bees at the gutter line, under a lifted tile or going in behind the fascia.
- What is inside
- Comb hanging from the rafters or built along the top of the wall frame.
- What we do
- Treat from inside the roof where we can, cut out the comb, reseal the eave or tile.
Chimneys, meter boxes and sheds
- What you notice
- Bees around an old chimney, an electrical meter box, a compost bin or a shed wall.
- What is inside
- A younger hive, often in a space that is easier to open than a house wall.
- What we do
- Treat, remove the comb and close the entry, checking with you before opening any box.
Bees in the wall: why the comb has to come out
This hive was behind the weatherboards of a Melbourne house. From the outside, all the owner could see was bees going in and out of one small gap. Inside there were sheets of comb, honey and thousands of bees, which is normal for a colony that has been in a wall for a season.
Bees in wall removal is where a handyman crew makes the difference. After treatment, a wall full of honey warms up in summer, runs down inside the cavity, stains the plaster and draws scout bees from a long way off to the smell of an empty hive. So we open the lining or weatherboards over the comb, cut the comb and honey out, clean the cavity, then refit or replace the boards and seal the original entry.
- Hive located behind the wall
- Colony treated
- Wall or eave opened neatly
- Comb and honey cut out
- Cavity cleaned out
- Boards refitted and entry sealed
Bee control Melbourne crews usually stop at the spray
Treating the colony is only half of bee pest control in a house. The comb and the gap are the other half.
A spray and go bee exterminator
Treats the entrance and leaves the hive inside.
- Sprays the entrance and heads to the next job
- Leaves the wax comb and honey inside the wall
- Honey melts in summer and stains the ceiling or plaster
- The smell draws a new swarm to the same spot
- The entry gap stays open
Good Guys, pest control plus handyman
Treats the hive, then fixes the part of the house it used.
- Colony treated through the entrance in full protective gear
- Wall, eave or ceiling opened neatly over the comb
- Comb and honey cut out and the cavity cleaned
- Boards or lining refitted and the entry sealed
- 12 month guarantee: if bees set up in that spot again, we return at no charge
Bees in the wall? Leave the entrance open until we arrive.
Filling the gap with foam or tape traps thousands of bees inside the cavity, and they chew and crawl their way out through light fittings, vents and cornices into the rooms. Keep clear of the entrance and call us.
Bee swarm or bee hive? What to do with each
A swarm and a hive look alike from a distance but need different answers. Bee swarm removal Melbourne callers ask about is often simpler than they fear.
A swarm on a branch or fence
A ball of bees hanging in the open is a swarm resting while scouts look for a home. Many move on within a day or two.
When to call about a swarm
Call if the swarm is by a door, a pool or a play area, if anyone is allergic, or if it is still there after two days.
When it becomes a hive
Bees flying in and out of one gap in the house, day after day, mean they have moved in and started comb.
Bees inside the house
Bees coming through a light fitting, vent or ceiling usually means a hive in the wall or roof above.
Stains on a wall or ceiling
A brown, sticky stain can be honey from an old hive. The comb needs cutting out before it spreads.
Allergies at home
If anyone in the house is allergic to stings, tell us when you call so the job goes to the top of the list.
Bee hive removal, step by step
Every bee exterminator Melbourne job we do runs in this order, from the first phone call to the day the wall is closed up.
Send us a picture
A phone photo of the entrance and the bees, taken from a safe distance on WhatsApp, lets us price the job quickly.
Find the hive
We confirm they are honey bees and locate the comb, which is often a metre from the entrance.
Treat the colony
The colony is treated through the entrance in full PPE, usually late in the day.
Cut out the comb
Once they stop flying, the wall or eave is opened and the comb and honey are cut out.
Repair and seal
The cavity is cleaned, the boards refitted, the entry sealed, and your 12 month guarantee starts.
What bee removal costs in Melbourne
Bee hive removal starts from $240. That covers a hive we can reach, treated, with the comb removed and the spot guaranteed for 12 months.
Bee hive removal
Colony treated and removed, 12 month guarantee
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Included from $240
- Hive located and honey bees confirmed
- Colony treated in full PPE
- Comb and honey removed where reachable
- Entry gap sealed where it is a quick fix
- 12 month guarantee on the same spot
- Written quote for any extra repairs
What changes the price of a bee job
- Age of the hive. A spring hive holds a little fresh comb; one that has wintered over can fill the full height of a stud bay.
- What covers the comb. Weatherboards and eave sheets lift off and go back; plaster and cornice need patching and paint.
- Storey and roof pitch. An upstairs cavity or a steep tiled roof means scaffold style ladders, a harness or two people.
- Chimneys and meter boxes. A flue or an electrical box is opened differently, and we talk it through with you first.
- Honey damage. If honey has already run into a ceiling or floor, the clean up takes longer.
- Swarm or hive. A settled swarm with no comb yet is quicker than an established hive.
Bee stings, allergies and our 12 month bee removal guarantee
What to do until we arrive, and what happens if bees come back to the same spot.
Stay safe around the hive
Honey bees are calm while foraging but defend the hive, especially on hot, stormy days. Keep children and pets indoors and give the entrance a wide berth.
A honey bee leaves its sting behind. Scrape it out sideways with a fingernail, wash the spot and use a cold pack. Any breathing trouble, throat or face swelling or fainting is a 000 call, and an allergic person should use their autoinjector.
The 12 month guarantee
Every bee hive removal carries a 12 month guarantee on the spot we treated.
If bees set up in the same place within 12 months, we come back at no charge. It is written on your job sheet.
Bee removal near me: Melbourne suburbs
We remove bee hives from the inner city out to the bayside, eastern, northern and western suburbs, 24/7. Some of the areas we visit each week:
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Your bee removal questions
Hives, swarms, walls, price and the guarantee. If yours is not here, give us a ring.
How much does bee removal cost?
Bee hive removal starts from $240 for a hive we can reach. A large hive inside a double storey wall or a plaster ceiling takes longer and is quoted before we start. You approve the price first.
What does the 12 month guarantee cover?
The spot we treated. If bees set up a hive in that same place within 12 months, we come back and deal with it at no charge.
Why do bees in a wall need the wall opened?
Because of the comb and honey. After treatment the honey can melt and seep through the lining, and the smell draws new bees. We open the wall or eave, cut the comb out, clean the cavity and repair it.
Do you save or move the bees?
No. Our bee removal service treats the colony and removes the comb, which keeps your household safe and lets us repair the wall properly.
There is a swarm on my tree. Do I need you?
Often not straight away. A resting swarm usually moves on within a day or two. Call us if it is near a door, pool or play area, if anyone is allergic, or if it is still there after two days.
Can I spray the hive myself?
We advise against it. Spray does not reach the comb, the bees defend the entrance, and sealing the hole can drive them into the house.
How long does bee hive removal take?
A reachable hive is usually treated and removed in one visit. A big hive in a wall can need a second visit to cut out the comb once the colony has stopped flying.
How do I remove a bee sting?
Scrape it out sideways with a fingernail or a card rather than squeezing it, wash the area and use a cold pack. If the person struggles to breathe, their throat or face swells or they feel faint, call 000 first.
I think they might be wasps. Can you help?
Yes. Wasps are slimmer, shinier and bright yellow and black. See our wasp nest removal page, which is also from $240 with a 12 month guarantee.
Will the honey damage my house?
It can. Once a colony stops fanning the comb, the honey warms up and can run down inside a wall or through a ceiling. That is why we cut it out rather than leave it, and why a hive should not be left for months after it dies.
