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Bee Removal Melbourne | Swarms, Hives and Nests Removed
Bees in a wall, roof or tree? We provide bee removal Melbourne wide, same day, for swarms and hives by licensed technicians. Call 0401 042 325 for a free quote.
- Licensed techniciansEvery job done by a licensed pest technician
- Written quote firstThe price in writing before any work starts
- Same day serviceCall before midday, treated the same day
- Kids and pets planClear safety steps before we treat
Bee swarm removal from $149, hives in walls from $390, inc GST.
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Bee removal cost in Melbourne
Starting prices for a standard job. The final price depends on where the bees are, how high, how big the colony is and whether a wall or ceiling has to be opened. You get it in writing before any work starts.
- Bee swarm removalMost bookedA swarm in the open: on a branch, fence, post or eave.from$149inc GST
- Bee hive removalColony inside a wall, roof, chimney or meter box. Comb and honey removed.from$390inc GST
- Large or high access colonyLong established hives, double storey walls and roof peaks.from$690inc GST
What is bee removal?
Bee removal is getting rid of a honey bee swarm or an established hive from your property: the colony is treated, the comb and honey are taken out and the entry point is sealed so new swarms do not move in.
Our bee removal Melbourne service handles both, from a swarm on the fence to bee nest removal inside a wall. A swarm in the open is a quick visit. A hive inside a wall or roof takes longer because the comb has to come out too. Either way a licensed technician in a full bee suit does the job, and you know the price before we start.
- Bee swarm removalFrom $149 inc GST.
- Bee hive removalFrom $390 inc GST, comb and honey removed.
- Large or high coloniesFrom $690 inc GST.
- WhenSame day across Melbourne when you call before midday.
Why a swarm and a hive are different jobs
A swarm is a ball of bees hanging on a branch, fence, post or eave. It has a queen but no comb yet and is resting while scouts look for a new home. Spring is swarm season in Melbourne, from September to November. If it hangs near a door, path or play area, honey bee swarm removal is quick and the safest choice.
A hive is a colony that has moved in. You see a steady stream of bees flying in and out of one gap in a wall, roof, chimney, meter box or compost bin. Inside, the comb grows every week and the bees will not leave on their own. This needs bee hive removal.
How we remove bees from walls, roofs and chimneys
Bee colony removal is more than killing the bees. Comb left behind melts in summer, stains ceilings and brings new swarms back to the same spot. This is how every hive job runs.
- Find the colony. We trace the flight path and use a thermal camera to locate comb behind walls and ceilings.
- Treat the bees. The colony is treated by a licensed technician in a full bee suit, with people and pets kept clear.
- Take out the comb. Comb and honey are removed where the cavity can be reached. If a wall or ceiling needs opening, we agree it with you first.
- Seal the entry. The gap the bees used is sealed so the scent of the old hive does not draw the next swarm in.
What to do until we arrive
Bees are calm when left alone. Most stings happen when someone tries to move, spray or block them. If someone has been stung and has trouble breathing, call 000.
Call 0401 042 325- Keep children and pets inside and close nearby windows
- Do not block the entrance or spray fly spray at them
- Do not hose, smoke or knock down a swarm
- Note where the bees go in and out
- Anyone allergic to stings stays well away
How to tell honey bees from European wasps
The treatment is different, so it helps to know which one you have. Bee pest control and a wasp nest job are quoted differently.
| What to look at | Honey bee | European wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Furry, golden brown, about 12 mm | Smooth, shiny yellow and black, no hair |
| Nest | Wax comb in walls, roofs, trees and boxes | Grey paper nest, often in the ground or a wall |
| Sting | Barbed sting, a honey bee stings once | Smooth sting, can sting again and again |
| Behaviour | Calm unless the hive is disturbed | Drawn to meat and sweet drinks, defensive near the nest |
| What to book | Bee removal | Wasp removal |
Bee removal questions, answered
What Melbourne home owners ask us before booking bee control.
How much does bee removal cost in Melbourne?
Bee removal in Melbourne starts from $149 inc GST for a swarm hanging in the open, from $390 for a hive inside a wall, roof or chimney, and from $690 for large, long established or high access colonies. You get the price in writing before any work starts.
Will a bee swarm go away on its own?
Often, yes. A swarm resting on a branch or fence is looking for a new home and may leave within a few hours to two days. If it stays put near a doorway, swarm of bees removal takes under an hour. The risk is that it moves into your wall, roof or chimney. Once bees fly in and out of one gap, they have built comb and will not leave on their own.
Do you remove bees from walls and roofs?
Yes. Beehive removal from wall cavities, roof spaces, chimneys, meter boxes and garden sheds is our most common bee job. We treat the colony, take out the comb and honey where the cavity can be reached, and seal the entry point.
Why does the honeycomb need to come out?
Comb left in a wall attracts new swarms to the same spot, draws ants, moths and rodents, and in hot weather the honey can melt and stain ceilings and walls.
Can I spray the bees myself?
Please do not. Spraying or blocking the entrance makes the colony defensive, can push bees inside the house, and does not remove the comb. Keep people and pets away and call us.
How long does bee removal take?
A swarm in the open usually takes under an hour. A hive in a wall or roof takes one to three hours depending on access and size, sometimes with a short return visit.
Is it bees or wasps?
Honey bees are furry and golden brown and build wax comb. European wasps are smooth, shiny yellow and black and build grey paper nests, often in the ground. If you are not sure, describe them in the quote form and we will tell you.
Do you do same day bee removal?
Yes, where we can. Searching for bee removal near me or a bee exterminator near me? Call before midday and a technician can often come the same day anywhere in Melbourne, 7 days a week.
Bee removal service in four steps
Most bee jobs are booked in one call and done the same or next day.
Tell us where
Use the form or call. Where are the bees, how high, and how long have they been there?
Get your price
We confirm swarm or hive and send the price in writing, often with a same day time.
We remove them
A licensed technician treats the colony and takes out the comb and honey.
Seal and check
The entry is sealed and we explain what to watch for over the next few days.
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