Eco-friendly, same-day bee and wasp removal for homes and businesses in Houston, TX and surrounding suburbs. If you see a swarm or bees disappearing into a wall, soffit, or tree cavity, call Bee Safe Bee Removal now at (833) 233-7233 or (832) 981-6198 for a fast, professional response.
Trusted Bee Removal Specialists in Houston, TX
Houston’s long, hot, humid seasons give bees and wasps plenty of time to build large colonies in roofs, walls, sheds, and commercial buildings. Bee activity often peaks from late spring into early summer, when flowering plants and warm weather boost colony growth. That’s great for pollination—but not so great when thousands of stinging insects decide your property is home.
Bee Safe Bee Removal is a team of licensed, insured, and bonded beekeepers, serving Texas for over 20 years with humane bee and wasp removal. Unlike traditional pest control companies that focus on extermination, we specialize in live honey bee removal and relocation, repairing the damage we open and helping protect one of the world’s most important pollinators.
Need help right now? Call (833) 233-7233 or your local Houston office at (832) 981-6198 to schedule same-day or next-day service, or request a quote online through our eco-friendly bee removal services.
Why Safe Bee Removal Matters in Houston
Bees aren’t just another “pest.” They’re a critical part of Houston’s ecosystem and food system.
- According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, animal pollinators like bees are responsible for pollinating about 35% of the world’s food crops—often summarized as roughly one out of every three bites of food we eat (USDA, n.d.).
- The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations notes that pollination services directly connect wild ecosystems with agricultural production and support the vast majority of flowering plant species used in agriculture (FAO, n.d.).
- The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service estimates that animal pollinators are essential for a large share of global crops, backing the same “one in three bites” estimate and highlighting their multi-billion-dollar contribution to agriculture (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, n.d.).
At the same time, Africanized (“killer”) honey bees are established in Texas. While a single sting is similar to a regular honey bee, these hybrids can defend their colonies more aggressively and in larger numbers, turning a small issue into a serious medical emergency if a colony is disturbed.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension explains that once bees build colonies in walls, roofs, or other structural voids, they can become difficult and costly to remove and should be handled by trained professionals (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, 2017). Their guidance specifically discourages allowing bee colonies to remain inside buildings long term.
Eco-Friendly Live Bee Removal & Relocation
At Bee Safe Bee Removal, saving bees is built into our process. We follow a humane, step-by-step approach designed to protect people, property, and pollinators:
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On-site inspection & identification
We identify whether you’re dealing with honey bees, Africanized honey bees, wasps, hornets, or carpenter bees. Each species requires different handling and safety practices. -
Gentle live removal
For honey bees, our Houston beekeepers use specialized equipment—such as bee vacs and hive boxes—to carefully collect the colony without harming them. -
Complete hive & honeycomb removal
Leaving wax and honey behind can cause:- Recurring bee infestations
- Fermenting honey, odors, and stains
- Attracting ants, roaches, rodents, or other pests
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Repair & sealing (when needed)
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Relocation to managed apiaries
Whenever possible, we relocate rescued bees to managed bee yards where they can continue pollinating crops and native plants—rather than being exterminated.
If relocation isn’t safe (for example, extremely defensive colonies inside high-risk structures), we’ll clearly explain your options and follow state regulations and best practices for public safety.
For more information on how we approach sensitive species like carpenter bees, you can also review our detailed carpenter bee control guide.
Comprehensive Bee & Wasp Removal Services in Houston
We provide full-service bee and wasp control for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal properties throughout Greater Houston.
Honey Bee Removal & Hive Relocation
- Live swarm capture (trees, fences, bushes, vehicles)
- Established hive removal from walls, roofs, soffits, attics, sheds, chimneys, columns, and trees
- Honeycomb removal and cleanup
- Structural bee removal with repair options
Learn more about our statewide approach on our bee removal services page.
Wasp, Hornet & Yellow Jacket Nest Removal
Houston is home to aggressive wasp species like yellow jackets, paper wasps, and hornets, which can sting repeatedly and become extremely defensive when their nest is disturbed.
- Paper wasp nest removal from eaves, patios, and play areas
- Yellow jacket control in walls, voids, and ground nests
- Hornet nest removal from trees, structures, and hard-to-reach locations
- Cicada killer wasp identification and control
For more on our wasp-related services, see our hornet nest and wasp removal overview.
Bee-Proofing & Long-Term Prevention
Reactive removal is only half the story. Our bee-proofing service focuses on prevention:
- Detailed inspection of your home or building exterior
- Identification of high-risk entry points (gaps in soffits, utility penetrations, rooflines, chimney gaps, siding joints)
- Sealing and exclusion using professional-grade materials
- Optional annual renewal for ongoing protection
This preventive approach is similar to our proven bee-proofing services in other Texas cities, adapted to Houston’s construction styles and climate.
Carpenter Bee Control
Carpenter bees don’t build hives like honey bees; they burrow into wood—often eaves, decks, fascia, pergolas, and trim—which can lead to structural damage and even woodpecker activity.
Our Houston carpenter bee services include:
- Inspection of wooden structures for active galleries and prior damage
- Targeted treatment of galleries when necessary
- Repair recommendations and preventive sealing
- Education on when relocation is possible and when protection of your structure must come first
Emergency & Same-Day Bee Removal in Houston
Bee Safe Bee Removal is known for prompt response times—often same-day or next-day service, depending on call volume and location.
Call (833) 233-7233 or (832) 981-6198 if:
- A swarm has just landed in your yard, on a tree, or on your building
- You see a “cloud” of bees traveling or clustering on a branch or structure
- Bees are entering through a small gap into a wall, soffit, or attic
- Anyone on site has a known allergy to stings
Our Houston Bee Removal Process: What to Expect
We design every job around safety, transparency, and conservation.
1. Free Phone Estimate & Photo Review
When you call, our office will:
- Ask a few simple questions (location, height, how long you’ve seen bees, if anyone has been stung)
- Request photos or videos when possible to better understand the job and give a realistic price range before arrival
2. On-Site Inspection & Final Quote
Your specialist will:
- Confirm the species (bee vs. wasp vs. hornet vs. carpenter bee)
- Locate the colony or nest and estimate its size
- Assess access points, height, safety concerns, and repair needs
We’ll explain your options and final pricing upfront before any work begins.
3. Safe Removal, Relocation & Cleanup
Depending on your situation, we may:
- Use bee vacuums and hive boxes for live honey bee removal
- Carefully open small sections of siding, drywall, fascia, soffit, or roofing if needed
- Remove comb, brood, honey, and any damaged or soiled insulation where accessible
- Treat and clean the area to reduce lingering pheromones that attract new swarms
4. Repairs & Bee-Proofing
After removal, we can:
- Arrange or perform basic repairs to restore the opened area
- Seal entry points with caulk, mesh, or other exclusion materials
- Provide recommendations for full bee-proofing if your property has multiple risk areas
How Much Does Bee Removal Cost in Houston?
Every job is unique, but most Houston bee removal projects fall between $199 and $999+.
Factors That Affect Bee Removal Pricing
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Type of insect
Simple, accessible honey bee swarms in a tree or bush are often on the lower end of the range. Established colonies inside walls, roofs, or high structures, or aggressive wasp nests, tend to fall in the mid-to-upper range. -
Location & accessibility
Single-story exterior hives reachable with a standard ladder are faster and more affordable. High-roof, multi-story, or hard-to-reach cavities require extra equipment, time, and safety measures. -
Colony age & size
A swarm that arrived in the last few days is easier (and cheaper) to remove than a multi-year colony with large, heavy comb and deep structural involvement. -
Repair & restoration needs
Jobs that require opening siding, soffits, or interior walls and then repairing them will cost more than simple swarm captures. -
Urgency & after-hours service
Emergency, after-hours, or high-risk situations may involve additional fees.
Bee Safe Bee Removal offers free estimates and competitive pricing while still covering the extra time and expertise that humane relocation and repairs require.
Budget tip: Call as soon as you notice bees. Removing a small, new colony is almost always cheaper than waiting until comb and honey have spread throughout a wall or attic.
Why Choose Bee Safe Bee Removal in Houston?
When you’re choosing a bee removal company, you’re trusting someone with your home, your safety, and a protected pollinator species. Here’s why homeowners, HOAs, and businesses across Houston choose Bee Safe:
- Beekeepers first, not just exterminators – We understand bee biology and behavior, and prioritize live relocation wherever safety allows.
- Over 20 years of Texas experience – We’ve handled thousands of removals across Texas’s varied climates and structures.
- Licensed, insured, and bonded – Extra peace of mind for property managers, HOAs, and commercial clients.
- Eco-friendly methods – We avoid unnecessary pesticides and follow conservation-minded best practices.
- Repair & warranty options – We “open and close” properly and can back removal and bee-proofing with warranties.
- Local Houston presence – Dedicated Houston office at 1400 Broadfield Blvd, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77084, serving the entire metro area.
Want to see how we compare? You can also check our reviews and reputation across platforms like Yelp, Angi, and Nextdoor.
Real-World Houston Bee Removal Example
Recently, a homeowner in west Houston (77094 area) noticed bees slipping in and out of a small gap in the soffit above their back patio. Over several weeks, the activity intensified, and family members began finding bees inside the house.
Our Houston team:
- Used tools to estimate the hive size and location inside the soffit.
- Carefully opened the soffit at the precise point of the colony.
- Removed a large honey bee colony with tens of thousands of bees and extensive comb.
- Relocated the bees to a managed apiary, cleaned out honey and wax, sealed the cavity, and restored the soffit.
The homeowner regained full use of their patio, and the bees continued their work pollinating safely away from people.
Honey bees are nature's pollinators and a crucial part of our environment, which is what makes their recent population decline so important. The most commonly known cause for this is the use of pesticides to drive them out of unsuitable places, like people's home or business. There are other ways, however, that you can rid yourself of your bee infestation without killing the hive.
At Bee Safe Bee Removal, our professionally trained beekeepers will safely relocate the bees without harming them or posing any risk to your property.
Having a beehive on your property can not only pose a life threatening risk to you or your family, especially if there is someone who is allergic to their stings, but it can also pose a risk to the structure of your home or business. This is why it is very important to contact a professional beekeeper as soon as you see any bee activity on your property so they can be removed before they become a huge problem. If bees decide to build a hive inside the structure of your property, the melted wax and honey will attract other unwanted pests as well as destroy your building structure.
At Bee Safe Bee Removal, our bee removal technicians will use state of the art thermal devices to detect where the beehive is located. From there, they will present you with various affordable options you can choose to remove the bees depending on your price point. The beekeeper will then use professional gear to safely remove your bee infestation without any harm to you or your property.
After bee removal, any honey leftover is yours to keep! It's important to remember never to attempt a beehive removal on your own as one hive can house up to fifty thousand bees. Numerous bee stings can be dangerous so it's always the best choice to work with a professional pest control company or beekeeper to aid you in removing your bee infestation safely and efficiently.
At Bee Safe Bee Removal, we use various safe and humane methods for the removal of beehives that are completely harmless to bees and to your property. Give us a call today at (888) 585-7087, we offer same-day bee removal.
Paying a professional bee removal service to remove bees from your home or business can save you so much more money than attempting the do it yourself approach.
At Bee Safe Bee Removal, our professional beekeepers will not only protect you during the removal process but the bees as well, who are relocated to a safer place where they can continue to pollinate and contribute to our environment.
Attempting to remove a beehive yourself will not only cost you money in collecting the proper safety and removal gear, but can also lead to unplanned hospital bills if you're allergic or stung too many times. Not only is the do it yourself process a risk to your health, it's also a risk to your property, especially if you don't know what you're doing.
Contacting our bee experts at Bee Safe Bee Removal will not only save you more money than the do it yourself bee removal approach, it will also protect you, your loved ones, and your home or business. Key factors affecting the cost of a bee removal:
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Location of the beehive There are many factors that contribute to the cost range of removing a hive from your property, the first one being where the hive is located. Our expert beekeepers will use state of the art thermal imaging to locate the beehive on your property. The easier our pest control professionals can get to the bees, the more affordable the job will be.
Likewise, if the bees are in a difficult location to reach, such as in a high tree, behind siding, or inside the walls of your property, then the price will understandably be higher. It is also important to note that local laws may consider bees in a home's structure to be a health and safety issue and should be removed quickly to avoid legal complications.
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Number of bees in the hive Another factor that determines the cost is the size of bee infestation and how many bees are housed inside the hive. Honey bees like to build their colonies inside or on structures, including your house or yard. Bumble bees prefer to build their hive in the ground and carpenter bees like to burrow into wood structures.
The number of bees affects the price in that one hive could potentially house up to fifty thousand bees, which would take time to remove. Once the bees are located, our beekeeper will present you with different removal options. Removing bees may include cutting holes into the wall or ceiling of your structure as well as repairing it after the bees and hive are removed.
If our bee removal team finds a dead hive inside the structure of your home or business, they will not only have to remove the hive, dead bees, and honey dripping, they might also have to remove any other pests that were attracted to the honey and the damaged structure around that.
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Swarm vs. Hive If the bees have not made their nest inside your property and are simply swarming outside, our beekeepers would smoke the bees inside an apiary box and relocated them to a safer place, which tends to be our more affordable option.
If you've noticed bees lingering around your home or business, they've likely made their hive somewhere close. If this is the case, do not attempt to remove them yourself, as this can pose a dangerous risk to you or your family.
Our certified and experienced beekeepers at Bee Safe Bee Removal will safely and efficiently take care of your bee infestation with the appropriate safety gear and removal method. Even though they are small, bees can become quite aggressive and one hive can contain thousands of bees that will attack if they feel threatened.
For professional removal services, call Bee Safe Bee Removal today at (888) 585-7087, we offer same day service and will get rid of your bee issue in no time! If left unattended, beehives can quickly grow in number and become a danger, not only to your family, but to your property as well.
They can create a life-threatening situation to someone who is allergic to their venom or if they are stung multiple times. If a beehive is left inside the walls of your structure, the honey can seep into the walls and not only destroy your home or business, but attract other unwanted pests as well. If you require bee removal in Dallas, Bee Safe Bee Removal will get the job done quickly and affordably.
Our years of experience and customer satisfaction and safety allow us to be one of the top-rated bee removal companies in the area. Not only do we take care of your bee infestation, we can also help with bee control, full hive removal, bee proofing, Africanized bee control, yellow jacket removal, wasp removal, and protection against bumblebees and other stinging insects.
One hive can contain thousands of bees and removing them yourself can pose a life-threatening risk. Bee Safe Bee Removal will take care of your beehive safely and efficiently. Call Bee Safe Bee Removal today, before your bees become a real danger. Here is the list of questions you need to ask when finding a local professional beekeeper:
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How many years of experience do you have removing bees? This will help you weed out novice beekeepers. We suggest looking for companies with more than 10 years experience.
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Are you state licensed for pest control? This is important. Should the beekeeper find it necessary to apply pesticide to keep bees from returning, they are required by law to carry the appropriate license.
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Are you highly rated by the Better Business Bureau, Yelp and Google? The more positive reviews a bee removal company has, the better.
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What is your warranty? Reputable bee removal companies will offer a warranty. Be careful of companies that do not have a service warranty.
