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Honey bee colony and comb exposed inside a brick wall during beehive removal

Beehive removal, Melbourne wide

Beehive Removal Melbourne | Bee Nest Removal

Bees nesting in a wall, roof or chimney? Our beehive removal service treats the colony, cuts out the comb and seals the cavity across Melbourne. Call 0478 012 301.

The colony treated, then the comb and honey cut out
The cavity cleaned and sealed so the next swarm does not move in
Same day where we have a slot, and 10% off when we come today
Your price on the phone before we book

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Licensed techniciansFully insuredWarranty in writingOpen 7 days

Price on the phone before we book

Warranty agreed in writing

Free return visit if they come back

Licensed and fully insured

Bulleen based, Melbourne wide

Is there a hive in your wall?

The signs of an established hive

An established hive is a different job from a swarm. Beehive removal Melbourne wide, done properly, means the colony treated, the comb and honey cut out and the cavity sealed. Our bee hive removal service covers bees in wall removal, roof voids, eaves and bee removal chimney work, and every bee colony removal ends with the comb out, not left to rot.

Bees flying in and out of one gapA steady line of bees at a gap in a wall, eave or roof means a colony has moved in behind it.
A hum in the wall or ceilingYou can often hear a colony before you see it, especially on a warm afternoon.
A swarm hanging on a branch or fenceA cluster the size of a football. It is looking for a home, and your wall is on the list.
Honey stains or a sweet, waxy smellDark stains on a ceiling or wall point to comb and honey inside the cavity.
More bees every warm dayA new colony grows fast in spring and summer, and so does the comb inside.

Honey bees going in and out of a gap in a timber wall — Bees working a gap in a timber wall

Bee comb and a live colony inside a wall cavity once the bricks were opened — Comb and a live colony behind the bricks

Why it should not wait

A hive in the wall gets bigger every week

This is what we see when bees are left for a season, or sealed in.

A swarm moves into your wall

A swarm on a branch is looking for a home. Within hours to a couple of days it can be inside a wall or roof.

Comb and honey build up

An established colony fills the cavity with comb and honey. The longer it stays, the more there is to cut out.

Stains and smells if sealed in

Seal the gap with the bees inside and the colony dies, the honey melts and it seeps through the plaster.

Stings near doors and play areas

Bees defend a hive. Near a door, a path or where the kids play, that means stings, and a real risk for anyone allergic.

How it works

Four steps, and you know each one before it happens

No guesswork and no surprises. You get the price first and the paperwork at the end.

Tell us where the hive is

Call or send the form with your suburb, where the bees go in and how long they have been there.

Your price on the phone

We give you the price and a time before anything is booked. Book it for today and 10% comes off.

The colony treated

A licensed technician treats the colony at the entry point and inside the cavity.

Comb out, cavity sealed

Once the bees are no longer active, the comb and honey are cut out, the cavity is cleaned and sealed, and your warranty is agreed in writing.

Every job includes

A check of where the colony is and how far the comb goes
The colony treated by a licensed technician
Comb and honey cut out, not left to rot in the cavity
The cavity cleaned so the scent does not draw the next swarm
The entry point sealed once the bees are gone
A written record of what we did and the products we used
A warranty period agreed in writing, with a free return visit inside it

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Pricing

What does beehive removal cost?

Every bee job is different, so we price yours on the phone before we book. This is what moves the price, so you know what to expect before you call.

Where the hive isA meter box or a shed is quicker than a wall cavity, a roof void or a chimney.

How long it has been thereA colony that has been there a season has more comb and honey to cut out.

Getting to the combWhether we reach it from inside, outside or through the roof, and how much has to be opened.

Single or double storeyHeight and roof access decide how long the job takes and what equipment we bring.

Sealing the cavityThe cavity is sealed once the comb is out. Anything beyond a small gap is priced with the job, before we start.

Your price, before we book

Given on the phone with no obligation, before anything is booked.

10% off when we come the same day
Comb, honey and sealing are part of a hive job
Warranty in writing on every job

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Our work

What is usually behind the wall

This is what is usually behind the gap. Tap the video to see how it starts: a swarm looking for a cavity like yours.

Honey bee swarm clustered on a branch in a Melbourne garden — A swarm on a branch, filmed on a Melbourne job

The video is our own footage from a Melbourne job. The wall photos are library images that show what is usually behind the gap. Brick wall photo: QuillOrbit7, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY SA 4.0.

A can of spray or proper removal?

Why sealing or spraying does not remove a hive

Hardware store bee spray is the first thing most people try. It kills the bees it touches, but the colony, the comb and the honey stay where they are.

What you get

Pest Hunter

DIY spray

Treats the whole colony, not just the entrance

only the bees it reaches

Hive, comb and honey removed

Cavity cleaned so the next swarm is not drawn in

Entry point sealed once the bees are gone

sealed too early, the honey melts

Work at height done for you

your ladder, your stings

Warranty with a free return visit

Bees or wasps?

Not sure if it is bees or wasps?

They are different jobs, so it helps to know. Honey bees are fuzzy and golden brown and build wax comb. European wasps are smooth, bright yellow and black, and build a grey paper nest. We remove both.

Honey beesEuropean waspsPaper wasps

Still not sure? Choose “Not sure if bees or wasps” on the form, or tell us on the call. We work out which it is with you before anything is booked.

Our promise

Warranty in writing

If they come back, so do we

Before we start, we agree your warranty period in writing. If bee activity comes back inside it, we come back and sort it at no cost to you.

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Service area

Beehive removal across Melbourne

Tap your suburb to check. We are based in Bulleen and cover the whole metro area, plus Geelong and the Mornington Peninsula.

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Questions

Beehive removal questions

How much does bee hive removal cost?

Bee hive removal Melbourne prices depend on where the hive is, how long it has been there and how much comb has to come out. We give you the price on the phone before we book, with no obligation. Book it for today and 10% comes off the job.

How long does beehive removal take?

A hive that is easy to reach can be treated and removed in one visit. A hive deep in a wall or a chimney usually takes two: one to treat the colony, and one to remove the comb and honey and seal the cavity once the bees are no longer active.

Is honey bee hive removal different from a swarm?

Yes. A swarm has no comb yet. Honey bee hive removal means the comb, the brood and the honey all have to come out after treatment, or they rot in the cavity.

Can you do bee removal from a chimney?

Yes. Bees in a chimney are almost always long established, so there is usually a lot of comb. We treat the colony, remove the comb we can reach and seal the way in.

Is there bee nest removal near me?

Yes. We are based in Bulleen and do bee nest removal Melbourne wide, plus Geelong and the Mornington Peninsula, 7 days a week. If you searched for bee hive removal near me, tell us your suburb and we give you a time and a price on the call.

Can you come today?

Most days, yes. Swarms are treated as urgent, and if you call in the morning there is a good chance we can be there that afternoon. If we cannot make it today we tell you on the call and give you the earliest time.

Do you keep the bees alive?

No. Pest Hunter is a pest control business, not a beekeeping service. We treat the colony and remove it. If you want the bees kept alive, a local beekeeping club is the right call, and we are happy to say so on the phone.

Why can I not just seal the hole?

Because the colony dies inside and the honey melts. It runs down the cavity, stains the plaster, smells, and draws ants and the next swarm. The comb has to come out, and that is the part we do.

Is the treatment safe for my kids and pets?

We ask who is at home before we treat, apply products according to the label, and tell you if anyone should keep away from an area for a while. You get a written record of what was used.

What should I do until you arrive?

Keep children and pets away, leave the bees alone, and do not spray or block the entrance. A disturbed colony is harder and slower to treat.

Do you do commercial bee control?

Yes. Schools, childcare centres, cafes, warehouses and strata common property. Tell us about the site on the call and we plan the job around it.

Get it sorted

Get the hive out of your wall

Call now or send your details. You get the price before we book, and same day bookings take 10% off.

0478 012 301

Open 7 days. Same day where we have a slot.

The colony treated, then the comb and honey cut out
The cavity cleaned and sealed so the next swarm does not move in
Same day where we have a slot, and 10% off when we come today
Your price on the phone before we book