{"id":14564,"date":"2023-01-01T21:32:12","date_gmt":"2023-01-01T21:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=14564"},"modified":"2025-12-27T19:46:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T19:46:07","slug":"beehive-removal-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/beehive-removal-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does Beehive Removal Cost in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To remove a poorly placed beehive, homeowners can expect to pay an average cost of <strong>$445<\/strong>, but this service can range anywhere from <strong>$135 to $1,065<\/strong>. If a hive has caused structural damage and walls must be removed, though, you can end up paying close to <strong>$2,500<\/strong>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Occasionally, you may find a beekeeper willing to do beehive removal for free, as they can relocate the hive to their farm for an additional source of honey.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong><a href=\"#cost\">Average costs<\/a><\/strong><\/li>    <li><strong><a href=\"#cost-estimator-by-type-\">Cost estimator by bee type<\/a><\/strong><\/li>    <li><strong><a href=\"#factors\">Other factors that affect cost<\/a><\/strong><\/li>    <li><strong><a href=\"#Related-services-\">Related services<\/a><\/strong><\/li>    <li><strong><a href=\"#location\">Cost by location<\/a><\/strong><\/li>    <li><strong><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cost\"><span id=\"average-beehive-removal-costs-in-2026\">Average beehive removal costs in 2026<\/span><\/h2>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"8687e7fd-df28-40ef-b24d-f94913c8a57c\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Beehive removal 1\"><\/div> <p><script>!function(e,i,n,s){var t=\"InfogramEmbeds\",d=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0];if(window[t]&&window[t].initialized)window[t].process&&window[t].process();else if(!e.getElementById(n)){var o=e.createElement(\"script\");o.async=1,o.id=n,o.src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\",d.parentNode.insertBefore(o,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\");<\/script><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>National average cost<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$445<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Typical price range<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$135 to $1,065<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Extreme low-end cost<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Extreme high-end cost<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2,500<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The typical cost of bee removal is between <strong>$135 and $1,065<\/strong>, with most homeowners paying <strong>$445<\/strong>. However, your actual cost will depend on the type of bee, the location and size of the hive, and whether or not you need any carpentry repairs post-removal.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s say you\u2019ve got a honey bee hive thriving in your ceiling. In that scenario, removal may take more time and may require drywall repair \u2014 all of which can add to your overall cost, inching it closer to the extreme high-end.<\/p>   <div style=\"gap: 20px\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-eed5c637-34fa-4950-98ff-b8b9f7cd55ad\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\"> \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/quotes.lawnlove.com\/near-me?location=&amp;service=Pest+Control&amp;ref=PricingGuidesLL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"ub-button-block-main\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #00d084; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; font-size: 17px; width: 200px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 60px;; border-top-right-radius: 60px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 60px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 60px;; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\"> \t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">See Pricing In Your Area<\/span> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<\/a> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cost-estimator-by-type-\"><span id=\"beehive-removal-cost-estimator-by-type-of-bee\">Beehive removal cost estimator by type of bee<\/span><\/h2>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"96c360e2-9fd7-42b8-98f8-d19e1416ea82\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Beehive removal 2\"><\/div> <p><script>!function(e,i,n,s){var t=\"InfogramEmbeds\",d=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0];if(window[t]&&window[t].initialized)window[t].process&&window[t].process();else if(!e.getElementById(n)){var o=e.createElement(\"script\");o.async=1,o.id=n,o.src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\",d.parentNode.insertBefore(o,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\");<\/script><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before the actual removal process begins, it\u2019s important to identify the buzzing insects you\u2019re looking to get rid of. Not only is it easy to confuse bees and wasps (we\u2019re lookin\u2019 at you, yellow jackets!), but removal tactics also vary depending on the type of bee.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If bees have caused structural damage to your home or other building, you can expect additional costs, inching your total closer to <strong>$2,500.<\/strong><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Type of Bee<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Average Overall Cost<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Typical Price Range<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Honey bees<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$669<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$88 \u2013 $1,250<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Carpenter bees<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$794<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$88 \u2013 $1,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Killer bees<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$513<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$125 \u2013 $900<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Bumblebees<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$214<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$78 \u2013 $350<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h3 id=\"honey-bees\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Honey bees<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perhaps the most docile of the bunch, <strong>honey bee<\/strong> hives hold honey, honeycombs, and up to 50,000 individual bees. Because of their value to beekeepers, you may be able to find one to remove a hive of live bees outside of the typical price range to the tune of<strong> $0<\/strong>. If that\u2019s not an option, and you have to go with a pest control pro, you\u2019ll pay between<strong> $88 and $1,250<\/strong>, with most homeowners paying an average of <strong>$669.<\/strong><\/p>    <h3 id=\"carpenter-bees\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carpenter bees<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Carpenter bees <\/strong>are known for building their nests in wood\u2013\u2013 think attics, drywall, decks, rafters, siding, outdoor furniture, and landscape timber. And while these bees are also on the gentler side (only the females can sting, and they do so rarely), they can wreak havoc on said wood, leading to damage over time.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typically, the removal of a carpenter bee hive will run you between<strong> $88 and $1,500<\/strong>, with most people paying an average of <strong>$794<\/strong>. If your home requires carpentry repairs, removal can cost closer to <strong>$2,000<\/strong>.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"killer-bees\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Killer bees<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The average cost of removing a <strong>killer bee<\/strong> hive (aka an Africanized honey bee hive) is<strong> $513<\/strong>, but prices can range anywhere from <strong>$125 to $900<\/strong> to remove, largely because of their aggressive nature. (It doesn\u2019t take much to provoke them.) Because they tend to live in smaller colonies, they\u2019ll build nests almost anywhere, from underneath rocks and holes in the ground to tires, mailboxes, utility poles, and grills.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"bumblebees\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bumblebees<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bumblebees cost an average of <strong>$214<\/strong> to remove, with typical pricing ranging from <strong>$78 to $350<\/strong>. Their hives are small with most only containing around 50 bees. Depending on the bumblebee species, hives can be home to less than 20 bees or up to 400. Before removing, though, check your state laws. For example, in the summer of 2022, California became the first state to legally protect bumblebees under the California Endangered Species Act.<\/p>   <div style=\"gap: 20px\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-b793d5b6-b937-4ea6-92aa-77772bb6a2b6\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\"> \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/quotes.lawnlove.com\/near-me?location=&amp;service=Pest+Control&amp;ref=PricingGuidesLL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"ub-button-block-main\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #00d084; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; font-size: 17px; width: 200px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 60px;; border-top-right-radius: 60px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 60px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 60px;; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\"> \t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">See Pricing In Your Area<\/span> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<\/a> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"factors\"><span id=\"other-factors-that-affect-cost\">Other factors that affect cost<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides the type of bee, other factors that can affect the price include location of the hive, size of the hive, structural damage caused by the hive, and whether you opt for relocation or extermination as a removal method.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"location-of-hive\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location of hive<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where the hive in question is situated can affect the price you\u2019ll pay for its removal. Taking down hives found in harder-to-reach areas like inside walls and ceilings, chimneys, or roofs, for example, will likely cost more than it would for hives in a tree in your yard. Additionally, bees can cause structural damage if they nest inside walls, ceilings, deck wood, soffits, and the like, ratcheting up the price with costly repairs. Take a look at a few examples below:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Location of Repairs<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Average Overall Repair Cost<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Chimney<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$850<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Roof<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$575<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Drywall<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$512<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ceiling<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$650<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Deck<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1,375<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Soffits<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$6 \u2013 $20 per linear foot<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h3 id=\"size-of-hive\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Size of hive<\/h3>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"43b9d780-7acb-4820-8f24-59c1f124764f\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Beehive removal 4\"><\/div> <p><script>!function(e,i,n,s){var t=\"InfogramEmbeds\",d=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0];if(window[t]&&window[t].initialized)window[t].process&&window[t].process();else if(!e.getElementById(n)){var o=e.createElement(\"script\");o.async=1,o.id=n,o.src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\",d.parentNode.insertBefore(o,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\");<\/script><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As many as 80,000 honeybees can call a single hive home, while other types \u2014 like the bumblebee \u2014 prefer nests with around 500 bees. If the hive you\u2019d like removed is on the extra-large size, expect to pay <strong>$2,000<\/strong> on average. For a large hive, you\u2019ll pay <strong>$1,170<\/strong>, and for a medium hive, you\u2019ll pay <strong>$450<\/strong>. If the hive is pretty small, the cost should be, too \u2014 around <strong>$118<\/strong>.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Size of Hive<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Average Overall Removal Cost<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Small<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$118<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Medium<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$450<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Large<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1,170<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Extra-Large<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h3 id=\"removal-method\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Removal method<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of Colony Collapse Disorder, a direct threat to the bee population \u2014 and how beneficial these pollinators are for the ecosystem and our own survival \u2014 it\u2019s always best to <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/ways-save-bees-yard\/\">save the bees<\/a>, opting for live removal over extermination.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact a beekeeper near you, so they can assess the situation, and only exterminate if the pro tells you the hive is unhealthy or that there\u2019s another reason live relocation is impossible.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some beekeepers will remove a hive <strong>free of charge<\/strong>, but on average, you\u2019ll pay <strong>$445<\/strong>. Extermination will cost you between <strong>$185 and $670<\/strong>.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Related-services-\"><span id=\"related-services\">Related services&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While you\u2019re at it with the hive removal, you may want to consider knocking a few other services off your to-do list:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Swarm removal<\/li>    <li>Wasp removal<\/li>    <li>Carpentry repairs<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"swarm-removal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swarm removal<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many reasons \u2014 including lack of food, human disturbance, disease, or overcrowding \u2014 bees can sometimes become hiveless and swarm. A swarm is simply a colony of bees in search of a new home. Typically happening in the spring, these swarms huddle on trees, walls or on the ground. Sometimes, though, they may gather near doorways, playgrounds, or other precarious locations and need to be safely removed. You may find a beekeeper who\u2019ll do the job for free, but the average cost of swarm removal is relatively low at <strong>$140<\/strong>.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"wasp-removal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wasp removal<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wasps also build nests near homes at times, be it in a corner of a front porch, inside door sills on your deck, or in bushes a little too close for comfort. More aggressive than bees, wasps should be removed as soon as possible, and extermination is typically the route. Expect to pay pest control companies between <strong>$212 and $875<\/strong> to <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wasp-nest-removal-cost\/\">get rid of your wasp<\/a> nest, with an average cost of <strong>$385<\/strong>.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"carpentry-repairs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carpentry repairs<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To repair damage done by bees nesting in walls, ceilings, and decks, the total cost of removal and repairs can reach close to <strong>$2,000<\/strong>. On average, a pro can repair drywall for <strong>$512<\/strong>, ceilings for <strong>$650<\/strong>, and decks for <strong>$1,375<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"location\"><span id=\"cost-of-beehive-removal-by-location\">Cost of beehive removal by location<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The region in which you live also plays a part in the cost: city dwellers are most certainly likely to pay more than those who live in more suburban or rural areas, where prices of everything are generally cheaper and where beekeepers may be more easily accessible. The national average cost for beehive removal is <strong>$445<\/strong>.<\/p>   <div style=\"gap: 20px\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-78aecfa5-205a-47de-84d6-7b1c323f03dc\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\"> \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/quotes.lawnlove.com\/near-me?location=&amp;service=Pest+Control&amp;ref=PricingGuidesLL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"ub-button-block-main\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #00d084; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; font-size: 17px; width: 200px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 60px;; border-top-right-radius: 60px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 60px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 60px;; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\"> \t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">See Pricing In Your Area<\/span> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<\/a> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\"><span id=\"faq-about-beehive-removal\">FAQ about beehive removal<\/span><\/h2>    <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1672125244442\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do bees come back after the hive is removed?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, bees can come back after the hive is removed. Here\u2019s why:\u00a0<br\/><br\/>Beehives are hubs of activity with some bees caring for the young and tending to the queen, while others make the honey or forage for nectar. Depending on the time of day a hive is removed, all bees may not be accounted for, as some may be out pollinating plants and collecting that nectar. If this occurs, you may spot some bees return to the location of the (former) hive, not knowing what happened.\u00a0<br\/><br\/>To avoid this, it\u2019s best to remove a hive in the early morning before any worker bees have left the nest or in the late evening once they\u2019ve all returned.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1672125268547\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can you remove a beehive by yourself?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">DIY beehive removal options are available, but they\u2019re not always effective (or humane). Chemical-free methods include discouraging bees with cinnamon or smoke, but these methods require patience and aren\u2019t always suitable for indoor or hard-to-reach hives. Store-bought pesticides are available, but they result in the death of the bees, which isn\u2019t ideal.\u00a0<br\/><br\/>DIY beehive removal is also dangerous, especially if you are allergic to bee stings. It\u2019s true most bees are gentle creatures that rarely sting, but besides potentially provoking them by messing with their hive, you also run the risk of misidentification \u2014 your \u201cbees\u201d may actually be wasps. They might also not be honeybees but killer bees, instead, a type you definitely do not want to disturb. Leave the beehive removal (or wasp extermination) to the pros.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1672125283534\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why consider live beehive removal?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/why-choose-live-beehive-removal\/\">Live beehive removal<\/a> is the most humane option, no matter the type of bee in question. It allows the bees to be relocated to a safer space, where they can continue to grow, pollinate, and produce. Without maintaining a diverse population of bees (including native bees; however, they typically live solitary lives, rather than in hives), we could lose many of the crops we rely on for food.\u00a0<br\/><br\/>Also, with live beehive removal, an expert will not only carry away the bees themselves, but they will also remove the honeycomb and clean up any residual honey. This will ensure no other bees are attracted back to that location.<br\/><br\/>Further, the effects of pesticides are more far-reaching than you may imagine. For one, all the pesticide will do is exterminate the bees. It won\u2019t clean up the hive or the honey left behind, which can attract foraging bees from other nearby hives, who can then collect the honey and unknowingly share the poison with their own nest, exacerbating bee death in your area. Not only that, but these chemicals are harmful to people and the overall environment, as well.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1672125299314\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can you find a bee removal specialist?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The easiest way to get in touch with a beekeeper is to call your area pest control services for a referral. Or, you can visit a nearby farmer\u2019s market and meet local beekeepers there. Another reputable resource is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abfnet.org\/page\/swarms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Beekeeping Federation<\/a>, which maintains a searchable list of beekeepers in several U.S. states and territories, as well as in Canada.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>    <h2 id=\"final-thoughts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts&nbsp;<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you notice a hive is situated in a problematic area \u2014 close to a home, playground, or similar location \u2014 do not try to remove it yourself. Call up a <a href=\"https:\/\/quotes.lawnlove.com\/near-me?service=pest%20control&amp;ref=PricingGuidesLL\" rel=\"nofollow\">local pest control pro<\/a> right away, instead. They\u2019ll be able to properly identify the flying insect and either refer you to a bee removal service or exterminate the wasp nest then and there.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Note: Lawn Love may get a referral fee for matching you with contractors in your area.<\/em><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/close-up-photo-of-honey-bees-on-a-beehive-9579759\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To remove a poorly placed beehive, homeowners can expect to pay an average cost of $445, but this service can [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":82,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[354],"tags":[355],"class_list":["post-14564","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cost","tag-cost"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":null,"author_info":{"display_name":"Andr\u00e9a Butler","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/andrea-butler\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14564","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/82"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14564"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14564\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43648,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14564\/revisions\/43648"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14564"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14564"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14564"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}