San Diego Bee Sanctuary

Our core service is live bee removal and rescue for properties throughout San Diego Bee Sanctuary. We handle everything from small swarms to large, established hives inside walls, attics, trees, or irrigation boxes. Unlike exterminators, we never use pesticides. Instead, we use gentle, hand-powered methods to extract the colony, ensuring the queen and as many bees as possible survive. This service is ideal for homeowners, business owners, and property managers who want an eco-friendly solution t...

Although our specialty is honey bees, San Diego Bee Sanctuary also provides professional wasp and hornet nest removal across San Diego Bee Sanctuary. Wasps and hornets can pose a serious sting risk to your family, pets, and customers, especially during late summer and fall. We identify the species—yellowjackets, paper wasps, bald-faced hornets, etc.—and use targeted, low-impact treatments that minimize environmental harm while eliminating the threat.Our process starts with a no-obligation consul...

When you choose San Diego Bee Sanctuary for live bee removal, your rescued colony may become part of our cutting-edge bee breeding and genetics program—the only one of its kind in San Diego Bee Sanctuary. Since 2023, we have worked with University of California scientists to test feral colonies for DNA, temperament, and varroa mite levels. Our goal is to develop a stable, climate-resilient hybrid honey bee specific to San Diego Bee Sanctuary's environment, reducing africanization while promoting...

Humane removal is the heart of what we do. When bees settle into a wall, attic, tree, or irrigation box, we work by hand to extract the colony rather than killing it. We never use pesticides, and we rarely reach for a vacuum, so the queen and as many workers as possible can survive the move. Our process begins with a free consultation, often done through photos, followed by a visit at a time that suits you. We handle the bees carefully, pack them into ventilated boxes, and take them to one of ou...

Live bee removal means we take the colony out alive, whether it is a small swarm on a branch or an established hive that has been growing inside a structure for years. Our technicians open the area as needed, collect the bees into ventilated containers, and make sure the queen is with them before anything is sealed. Because we use no chemicals, the colony can continue living after it leaves your property. Consultations are free, and we can often assess a hive from photos before scheduling. Text...

Our bee removal service covers swarms, hives in walls, attics, trees, and irrigation boxes across the San Diego area. Each job starts with a short assessment to find where the colony is nesting and how large it has grown. We then plan the removal around your schedule and the bees' activity. Our crew works without pesticides and keeps disruption to a minimum, carefully opening up structures only where necessary. The rescued bees go to our sanctuary sites for care. To book an assessment, call (619...

Bee rescue is for the moments when a colony has settled somewhere it should not be, such as a porch column, a wall cavity, or a backyard shed, and needs to be taken out before it causes trouble or harm. We respond to these calls with calm, careful hands, collecting the bees gently and transporting them to a safe habitat where they can recover and thrive. You do not need to know exactly what kind of bees you have to reach out. Send us a photo or give us a call at (619) 663-3900 and we will tell y...

We operate as a bee sanctuary, which means every colony we rescue is given a permanent, protected home in place of being destroyed. Our bee yards provide steady food, fresh water, and room to grow. Rescued colonies also support our scientific work, with healthy hives contributing to a breeding program focused on gentler, more resilient local bees. If you have a colony you need removed, bringing it to our sanctuary gives those bees a future. Reach us at (619) 663-3900 to learn how the rescue proc...

If you want bee removal that works with nature rather than against it, our approach is built around that goal. We skip pesticides entirely and rely on hand-based techniques that let the colony survive the move. Rescued bees are moved to our sanctuary, where they support local pollination and our genetic research. We also avoid chemical treatments that could drift onto neighboring plants or pets. Homeowners and property managers who care about biodiversity often choose us for exactly this reason....

Bees in a home can be unsettling, whether they have moved into a wall, a chimney, or a tree near the house. Our residential service is designed for homeowners who want the colony gone without harming it. We start with a free consultation, usually by photo, then schedule a visit that fits your household. Our team works quietly and carefully around the house, collects the bees into ventilated boxes, and transports them to our sanctuary. You get your home back and the bees get a second chance. Call...