The Green Queen
The Green Queen offers professional bee removal services for situations exactly like this. Our team looks at where the bees are, how long they have been there, and what is around them, then builds a plan that protects people first and still respects the role of bees in the environment.
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Finding bees on your property can go from “interesting” to “urgent” very quickly. One day you notice a few bees near a window. A week later, there is a steady line disappearing into a gap in the siding or a buzzing cluster hanging from a branch where kids and pets play.
Whenever the situation allows it, we focus on live removal and relocation instead of simply killing the colony. You get a safer property and the peace of mind that comes with knowing the problem was handled carefully and responsibly.
In many cases we can prioritize active swarms and higher risk spots, such as near entries, play areas, or workspaces. From the first phone call through final cleanup, you can expect straightforward explanations, clear expectations, and a calm, professional approach.a
Every bee situation looks a little different. A swarm hanging in a tree is not the same as a long-standing hive in a wall cavity, and the approach should reflect that. The Green Queen offers several types of bee removal so we can match the service to what you are actually dealing with.
Swarms are often the first sign people notice. You may see a large, moving cluster of bees on a limb, fence, mailbox, or side of a building. It looks dramatic, but a swarm is usually in 'moving mode,' focused on finding a new home rather than defending the area. This is the ideal time to call. If a swarm chooses a hollow wall, soffit, or roof space, removal becomes more involved and more expensive. Our team can usually collect swarms with minimal disruption when we are called early, often in a single visit. During a swarm visit, we will confirm that what you are seeing is actually a bee swarm and not wasps or another insect. We then collect the cluster, remove as much residual scent as practical, and talk through anything you can do to reduce the chance of another swarm settling in the same spot.
When bees have been in a structure for some time, you are dealing with a true hive, not just a temporary swarm. Inside that hive are comb, brood, honey, and wax. Simply sealing the entrance or spraying the opening does not solve the problem and can create new ones, like honey leaking into walls or attracting ants and rodents. The Green Queen approaches hive removal as both a safety task and a structural one. We identify the size and location of the hive, choose the least intrusive access point we can, and then remove bees and comb in a controlled way. After the hive is out, we clean up honey and residue so another colony is less likely to move back into the same void. Our goal is to leave the space ready for repair, not just empty of bees for the moment.
Some situations cannot wait for a routine appointment. Bees near school areas, daycare spaces, entrances, loading docks, or other high-traffic locations can represent a real risk, especially where allergies are a concern. For these cases, The Green Queen offers priority scheduling and, when possible, same-day or rapid response. When we arrive, we first stabilize the area, keeping people away from the risk zone, then decide on the safest removal or relocation plan based on what we find. The focus in an emergency visit is simple: limit stings, keep people calm, and remove the immediate hazard as efficiently and safely as we can.
Bee removal costs vary because no two jobs are exactly the same. Several key factors affect pricing:
-Whether it is a swarm or an established hive
-How easy or difficult it is to reach the bees
-How much structural work, if any, is required to access the hive
-The size and age of the colony
Swarms that are still outside and unattached to a structure are usually simpler and more affordable to remove. Established hives behind walls, inside roofs, or in chimneys take more time and care.
When you contact The Green Queen, we will ask a few focused questions, review photos if you have them, and, when needed, schedule an inspection. After that, we provide clear pricing and walk you through the options so you can make an informed decision before any work begins.
Although each property is unique, our process follows a clear sequence that is easy to understand.
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We start with an initial inspection. This can be a combination of questions, photos, and an on-site visit. We identify where the bees are entering, estimate the size of the colony, and determine whether it is a swarm or an established hive.
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Next, we plan and carry out the removal. That might mean collecting a swarm from a branch, opening a small section of wall or soffit, or accessing a roofline. During this step we contain or relocate the bees using methods designed to protect people and pets nearby.
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Once the bees are out, we remove comb, honey, and as much residue as practical. This part is important because it reduces the scent that can draw new bees to the same location.
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Finally, we review what we found and share recommendations for sealing gaps, trimming vegetation, or adjusting lighting and other conditions that may make your property less attractive to future colonies.
In many regions, there are guidelines or rules that encourage the protection of bees and other pollinators. The Green Queen follows all applicable regulations and leans toward relocation and low-toxicity methods whenever that is compatible with safety.
Our first choice is always live removal and relocation. In most cases this is possible and is the approach we recommend. On the rare occasions when that is not safe or practical, we still use targeted, least-toxic methods and explain why a different approach is necessary.
Response time depends on the season, schedule, and the urgency of your situation. Active swarms near entryways, play areas, or busy walkways are treated as higher priority. When you call, we will be honest about timing and do our best to offer the soonest appropriate visit.
If the hive, honey, and scent are not addressed, other bees can be drawn back to the same spot. That is why our service includes hive removal and cleanup where possible, along with practical steps you can take to make the area less attractive in the future.
Our process is designed with families and pets in mind. We may ask that pets and children stay indoors during the visit and for a short time afterward, but our focus on physical removal and low-toxicity options helps keep the service as safe and gentle as possible.
If you are seeing bee activity around your home or business, it is better to have it checked before a small problem grows into a large hive. The Green Queen is ready to help with professional, humane bee removal that protects both your property and the pollinators you rely on. Call our team today to discuss what you are seeing, or request a quote online, and we will guide you through the next steps for safe, eco-friendly bee removal and relocation.