Bee Removal & Relocation

Bee Removal & Relocation in Central Texas

Have honey bees moved into your home, business, barn, shed or another structure?

Lockhart Honey Company provides professional live honey bee removal and relocation services throughout Central Texas. Our goal is to remove the colony—including the bees, queen and comb whenever possible—and relocate the bees rather than simply exterminating them.

We're beekeepers first, so when we remove a colony, we're thinking about both your property and the long-term survival of the bees.

Swarm vs. Established Colony

Not every group of bees requires the same type of removal.

Honey Bee Swarms

A swarm is typically a temporary cluster of bees hanging from a tree, fence, building or other object while scout bees search for a permanent home.

Swarm removals are generally simpler because the bees have not yet established comb inside a structure.

Established Bee Colonies

If bees are regularly entering and exiting a hole, crack, wall, roofline, soffit, floor or other enclosed space, there's a good chance they've established a colony inside.

Established colonies can contain bees, brood, honey and a significant amount of wax comb. Proper removal may require opening part of the structure to access and remove the entire colony.

Where Do We Remove Bees From?

We've handled bee removals from a wide variety of locations, including:

Walls and exterior siding
Soffits and rooflines
Attics
Sheds and barns
Under floors
Trees and outdoor structures
Commercial buildings
Agricultural structures
Other difficult-to-access locations

Every removal is different, which is why photos and information about the location are important when providing an estimate.

Why Remove the Comb Too?

For an established colony, simply killing or removing the adult bees doesn't necessarily solve the problem.

Wax comb, honey and brood left inside a structure can create additional issues and may attract pests or future colonies.

When access allows, our removal process is designed to remove the bees and colony material from the cavity rather than simply making the visible bees disappear.

What Happens to the Bees?

Whenever practical, the bees we remove are relocated into managed hive equipment and given an opportunity to establish themselves as a working colony.

That's one of the biggest differences between hiring a beekeeper for a live removal and simply treating the bees as a pest problem.

What Does Bee Removal Cost?

Every bee removal is different.

Pricing depends on factors such as:

Location of the colony
Height and accessibility
How long the colony has been established
Amount of structural access required
Equipment needed to safely reach the colony
Size and complexity of the removal
Travel distance

Once we receive photos and basic information about the colony, we can usually get a much better idea of what will be required.

Do You Repair the Structure?

Our primary job is safely accessing and removing the honey bee colony.

The amount of disassembly and repair involved varies significantly depending on the structure. We'll discuss access and what work is included before beginning the removal so you understand what to expect.

For removals involving significant construction or specialty repairs, a property owner may need to use an appropriate contractor for final restoration.

Please Don't Seal the Entrance

If you have an established colony inside a structure, don't seal the hole while the bees are still inside.

Blocking their normal entrance doesn't remove the colony and can cause bees to search for another way out—including into the interior of the building.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you kill the bees?

Our focus is live honey bee removal and relocation whenever practical. Our goal is to recover the colony and give the bees an opportunity to continue as a managed hive.

How do I know whether I have a swarm or an established hive?

A swarm generally appears as a cluster of bees exposed on a tree, fence or other surface. If bees are consistently flying in and out of an opening in a structure, they may already have an established colony inside.

Can you give me a price over the phone?

Often we can provide an initial estimate after seeing good photos or video and getting information about the location. More complicated removals may require additional evaluation.

Will the bees come back?

Removing the bees and accessible colony material is an important part of reducing the likelihood of future problems. However, honey bees naturally seek suitable nesting cavities, so no property can be guaranteed to never attract another colony.

Need Bees Removed?

The fastest way for us to evaluate your situation is to send us:

Your name
Property address or location
Best phone number
Photos of where the bees are entering
A wider photo showing the surrounding structure
Approximate height from the ground
How long you've noticed bee activity
Any information you have about previous bee activity at the location

Please don't put yourself in danger trying to get close-up photos. A clear photo from a safe distance is usually much more useful than risking a sting or fall.

Contact Lockhart Honey Company and we'll help determine the best next step.

Lockhart Honey Company
729 S. Colorado St.
Lockhart, Texas

Call: 512-944-5270