Bee removal from walls and roofs

Homeowners, landlords, strata managers, councils and commercial property owners.

Quoted job price based on access, height and time, often with an added charge for repairs or sealing. Larger jobs pay more but take more equipment and time.

• Solid beekeeping experience, including handling large colonies
• Basic building and carpentry skills
• Safe working at height and in tight spaces
• Clear quoting and customer communication

• Public liability insurance and whether it covers work on roofs and inside structures
• Working at height rules and safety equipment, so check your state's WorkSafe or equivalent
• Beekeeper registration and bee movement rules vary by state and territory, so check with your state's agriculture department
• Damage to a customer's building, so agree the scope and who repairs what in writing
• Heavy and awkward work with a risk of stings, so keep an EpiPen plan and never work alone on risky jobs
• Some jobs may need a licensed tradesperson for repairs, so check what you can legally do

Startup costs are typically around $2,500 to $10,000, depending on your safety gear, hives, tools and insurance. These are estimates, so check that your public liability cover extends to work on roofs and inside structures.

Check working at height rules and safety equipment with your state's WorkSafe or equivalent, plus beekeeper registration and bee movement rules with your state's agriculture department. Also check what repairs you can legally do, as some may need a licensed tradesperson.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many jobs you take and their size. It's estimated at 8 or more hours a week. Agree the scope and who repairs what in writing for each job.