Live bee removal from walls and buildings

Homeowners, landlords, property managers, pest control companies and local governments who want bees removed alive and the building protected.

Quoted per job based on access, size of the colony and repair work, often with extra charges for ladders or lifts. Some operators also sell the rescued colonies or the honey and wax.

• Experienced beekeeper
• Basic carpentry and repair
• Working safely at height
• Clear quoting and customer communication

• Many states treat structural bee removal as pest control or contracting work, so check with your state agriculture department and licensing board
• General liability insurance that covers bee work and damage to buildings, plus workers' compensation if you hire a helper
• Check local rules for apiary registration and for moving bees across county lines
• Opening walls can reveal hidden damage, wiring or plumbing, so write down what is included in each quote
• Stings and falls are real risks, so plan for safe working at height and have a first aid plan
• Work is busiest in spring and summer, so plan your cash flow for slower months

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on your vehicle, ladders and safety gear, bee removal and repair equipment, and insurance. These are estimates, so price your own setup.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on how many jobs you take and what each quote includes. Work is busiest in spring and summer, so plan cash flow for slower months.

Many states treat structural bee removal as pest control or contracting work, so check with your state agriculture department and licensing board. Also check apiary registration, rules on moving bees across county lines, and insurance covering bee work and building damage.