Branch swarm collection
An exposed cluster within reach of our ground-based equipment. Access and travel determine the price; we agree on it before coming out.
$0–$150
Collections & planning
Where have they settled?
These are planning prices for Maple Crossing and within 20 miles. We confirm the access, scope, and total before a collection.
Rescue & prices
Single wall-bay cut-out
One accessible wall space: open the agreed area, collect the bees alive, and remove comb. Usually 4–6 hours.
$650–$1,100
Larger wall cut-out
A colony spread across more than one wall space, or a more involved opening. Usually a full day; inspection comes first.
$1,100–$1,800
Winter wall inspection
A 45–60 minute visit, December–February, to look at entry points and access without opening the wall. A later collection is priced separately.
$95
Wall prices include collection and comb removal. They do not include drywall, siding, trim, or paint repairs. We agree on who will close the opening before we begin. High tree clusters or inaccessible cavities need a separate assessment.
While you wait
Leave the cluster alone.
- Give the spot room. Keep people and pets away from the gathering. Watch from a distance.
- Leave the branch and wall as they are. Don’t shake the branch, spray the bees, or block an entrance.
- Note what you can see. Tell us when they arrived, roughly how high they are, and whether they are clustered outside or entering a hole. Don’t climb to get a closer look.
Before a collection
What happens to the bees?
We settle the collected colony into a hive and rehome it with a local keeper who has room for it.
Can you collect bees from a wall in winter?
The winter visit is for inspection and planning. We discuss the colony and the weather before agreeing on a collection date; a quiet entrance does not tell us the wall is empty.