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About Us

Help Us With The Race To Save The Bees

At Beegone, trust is the cornerstone of our relationship with customers. Our full end-to-end,
project-managed honeybee removal and rehoming service ensures a seamless experience from start to finish.
It’s not just about removing bees; it’s about providing a comprehensive solution that addresses access,
health and safety, removal and hiving, and reinstatement for both commercial and residential
clients.
Our promise extends beyond the immediate task at hand. We guarantee that the bees we relocate don’t
return, offering peace of mind and a testament to our commitment to long-term solutions. This assurance
stems from our deep understanding of bee behaviour, honed over years of dedicated service and continuous
learning.
We’ve faced challenges head-on, transforming them into opportunities to refine our techniques and
strengthen our resolve. From navigating complex removals in sensitive environments to altering public
perception about bees, each challenge has been a step towards our vision of a world where humans and bees
live in harmony.
Our engagement doesn’t end with bee removal. We’re actively involved in community education and
environmental conservation efforts, sharing our knowledge and passion to create a wider impact. We believe
that understanding and respect for bees are crucial in building a sustainable future.
As we look ahead, our aspirations are clear: to expand our reach, innovate our services, and continue
being advocates for the environment. Beegone isn’t just a company; it’s a movement towards a more
environmentally conscious and bee-friendly world.

Peter Higgs, Founder

Our Amazing Team

our team of bee removal specialists, possessing years of experience and a strong commitment to bee conservation.

How Do I Get Started?

To start the process for our bee removal service, simply reach out to us via our contact form or give us a call. Our friendly team will be ready to discuss your needs and arrange a preliminary survey to assess the situation or just go ahead and book your survey online. 

Free 10 Min Chat
Free 10 Min Chat

Consultation call with one of our expert surveyors. They'll offer you tailored advice and help you decide your next steps.

Free Virtual Assessment!
Free Virtual Assessment!

Just snap some pictures and send them over. We'll quickly get back to you with advice and the next steps.

Book a paid survey
Book a paid survey

We'll conduct a comprehensive survey of your property, providing a bespoke solution for your bee concerns.

UK'S BIGGEST AND MOST EXPERIENCED BEE REMOVAL AND REHOMING EXPERTS

At Beegone, trust is the cornerstone of our relationship with customers. Our full end-to-end, project-managed honeybee removal and rehoming service ensures a seamless experience from start to finish. It's not just about removing bees; it's about providing a comprehensive solution that addresses access, health and safety, removal and hiving, and reinstatement for both commercial and residential clients.

About Us

Help Us With The Race To Save The Bees

Beegone, rooted in trust, offers an all-encompassing honeybee removal and rehoming service for commercial
and residential clients, ensuring safe, effective solutions and building reinstatement.
Our unique guarantee that bees won’t return post-removal reflects our deep understanding of bee behavior,
honed over years of experience. Beyond removal, we’re committed to community education and environmental
conservation, aiming to foster a harmonious coexistence between humans and bees and advocating for a more
bee-friendly world.

Peter Higgs, Founder

For Any Inquiries Call The Hotline:

02080884787

our Accreditations

We’re proud to announce our latest accreditations, a testament to our commitment to excellence in
bee conservation and safe removal practices

Our bee sanctuary
An Insight Into The Bees We Save

We specialise in the humane relocation of bees, ensuring their safe removal from walls, roofs, chimneys, and trees, and rehoming them in our bee sanctuary or with local beekeepers. With over 15 years of experience in the UK, we have successfully saved thousands of bee colonies, committed to their preservation and wellbeing.

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Our Campaign

Locations We Have Saved Bees

Showcasing Our  Successful Bee Rescue and Relocation Projects.

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Chimney

We safely remove honeybee colonies from chimneys, preserving structures and relocating bees.

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wall

Our precise bee removal from walls protects property integrity while ensuring gentle relocation for the bees.

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roof

We prioritise colony relocation and property integrity, while also ensuring the waterproofing of your home.

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Tree

Skillful tree bee removal focuses on colony well-being, preserving lush habitats while ensuring safe relocation.

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Amazing Work

Our Key Priorities

Our Team

Meet Our Dedicated Team

Our highly experienced and friendly team is dedicated to expertly handling bee removal, ensuring both the safety of honeybee colonies and the satisfaction of our valued clients.

dan

Bee Extraction Specialist.

Oliver

Senior Bee Extraction Specialist.

Locky

Bee Extraction Specialist.

David

Bee Extraction Specialist.

Our Testimonials

A Hive Of
Satisfied Customers

In our ‘Glowing Reviews’ section, you’ll find a chorus of satisfied customers sharing their experiences with Beegone. These voices echo with appreciation for our dedicated team, highlighting the seamless bee removal, property protection, and bee-friendly practices that define our service. Explore their stories to discover firsthand the excellence that sets Beegone apart

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FAQs

Answers To Your Common Questions

Explore our ‘Bee Removal FAQs’ to find informative answers to the most common questions about our bee removal services, property protection, and bee-friendly practices.

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Common Questions

Most Popular Questions

We’re here to provide answers to some of our most frequently asked questions
to ensure you have all the information you need.

We stress the importance of a guarantee in bee removal, which is vital for peace of mind and can be more cost-efficient due to returning swarms. Our experience of over 15 years pioneering the industry has taught us that buildings often lack proper bee-proofing initially; if they had been  built with this in mind, bees wouldn’t have entered in the first place. This insight drives our innovative techniques like custom-made bee-proof cowlings, designed to address gaps that appear as buildings naturally change over time. While many try to imitate our services, they lack our depth of knowledge, leading to inadequate proofing and failures. Our expertise and confidence in our methods enable us to offer a unique guarantee, ensuring a long-lasting solution against bee infestations.

Live bee removal is the preferred and often the only viable option for removing bees from buildings.Alternative methods like spraying are harmful to the environment, potentially illegal, and onlytreat the symptom rather than the problem.

Spraying leads to the death of bees, which in turn causes the unattended honeycomb to melt,potentially damaging buildings with leaking honey. This method also attracts secondary pests like rats and can lead to recurring infestations from other bee swarms attracted to the residual honeycomb. Furthermore, the use of poison can harm neighbouring bee populations, as “robber bees” might contaminate their hives and our honey supply. To abide by the code of practice for the control of honeybees all entry points must be sealed which will not allow the building to breathe and can cause the breakup of mortar and dampness through condensation buildup and freeze-thaw weathering.
*unless a company specifies they do live bee removal, they will likelyspray them which we warn against.
Setting traps to allow bees to exit without returning or trying to coax them out is a less effective method and often doesn’t work, as it relies heavily on the slim chance of trapping the queen who doesn’t leave the comb, only when she swarms. It also does not address the issue of the remaining honeycomb.
Live bee removal, by contrast, safely relocates the entire bee colony and deals with the honeycomb,ensuring a thorough and environmentally responsible resolution to the problem.

It’s advisable to check your home insurance policy for any pest removal coverage. Some insurers may offer special add-ons or separate policies for pest control services, which could include bee removal. If the bees have caused significant structural damage to your property, your policy might cover the repairs, but not the actual removal of the bees.

Honeybees can cause several types of damage to a property. One notable issue is honey dripping through ceilings, which can occur when large hives are present within structures. Additionally, the presence of bees can lead to damage to mortar due to condensation, resulting in dampness that can further deteriorate building materials. Timber rot is also a significant concern, as the moisture and hive activity can weaken wooden structures. Furthermore, bee infestations can attract secondary pests like rats, exacerbating the problem. Addressing bee infestations promptly is crucial to prevent these types of damage to your property.

Yes, you can choose to leave the bees in your property, but it’s important to be aware of the
potential consequences. Besides the expanding honeycomb causing structural damage over time, (the
heat and condensation generated by the hive can deteriorate the mortar and other building
materials). This weakening of structural elements can lead to more significant issues in the long
term. Additionally, the honeycomb may attract other pests, and there’s a risk of honey seeping into
your walls or ceilings.
The presence of bees, especially in large numbers, also poses a risk of defensive behaviour, which
can be a concern for those on the property, particularly for individuals with bee sting allergies.
Furthermore, the scent of the honeycomb can attract new swarms, potentially leading to recurring bee
infestations.
While leaving the bees undisturbed is an option, professional removal, such as the services offered
by
Beegone, is often a safer and more sustainable solution to prevent these risks and
protect the integrity of your property.

The responsibility for bee removal typically depends on the ownership and nature of the property.
Here are the general guidelines:

  • Homeowners: If you own your home, the responsibility for bee removal usually falls
    to you. It’s important to handle the situation responsibly, not only for the safety of your
    household but also to consider the ecological importance of bees.
  • Landlords and Property Managers: For rental properties, landlords or property
    management companies are generally responsible for pest control, including bee removal. If
    you’re renting, you should contact your landlord or property manager to report the issue.
  • Business Owners: In commercial properties, the business owner or the property
    management company is usually responsible for arranging and funding the removal of bees.
  • Local Authorities: In some cases, if the bees are on public property or pose a
    public health risk, local government bodies or councils might take responsibility for their
    removal.
  • Bee Conservation Organisations: Sometimes, bee conservation groups or local
    beekeeping associations may offer to remove bees for free, such as the BBKA. They will often
    only collect the swarm if they’re in an easy-to-remove location such as in a bush, they often
    won’t touch them in hard-to-reach places such as a wall or chimney due to the risks and extent
    of the work.

The cost for live bee removal starts from around £1,500 for simple removal and can go upwards of
£15,000, depending on factors like ease of access, the extent of damage caused by the bees, the
necessary proofing to prevent future infestations, and the length of the guarantee. Each situation
is unique, so we provide tailored quotes based on the specific requirements of the job.

We charge for bee removal because our service goes beyond what is typically offered for free.
Beekeepers might remove swarms from easily accessible locations at no cost, but established bee
colonies in buildings require more expertise, experience, and equipment. These situations often need
scaffolding for high-to-reach areas, increasing the complexity and cost. Our service encompasses the
knowledge, experience, and insurance necessary to handle these more challenging scenarios safely and
effectively, ensuring a comprehensive solution to the problem.

The necessity of paying for a survey in bee removal lies in the precision and thoroughness it brings
to the process. Our use of advanced tools like drones and thermal imaging cameras is essential to
accurately locate the bee colony and honeycomb, which might not be immediately evident from the
entry point. This approach ensures that we correctly identify the actual location of the colony,
even if it’s in a different area from where the bees are seen entering, leading to a more effective
and targeted removal strategy. This cost will also be taken off the removal process if you decide to
go ahead.

Bee removal can be expensive due to several factors. Access to the colony often requires special
equipment, which increases costs. Additionally, the process involves the cost of insurance, which is
higher for bee removal due to its risky nature. Taking apart and reconstructing parts of the
building fabric also adds to the expense. Working around bees is a slower process as it requires
wearing protective bee suits and handling bees delicately to minimise harm. All these elements
combined contribute to the overall cost of bee removal services.

After the removal process, the bees are well taken care of. Our friendly technicians either keep the
bees themselves or find local beekeepers who are happy to provide a new home for them. This ensures
that the bees are looked after and continue to thrive, contributing to the local ecosystem. We’re
committed to handling bee removals in a way that’s friendly to both the bees and the environment.

The duration of a bee removal can vary. It can take up to 2 weeks, although in some cases, it might
be completed in just a few days. The timeline depends on factors such as how deeply the bees have
nested in the property, the extent of building material that needs to be taken apart and replaced,
and the amount of proofing work required to prevent re-infestation. We aim to complete the process
as efficiently as possible while ensuring a thorough and effective removal.

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