Honeycomb Removal, Cleanup and Repair
Old comb left in a wall melts, stains and attracts pests. We remove all comb and honey, sanitize the cavity and coordinate full repairs.
If a previous company sprayed a colony and left, or a hive died out on its own, the wax and honey are still in your structure. In Florida heat that comb softens and runs. It stains ceilings, soaks insulation, ferments, draws ants, roaches and rodents, and leaves a scent trail that pulls the next swarm to the same cavity. Cleanup is its own job and we do it as one.
What Honeycomb Removal & Repair Includes
- Total comb, wax and honey extraction
- Cavity cleaned, treated and deodorized
- Stops staining, odor, mold and pest attraction
- Repair, patching and paint coordination
How We Do It, Step by Step
- Find the full extent. Old comb often spreads beyond the original nest. We map the affected cavity, including where honey has run down inside a wall.
- Remove all wax and honey. Comb, wax scrapings and saturated debris are removed completely rather than pushed aside.
- Replace contaminated material. Honey-soaked insulation, and drywall that has wicked honey, are removed and replaced rather than painted over.
- Sanitize and deodorize. The cavity is cleaned and treated to remove residue and the pheromone signature that attracts scouts.
- Repair and finish. Our licensed repair partners handle drywall, stucco, soffit and paint so the finished surface matches.
What Drives the Price
Bee removal pricing covers a wide spectrum, because the cost depends almost entirely on where the hive is and how hard it is to safely reach. Easy, ground-level jobs, like a small hive inside an in-ground water meter box, sit at the low end, often around $300-$400. Difficult jobs, hives in a second-story roof, at the top of a high-rise, or sealed inside a concrete wall, can run well into the thousands, especially when professional removal plus repairs are involved. You always get an upfront, no-obligation quote after we assess your specific situation.
For this service specifically, the biggest cost factors are:
- How much comb and honey is present and how far it has spread
- Amount of insulation, drywall or ceiling material that must be replaced
- Whether staining has reached finished interior surfaces
- Access and height
- Finish level required to match existing texture and paint
See real numbers and examples on the bee removal cost page.
What Happens After the Bees Are Gone
Removal is only finished when the structure is closed. We clean and treat the cavity so residual pheromone stops advertising the space to the next scout, seal and screen the entry point, and coordinate the repair through licensed contractors, roofers and painters. If comb or honey soaked insulation or drywall, that material is replaced rather than covered up. See honeycomb removal and repair and bee proofing for how we keep it from happening twice.
Africanized Bees and When It Is an Emergency
Palm Beach County has established Africanized honey bee populations, so a defensive colony is a real possibility on any job. If bees are actively stinging, if they react to mowers, vibration or foot traffic near the nest, or if the colony is near children, pets, livestock, customers or a school, treat it as an emergency: keep everyone well back and call 561-371-1722. See our emergency bee removal page and the Africanized bee safety guide.
Honeycomb Removal & Repair Across Palm Beach County
We provide honeycomb removal & repair throughout the county. Popular service areas:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, if comb was left behind. Dead-out comb is still wax and honey. It melts, ferments, stains and attracts pests, and it is the strongest possible advertisement to the next swarm looking for a cavity.
Both. Removal and repair are coordinated through us with licensed, insured contractors, so you deal with one company from the first call to the final coat of paint.
Bee removal pricing covers a wide spectrum, because the cost depends almost entirely on where the hive is and how hard it is to safely reach. Easy, ground-level jobs, like a small hive inside an in-ground water meter box, sit at the low end, often around $300-$400. Difficult jobs, hives in a second-story roof, at the top of a high-rise, or sealed inside a concrete wall, can run well into the thousands, especially when professional removal plus repairs are involved. You always get an upfront, no-obligation quote after we assess your specific situation.
Yes. We offer full professional repair services: licensed and insured contractors, handymen, master painters, and licensed roofer repairs. Once the bees and honeycomb are removed we put your property back exactly the way it was, so you deal with one company from start to finish.
Yes. Palm Beach Bee Rescue runs a 24/7 emergency line with a 24-hour response guarantee, and stinging emergencies get priority same-day dispatch whenever possible.