Bee Hive Removal and Pest Control in Bandra

Where hives turn up in Bandra

The old trees in the Pali Hill gardens and along Carter Road, and the sheltered ledges and balcony undersides of the sea-facing towers at Bandstand and the new towers in BKC, are good places for a colony. A swarm lands on a balcony rack or an AC unit one afternoon, and within days it is building comb. A hive grows fast, so it is better to call while it is still small.

How the removal is done

The technicians come with protective gear and the right equipment and take the hive off with as little damage to the wall or balcony as possible. The colony goes to beekeepers in our network, where it carries on as a working hive. Nothing is sprayed on the bees and nothing is killed. Afterwards the spot is cleaned and the entry gaps are sealed, because the smell of an old hive draws the next swarm to the same place.

The inspection and the quote are free. The final price depends on the size of the hive, how high it is and how hard it is to reach, and the work carries a 1-year warranty. Wasps and hornets are a different job, covered under flying insect management.

Photos: Bee Hive Removal and Pest Control in Bandra

• What does bee hive removal cost in Bandra?

  It starts at ₹2,000. A small hive on a low branch in a Pali Hill garden costs less than a large one under a balcony on a high floor at Bandstand, because reach and size decide the work. The inspection and the written quote are free, and there is nothing added afterwards.

• What happens to the bees after you remove the hive?

  Beekeepers in our network take the colony to a place where it can carry on as a working hive. The bees are not killed, and nothing is sprayed on them. The spot they were on is then cleaned and the gaps sealed, so another swarm is less likely to settle in the same place next season.

• A swarm is sitting on my Carter Road balcony rack. What do I do?

  Shut the balcony door, keep children and pets inside and leave it alone. A swarm resting on a rack is usually calmer than a built hive and may move on by itself within a day or two. If it starts building comb, call us. Do not spray it, because that is what turns a calm swarm into stings.

• How long does it take to remove a hive?

  Usually 1 to 3 hours. A hive on a high ledge, under a balcony or inside a wall takes longer than one on a branch. Send a photo and tell us the floor beforehand, so the technicians arrive with the right ladder and equipment and the job is finished in one visit.

• Can you reach a hive high up on a Bandstand tower?

  Tell us the floor and send a photo. The method depends on whether the hive can be reached from a window, a balcony or the terrace, and the society may need to give access. The technician confirms during the free inspection whether it can be done safely, and how. Some high hives are removed from the flat above.

• Will the bees build again in the same spot?

  They might, because the smell of an old hive draws new swarms. That is why the spot is cleaned and the gaps sealed after the removal. The work carries a warranty, so if bees settle on the same spot within that time, call us and the follow-up visit is arranged.

• Can you remove a hive from inside a wall or a tree?

  Yes. Hives inside a wall cavity, a hollow tree, a roof space or behind a signboard can all be removed, with as little damage as possible. A hive inside a wall is more work than one on a branch, so tell us exactly where it is and send a photo if you can take one safely.

• Is bee removal safe for the people in the building?

  Yes. Trained technicians in protective gear do the work, and nobody else should be near the spot while it is on. Keep the windows on that side shut and people indoors until the technician says it is finished. If the hive is near a shared area, the society should keep residents away for that hour.

• Do you come for bees at night or on a Sunday?

  Yes. We work every day and at any hour, and a swarm near a lobby, a play area or a window that cannot be shut is treated as urgent. Call 80979 41077, say it is urgent, and tell us where the bees are and whether anyone has been stung. Evening is often a good time, because the bees are calmer.

• Should I spray the hive myself first?

  No. Spraying, smoking or throwing water at a hive makes the bees defend it, and that is when people get stung, often several floors away. It also kills bees that could have been relocated. Shut the windows, keep everyone away, and let the technicians remove it with the right gear.