Bee Extraction & Live Removal Services
Professional, humane bee extraction across Spalding, Peterborough and Lincolnshire. We work with local beekeepers to relocate colonies safely.
Why choose live extraction?
Bees are a vital part of our ecosystem. We always carry out live removal and rehoming rather than extermination — working alongside local beekeeping societies to give colonies a new home.
If bees have taken up residence in your chimney, roof void, wall cavity or garden, we can assess the situation, identify the species, and carry out a safe extraction with minimal disruption to your property.
Honey Bees
Most commonly require extraction when swarming or nesting in structures. We rehome colonies with local beekeepers.
Bumblebees
Generally harmless and will vacate naturally at the end of the season. We advise on risk management and expected timeline.
Solitary Bees
Rarely need intervention. Management is usually environmental — such as repointing brickwork to remove nesting sites.
Is it a swarm or a nest?
One of the most common questions we get is whether a cluster of bees is a swarm or an established nest. The distinction matters — it affects the urgency, the method of removal, and whether the bees will simply move on by themselves.
Bee Swarm
- A swarm is a colony in transit — a queen and thousands of workers that have left their original hive to find a new home
- They will cluster on a surface — a branch, wall or fence post — for a few hours to a few days while scouts locate a new site
- Swarms are generally docile and pose little risk
- In many cases a swarm will move on without intervention
- If located in an inconvenient spot, we can collect and rehome the swarm quickly and safely
Bee Nest
- A nest is an established colony that has moved into a structure — chimney, roof void, wall cavity — and begun building comb
- Nests will not move on by themselves and will grow significantly over the season
- Honeycomb left inside a building can cause structural damage, damp and attract secondary pests
- Established nests require full extraction, sterilisation and proofing to resolve properly
- Early intervention is always recommended to prevent comb from becoming deeply embedded
How the extraction process works
Survey
We assess the ingress location, inspect the fabric and structure of the building, and determine the safest methods of extraction.
Access & Extraction
We safely access the nest — including in chimneys, soffits and wall cavities — and extract the colony along with all honeycomb.
Sterilisation
Once the colony and all honeycomb are removed, we sterilise the void and reinstate the building fabric to prevent residual material attracting secondary pests.
Rehoming
The colony is transferred to a local beekeeper or beekeeping society for relocation.
Proofing
Entry points are sealed to prevent re-infestation. We advise on any broader building needs noted during extraction.
Common bee problems we deal with
Location types
- Chimney stacks and flues
- Roof voids and loft spaces
- Wall cavities and airbricks
- Soffits and fascias
- Garden sheds and outbuildings
- Underground nests (bumblebee)
Warning signs
- High volume of bees around one point
- Bees entering and exiting a gap repeatedly
- Audible buzzing inside walls or ceilings
- Honeycomb or wax staining through plaster
- Swarm resting on building or tree
- Bees appearing inside the property
Got a bee problem? Get in touch today.
Covering Spalding, Peterborough, Boston, Holbeach and surrounding Lincolnshire.
