Bee Hive Removal in Powai

Why bees settle on Powai buildings

With the lake, the IIT Bombay campus and the green slopes around them, Powai has plenty of flowering trees close to tall buildings. A high, sheltered ledge or the underside of a balcony is ideal for a colony, and we have dealt with swarms on balcony racks. A hive can grow quickly, so it is better to call while it is small.

How hive removal works

Trained technicians arrive with protective gear and the right equipment, and remove the hive with as little damage to your property as possible. The colony goes to beekeepers in our network, where it can continue to thrive. There is no extermination and no harmful chemical sprayed on the bees. Afterwards, the area is sanitised and the entry points are sealed, so that a new colony is less likely to settle in the same spot.

The inspection and quote are free. The final price depends on hive size, location and how complicated the removal is, and the work carries a 1-year warranty. For other flying insects, see flying insect management.

Photos: Bee Hive Removal in Powai

• How much does bee hive removal cost in Powai?

  It starts at ₹2,000. The final figure depends on the size of the hive, how high it is and how hard it is to reach, so a hive on a tower ledge costs more than one on a low branch. The inspection and written quote are free, with no hidden charges.

• Do you kill the bees?

  No. We remove the hive and beekeepers relocate the colony, without extermination or harmful chemicals sprayed on the bees. Bees are important pollinators, and relocating them also leaves your property free of the hive. If a job cannot be done this way, we explain why before going any further.

• A swarm has landed on my balcony. Is it dangerous?

  A swarm is usually calmer than a settled hive, but it should still be left alone. Close your balcony door, keep children and pets indoors and do not spray anything. It may move on by itself, but if it starts building a hive, call us straight away.

• How long does bee hive removal take?

  It usually takes 1 to 3 hours, depending on the size of the hive and where it is. A hive on a high ledge or inside a wall takes longer. We will ask you for a few details and a photo beforehand, so that we can come with the right equipment.

• Can you remove a hive from the outside of a high-rise?

  Tell us the floor and send a photo, because the method depends on how the hive can be reached from a window, ledge or terrace. Your society's permission may be needed for access. The technician will confirm during the inspection whether it can be done safely.

• Will the bees come back to the same spot?

  Old hive scent can attract new colonies, which is why we sanitise the area and seal the entry points after removal. The work carries a 1-year warranty, so if bees return to the same spot during that time, call us and we will arrange a follow-up visit.

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

  Yes. We remove hives from walls, roofs, trees and other structures, with as little damage to the property as possible. A hive inside a wall takes more work than one on a branch, so tell us exactly where it is, and send a photo if you can do so safely.

• What happens to the bees after the hive is removed?

  The colony is taken by beekeepers in our network to a suitable place where it can continue to thrive. It is not destroyed. We then sanitise the area and seal the entry points on your property, which makes it less likely that another colony will settle there.

• Is bee hive removal safe for my family and building?

  Yes. Trained technicians do the work with protective equipment, and they use humane methods. Keep family members and pets indoors with the windows on that side closed until the job is finished. If the hive is close to a shared area, your society should also keep people away during the removal.

• Do you remove bee swarms in an emergency?

  Yes. We are open 24 hours and respond to swarms and aggressive bee behaviour. Call 80979 41077 and tell us it is urgent, along with where the bees are and whether anyone has been stung. If someone is having trouble breathing, please get medical help first.