"A ball of bees on my tree or fence"
That is a swarm resting while scout bees look for a new home. It may stay a few hours or a few days. Caught now, it can usually be boxed and rehomed in one visit.
Swarm in a Sandringham garden tree? Same day service
Bee Removal Sandringham, Melbourne
A swarm settling in an established garden tree, bees moving into a chimney or wall cavity of an interwar home. A local technician can be in Sandringham in 60 minutes* to remove them and seal the entry.
Chimneys and established trees cleared, swarms rehomed where possible.
- 24/7 Emergency Service
- Same-Day Booking Availability
- Upfront Pricing, No Hidden Costs
- Honeycomb removed, not left to rot
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Tell us where the bees are. A photo from a safe distance helps.
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Bees on Your Property Right Now? Do This First
Spring is the busiest time for bee calls in Inner South Melbourne, and chimneys and old trees in Sandringham are favourite spots. A swarm in the open is usually calm. Here is what to do until we arrive.
Someone stung and struggling to breathe?
Call 000 straight away. Swelling of the face or throat, dizziness or wheezing after a sting can be anaphylaxis, which is a medical emergency.
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Bring children and pets inside
Close windows and doors on that side of the house. Turn off the pool pump if bees are drinking from it.
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Do not spray, hose or smoke them
Fly spray and water break the cluster apart and make bees defensive. Smoke can push them into a wall cavity.
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Do not block a hole bees are using
Sealing the entrance traps them inside the wall. They often chew through plaster and come out inside the house instead.
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Take a photo from at least 5 metres away
It helps us tell bees from wasps and plan access before we arrive.
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Call us on 07 3544 9883
Swarms move on without warning, often into a nearby roof or wall. The sooner they are collected, the simpler and cheaper the job.
Our Bee Removal Services in Sandringham
Whatever the location, our technicians specialise in getting bees out and keeping them out, with an upfront price before work starts.
Bee Swarm RemovalSwarms boxed and rehomed where access allows
Hive Removal from WallsComb located with thermal imaging and cut out
Roof & Ceiling Bee RemovalHives under tiles, in eaves and roof voids
Chimney Bee RemovalFlue cleared and capped against new swarms
Honeycomb Removal & Clean-upComb, honey and wax cleared from the cavity
Bee ProofingEntry gaps sealed so scouts cannot return
Emergency Bee Removal24/7 for swarms near doors, schools and play areas
Commercial Bee RemovalShops, cafes, schools, parks and strata sites
Meter Box & Letterbox BeesSmall-space hives cleared quickly
Where Are Your Bees? Common Melbourne Bee Problems
Where the bees are tells us whether this is a quick swarm collection or a hive that has to be cut out. Find yours below.
"Bees going in and out of a crack in the wall"
They have moved into the wall cavity and started building comb. This needs the comb found and removed, not just the bees, or the honey will draw pests and new swarms.
"Buzzing in the ceiling and bees inside the house"
A hive in the roof space or between ceiling joists. Bees finding their way in through downlights and vents is a sign the colony is growing.
"Bees coming down the chimney"
Unused chimneys in older Melbourne homes are a favourite nesting spot. Do not light a fire to drive them out; melted wax and honey can run down the flue.
"Bees in my meter box, letterbox or compost bin"
Small dry spaces suit a new colony. Meter boxes are a hazard for meter readers and electricians, so these jobs are fitted in fast.
"Hundreds of bees around the pool or tap"
Bees collect water on hot days to cool their hive, which is often within a few hundred metres. We help track the hive down if it is on your property.
Is It a Bee or a Wasp?
Many Melbourne callers who say "bees" actually have European wasps, and the treatment is very different. Here is how to tell them apart from a distance.
| Honey bee | European wasp | |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Fuzzy, golden-brown with darker bands | Smooth, shiny, bright yellow and black |
| Legs in flight | Tucked up under the body | Yellow legs hanging down |
| Nest | Wax honeycomb in a cavity, or an open cluster when swarming | Grey papery nest, often underground or in a wall |
| Food | Flowers and water | Meat, sweet drinks, pet food and bins |
| Sting | Stings once, leaves the barb behind | Can sting over and over |
| Peak in Melbourne | Spring swarm season, Sep to Dec | Late summer and autumn, Feb to May |
Think it is wasps? See our wasp removal service in Melbourne. Not sure? Send us a photo and we will tell you.
Why Inner South Melbourne Gets So Many Bee Swarms
Bee swarms in Inner South Melbourne often settle in chimneys, wall cavities and old trees in established gardens. Spring is the busiest time.
Spring triggers swarming
When Melbourne warms up from September and gardens flower, honey bee colonies grow fast. Once a hive runs short of space, the old queen leaves with up to half the workers to find a new home. That swarm is what lands in your tree, and the next stop is often a roof or wall.
Leafy suburbs and older homes
Mature gardens in the inner east, outer east and Mornington Peninsula feed large wild colonies. Older homes in suburbs like Kew, Camberwell, Ringwood and Frankston have wall cavities, unused chimneys and gaps under roof tiles that make perfect hive sites.
Warmer seasons, longer swarm window
Melbourne's average temperatures are rising and warm spells are arriving earlier. That means colonies build up sooner and the swarm season stretches longer. With Greater Melbourne home to around 5.4 million people and still growing, more homes and gardens sit in the path of every swarm.
Bee removal demand in Melbourne by month
JanMedium: hives in walls, honey melting in the heat
FebMedium
MarLow to medium
AprLow
MayLow
JunLow
JulLow
AugRising
SepHigh: swarm season starts
OctPeak swarm season
NovPeak swarm season
DecHigh
Spring brings swarms. Summer brings calls about hives that moved into walls and roofs during spring, often noticed when honey starts leaking in the heat.
Why a Hive Should Not Be Left or Sprayed
A colony in your house does not stay small, and a can of spray rarely ends the problem. Here is what happens next.
Health hazards from stings
A settled colony defends its hive. Multiple stings are painful for anyone and dangerous for people with bee sting allergies, young children and older family members.
Honey leaks and ceiling damage
A wall hive can hold kilos of honey. On hot Melbourne days, or once the bees die, the comb softens and honey seeps through plaster, cornices and ceilings.
It attracts more pests
Abandoned comb draws ants, cockroaches, rodents and wax moths. Dead bees left in a cavity start to smell. See odour and dead pest removal.
New swarms come back
The scent of old wax tells scout bees the spot is a good home. Unless the comb is removed and the gap sealed, the same wall often gets a new swarm next spring.
How Our Bee Removal Works
The goal is simple: bees out, comb out, gap closed. Our technicians explain each step and the price before they start.
Live removal first
Honey bees matter to Melbourne's gardens. Where a swarm or hive can be reached safely, we collect it and pass it to a local beekeeper. Treatment is used only where a live removal is not possible, such as a colony deep inside a wall that cannot be opened.
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Call or send a photo
We confirm it is bees, ask how high up they are and how long they have been there.
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Same day inspection
A technician locates the swarm or the comb, using thermal imaging for hives inside walls and ceilings.
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Upfront price
You get the price, including any access work, before anything starts. No hidden charges.
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Bees and honeycomb removed
Swarms are boxed. Hives are opened, the comb is cut out and the cavity cleaned of honey and wax.
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Entry sealed
We seal the gap the bees used so scouts from the next swarm cannot get back in.
How Much Does Bee Removal Cost in Sandringham?
The price depends on where the bees are and how long they have been there. A fresh swarm on a low branch is the quickest job. A hive that has been building in a double-brick wall for a year takes the most work. These are the things that set the price:
Swarm or settled hive. A swarm has no comb yet. A hive needs comb removal and clean-up.
Height and access. Ground level, second storey, roof line or inside a chimney.
Opening the structure. Whether a wall panel, tiles or ceiling sheet needs to come off.
Size of the colony. Older hives mean more comb, more honey and more clean-up.
You get an upfront price with no hidden charges after the technician has seen the job. Call 07 3544 9883 or send a photo with your enquiry for a faster estimate.
Why Sandringham Chooses Freshify for Bee Removal
Bee jobs are about timing and finishing properly. We get there fast, and we do not leave until the comb is out and the gap is closed.
Onsite in 60 minutes*
Technicians spread across Melbourne, so we can reach a swarm before it moves into your roof.
Bee removal experts
Our technicians bring years of experience with swarms, wall hives and chimney colonies in Melbourne homes of every age.
Comb removed, gap sealed
We do not just kill the bees and leave. Removing the comb and sealing the entry is what stops the next swarm.
Upfront pricing
The price is agreed before work starts, including any access work. No hidden costs at the end.
24/7 emergency service
Swarms near doors, prams, schools or a person with a bee allergy are treated as urgent, any hour.
Bees rehomed where possible
Live swarms go to local beekeepers. Native bees are left in place, because they rarely sting and do not build hives in houses.
*Onsite in 60 minutes applies to urgent jobs and depends on technician availability and location.
Why Households Trust Us With a Bee Job
Opening a wall or climbing a roof is a big ask. Here is what you can count on from the moment you call.
You know who is coming. The technician's name and arrival window are sent to you before they leave.
You see the hive. Thermal images and photos of the comb before and after removal.
You know what will be opened. Any tile, panel or sheet we need to remove is explained and agreed first.
You can call us back. If bee activity continues after the job, call the same number and we return.
Bee Removal Near You in Sandringham
Our technicians cover Sandringham 3191 and the rest of Inner South Melbourne, including Aspendale, Aspendale Gardens, Balaclava and Beaumaris, with same day service and upfront pricing.
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Bee Removal Sandringham FAQs
Will a bee swarm leave on its own?
Sometimes. A swarm resting on a branch or fence may move on within a few hours to a few days once its scouts find a new home. The risk is that the new home is your roof or wall cavity. If the swarm is close to the house, have it collected before it moves in.
How much does bee removal cost in Sandringham?
It depends on whether it is a fresh swarm or a settled hive, how high up it is, and whether a wall, ceiling or roof needs to be opened to reach the comb. A technician gives you an upfront price before any work starts, with no hidden costs.
Do you kill the bees or relocate them?
We rehome bees with local beekeepers wherever the swarm or hive can be reached safely. Treatment is used only when a live removal is not possible, for example a colony deep inside a wall that cannot be opened, or an urgent risk to someone with a bee allergy.
How do I get rid of bees in my wall?
Do not block the entrance or spray into the hole. Bees in a wall have usually built honeycomb, which has to be found and removed along with the bees. Otherwise honey can leak through the plaster and the smell of the wax attracts a new swarm. A technician locates the comb, removes it and seals the gap.
Can I spray a bee swarm with fly spray?
It is not recommended. Household spray rarely reaches all the bees, breaks up the calm cluster and makes the survivors defensive. Bees that fly off can end up inside your roof. It also kills bees that could have been rehomed.
Why do bees keep coming back to the same spot?
Old comb and wax leave a scent that scout bees recognise as a good nesting site. If a previous hive was killed but the comb was left inside, or the entry gap was never sealed, new swarms keep choosing the same wall or chimney.
When is bee swarm season in Melbourne?
Mostly from September to December, peaking in October and November as Melbourne warms up and gardens flower. Calls about hives in walls and roofs continue into summer, when heat softens the comb and honey starts to leak.
Can I get same day bee removal in Sandringham?
Yes. We offer same day service across 288 Melbourne suburbs, and for urgent swarms a technician can often be onsite in 60 minutes. Our phones are answered 24/7.
Do native bees need to be removed?
Usually not. Most Victorian native bees, such as blue-banded and reed bees, live alone in small holes, rarely sting and do not build hives in houses. If you are not sure what you have, send us a photo.
What should I do if I get stung by a bee?
Scrape the sting out sideways with a fingernail or card rather than squeezing it, wash the area and use a cold pack. If the person has trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or feels faint, call 000 immediately.
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A Swarm on the Fence Today Is a Hive in Your Wall Next Week
Swarms do not wait. Once bees move into a cavity and start building comb, removal means opening walls or roofs and cleaning out honey. Caught early, it is one quick visit.
Proven results, upfront pricing and a dedicated professional at your door, often the same day.
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Other Pest Services We Offer in Sandringham
Choose a service to see how it works and what affects the price.
Termite InspectionA full check of the house, subfloor, roof void and garden for termite activity, with a written report and clear next steps.
Possum RemovalHumane removal of possums from roofs and wall cavities, followed by proofing so they cannot move back in.
Rat & Mouse ControlBaiting, trapping and entry-point sealing to clear rats and mice from roofs, walls, kitchens and sheds.
Cockroach ControlGel baiting and targeted spraying for German and large cockroaches in kitchens, bathrooms, roof voids and drains.
Ant ControlBaiting and barrier treatments that reach the nest, for ants in kitchens, wall cavities, paving and lawns.
Spider ControlTreatment of webs, eaves, fences, subfloors and garden edges to bring spider numbers down around the home.
Wasp RemovalTreatment and removal of wasp nests from eaves, wall cavities, roof voids, trees and the ground.
Dead Animal RemovalLocating and removing dead rats, possums and other animals from roofs, walls and subfloors, then deodorising the area.
Bed Bug TreatmentInspection and treatment of beds, bed frames, couches and skirting boards to clear bed bugs and their eggs.
Flea TreatmentInside and outside flea treatment for carpets, pet bedding areas, yards and subfloors, with a follow-up when needed.
Bird ControlBird proofing with spikes, netting and mesh to keep pigeons, mynas and starlings off roofs, balconies, solar panels and signs.
End of Lease Pest ControlInside and outside pest and flea treatment when you move out, with a written record for your agent or landlord.