Bee Removal From Trees and Palms on the Treasure Coast

Where Tree Colonies Show Up Here

Mature live oaks along Port St. Lucie's canals and in older Stuart neighborhoods develop hollows as they age, and those hollows are prime bee real estate. Sabal palms, Florida's state tree and everywhere on the Treasure Coast, hold colonies in the old leaf bases ("boots") along the trunk. Slash pines in Hobe Sound and Palm City, Brazilian pepper thickets on vacant lots, and old citrus trees in western St. Lucie County round out the list.

When a Tree Colony Needs to Go

• It's near a door, driveway, pool, playground or sidewalk
• You need to mow, trim or landscape around it
• A tree service is scheduled to trim or remove the tree
• Bees have become defensive toward people or pets

If none of those apply and the colony is well away from people, some owners choose to leave it. We're happy to give an honest opinion.

Working With Tree Services and Landscapers

Tree crews and landscapers call us when they find bees mid-job. We remove the colony alive and the crew goes back to work. If you're planning a removal or big trim, have us check for colonies first.

How We Remove a Tree Colony

1. Assess the tree. Cavity size, height, and whether the wood around it is sound.
2. Open the cavity. Widen the entry or cut a small access panel, often reclosed afterward.
3. Rescue the colony. Bees vacuumed, comb removed and framed.
4. Clear the cavity. All comb and honey out so a new swarm isn't drawn in.
5. Close it. The opening is covered or filled so the hollow can't be reused.

Cost

Low, accessible tree cavities are among our less expensive jobs. Colonies high in a tree, deep in a large trunk, or in a palm that needs a lift are priced higher. For typical ranges across every job type, see what bee removal costs on the Treasure Coast.

Bee Removal From Trees & Palms Near You

Available throughout St. Lucie County and Martin County, including:

Questions About Bee Removal From Trees & Palms