Steven was fantastic to work with! We discovered a hive/nest in a tree in our front yard and didn't know what to do. He responded promptly and was able to help us remove it. It turns out it was a yellow jacket nest and he also looked through our extensive backyard to see if there were other nests (thankfully not this year). We've got a plan now on how to trap queens in the spring. He was so knowledgeable and has deep experience in this area. Highly recommend! read more

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This review is long overdue, but our garden had a case of a yellow jackets hive, and with the garden being so close to the sidewalk, they kept swarming the general area where people pass by. I was so lucky to have come across this company after extensive Googling--which at the time only gave me companies that serviced the SF area. I sent in an inquiry to Steven on the website, received a quick response, and was able to schedule an appointment within the same week. The whole removal process took around 1-2 hours and the yellow jackets haven't been back since. 100% recommend. read more

Majorly impressed with Bee Friendly Honey for removing a hive from my garage. Discovered a swarm near our garage, which adjoins our neighbor's and the neighbors used Bee Friendly Honey before. Easy to schedule with Steve all online, and a week later (today) Steve comes by to take care of the hive. Turns out the hive is in the space between the buildings and entered through the roof flashing. And it was attracted to an old abandoned hive just next to that spot! The task involved finding the hive, removing the bees, removing both hives, painting the walls to remove the scent, sealing the entry points, and repairing the walls. It took Steve 10 hours because the space to remove the hives was only a few inches, so it was painstaking work. He did an impeccable job, documented every step, answered every question I had, knowledge and thorough, and all for a super reasonable price. Steve is kind, patient, and super passionate about his work. Thrilled and impressed with his service! Highly highly recommend! read more

We wanted our beehive to be relocated rather than exterminated. Steven is the right person for this. I am really impressed by Steven. He worked very hard to carefully extract the queen bee and all the bees. He stayed until 2.00 AM to complete the job. He was a great professional and very knowledgeable about this subject. He cleaned everything well after he was done. I would, without hesitation, recommend this service to anyone who is trying to relocate their beehives. read more

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I had a honey bee swarm settle on the side of my house. In the past I had them come and leave in a few days. However, this time they stayed and were obviously getting into the house. I made an appointment with Bee Friendly Honey to remove the hive. Steven came and, using his impressive array of tools, found the hive in a wall below a roof area. He then went about a careful and meticulous process of sealing the area (along with himself and his tools) inside the house with a containment tent, cleaning the comb and hive out, and coaxing and vacuuming (into a container so they can be added to another hive later) as many bees out as he could with smoke and a dummy queen without pesticides, which was important to me considering the declining population of bees. He painted and sealed the area on the inside and outside to prevent future hives in this area, and then repaired and retextured the sheetrock access hole. When he left, it was as if the problem had never happened. He took responsibility for the entire project, and left nothing to be done by another specialist or contractor, all while being very considerate and unobtrusive as possible while doing heavy labor inside the house, which I really appreciated. I was impressed by how calm, deliberate, considerate, and easy to work with Steven was. Thank you Steven! My only concern with the job was how hard and long you worked to finish the job in one day. I wish all of my interactions were as pleasant as the one with you was. read more

I sincerely recommend this business to anyone who want to remove or relocate their bees. They helped to remove the bees from inside the eaves and find me a bee keeping advicer who helped me to relocate the bees to the box I bought. Very helpful and total solution for your varied needs. read more

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Tried to contact them several times and never received a response... not sure why, but now the beehive has fallen on the ground and I'm trying to find someone to come help. read more

I had a hive in the walls of my house and Steven did a wonderful job on all fronts. He was communicative, explained the process thoroughly, and safely removed the bees. I learned some fun facts and new vocabulary from the process. I was prepared for some structural scarring, but I was pleasantly surprised at his workmanship repairing the walls, as well! Not that I would want another hive in my walls, but I would absolutely love to work with Bee Friendly again. Highly recommended. read more

Steven came to our house on two separate occasions and took care of two different yellow jacket nests. He is super knowledgeable, communicative and professional. We are very happy with his service and would recommend him to everyone who needs help with bees, wasps or yellow jackets! read more

This company dud an amazing job. We had a 60,000 honey bee hive in our chimney. Steven was fantastic. Working late to remove hive and saving bees to distribute to bee keepers. Once everything was cleaned out, he sealed and closed it up. Incredibly professional. Highly recommend this company, you won't be sorry. read more

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Steve and Mitch were all aces for us, we had a pretty sizeable Yellow Jacket nest inside the walls of the house and it was located near a 3rd story window. Have you ever taken a shower at 6 am and noticed a wasp in the shower with you? Talk about vulnerable. Did a bunch of research on the nest, the kind of insects and how to best get rid of them without putting too many of us at risk and ended up going with Bee Friendly Honey no question. These guys were professional, knowledgeable and worked with our schedule so that only a week after we called the thousands of Yellow Jackets living in the walls between our apartments were taken care of. To our delight the price was super reasonable and they didn't need to tear into the walls or flooring. I highly recommend Bee Friendly Honey for not only getting the job done but working out a whole process that doesn't include poisons, structure damage or inconvenience. Not only that but they explained everything in such clear terms that it gave us the confidence that the problem was going to be done right the first time. Thanks Guys! read more

Definitely 5 stars! I had a paper wasp nest in my oven fan vent. The wasps were entering my kitchen. Steven took care of my problem using non toxic spray and also put a screen in place to prevent future nests. I will definitely recommend Bee Friendly Honey! read more

Had a swarm of bees build a hive in our backyard, and hired Bee Friendly Honey to move them out as they do it without any chemical treatment. Great service, and Steven taught me a ton about how bees operate. Very easy to work with. Highly recommend! read more

Long overdue review, came out within the day for what I thought was a beehive underneath my second floor eaves of my new home purchase. When Steve arrived he took a look and didn't think it was a beehive. But offered to take it down anyway. He climbed up and sure enough it was an old bird's nest. He cleaned the area and even took a peek inside my attic vent! He even cleaned the vent too. And apparently there used to be a hive in the vent area. Cool dudes, would call out again in a heartbeat. read more

when you get uninvited guests Steven is the guy to call :-) We had yellow jackets bees, that few days ago decided to park in our backyard :-) I contacted Steven via the web and his response was very quick, I sent him some pictures, and he gave me a quote right away, he was able to accomodate the following day and resolved the issue! Fast, responsive, on time and inexpensive, what else can u ask for :-) So I spoke with my wife yesterday and Steven showed her all the bees he collected (Which are by the way were wasps) and he estimated around 1200 bees!!! he was there for 3 hours and didn't stop until he felt it was all clean. We also found out that the city was there on Aug 1st to clean the same nest! They clearly didn't do a good job :-) read more

We had bees coming into our family room at an alarming rate. I made several inquiries online to beg for someone to remove the bees. 3 called back: 1) first one was from Florida, (the internet does strange things), 2) second one said day after tomorrow (not ideal). 3) Steve called and helped me self diagnose the extent of the hive. Because it was already 3:00, he said he could come the next morning. Because they were entering my home at about 50 per hour, I begged him to come same day. He was super busy because when weather is right, ALL the honey bees in the area try to hive up and do their thing. Long story short, he extended his work day to accommodate my concerns. Also, he did not use smoke or pesticides, and relocated the live honey bees. He's a one man business and I enthusiastically recommend him. read more

We recently had Steven to do a structural removal of the bee swarm. He was referred by our neighbor. When I contacted Diablo beekeepers association, someone also strongly recommended him. He is awesome! He is professional, careful, and knowledgeable, knowing exactly what he needs to do. It was a difficult project and took him a few hours to finish. But he did a perfect job, the swarm was removed intact, the hole in the wall was sealed tightly. And at the end, he even helped us do a little extra handy man's work. I would strongly recommend him! read more

Superb project from start to finish. Honey bees inside a house wall found during Spring 2021. Discovered it early so it was a small hive, but getting active and growing. Scheduled a time online. Steve is great with communications giving accurate status and arrival time for the appointment. Removed the hive and patched the wall and cleaned up all areas where he worked nicely. Sent pictures of before and after showing what was done. Would highly recommend for all eco-friendly bee and wasp needs. read more

I needed advice about our bee problem and Steven was fast, respectful, and kind. He handled our situation and we are very happy!

If you have bees...call Steven!!!! Such a great guy who's very knowledgeable when it comes to finding a solution to whatever bee issues you are facing. And I probably would have paid anything to make the problem go away. I was in a very vulnerable position but he was reasonably priced and helped ensure I will not have any problems going forward! I had a large number of what turned out thankfully to be scouts that ended up coming into my home through the damper I left open in my fireplace. After shooing them out and closing damper/sealing off my fireplace with garbage bags and tape....i found Steven online and he came out next day. He evaluated the situation and ultimately he installed a screen at the top of my chimney to make sure even if the swarm comes back that they can't get in to establish a hive. He also made sure it was sealed well too and ended up painting an old rusted chimney cap for mewhich made it look so much better! So happy there are guys like Steven doing what he does! Life Saver! I dont want bees in my home but they are very important creatures in our ecosystem. I like his overall approach and tactics to finding a solution that makes homeowners happy and is kind to the bees...thank you! read more

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We had the beginning of a bee swarm inside a wall in our garage. Apparently, the "scout bees" had decided our garage wall would be the next big party spot and were telling all their friends! Oy!!! I called a few local pest control companies, only to be told they couldn't come out until the next week. What?! I had an emergency and needed an expert ... and fast. After searching Yelp, I located "Bee Friendly Honey" and reached out to Steve who promptly responded that he could come to my rescue the next day. Schrew. I already felt relief. Steve kept in contact throughout the next day and arrived in the afternoon ready to tackle the bees, and with NO chemicals. Steve is polite, professional, efficient, and really knows his stuff. He even checked in with me the day after his service to make sure the bees had not returned. Really...I couldn't have been more pleased with his service and his rate was more than reasonable. While I hope to never experience anything like this again, it's good to know Steve is just a phone call away. Outstanding job by a small local business. read more

Steve and Mitch were great, I am a property manager for an HOA in Concord and he removed two huge beehives for us, one in an area that was really difficult to get to (and that other vendors had declined to help with). Really did a great job for us, and he's my go to if I ever have any bee/wasp issues in the future. read more

First a 5 year drought and then a heavy wet winter in 2016 has caused a hive of bees to swarm around a vent under a bedroom window. I first thought I could remove the bees myself but I'm glad I contacted Steven at Bee Friendly Honey. Steven came to my home and made an assessment of my bee problem. Watching Steven reminded me of a CSI detective at a crime scene. He had tools to locate where the hive was and tell me how large the hive was. There was no way I could have gotten rid of my problem with a spray can and a garbage bag. We made an appointment to have him remove my hive. Steven was prompt, neat and clean, and professional. His knowledge of home repairs helped in removing the least amount of material to cut out a 6' x 1' hole in my wall. He removed a humongous honeycomb without leaving a drop of honey or bee debris on my carpet. He rescreened the vents on the outside under the bedroom windows also. I am thoroughly impressed with Steven's professionalism, honesty, cleanliness, and reasonable fees. I would not hesitate to recommend Bee Friendly Honey to all my neighbors and friends. read more

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We had a terrible yellow jacket nest in the wall by the entrance to the house. I tried all kinds of home solutions and it only got worse. I called A few places in town and I got same day call back and a visit within a couple of days from this company. The hornets were beginning to spread inside my wall and starting ti make themselves inside my home. Steve used a highly effective solution that is not harmful to people or pets, or the environment. He took care of the issue, and was true to his service by coming by a couple of times to finish the spread inside my walls. Excellent service and education provided. read more

I have never had carpenter bees before. He was great about coming when he said and doing what needed to be done.

A swarm found its way into our backyard and took up residence on a tree. We called Steve, who was very polite and helpful, and set up a removal for the next morning. He was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to educate us on these amazing creatures, explaining exactly what had happened when they arrived. In fact, his explanation was so good that my fiance (who is petrified of bees) even came out to listen to him and watch the removal. We'll definitely call Steve if we need another removal, and will be ordering honey from his website. read more

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Steven came to our house to locate and remove a bee hive that was in the ceiling of our master bedroom on the second floor. The bees had somehow managed to get under the eves on the roof and found a way into the walls. With some clever investigative work, he found exactly which drywall panel needed to be removed. He safely extracted the bees, their hive, and then sealed up the entry, restored and textured the drywall. The only sign he was there is a need for paint. Steven was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and left everything as clean as it was when he arrived. The bees are happily off to a new life in a new location. We would use this company again in a heartbeat. read more

Last summer we noticed there were a lot of honeybees around the back corner wall outside of our kitchen. They never bothered us so we just left them alone. Then, recently we noticed bees inside our kitchen, so we decided to contact Steven from Bee Friendly Honey to come and see what was going on. DUDE! These little guys set up shop in a wall of our house! Even though it sucked that these honeybees started a full on factory in our wall, I felt pretty cool about the whole situation and that was mainly because of Steven. I was so impressed by his positive attitude, his professionalism, and his clean work. And, in the short time he was there, he gave me great education about honeybees. Also watching Steven work is fascinating! He's like a "Bee Whisperer" or something. He opened up the wall to expose the hive and all those thousands of bees weren't even trying to sting him or us. They just kept on doing what they do. I'm to the point of not being that scared of them anymore! Anyway, it's very clear that Steven is truly passionate about what he does. So glad we chose him. We'd give him 10 stars if we could. Keep up the excellent work, Steven! read more

Steven is a really good guy and knows his stuff. He came out right away on a weekend, communicated everything really well, and got rid of some very pissed off Yellow Jackets in front of my house! read more

Steven did an amazing job with our bee problem. He was super accommodating with scheduling and his prices are straightforward and reasonable. I would highly recommendable his service. read more

Steve is great. We have had him out twice and each time he came out within a day or two and removed the hives very quickly. We have dogs and 3 young boys so we didn't want to have a bunch of chemicals in the yard and we couldn't be happier with the service and will continue to recommend him to anyone in need of a hive removal. His knowledge was also very impressive. He gave us a quick lesson on the types of bees and hives we have around our house. I will NEVER use anyone else. Steve has a lifetime customer in us. read more

I know Steven as "Scientist Steve," my friend Renee's brother who visited the Transitional Kindergartners at a school in Berkeley I worked for. His honey is delicious; the kids and I all sampled every flavor he had (*some of the kids turned into lil Winnie the Pooh's it was so good*) I recently moved to Lafayette and randomly found Steven's business because I always want to get local raw honey for allergies and home beauty scrubs. Now that I know Scientist Steve is local, I will definitely be visiting soon! read more

Steven is great! He was able to remove a beehive + queen bee that was building inside our roof. He really tries to remove the hive and minimize any harm to the bee or your property. Would highly recommend Steven for his knowledge and quality of work. Compared to others he really seems to know his craft and does honest work. read more

I highly recommend Steven! Right from the start, his customer service and professionalism were top-notch. I submitted a inquiry online, and he responded immediately. He removed a yellow jacket hive from a high traffic area in our backyard, and resolved the problem. He seemed very knowledgeable, and his work is guaranteed. I highly recommend him and will use him in the future for my wasp needs. read more

Contacted Steve regarding bee removal in the walls of my rental property. We communicated ad nauseum (via text) to get an understanding of the location of the bees. Then, he never returned any of my text regarding quotes. Very unprofessional. If you cannot provide the service then just communicate that to the customer. read more

My rental property had a bee hive inside the walls. I knew I didn't want to call a pest control company as they might have used chemicals plus the fact that bee hive removal might not be their forte. I turned to Yelp and placed full faith in Bee Friendly Honey with all its 5 star reviews. Steve responded quickly, removed the hive, patched the hole in the wall to access the hive, painted the wall and sealed off the roof flashing where the bees were accessing the house. No pesticides were used. Steve is so knowledgeable about bee habits and tendencies which allows him to take the best approach in solving a hive problem. To show you how much integrity Steve has, he told me the final price over the phone and when I looked at the receipt later, he added wrong and shortchanged himself $75. He initially said don't worry about it, my mistake. How many contractors take that approach?? Of course I insisted he take the rest of the money because I was so grateful for the great job that he did on my house. No need to look further for a bee hive removal company. Believe all the 5 star reviews! It's not easy to get me to write a glowing review on Yelp, I think this is my 3rd one in my entire life. read more

On time. Steven is easy to work with. Very friendly and honest. I would use him again! Hope I don't have to

While my paper wasp issue wasn't as large as some of the other reviews written here, it still was a problem because it was preventing us from using our balcony. After reading the other reviews, I submitted an inquiry form and Mitch responded very quickly, noting that he and Steve could come by the next evening (last night). He was very communicative about the pricing and procedure upfront, which I appreciated. He also texted me while they were en route so I knew when to expect them. Upon arrival, Steve did a great job reviewing the nest site and explaining what they'd be doing and what to expect. The nest removal itself was quick and the spray they used was rosemary-based so had a faint but pleasant smell. All in all, a great experience and I would use this company again for any future needs. read more

If a swarm of bees build a hive inside the walls of your home, contact Steve at Bee Friendly Honey! We emailed him in the morning and he responded soon after. Even though he had two hive removals that day, he made time that evening to check out our bee situation and schedule a day/time to remove the hive. We communicated with him primarily by email and text. It took some time to find the exact location of the hive (in a hidden cavity between the fireplace flue and chimney stack!). His approach was to make a small access hole to reach the hive. After he removed/captured the bees with a gentle vacuum system, he patched up the wall and put the shingles back. He also sealed up the gap between the singles and brick. He is professional and pleasant to work with. We need bees, just not in our walls. Steve solved the problem by moving them to a new home. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent work and very professional. Just gets the job done at a rate that makes sense.