I called Nick one evening completely panicked about bees gathering near my roof. He picked up right away, asked for a quick video, and calmly talked me through what was happening. His reassurance alone made a huge difference and helped me feel safe until he could come out the next day, which made me feel better from the start. Nick arrived right on time with his team member and quickly discovered that about 5,000 bees had settled inside the wall above my garage. Watching him work was honestly really neat and educating for myself. He explained everything as he went, from how bees build wax to how their hives function and even their behavior. You can tell he genuinely knows and loves what he does. He handled two visits: one to safely remove the bees and screen the area, and another to screen all my vents to prevent future issues. Both visits were professional, thorough, and done with real care. Out of all the home service companies I've worked with (and I've had PLENTY of home services), Nick stands out above the rest. I've had the best experience with Nick and his team member. Knowledgeable, reliable, and incredibly dedicated. Our community is lucky to have someone like him. HIGHLY RECOMMEND, do not wait for bees to fly away - this is your guy for the job!!! read more

Simply said, these folks are terrific. Jhonny's Pest Control quickly recommended Super Bee Rescue and Removal after a panicked call from us in August 2026. Owner Nick and Tech Julio quickly responded to our honey bee swarm and over two consecutive visits carefully removed the live bees and queen and patched the access they were trying to use. Talking with Nick (16 years in the business) I learned that our bees would be inspected and rehabilitated and would ultimately be pollinating avocados. I also learned their staff is totally commited to saving these bees once they are captured and have established beekeeping partnerships in the Central California Coast area around Santa Barbara. Their website superbeerescue.com is worth a visit. We would highly recommend these knowledgeable folks. They also handle nastier jobs like yellow jackets as well. They deserve a 5-star rating. read more

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Well, this was my second experience using Nick and Super Bee Rescue and Removal. This time I called him as soon as the bees arrived without waiting to see if they would fly away and go to some other house! . His advice paid off because Nick and his crew descended upon my house and removed the bees without incident and the job he did was extremely professional as always. Nick, along with his expert crew, do a fantastic job and I'll say it again -- he runs one of the most professional businesses I've ever dealt with in this town in 43 years living here. THANK YOU SUPER BEE! read more

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Nick was outstanding! I found a swarm of honey bees on a Sunday afternoon while completing a home project. I looked up and found Super Bee Rescue Removal. Within minutes of finding the company I was on the phone with Nick. He was so kind and reassuring and told me he would put me on first thing Monday morning due to the fact that I had a crew arriving to work right where the bees were swarming in an open rafter. Nick was prompt, professional and completely put me at ease. We discovered 8,000 bees and rehoused them immediately without any crisis. Everyone on site learned so much about the bees. I highly recommend this company! We are so lucky to have him in Santa Barbara to serve this community by saving the bees and educating clients! read more

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I had three other Bee Removal companies turned down my job saying it was impossible to do. These guys told me over the phone they would come and do it gave me a price and stuck to it without seeing the job. They went into our hundred year-old building and found an unused fireplace in a distant attic that nobody else could find. In one day they had it finished they came back the next day to check that there were no stragglers. I am so happy that we didn't have to exterminate these bees. You could not ask for a better more efficient company. read more

Only contractor to reply to my call on a Saturday in AG. Gave me options according to my budget which I really appreciated. Had the equipment with him to take care of the job. Worth every penny. read more

My owl box became a bee hive. This company removed the bees in less than an hour, with no damage to my tree or yard. Affordable and very professional. They do not harm the bees- they are relocated to a safe place. Highly recommend. read more

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This is a #1 company and I would recommend them to anyone for Bee Hive Removal and relocation. I called them in the morning on a Friday and they were out to the house and removing a massive bee hive that same afternoon. Very professional, had a great amount of technical knowledge on Bees and Bee removal/relocation, great customer relations, and got the job done right. If we have another bee issue this is the company I will call again to do the job. read more

I have used Super Bee twice now. Not only is Nick super gentle with the bees but he's super careful not to get them upset because then they might sting someone. He's professional and reliable etc. He is also so knowledgeable and is good at sharing his knowledge. He narrated the experience so as he took the bees out and it was just fascinating. I learned SO much! Brenda, his assistant, is also super knowledgeable and a very good teacher as well. My neighbor and I not only moved our bees from an unsafe location but we both agreed that we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. read more

Girl talks bees! Wow! We have a whole new respect for bees. What began as a bee nuisance in our shed, became an intriguing learning experience courtesy of Superbee Rescue and Removal. Nick answered any questions and immediately gave an honest quote. He made it clear that we were outnumbered. Tracey came out two days later to ascertain the situation and to patiently answer our questions. She's a gem. What impressed us most was Superbee being clearly competent about what they were doing, and the avid attention they gave to detail. Once the bees were vacuumed into the rescue box, Tracey painted the affected area to eliminate odors for possible returning bees. She then returned 72 hours later to retrieve the trap set for the stragglers and give suggestions regarding the prevention of a possible return by the bees. She also took detailed pictures and sent a video of our bees at the rescue farm. Needless to say, we were very impressed with the overall experience and are thankful this company is helping the planet in a positive way. read more

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Nick was so helpful in answering my questions and providing me with an idea on how to rescue some bees from a very old Valley Oak tree (all while being 200 miles away.) He was extremely friendly and I could tell by a quick phone call that he is very knowledgeable about bees. Quick to respond (he answered my phone call immediately) and 100% professional. If you're looking for an expert to deal with "problematic" honeybees, he's your guy. 10/10!!! read more

Thank you Nick for you expertise and love of bees! Such a professional. I highly recommend Super Bee Rescue & Removal. Nick came out to my place, explained why the bees congregated around my home, what he was going to do to safely remove them and I also got a lesson in Bees 101! Truly a professional. Mary M. read more

I rarely yelp, and only do so when something goes wrong, because people need to be aware. In this case, I have to praise Nick for his responsiveness and professionalism, but also as an educator about all things bee-related. I had a small swarm around a tree which turned out to be a hive forming between branches. I thought the number of bees was in the hundreds, until Nick pulled everything down and estimated 10-15,000 bees - no joke. He responded the same day I called, and even came back a few days later just to check and found even more. I learned a ton from him, so if you have a bee problem, let Nick save you the trouble and educate you on why we need to save them. read more

Nick saved the day! I am deadly allergic to bees and we had a swarm show up and move into one of the walls of our home in a matter of minutes. I called him after 4p and in less than an hour and half he was at our home and had the swarm safely removed and rescued. I love bees so much and we need them so desperately so I am grateful to Nick and his genuine concern for bees and those of us that need a very quick response to a bad situation! I HIGHLY recommend Nick and his Super Bee Rescue and Removal services. read more

We have thirsty Bees at our horse ranch in Santa Paula. They are swarming at the water tubs in the horse stalls. Nick responded quickly to a simple text and gave helpful guidance right away. Even though we are quite far from Santa Barbara he offered to come and help should things get worse. It's nice to know someone has your back. read more

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Can't say enough about this company. We noticed a bunch of bees in our garage on Saturday. Sunday we figured out it was something bigger than that. Nick responded to my email right away on Sunday that they could send somebody out first thing Monday and connected with me via txt. Tracey joined the txt conversation Monday morning, and showed up right on time, knew exactly what to do, maneuvered her way around the ceiling, found the hive, removed it, plugged up the holes, and put everything back together. All the while being sure to take care of the bees' well-being, and our property. She explained everything to me, showed me the bees and the wax comb, sent me pictures. I couldn't imagine a better experience. I highly recommend. read more

We noticed bees were going into a beam in our patio. We called super bee and I spoke to Nick he educated me over the phone how bee we're looking to nest etc. We decided to go with super bee and wanted to make sure that the bees will be removed a taken to a safe area. So nick and his team put up a box up for a couple days to attract the bees to remove them Any one out their that have bees that need to be removed and saved SUPER BEE RESCUE Is the way be to go read more

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Last Sunday morning I noticed that a swarm of bees were moving into my attic. After much angst I found Super Bee Rescue and Removal. I called right away, yes they answer the phone on Sunday. By Monday afternoon they had the job well in hand with almost all of the 5,000 honey bees hanging out in his hive and not in my attic. Nick, Jake and Tracey were professional and very friendly. If you have a bee emergency, call Super Bee. read more

A swarm formed by our house just before the recent rains. We called Nick immediately and he said to wait a day or so to see if they moved. Well, they did move, but to a hole they found in our roof! Nick's team came out immediately to assess the situation. Unfortunately the rains started and we had to wait 2 days. When Nick and his team returned, they gently captured the bees and took care of the clean up. The bees looked safe in their hive and Nick even got the three combs they'd already built. Nick and his team were amazing! And he even charged us less than he quoted because the job was straight forward. We are going to get our own hive now and recommend Nick to everyone. read more

From the first call to the receptionist, to prompt removal of the yellow jackets and follow up, the whole experience was excellent. Thanks to Nick was helpful, nice and thorough. Also he suggested some cost effective follow up tips regarding which traps and where'd they go. read more

Nick was fantastic. He was able to come out the same day we discovered a swarm of hundreds of bees attempting to create a new hive in the wall of our new house. (They entered via the plumbing access-hatch in our second-story bath!) He was able to size up the situation immediately. I respect his knowledge & genuine concern & appreciation for these critical creatures! He lured the forming hive out of our wall quickly & skillfully. I highly recommend Superbee. read more

This is truly a great hands on and 100 knowledge driven owner who lives service and seems to bee""". happy doing it .. just Because. I called as I had a start of what I thought were a bees hive and within minutes called back... then the next day showed up and light and behold. I had over 20 with 3 or 4 difgent kinds of hives on my house.... he removed them all one and a time .. brought bag of samples of bees and wasps. Explained various items of information .... all in one hour ... off ladder work. I think He is a major worker and King Bee himself. And he left me with a jar of honey made from his bee farming business. Complimentary. Tell your friends . Great ethics. Great service and xclent price. Uplifts the spirit read more

Tracey set up appointment. Confirmed it a day before. Showed up on time. Explained what she was going to do. I watched from the window. She was efficient and gentle with the hive. It was a very worthwhile experience. read more

A recent wind event brought down a tree in my backyard. The tree clean-up crew found a swarm of bees in one of the branches. They left that branch on the lawn, and I called Super Bee. These guys were amazing. Using no protective gear, only a smoker, they quietly coaxed almost every bee into their portable hive. They said there approximately 6,000 bees in the swarm. The bees were happy and so was I. read more

Nick was great, he took out the hive without a suit, Amazing! Not only did he remove the hive it very educational. i would highly recommend him. read more

Super helpful and knowledgable...offered a lot of advice and ended up not even coming out...like the way he conducts business and he earns the high remarks! read more

Nick and crew does a thorough job at safely removing bees and relocating them. it's so important that bees are rescued and not just killed because they are in an inconvenient place. Superbee uses natural ingredients to safely remove the bees and they will stay onsite until the job is completely finished. read more

Nick saved our home and saved the bees! He was so kind and courteous and so gentle with handling the bees and we were able to capture the entire hive and pass it on to an amateur bee keeper who wanted a new hive. It was amazing and Nick is incredibly knowledgeable and a wonderful person and bee lover ;) I would highly recommend calling this company if a swarm ever arrives at your home. read more

These guys were great! They came to help us save a swarm of bees that decided to make a hive in our roof. Nick was professional and taught our family so much about bees during his time here. He is so passionate about what he does and that's what makes him good. If you have bee problems, super bee is you answer...hands down! read more

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Nick helped me remove a wild swarm from one of my neighbors trees and help me get started with beekeeping! I had a hive box from a neighbor and with little more then a few minutes of absolutely amusing effort, Nick and I had transfered the wonderful swarm into the new box to not only remove them from my neighbors tree, but also to rescue them and further preserve the local bee population. His enthusiasm and knowledge brought a smile to my face and tears to my eyes. It was a great experience, If you need a swarm dealt with, Super Bee is the call you ought to make! read more

I called Super Bee Rescue yesterday, as my elderly dog had wandered into a part of our property, where I couldn't reach her due to yellow jackets. Before I called Super Bee, I had gone in to get her but had been stung multiple times and was afraid to go back in. Even though they were very busy, they dropped everything and were out to my house in 15 minutes. They put on their bee suits and were able to find and rescue my dog. They were kind, professional, very knowledgeable and efficient in getting Keisha back home. I will be forever grateful. Thank you Nick and Tracey! read more

So, yesterday an opportunity came up and I got a ticket for an apiary tour at HeartStone Ranch in Goleta California, where Nick the founder of Super Bee Rescue manages an apiary as well as a sustainable farm. The tour was way beyond my expectations as it offered so much education about an apiary operation! We packed a Toro 4W Drive with basic necessities and headed towards the hives a few hundred feet away. In the few acres that we toured yesterday, we saw quite a few healthy goats acting as weed-wackers and they greeted us. We also saw a couple of horses, lots of happy chickens and roosters, a vegetable garden and many fantastic old oak trees. It was a typical ocean front overcast day, with fresh air and aroma of California chaparral floating down the Los Padres National Forest. We started the tour visiting several Langstroth hives where Nick needed to conduct his routine inspection of the hives. We pulled frames loaded with bees and inspected each frame, looked at eggs and larva and pinpointed the queen in each hive. Nick showed us how he combines frames with or without foundations inside the same hive. This went on and we inspected about five hives. Then we did the same with Top Bar Hives. As we were riding the 4WD to the next stop, Nick showed me where he installs his hand made Sworm Boxes. I saw at least five of such boxes in different location with bees buzzing around them. Our next stop was where Nick manages his Nuke Cells that are ready to be expanded to a large hive or have them ready for customers to pick up in a couple of weeks in April. Nukes are basically 50% smaller than a Langstroth hive with five frames inside the box. That followed by a very exciting demonstration of how Nick has converted two nuke boxes with a small sectional Top Bar positioned in the middle as a tunnel connected at each end to the nukes. The bees at their convenience will migrate from the Nuke boxes into the sectional Top Bar and later they will be transferred to a larger Top Bar hive. Trust me you can't find that on YouTube! Another surprise and a bonus was to see how a Warre Hive box is added to a Langstroth Hive to act as a second Deep Box in order to start the first stage of building a Warre Hive which is highly demanded among Nick's customers in Santa Barbara County. We then packed and went back to where the tour began two hours earlier. There we could buy the tools and equipment that we needed for our own hives back home and a great opportunity to buy a jar of unfiltered raw avocado honey from Nick's special reserve or as they call in French "appellation controlee". All things considered this tour is recommended not only for beekeepers or beehavers, but for anyone who wants to know more about bees. I compare this Apiary Tour to the best of wine tasting tours that I had attended in my time, with the main difference being that you can drive home sober and with much more respect for bees and the nature. Don't miss this tour. read more

Just had Nick at our property to remove our 5000 bees from a very old olive tree. Simply put Nick is professional, friendly, cares about his clients AND the bees. Look no further! read more

The Top Gun of bee removal! They safely removed a hive of 70K honey bees from our building. It was a complex rescue, and I was incredibly impressed at how well the operation went. Professional, friendly, and more than reasonable on the price. Fully insured, and experts in this special trade. I would highly recommend this company to anyone. read more

Wow! Super Bee Rescue goes Above and Beyond! We needed to relocate a free-form hive from our back yard (clever bees were using our fence as their make-shift home) and Nick was amazing! He worked tirelessly to gently remove the bees - they were inside the interiors of the fence but good! Nick and crew even repaired the fence to boot!! I highly recommend Super Bee Rescue!! read more

Nick was very responsive & knowledgeable -- Nick & his crew did a great job removing a beehive by our gate. I would definitely recommend his company, and use him again in the future. Thanks so much! read more

Nick the Beekeeper did an amazing job removing and rescuing the bees under our Home Depot Tuff Shed. When the bees first arrived, we thought it'd be cool to have them there. However, because they are attracted to light, they'd fly into our house and buzz around. It wasn't working for us anymore. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Nick was very familiar with the Tuff Shed situation. He moved the bees quickly and efficiently and it's really nice to know they are alive and well at his ranch ready to be adopted by a qualified beekeeper. Thanks, Nick! read more

Nick and his crew did a great job! We had an Oak tree with large bee nest come down with branches on utility wires. Nick came out on short notice, cleared the wires and removed the bees. Terrific job. Good crew. Great attitude! Very professional and efficient! read more

AMAZING!!! THANK YOU, thank you Nick and Super Bee!! We had two hives growing in high rafters preventing us from enjoying our patio. Nick came out the same day I called him, assessed the situation, and together we decided on a relocation date based on my schedule and ideal conditions for the bees. He was so knowledgeable explaining bee behavior and where the bees would soon be living. After the successful rescue, he repaired our roof good as new! It's so nice to know the bees are now living and pollenating in a safety and happy home. THANK YOU SUPER BEE!!!! read more