Bee Hive Removal and Pest Control in Chembur

Why bees pick a Chembur balcony

A sheltered ledge high up, out of the rain and out of reach, with flowering trees in the compound below: a tower balcony in Chembur Gaothan or a window ledge in Diamond Garden is exactly what a swarm is looking for in spring. A swarm that settles on a balcony rack can become a hive the size of a cushion within weeks, so it is better to call while it is still small.

How the removal is done

The technician arrives with protective gear and the right equipment, takes the hive down with as little damage to the grille, the wall or the branch as possible, and the colony goes to beekeepers who keep it going elsewhere. No bees are killed and nothing harmful is sprayed on them. Afterwards the spot is cleaned, because the smell of an old hive draws the next swarm, and the gap or the ledge is sealed where it can be.

The look at the hive is free and the figure is written before the work. It 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 in a bungalow garden. The work carries a 1-year warranty. Wasps and hornets are handled under flying insect management.

Photos: Bee Hive Removal and Pest Control in Chembur

• How much does bee hive removal cost in Chembur?

  It starts at ₹2,000. The final figure depends on how big the hive is, how high it is and how hard it is to reach: a hive on a low branch in a Chembur Gaothan garden is near the starting price, while one on the outside of a tower costs more. The look at the hive and the written quote are free.

• Do you kill the bees?

  No. The hive is taken down and the colony goes to beekeepers in our network, who keep it alive elsewhere. Nothing harmful is sprayed on the bees. Bees are pollinators and killing a colony is a poor way to solve a problem that a careful removal solves just as well. If a particular hive cannot be done this way, we say so first.

• A swarm has landed on my balcony. What do I do?

  Shut the balcony door, keep children and pets inside and leave it alone. A swarm resting on a rack or a rail is calmer than a settled hive and often moves on by itself within a day or two. If it is still there after that, or it has started building comb, call us and send a photo from inside the window.

• How long does hive removal take?

  Usually 1 to 3 hours. A small hive on a balcony rack is at the quick end; a large hive on a high ledge or one that has grown inside a wall or a duct takes longer. We ask for a photo and the floor beforehand so the technician arrives with the right equipment and does not have to come back.

• Can you remove a hive from the outside of a tower?

  Often, yes. Tell us the floor and send a photo, because the method depends on whether the hive can be reached from a window, a balcony, a ledge or the terrace. The society's permission may be needed for the access. The technician confirms during the free look whether it can be done safely, and how.

• Will the bees come back to the same place?

  The smell of an old hive attracts a new swarm, which is why the spot is cleaned after the removal and the gap or the ledge sealed where possible. If bees settle in the same spot again inside the warranty period, call us and a follow-up visit is arranged. Keeping that side of the balcony clear of clutter helps too.

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

  Yes. Hives on trees, walls, roofs, water tanks and inside ducts are all removed, with as little damage as possible to whatever they are on. A hive inside a wall or a duct takes more work than one hanging from a branch, so tell us exactly where it is and send a photo if you can do so safely from a distance.

• What happens to the bees afterwards?

  The colony goes with beekeepers in our network to a place where it can carry on, usually a farm or an apiary outside the city. It is not destroyed. Your balcony or ledge is then cleaned and the opening sealed, which makes it less likely that another swarm takes the same spot next season.

• Is hive removal safe for the family and the neighbours?

  Yes, with the windows shut. The technician works in protective gear and handles the bees so that they stay with the hive rather than scattering. Keep the family and pets indoors with that side closed until it is finished, and if the hive is near a common area, ask the society to keep people away during the removal.

• Do you come for a bee emergency at night?

  Yes. We are open 24 hours, 7 days a week, and a swarm that has turned aggressive or a hive at a lobby or a school gate is treated as urgent. Call 80979 41077, say where the bees are and whether anyone has been stung. If someone is struggling to breathe, get medical help before anything else.