Bee Removal in Houston, TX

Houston's long, humid growing season means honey bees are active nearly year-round — and the metro's feral colonies are heavily Africanized, as they are across most of Southeast Texas. Swarms show up from early spring through late fall, clustering on crepe myrtles, fences, and eaves while scouts search for a cavity. The city's lush, irrigated landscaping keeps nectar flowing for months longer than in drier parts of the state, which is why Houston colonies grow fast and large.

Favorite nesting sites around Houston reflect the housing stock: wall voids and soffits on two-story brick homes in Katy, Cypress, and Sugar Land; the hollows of mature live oaks in the Heights and Memorial; and ground-level utilities — water meter boxes and irrigation valve boxes are classic Houston bee spots that homeowners discover with a lawnmower or a hand reaching in.

Do not spray or seal a hive yourself, especially here — Africanized colonies defend in numbers and pursue farther than European bees, and a sprayed colony leaves pounds of honey fermenting inside your wall in Houston's heat. Live relocation to a beekeeper is the standard of care and widely available across the metro. Expect $100 to $250 for a swarm, $150 to $500 for an accessible hive, and $300 to $1,000+ for structural removal. The companies below hold active Texas licenses.