Honey Bee Removal

Do You Offer Swarm Removal Or Bee Extraction?

This is a swarm. 

A hive has split into two colonies, and one is temporarily in your tree until they find a permanent home.   Yes, I can rescue and relocate swarms at no charge to you.

There is no fee for swarm removal within 15 miles of Chapin. They must be “Exposed”,  such as a ball of bees hanging outside on a branch or structure where I can easily reach them.  

We don’t get bees in trees above 12 feet.  

Please email or text an image of the swarm

Donations for gas are accepted but not expected

This is an Extraction

The bees have found a way into a wall or floor.  

I am not currently taking bee extraction work.   I’ll remove this notice when I start retaking them. 
Who to Contact for Extractions:


I only do bee extractions in the Harbison, Irmo, Chapin, Dutch Fork, and Ballentine Areas.   
If you live elsewhere, please get in touch with the SC Midstate Beekeepers Association or your local bee association.

I am a beekeeper, not a contractor.   You will have contractor costs related to repairing walls or structures that were removed to extract and save the bees.  Click here to see full terms and pricing, and if you choose to proceed, you will need to sign the terms online.  Our minimum extraction fee is $300. 

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Ray is the best. His bee removal was thoughtful and gentle in handling the bees. He was polite and friendly and didn't break the bank. Need beer removed? Call Ray!
William Edney
June 12, 2024
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I found a large group of honey bees in a saga palm and called Ray, he came out and got over 95% of what he estimated to be around 8000 bees. Luckily he took them and gave them a new home. Looking forward to enjoying some of the honey from his hives.
Jay Sluder
April 3, 2024
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Found a Honey bee hive in my wall and called Honey Top Bees. Ray was absolutely amazing! He came the same day and was able to save what could have been a very bad situation. He was very knowledgeable and upfront about everything. It was not only an unforgettable experience but extremely educational. Thank you Honey Top Bees!
Andre Fontana
March 29, 2024
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Really enjoyed his work and he does it well and fair very nice and respectful guy as well would definitely recommend for anyone who is looking to remove there bees
Hunter Holder
February 26, 2024
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A good man, easy to deal with and very knowledgeable. He showed up at my mother’s house and did exactly what he said he would do at a fair price when no one else around here would. Being in the construction business, that is priceless these days. I would highly recommend Honey Top Bees to anyone needing his services!
Wells Williamson
February 23, 2024

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