Bee Hive Removal
Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas stucco homes are prime bee habitat. Our licensed technicians extract full hive colonies from walls, attics, and voids — with complete comb and honey removal to prevent re-infestation. Same-day service across Clark County.
What's Included in Our Hive Removal
- Full hive extraction — colony and queen
- All comb removed from cavity
- Honey extracted and disposed of
- Entry points sealed after removal
- Structural repairs available
- Guaranteed no re-infestation
- Same-day appointments available
- Licensed and insured technicians
Stucco walls. Desert heat. Perfect bee habitat.
Las Vegas is one of the most active bee infestation markets in the country, and the reason is architectural. The stucco-over-frame construction that dominates neighborhoods from Summerlin to Henderson creates hundreds of small cavities, weep holes, and expansion gaps at ground level. Honey bees — especially the Africanized colonies that have been established throughout Clark County since the 1990s — need an opening as small as 3/8 of an inch to move into a wall void. Once inside, a desert summer provides the perfect incubator. A new colony can be fully established with tens of thousands of bees and 30+ pounds of comb within a single season.
Proper bee hive removal in Las Vegas is not a one-step process. Spraying the colony is never sufficient — it leaves behind wax comb saturated with honey, brood, and pheromones that attract new swarms immediately and draws secondary pests like small hive beetles and wax moths. A complete removal requires cutting into the wall or structure, physically removing every piece of comb and honey, treating the void, and sealing the entry point with materials that hold up in 115°F desert summers. We have performed hundreds of stucco extractions across Las Vegas zip codes 89101 through 89199, and no two jobs are identical.
After hive removal, the next priority is prevention. See our bee proofing service for how we seal your home against future colonies, and visit our emergency bee removal page if you have an active, aggressive swarm that needs immediate response.
Bee Hive Removal FAQ
Yes, and it happens constantly. Las Vegas stucco construction leaves small voids, weep holes, and expansion gaps that honey bees exploit as entry points. Once inside, a colony can establish a full hive within 2–3 weeks. The desert heat actually accelerates comb building, and by midsummer a wall void colony can hold 50,000 bees and 20+ lbs of honey. Removal requires opening the wall, extracting all comb and honey, and sealing the void.
A standard accessible hive removal takes 1–3 hours. Wall void extractions in stucco homes typically run 2–5 hours depending on hive size and wall access. Attic infestations can take a full day. We arrive same-day in most cases across Clark County, including Henderson, Summerlin, and North Las Vegas. We do not leave until the hive is fully removed and entry points are sealed.
Leaving a hive in place causes several serious problems. The colony will grow to tens of thousands of bees. When the colony eventually dies or leaves, the abandoned honeycomb melts in Las Vegas summer heat, soaking drywall and stucco with honey and attracting new swarms, rodents, and beetles. The structural damage and secondary infestation costs far exceed the original removal. Honey seeping through walls is a common result we see in homes throughout the 89101–89199 zip code range.
Costs vary by hive location and size. Exposed or easily accessible hives typically run $200–$350. Wall void removals in stucco range from $350–$600. Attic infestations start at $450. We provide upfront phone estimates before arriving. There are no hidden fees, and same-day service is included in standard pricing across the Las Vegas metro area.
Bee hive in Las Vegas? Call now.
Same-day extraction across Clark County. We remove the hive, the comb, and the honey — completely.