We Relocate Bees. We Don’t Kill Them.
Humane bee removal and relocation for homes, businesses and industrial sites in Rustenburg, Pretoria, Brits, Hartbeespoort and surrounds.
Swarms and colonies in the wrong place.
- Swarms hanging on trees, walls, fences and structures
- Colonies in roofs, walls and chimneys
- Homes, businesses and industrial sites
- Hive-proofing and bee-proofing advice, so bees do not return (quoted on request)
Depending on the site, we may use a bee vacuum, open the structure to remove the comb, or use a trap-out. Every method is chosen to keep the colony alive.
A roof colony, removed and relocated.
Left: an established colony that had built its comb between the roof timbers. Right: the same space after Brother Bee ZA removed the bees and their comb. The pale marks are wax left where the comb was attached.
Six steps, no surprises.
Clear, honest rates.
The remote assessment and quotation are free, with no obligation. Our service includes safe relocation (not extermination), protective equipment, travel and expertise, and the final price is confirmed before any work starts.
| Service | Standard rate |
|---|---|
| Local bee removal (within our local radius) | R750 – R950 |
| Travel beyond the local radius | R7 – R9 per km (round trip) |
| Structural removal (roof, wall, chimney) | Base + R500 – R700 |
| Aggressive or large colonies | Base + R500 – R700 |
| After-hours or emergency | +20–30% surcharge |
| Honeycomb clean-up and sealing | R300 – R600 (depends on the job) |
These are examples only, to give you an idea of what a removal can cost. They use standard rates before any special offers, and your final price is confirmed after a free assessment, before any work starts.
Where we work.
We cover Pretoria (North and East), Brits, Ga-Rankuwa, Rustenburg, Hartbeespoort, the Fourways area (Sandton) and surrounding areas.
…and surrounding areas. Not sure if we cover you? WhatsApp us your suburb.
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Bee removal questions.
Do you kill the bees?
No. We relocate bees and we ask you not to kill them either. The colony is removed and moved to a managed apiary.
What should I do until you arrive?
Keep people and pets away, do not spray, smoke or block the bees in, and send us photos on WhatsApp. Read what to do when you find a swarm.
How is a removal priced?
Every removal is quoted after a quick remote assessment, which is completely free with no obligation, because the position and size of the colony matter. The table above shows our standard rates.
Do you work after hours?
Yes. After-hours and emergency removals carry a 20–30% surcharge.
Are you a registered beekeeper?
Yes. Brother Bee ZA operates under Registered Beekeeper number NW432.
Will you clean up the honeycomb?
Comb clean-up and sealing is available and priced from R300 to R600, depending on the job.
What if an unexpected removal is a financial strain?
Please talk to us. We will always try to find a reasonable solution where possible.
Where do you work?
Pretoria (North and East), Brits, Ga-Rankuwa, Rustenburg, Hartbeespoort, the Fourways area (Sandton) and surrounding areas.
Ready for a quote?
Send photos of the bees and your area. We will tell you what happens next.
