Question 1

Who runs Coast Bees?

Accepted Answer

Coast Bees is family-operated by Sam Marino and his dad Jeff in Costa Mesa. They strongly believe in saving bees humanely and giving every colony a second chance through rescue and relocation across Orange County — never extermination.

Question 2

What is humane bee removal? Do you kill bees?

Accepted Answer

Never. Coast Bees rescues and relocates honeybees — we never exterminate — and we use other humane methods depending on the job.

Question 3

Do you offer bee removal in Costa Mesa and Orange County?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Coast Bees is based in Orange County, California and provides humane bee removal and hive relocation across the county. Call (714) 852-1632 to book.

Question 4

Can you remove a swarm or hive from a wall, attic, or chimney?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Established hives in walls, attics, chimneys, compost bins, and fences are common calls. We cut out comb when needed, relocate the bees, and leave the space ready for you to seal so a new swarm does not move back in.

Question 5

Do you offer same-day or emergency bee removal?

Accepted Answer

We try to come as soon as a slot is open, often the same day when the hive is active and we are nearby in Costa Mesa or Orange County. Call (714) 852-1632 and describe the location. Same-day is not guaranteed.

Question 6

How much does humane bee removal cost and how do I book?

Accepted Answer

Price depends on access, hive size, and how the bees are living in the structure. Use Instant Quote on the home page for an estimate range, or call (714) 852-1632. There is no online checkout. Booking is by phone.

Question 7

How is Coast Bees different from an exterminator?

Accepted Answer

An exterminator typically kills the colony. Coast Bees does humane bee removal: we rescue and relocate honeybees so they can keep pollinating.

Question 8

What happens to the rescued bees?

Accepted Answer

Rescued colonies are relocated to people and places that want bees for pollination — including farms, orchards, and Coast Bees’ own small set of rescued hives. We do not destroy the hive. Join the hive waitlist if you can host a colony in Orange County.

Question 9

How does the hobby honey waitlist work?

Accepted Answer

Coast Bees offers 1 lb local raw organic honey from rescued beehives at $25/lb. When a batch is ready, Sam emails the waitlist. Pickup is in Costa Mesa. Pay cash, Venmo, or Zelle when you pick up.

Question 10

Do you relocate bumblebees, or only honeybees?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Coast Bees also rescues bumblebees. Bumblebee colonies are rare, and thanks to generous donors, bumblebee removal is free. We relocate them humanely and never kill them. Call (714) 852-1632. Learn more: https://xerces.org/bumble-bees

Question 11

Why are bumblebees important?

Accepted Answer

Bumblebees are essential native pollinators for wild plants and many crops. Several species are declining. Protecting nests and forage helps local ecosystems. Learn more from the Xerces Society at https://xerces.org/bumble-bees

Question 12

What should I do if I find a bumblebee nest?

Accepted Answer

Call Coast Bees at (714) 852-1632. Bumblebee removal is free thanks to donor support. If the nest is not a hazard, leaving it alone until fall can also work. Never spray or vacuum. See https://xerces.org/bumble-bees

Question 13

How are bumblebees different from honeybees?

Accepted Answer

Honeybees live in large perennial colonies and store honey; Coast Bees rescues and relocates those hives. Bumblebees are typically smaller annual colonies in the ground or cavities, do not produce harvestable honey the same way, and are native pollinators. We never recommend exterminating either. See https://xerces.org/bumble-bees

Question 14

Can you place and manage beehives on my property?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Coast Bees offers professional hive management in Costa Mesa and Orange County: we place living honeybee colonies on your property and handle day-to-day care so you benefit from fresh honey and on-site pollinators without doing the beekeeping work. See https://coastbees.com/hives#hive-management

Question 15

Do you do all the work if I host hives?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You benefit from hands-off hive care: Coast Bees handles health checks, seasonal care, placement, monitoring, and harvest support. You stay informed and receive honey and a sustainability story for guests or customers — without beekeeping tasks.

Question 16

How does professional hive management benefit my business or property?

Accepted Answer

Coast Bees places and manages honeybee colonies on your property so you get fresh local raw honey for employees, hotel guests, or a gift shop without becoming a beekeeper. You get a visible sustainability story, living pollinators on site, and hands-off care — we handle placement, health, and harvest while you stay informed. Ideal for hotels, rooftops, businesses, farms, and wellness brands. See https://coastbees.com/hives#hive-management for terms.

Question 17

Can hotels, tall buildings, and urban rooftops host bees?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Coast Bees places and manages colonies for hospitality, commercial buildings, and urban rooftops when the site is suitable for safe beekeeping in Orange County and Costa Mesa.

Question 18

Who is professional hive management for?

Accepted Answer

Business owners, hotels, tall-building and rooftop hosts, farms, wellness brands, and companies that want fresh honey for employees or a gift shop — without doing the beekeeping work themselves.

Question 19

Is bumblebee removal free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Because bumblebees are a rarity and thanks to generous donors, Coast Bees offers free bumblebee removal and humane relocation in Costa Mesa and Orange County. Call (714) 852-1632.

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Who runs Coast Bees?

Where do you serve?

Walls, attics, chimneys?

Cost & booking

Where do rescued bees go?

Hive management benefits

Honey waitlist

We rescue bumblebees too