SERVING GEORGIA
Live Honey Bee Removal & Structural Restoration
Safe. Licensed. Complete Bee Removal — Without Destroying Your Home.
GA State Licensed & Insured
HBR Certified: sp-44718
The honeybee is small, but its impact on the world is immeasurable.
At Hives & Honeycombs, we specialize in live honey bee extraction, relocation, and structural restoration throughout Augusta and the surrounding CSRA.
Unlike exterminators who leave dead bees, contaminated honey, odors, and costly damage behind, we safely remove and relocate the colony while restoring your property the right way.
Prevent a future infestation before it starts.
We offer structural inspections to identify:
Gaps in siding
Roofline entry points
Damaged mortar
Chimney openings
Vulnerable soffits & fascia
A small inspection today can prevent a major hive removal later.
Our Bee Removal Services
Structural bee removal
Live bee relocation
Cut-outs & comb extraction
Trap-outs
Bee-proofing inspections
Sanitation & cleanup
Insulation replacement
Drywall & siding repair
Paint-ready restoration
Why Live Bee Removal Is the Better Solution
With Extermination Or Kill Treatment
Bees are killed, but the hive remains
inside the structure.
Honey, wax, and brood are left behind.
Can lead to odors, leaks, and pest infestations.
Damaged insulation often remains.
Additional repairs are usually needed later.
Often results in paying twice.
With Live Structural Bee Removal
The bees are removed alive and the complete hive is extracted from the home.
Honeycomb and contaminated materials are removed.
Eliminates conditions that attract future pests.
Damaged insulation is replaced.
Structural repairs are completed during service.
One complete solution from start to finish.
Serving Augusta & Surrounding Areas
Start With a Professional Inspection
Every structure and colony is different.
We begin with a professional on-site assessment that can be applied toward your removal service.
We Safely Remove the Entire Colony,
And Restore What They Leave Behind.
Experienced Lift Operator
We specialize in aerial and high-reach removals many companies won’t attempt.
Historic Property Experience
Our careful extraction methods are ideal for older and high-value homes where minimizing damage matters.
Meet Our Director of Property & Environmental Management
Feral honeybee colonies inside a wall cavity can easily accumulate over 100 pounds of heavy wax and raw honey. Safely opening an architectural structure to remove this mass without triggering permanent wood rot, mold, or structural sagging requires deep engineering and carpentry experience.
Brian Osment specializes in these high-liability, high-reach, and deep-cavity extractions by leveraging his 30-year background in building maintenance and construction. Real estate agents, home inspectors, and property managers throughout Augusta, Martinez, and the wider CSRA footprint trust Brian because he manages the entire structural liability from start to finish.
He utilizes high-resolution digital thermal imaging to pinpoint hidden hive boundaries, extracts the colony safely using low-pressure live containment vacuums, decontaminates the void with advanced pheromone neutralizers, and installs commercial-grade hardware backing to prevent future pest re-entry. When Brian finishes the final carpentry rebuild, your insulation is replaced, your wall is permanently sealed, and your property investment is fully protected.
Questions About Bee Removal?
Get answers to common questions about live honey bee removal, relocation, honeycomb extraction, and structural restoration in Augusta and the CSRA.
1. Do you remove honey bees without harming them?
Yes. We specialize in live honey bee extraction and relocation whenever possible. Our goal is to safely remove the colony and relocate the bees to an appropriate environment where they can continue to thrive.
2. How do I know if I have honey bees in my home or structure?
Common signs include increased bee activity around a specific area, bees entering and exiting small openings, buzzing sounds inside walls, and honey or wax stains on ceilings or walls. If you're unsure, we can inspect the area and identify the issue.
3. Why is it important to remove the hive and honeycomb after the bees are removed?
Leaving honeycomb, honey, and brood behind can attract new bee colonies, ants, rodents, and other pests. We perform complete removals and structural restoration to help prevent future infestations and property damage.
4. What areas do you serve?
Hives & Honeycombs provides live honey bee extraction, relocation, and structural restoration services throughout Augusta and the surrounding Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). Contact us to confirm service availability in your location.
5. Will my property be repaired after the bee removal process?
Yes. In addition to safely removing the bees and honeycomb, we offer structural restoration services to repair and restore affected areas whenever possible, helping return your property to its original condition.
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