FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions.

There are certain questions that we are asked all the time. Here is a list of a few common questions and answers.

What are the rates for Super Bee Services?
What information is needed for a free phone estimate?
What is the survival rate of the bees that you remove?
How much does it cost to buy bees from Super Bee?

What are the rates for Super Bee Services?
- Beekeeping Services $80 a hour
- Live Bee Removal $150 a hour, $250 for emergencies
- Rates are the “Base Rate” for one worker. Add 50% of base rate for each additional worker.

What information is needed for a free phone estimate?
- Please text the following information to 805-684-9999
  - The size of the colony of bees if you can see it
  - How long they have been there
  - Where they are
  - Approximately how high off the ground?
  - A photo is helpful
  - To set you appointment we will need your name, address of the bees, phone number and email address for billing.

What is the survival rate of the bees that you remove?
- Our goal is 95% percent survival of the individual bees at the removal and 95% of the colonies are healthy 30 days after the removal. We constantly exceed the state average survival rates.

- How much does it cost to buy bees from Super Bee?
  - A colony of bees starts at $300. The cost is for a healthy colony of bees with 2 frames of brood and 2 frames of honey/pollen. The price includes delivery and a 1 month guarantee. We do not sell recent rescues as we must first evaluate their health and temperament, and rehabilitate as needed. We normally have a 6 month waiting list and only deliver in spring and summer.