Honey Bee Removal & Extraction Services in New Jersey in Harrison, NJ
A honey bee swarm on a branch, a cluster on the fence, bees moving into a wall? Honey bees are pollinators, and the best outcome is a live removal. Below is a county-by-county list of New Jersey beekeepers who collect swarms and hives, plus what to ask before you call. If it turns out to be wasps or hornets, Silver Bullet Pest Control can handle it.
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How do I find a beekeeper to remove a honey bee swarm in New Jersey?
Call a local beekeeper from the county list on this page to collect the honey bee swarm or hive alive; New Jersey beekeepers are listed from Atlantic and Cape May in the south to Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Morris in the north. Some collect loose swarms for free, while removing a colony from inside a wall (a cutout) usually costs more because the structure has to be opened. Ask each beekeeper if they do cutouts, carry insurance and have a ladder. If the insects are wasps, hornets or yellow jackets, or you need the entry point sealed after a removal, call Silver Bullet Pest Control at 973-510-2585 (NJ License 90568B).
Why New Jersey homes end up with honey bees
Honey bee colonies split and send out swarms to find a new home. Most swarms rest for a short time before moving on, but some settle into a wall, soffit or hollow tree. These are the three situations people call about most.
A swarm hanging on a branch or fence
- A ball of bees on a branch, fence or mailbox
- Bees calm and clustered, not building comb
- Shows up suddenly, often in spring
A swarm is a colony looking for a new home. It's the easiest job for a beekeeper because the bees are out in the open, and some beekeepers on the list collect swarms for free.
Honey bees living inside a wall
- Steady bee traffic in and out of one gap
- Buzzing behind a wall or ceiling
- Bees there for weeks, not just a day
Once bees build comb inside a wall or soffit, removal is a cutout: the area is opened, the comb and bees are taken out, and the spot needs to be closed afterward. Not every beekeeper does this, so ask first.
Wasps, hornets and yellow jackets
- Gray, football-shaped paper nest in a tree or under the eaves (bald-faced hornets)
- Smooth, shiny yellow-and-black insects
- Insects coming out of a hole in the lawn
Beekeepers relocate honey bees, not wasps, hornets or yellow jackets. Those nests are removed by a licensed exterminator. Silver Bullet Pest Control handles them across northern New Jersey.
New Jersey beekeepers by county
These are independent beekeepers, not Silver Bullet Pest Control employees. Availability, fees and the jobs they take vary, so call or text first and send photos.
| County | Beekeeper | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | Gregory Hetrick Egg Harbor City | (609) 515-6053 | Weekend mornings possible; weekdays until about 3 p.m. Has a ladder. |
| Atlantic | Coleman Miller Egg Harbor City | (856) 470-6647 | Thursday to Sunday. Cutouts, insured, has a ladder. |
| Bergen | Pat Harrison Dumont | (201) 543-3549 | Full-time beekeeper for businesses, homeowners and towns. Cutouts, insured, has a ladder. References on request. |
| Burlington | Lance Jones Eastampton | (856) 283-1917 | Insured, has a ladder. |
| Camden | Martin Al Atco | (856) 322-2560 | Cutouts, insured, has a ladder. No charge for honey bees that don't need demolition; charges to remove bees from structures. |
| Cape May | Kirk Mayer Beesley's Point | (609) 231-9861 | Has a ladder. |
| Essex | Kelli Puryear East Orange | (201) 349-7134 | Swarm removal is free; a fee applies to hive removals. Cutouts, insured for swarm removal and light construction, has a ladder. |
| Gloucester | Susan Donaldson Glassboro | (856) 981-4278 | Does not do structural removals from inside walls. |
| Mercer | Jessica Meirs East Windsor | (609) 529-1094 | Call to ask what jobs she takes. |
| Middlesex | Ahmed Elgohail Atlantic Highlands (Monmouth) | (732) 500-7340 | Has a ladder. Text or call and send pictures. |
| Monmouth | Pam Wardle Allentown | (609) 233-0600 | Has a ladder. |
| Morris | Jim Kafara Boonton Township | (201) 665-6079 | Has a ladder. |
| Passaic | Mike Miller Clifton | (201) 704-6248 | Removes swarms. Has a ladder. Gas donations welcome. |
Don't spray a swarm. Keep people and pets back and leave the bees alone. A calm swarm is easy for a beekeeper to collect, and spraying kills pollinators and makes the bees defensive. If someone is stung and has trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or dizziness, call 911.
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What to do when you find honey bees
Stay back
Keep kids and pets away. Don't spray, hose or plug the opening the bees are using.
Take photos
From a safe distance, photograph the bees and where they are: a branch, a fence, a gap in the siding.
Call a beekeeper
Pick someone from your county on the list. Ask if they collect swarms, do cutouts and carry insurance.
Seal the spot
After a hive is removed from a wall, close the opening so a new swarm doesn't move into the same space.
Honey bees in New Jersey, season by season
Spring
Swarm season. Colonies split and clusters show up on branches, fences and porches, usually for a short time.
Summer
Swarms can still happen. Colonies that moved into walls keep building comb and growing.
Fall
Fewer swarms. Bees in a wall are storing honey for winter, which makes a cutout bigger.
Winter
The colony clusters inside to stay warm and is still alive. A good time to plan a cutout with a beekeeper; never seal an opening bees are still using.
Businesses, schools & property managers
Bees or wasps near an entrance, playground or parking lot need fast attention. If it's honey bees, a beekeeper may be able to collect them. For wasps, hornets and yellow jackets, see our commercial pest control.
What does honey bee removal cost?
It depends on whether it's a loose swarm or a colony inside a structure, how high it is and how much opening is needed. Several beekeepers on the list collect swarms free and charge for cutouts. For our work, we give a free quote and tell you the price before any work starts. See bee removal cost.
Wasps, hornets or bees in a wall? Get a free quote
Tell us what you're seeing and where. We'll get back to you fast, usually the same business day.
Call us for
- Not sure if it's bees or wasps
- A hornet nest in a tree or shrub
- Yellow jackets in the lawn
- Wasps under the eaves or deck
- An opening to seal after a bee removal
- Carpenter bee holes in wood
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Beekeeper and swarm questions
Is honey bee swarm removal free in New Jersey?
It can be. Several beekeepers on this list collect swarms at no charge, but they charge for hive removals that require opening walls or other demolition. Ask when you call.
What is a bee cutout?
A cutout is when a beekeeper opens a wall, soffit or other part of a building to remove an established honey bee colony and its comb. Not every beekeeper does them, so ask first.
Which New Jersey counties are covered by the beekeeper list?
The list includes beekeepers in Atlantic, Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Essex, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris and Passaic counties.
What should I send a beekeeper before they come out?
Send clear photos of the bees and where they are, such as a tree branch, a fence or a gap in the siding. Photos help the beekeeper confirm they are honey bees and plan the job.
What if the insects are not honey bees?
Beekeepers relocate honey bees, not wasps, hornets or yellow jackets. For those, call a licensed pest control company such as Silver Bullet Pest Control at 973-510-2585.
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Sí, hablamos español. Si no sabe si son abejas o avispas, mándenos una foto por texto al 973-510-2585. Quitamos avispas, avispones y avispas amarillas (yellow jackets) en el norte de Nueva Jersey.
Silver Bullet bee and wasp removal by town
For wasps, hornets, yellow jackets and sealing after a bee removal, we serve Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Hudson, Union and Morris counties.
Updated October 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B