Could not be more satisfied with Bee Friendly's removal of a large hive of bees that took up residence in the wall of our Lafayette home (following a possibly over-exuberant exterior power wash and paint job by a different contractor). Steven was quick, thorough, professional, and straightforward in offering quotes and managing our expectations. A week later we haven't heard or seen any signs of bees, for which we are very grateful! read more

Excellent work and very professional. Just gets the job done at a rate that makes sense.

Quick response and come in the same day we called. Very good, efficient service.

Yesterday afternoon I noticed a small hornet nest being built in the corner outside my front door. I have three year old twins and a five year old so needless to say this was a big concern. I found Bee Friendly Honey on Yelp and left a message around 7:00 PM. At about 9:30 PM the owner, Steven, texted back saying he could come the next day! He showed up an hour early, taught me more than I ever thought I'd know about bees (because I asked!), and also found two more nests that I hadn't even noticed! He got those, too. All the while he was extremely calm and easy going. My kids loved him! Due to our hot area I am pretty sure we will be needing his help again one day. He was great. I definitely recommend him. read more

In fall of 2013, Steve removed an established hive from the trunk of a large oak tree. It took about three weeks to get all the bees to exit the tree trunk but with a great deal of care and patience, Steve got it done. Steve was very professional, knowledgeable and dependable. We were especially happy to have the bees relocated, not exterminated and we learned a lot about bees in the process. If you have any bee issues, a call to Bee Friendly, is the right thing to do! Al and Linda Pleasant Hill, CA read more

Steve was great. I have a huge fear of bees and he was so calm and friendly. He went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable, and also let me ask as many questions as I wanted (and I had a lot). I plan on calling him again if we ever have a swarm in our backyard again. Also I definitely plan of purchasing honey from him. I couldn't "bee" happier with Steve. read more

We called and were able to get a same day appointment. Worked with our schedule to get us in after our work day. Steven texted to let us know his ETA and he was right on time. He was very calm and professional. The whole process was very mellow and gentle on the bees. No chemicals at all. He pulled off a bunch of combs and could probably tell we were curious so he taught us a few things about what was going on in them. Bees are pretty incredible! The whole operation sounds very eco friendly - they release the bees back into a hive so they can keep working and they melt down any of the wax to make candles. Would definitely use them again if a problem comes up and definitely recommend! read more

Steve was very friendly and professional. I needed help removing a hive from the wall of my house and Steve made the hole in my wall as small as possible and cleaned up after he was done. He is a very nice guy and definitely cares about his business. I will definitely recommend him to friends and family and use his services again in the future if I need it (though hopefully I won't...any bees reading this, please stay away). Thanks, Steve! read more

Awesome business and customer service! Steve went above and beyond the call of duty and was super professional. Thank you again for coming out and rectifying the problem. Would highly recommend this business to anyone. read more

I called Bee Friendly Honey because we had a few bees fly in through our fireplace into our living room. After sealing our fireplace, we could hear another bee trying to come in. We were worried that we had a hive in the chimney. As I was on the phone with the company message machine, I received a text from Steve asking what was going on. Steve informed me that if there are no bees flying around the chimney, the bees I saw could just be scout bees looking for a home for the hive. Sure enough that's all it was. It was so nice to be given information over the phone instead of having to schedule a visit. I will definitely call Steve again if I have bee issues. Thanks! read more

I discovered that a bee swarm had selected the underside of my shed for a new home. The extraction required an opening to be cut in the floor of the shed. This was done quickly and neatly, and the extraction went smoothly. The bees remained peaceful and seemed hardly bothered by the whole process. I do recommend Steven and Bee Friendly Honey. It's worth it to avoid pesticides anywhere near your home. read more

Steven took care of a yellow jacket nest in the structure of my home. I contacted him in the evening and he was there the following morning to take care of it. The procedure was non-toxic, and didn't leave a bunch of disoriented, agitated hornets flying around my yard. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone that has a wasp/bee problem, and will not hesitate to call him if I encounter one again! Thanks Steven! read more

The day before a barbecue, we noticed that yellow jackets were swarming in a few spots on and around our patio. We were panicking. My husband hung an additional trap in a different location, but the situation wasn't getting any better. It was a Saturday and I was worried that no one would be around to help us with the problem. Someone in the neighborhood mentioned Steve, the bee guy. So I texted him. In the meantime, my husband bought 2 more traps. Later, we got a lengthy text from the Bee guy telling us that there wasn't much we could do beyond putting traps out, but he did give us detailed instructions on where to place the traps and how to avoid unwanted ants. He also told us that the problem would get worse before it got better (because of all the attractant), and that's what happened. The next day there were few if any yellow jackets and we were able to eat hors d'oeuvres and dinner in peace. How's that for great advice! read more

Steven from Bee Friendly Honey is literally "the bee's knees"! He is AWESOME. This man knows his stuff and takes care of business without using any pesticides or other toxic ickiness. I was at my wit's end when drunken-acting wasps decided to get their drink on INSIDE MY HOME. I thank everything that's holy that Steven answered my panic-stricken 11:30pm text and showed up for me the next day like a beekeeper in shining armor to slay my wasp dragons. Thank you, Steven - you ROCK! read more

We recently had a bee problem where the bees built a nest within our roof attic. We located Steven Harris, the owner of Bee Friendly Honey, through YELP and made an appointment with him to eradicate our bee problem. Steven was punctual, arriving on time, was clean-cut, and displayed a very friendly demeanor. He spoke very knowledgeably and confidently about being able to take care of our problem. He quickly went to work and was finished within an hour. He completed the job for the price that he quoted us and did not attempt to add on any hidden or after costs. Because we were so pleased with his service, we hired him to do some preventative work for the following week. We would highly recommend Steven for any your bee issues. He is a professional, that is punctual and performs the services for the agreed price. Jim T. read more

Steven was very responsive, accommodating and incredibility knowledgeable. He came the same day that we called and made a return visit to complete the job. Highly recommend! read more

When I drove into my court the other day I thought I was in a Steven King novel. My car was surrounded by a thick storm of bees. Then my neighbor pointed out (by phone, we were too terrified to leave our houses) there was a huge swarm on the ground, in a 4x2-foot oval, just sitting there, waiting ... (for us?) I called Steven Harris from Bee Friendly Honey (best website) and he came over immediately. He was so calm and downright loving to those bees, and explained everything he was doing to encourage the bees to follow the queen into his white box. Seriously a bee whisperer. We were in awe. And ... now we aren't afraid of bees any more. They are our friends! read more

Steven does fantastic work. We had a significant wasp problem a couple of weeks ago at our house. Steven was very accommodating to my schedule, showed up on time, and efficiently dealt with the problem. Steven found more nests than I even knew about, but charged no extra for getting rid of them. He cleaned up afterward, and gave great advice for helping alleviate any future issues. HIGH RECOMMENDATION. read more

Steven helped us remove the wasp nests. He was quick and professional. Price is unbeatable. I told him to remove one nest but he went beyond what I asked for and helped us inspect the house and actually found two more and removed all of them with no additional cost. Thanks Steven for his great work. I am happy I have found him for the work! read more

We called Steve because of his 5-star rating on yelp, and were very pleased with his service and his fascinating explanation of what makes bees tick. Although it turned out the bees had left some time in the previous 24 hours (!), he thoroughly checked inside the wall where they had been, the outdoor entry hole, various crawl spaces, and the perimeter of the roof. He explained that the bees we saw and heard in the wall were probably "scouts" looking for their next hive site. It's a relief to know who to call if and when the whole family arrives next week! read more

Hired Steve to do a hive removal in my wall today, just recently purchased the home come to find out the Bee's have been doing there business in my wall for quite some time, Steve said it looked like a 2 yr old hive. This guy is the Bee Master! He was able to remove what he estimated to be 60 to 80 thousand Bee's from my wall with minimal damage left behind. Steve is a class act grade A businessman! this guy knows everything there is to possibly know about Bee's and then some! Let me tell you guys this man is not doing this just to make a quick buck, he's doing this because he has a true deep down passion for these little creatures! From here on out if I run in to anybody with Bee trouble, friends, family, etc. I know exactly where I'm sending them and that's Bee Friendly Honey, because when it comes to dealing with Bee's Steve is the man with the master plan! read more

Steven is fantastic!! Not only did he come out on very short notice, he made time on the weekend, very accommodating and for that.. THANK YOU!! The condo complex we live in had a yellow jacket nest very close to where cars park. The development is small but there are a lot of young children present so the need to get this hive / hives removed was imperative. Steven educated me on the various types of bees, their instinctive characteristics, etc. Fascinating to say the least and a lot to learn and absorb. He is very detailed, explains exactly to the letter how he will remove the yellow jackets and reviews what to expect. These yellow jackets had stung a few residents and I was worried for his safety. Steven exudes professionalism, tact, PATIENCE, optimism and HONESTY. Some residents drove by while we were outside talking near the area and everyone is grateful for what he has done. I hope we don't have hives in the future but if we do, Steven is our friend in the bee world. Also, side note, he has a fantastic personality and enjoys conversing and has a very pleasant demeanor. Thank you again for helping us on such short notice, I highly recommend his services and he is direct and up front on his pricing, extremely fair.... thank you! read more

I cannot recommend Steven enough. He is the best and I encourage you to disregards the 1 stars since they pertain only to his responsiveness, and while he was a bit hard to reach for a while he improved since and def worth engaging. Steven handled our suspected-bees-turned-out-wasps (yellow jackets) removal with the outmost empathy and professionalism. We had numerous infestations in all sorts of cavities (airing holes primarily) around our roof. Steven meticulously walked the roof all across and treated each and every hole, some as tiny as small cracks, with a special bio-friendly solution that eliminated the wasps without collateral harm. To top that, he WASP/BEE-PROOFED OUR HOME. He returned a few months later (the removal was in the fall, he returned at the end of winter) and SEALED each cavity with either a metal mesh or special foam. Being the perfectionist he is, he worked an entire day, morning to night time, with materials he bought especially for the job, and sealed each and every crack and cavity - many dozens of them. Steven is by far the nicest, fairest, most honest person and hands down biggest expert in the field. read more

Steven from Bee Friendly Honey was very professional, diligent, and reliable! We had a huge yellow jacket nest in the attic above our bedroom that he cleaned out without using any pesticides. We can't recommend him enough. His rates are very reasonable. We're hoping to hire him for other projects, too. He's such a responsible and mature young man - we were very impressed. read more

Removed a bee hive from inside my walls and it was a fast, clean and efficient. Also did a great job communicating the issues, and assessing the alternatives to the work. Very personable and professional. This is the guy you want to take care of a bee problem in a bee friendly way. Highly recommend! read more

The service that Steven did with the extraction of the bees for relocation and the removal of the honeycomb was fantastic! Not only was he on time, but he explained the procedure, kept me apprised of his progress, and completed the work with minimal damage to the house and the need for future repairs. "Couldn't be happier!" with the service, and Steven is an excellent apiarist. read more

Their honey is local, raw and unfiltered. It provides an excellent flavor for your cooking or having it by itself.

Steven visited our place today to look into our wasp issue. He quickly diagnosed the issue as paper wasps and imparted information about them which was very informative. He had a simple and quick solution that took care of the problem. He sealed our eaves and lifted them into proper position which he did not have to do, he certainly went above and beyond. He has a friendly disposition and was a pleasure to deal with. We will be ordering his honey and calling for his services again should the need arise. read more

We had a swarm of honey bees living inside a stucco wall that we wanted removed. Steven came as promised and they were all gone in about 4 hours. He cut a small hole in the wall and used a vacuum system to collect them. He also removed all the hive and honey and cleaned up everything before he left. He also put a temporary patch on the holes so the remaining stragglers couldn't get back into the area. A day later there were still a few bees around but they eventually moved on. I recommend him highly for all your bee and wasp problems. read more

A few bees in the house on Monday was a swarm in the wall of our house 3 days later with buzzing vibrating walls. Steve came and very professionally removed the house siding, extracted the bees with their early honeycomb and repaired the house good as new. His explanation of the behavior and science of bees was very interesting, clearly demonstrating his knowledge and love for his work. The sample honey he left from his own hives in Lafayette was great and we can't wait to try the Honey Ginger Saison Farmhouse Ale he makes locally (Black Diamond in Concord). I highly recommend Bee Friendly Honey. read more

Steve was incredibly knowledgeable and an overall great and kind person. We would highly recommend Steve. Lindy and Mike