About Us: The Bees Evictions Story
Bees Evictions doesn’t see pests in bees—we see life. Our founder, Hugo Banos, offers ethical live bee relocation, fast wasp removal, and precise house repairs in the Bay Area to protect your property and the planet. Based in Oakland and serving the exclusive communities of Marin, San Mateo, and Contra Costa County, we provide a 'white-glove' service for homeowners who value their homes as much as they value the environment.
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About Us
Our Story: From Pest Control to Bee Protection
Words of Hugo Banos, Bees Evictions Founder:
“My journey with bees began in my childhood, growing up around beehives on my family's farm.
When I grew up, I worked for a pest control company and was required to kill bees.
I knew the bees’ biological value, and it was heartbreaking to hear the bees buzzing in distress, almost as if they were pleading with me to spare their lives. That’s when I knew I couldn’t continue. I decided to stop, and instead, I vowed to protect them.
In 2010, I left traditional pest control behind and focused on a humane approach to bee removal. In 2019, after a client encouraged me to turn my passion into a business, I founded Bees Evictions, offering live bee removal, wasp control, and bee-proofing services.
I’ve been protecting bees my whole life, and that’s why I continue to do what I do today.”
Bees Evictions: Preserving Life Through Ecological Bee Relocation
Hugo Banos, the man behind the bee suit, didn’t learn this trade from a manual. He learned it as a child, watching his father work with bees.
This decades-long family tradition has instilled in Hugo a biological "intuition"—an understanding of bee-havior that allows him to locate hives within walls and structures with surgical precision.
For Hugo, this business is personal. After having a long list of possible names for his new company, he woke up one morning with the name "Bees Evictions" in his mind, knowing it was the perfect way to describe his mission: a humane, ecological "eviction" of a living bee colony rather than a ruthless extermination.
We’re Not Pest Control – We’re Guardians of Bees
Most large pest control companies treat bees like any other insect—they spray, they kill, and they leave the mess behind. At Bees Evictions, we don’t exterminate bees– we relocate them. We’re committed to safeguarding these vital pollinators, giving them a second chance, and providing a service that honors both the bees and our clients with the utmost respect.
- ✓Ecological Bee Relocation: We use our “Gentle Vacuum” method, designed for a 95-100% survival rate, to ensure the colony is safely rehomed to our apiary.
- ✓Expert House Repairman: Removing a hive often means opening a wall or a roof. While others might leave you with a hole and a referral to a handyman, Hugo uses his extensive background in remodeling to ensure your home is restored to its original structural integrit
- ✓The 1-Year Bee-Proofing Warranty: We are so confident in our precision that we offer a 1-year written warranty on all house repairs. If we seal it, we guarantee the bees won’t return to that specific spot—a promise the big exterminators never make.
Your Family's Safety Is Our Priority – We Ensure Bees Are Relocated Safely
We understand that finding a hive in your home can be stressful, especially if your family has allergies. That’s why we treat those calls with the urgency of a medical professional. When you contact us, you are speaking directly to a real person—a local bee expert who takes full responsibility for your house’s safety the moment he picks up the phone. We respect your privacy and your time, offering immediate availability to resolve the issue before it escalates. Don’t settle for a quick fix that leaves your home damaged and the earth hurting. Choose a legacy built on care, expertise, and a deep respect for nature, where both your family and the environment are truly protected.