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Ben's Bees

5.0 (624 reviews)

Blackburn South, VIC · Since 2008

Pest control

Emergency

About this business

Ben’s Bees is a family-owned Melbourne business providing wasp nest removal, safe bee colony rehoming, honey production and bee education. It serves Melbourne households with bee and wasp services and sends its raw honey and honey products across Australia. The business focuses on ethical, natural beekeeping, drawing on three decades of experience and a commitment to supporting bees and educating the community.

Works on: Residential

Get in touch

Visit website Call 0437 077 792

Service areas

Servicing Blackburn South and surrounding locations.

Blackburn South

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RYRT Y11 Jan 2026
Called Ben after hours to solve my bee issue. Took a video and showed him. Ben was so kind and helpful. He knows what he is doing on the spot. Ash came in and did all the spraying. She was so gentle a...
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Called Ben after hours to solve my bee issue. Took a video and showed him. Ben was so kind and helpful. He knows what he is doing on the spot. Ash came in and did all the spraying. She was so gentle and professional. Gave me reassurance and did a fantastic job within half an hour!
DMDavid M1 Jan 2026
Ben's willingness to share his knowledge and passion for bees makes for first class service and support. As a backyard bee keeper Ben has helped me with my beekeping needs. Also good value products in...
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Ben's willingness to share his knowledge and passion for bees makes for first class service and support. As a backyard bee keeper Ben has helped me with my beekeping needs. Also good value products in the Eastern suburbs.
JLJustine L21 Dec 2025
I recently purchased a beautifully calm queen bee from Ben. Ben’s customer service was exemplary, answering all of my questions and keeping me updated on when the queen would be posted. The queen arri...
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I recently purchased a beautifully calm queen bee from Ben. Ben’s customer service was exemplary, answering all of my questions and keeping me updated on when the queen would be posted. The queen arrived safely packaged and in great health and was successfully introduced to my colony. I can highly recommend Ben’s Bees 🐝 Thanks Ben!
AKally K17 Oct 2025
I really love Ben’s Bee honey! You can taste the freshness and quality, it’s pure, natural, and full of flavour. Ben is also super friendly and clearly passionate about his bees. Highly recommend to a...
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I really love Ben’s Bee honey! You can taste the freshness and quality, it’s pure, natural, and full of flavour. Ben is also super friendly and clearly passionate about his bees. Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys real, local honey!
SASophie A16 Nov 2025
Wow such beautiful products! Everything is made locally with so much work and craftsmanship. Such a beautiful gift set, perfect for Christmas-time 🎄. My mum absolutely loves the candles in particular...
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Wow such beautiful products! Everything is made locally with so much work and craftsmanship. Such a beautiful gift set, perfect for Christmas-time 🎄. My mum absolutely loves the candles in particular but the honey is just beautiful on its own!
MWMichelle W11 Dec 2025
Had the opportunity to follow Ben along for a field day. Super knowledgeable and personable guy. You can really tell how much he loves bees and how much effort he puts into his work. Thanks for having...
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Had the opportunity to follow Ben along for a field day. Super knowledgeable and personable guy. You can really tell how much he loves bees and how much effort he puts into his work. Thanks for having me Ben it was a pleasure!

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