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Ben's Bees

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👍👍 OUTSTANDING SERVICE! And no harm to our precious bees! I called Ben's Bees yesterday because we needed urgent help at our three story apartment block in South Yarra. Apparently this is the time of year when scout bees are on the lookout for a new home. Whilst I'm a bee supporter, we certainly don't... People often mention honey, Bees, bees, recommend, Ben', service, business, friendly, professional, nest,


Address

20 Perth St, Blackburn South VIC 3130, Australia

Website

www.bensbees.com.au

Contact

+61 437 077 792

Rating on Google Maps

5.00 (470 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Sunday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Monday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Thursday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Friday: 7 AM to 8 PM

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  • 5/5 Tiff 5 months ago on Google • 225 reviews
    Why am I not surprised to see over 400 reviews and every single 1 is 5 stars. When you have an exceptional product, incredible team and deliver on your promise then you can’t be faulted. ❤️🐝 I’ve been buying Ben’s honey using his honesty box for many many years now and when I reached out about ordering some extra jars for Christmas gifts he even offered to drop them off (the next day). Ash that dropped them off (next day)is an asset to your business and if anyone reading this hasn’t bought or tried Ben’s honey, you’re not going to find any better. Liquid Gold.🍯❤️ So many beautiful products for ethical Christmas gifts, candles are gorgeous and the creamed honey 🤤 Buy local and support a legend who deserves all the good in the world. ☮️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephanie R. 5 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    OUTSTANDING SERVICE! And no harm to our precious bees! I called Ben's Bees yesterday because we needed urgent help at our three story apartment block in South Yarra. Apparently this is the time of year when scout bees are on the lookout for a new home. Whilst I'm a bee supporter, we certainly don't want them nesting through our brickwork and into our roof cavities. Rather than engaging a standard pest control company who wanted to charge us $2,000+ to kill the bees, we called Ben's Bees. Cal was onsite within a couple of hours, he was professional, helpful, and did a brilliant and thorough job, using a product that encouraged the bees to leave, rather than killing them. And, we were charged less than a quarter of the pest control company price!! Our Body Corporate and Owner's Committee couldn't be happier with the service, professionalism, responsiveness, and effectiveness of Cal from Ben's Bees. If you need help with bees, then I suggest you don't waste your time calling anywhere else - go straight to the Ben's Bees team! Cal even left us with a super unique business card... a jar of yummy Ben's Bees honey. Outstanding!! Thank you guys - thrilled we found you.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sue J. 1 year ago on Google
    I can't recommend Ben's Bees highly enough! Not only are their honeys the most delicious I've ever tasted, their customer service is second to none. I don't have bees myself - I'm simply a delighted consumer of their products. I also deeply appreciate the fact that in purchasing from them I'm supporting a family business that is passionate about the environment working for the survival of the bee population that is so threatened globally.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Posy R. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful earthy flavour . Honey is the real deal. Massive taste difference from the supermarket. Honesty box system is pretty cool too. You can buy beeswax too . Thanks buddy !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kate S. 4 months ago on Google • 56 reviews
    I am so thrilled to have found Ben’s Bees. I order my candles from them & I will never look back. Conscious packaging & beautiful, natural beeswax candles, which have such an impressive burning time compared to over priced candles which are not good for your health. What I also love is receiving a post card with a picture of Ben. This makes the experience of shopping with this brand so personal - I can’t wait to shop with them onwards. 🐝🍯
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Byron T. 5 months ago on Google • 20 reviews
    We had bees turn up at our house, there was easily 30-40 I think. We're in a rental so unfortunately I couldn't hire Ben, it wasn't my choice, but I wanted the Bees to be saved if possible. Ben gave me advice and spoke to me when he didn't have to and didn't have anything to gain from it. Huge respect and I really appreciate him doing that. He mentioned it might be scout bees and they may not come back, so far so good, they've not returned and no Bees had to be harmed which is the perfect outcome.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 E G. 2 months ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    We found a wasp nest on the eaves of our house & I contacted Bens Bees based on their positive reviews & approach. I had a fast reply by text & within 30 mins Ash had arrived & talked me through what she was going to do, using pet friendly plant based formula. I preferred this option to chemicals around our kids and pets. It took only 20 minutes to do & we discovered there were actually three nests in the same area in total. Ash looked around the rest of the house to ensure all the wasps were gone. She mentioned that they have a 3 month guarantee, so Im confident we won't have any issues. Super happy with the result, fast friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. I now have a lovely jar of honey & no wasps. The 5 star reviews are well deserved!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeremy K. 2 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    I ordered from Ben's bees and got my package pretty much the very next day. Absolutely fantastic service, quality products, good pricing - No better place to get anything bee related. Will be back again for sure
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 KB 2 months ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    If I could give 10 stars, I'd give 10 stars ! I can't recall a more professional, lovely and good hearted people than Ben and Ash. Wasps were removed safely and quickly, offered follow up service/checkup...made our family feel safe. Very rare to see such high quality people and business these days. I can not recommend any higher ! PS. Awesome fresh local honey!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kate B. 3 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    Ok, how do I put this into words? Let's start by saying that we were horrified to find a large and very active wasp nest in our garden (under our subfloor) late yesterday afternoon. I sent a text message to Ben's Bees just before 8.30pm last night and received an almost instant response with some information and a quote. We accepted and the lovely Ash arrived at 8am this morning to remove the nest. That in itself is incredible service. But on top of that, Ash was so lovely and generous in her time while she was here, answering our endless stream of questions. She was super professional and efficient in the removal of the wasps and the nest itself and after we paid she handed us a jar of honey, which acts as their 'business card.' How lovely is that?! I can not thank or recommend Ben's Bees more highly. Thank you Ben and Ash, you guys are awesome!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marisa Z. 7 months ago on Google
    Truly amazing customer service, Ben is so lovely! The beeswax candles smell like something straight out of heaven, and it feels so good that they’re clean and healthy to burn… I’ll never go back to the toxic endocrine disrupting candles again! Also, the creamed honey is sooo good! I never would’ve guessed it was a thing, haha who knew… but it’s a favourite of mine for sure. 😍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anniya D. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic, friendly service. Ben wrote back to my husband straight away when he got in contact with him. Ash came over the next day and was very friendly and professional and did a fantastic job getting rid of a wasp nest in our wall cavity. We were even given a jar of the most delicious honey that they make themselves (which we will be buying in future!) Highly recommend this business!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa W. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a problem with a small wasp nest - Ben was great to communicate with and Cal was quick and efficient with their removal. Loved the jar of honey ‘business card’ at the end of the service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah T. 1 year ago on Google
    I was looking for something different than the honey we can buy from the supermarket, they are nice but I wanted something unique. My colleague recommended me to check Bens Bee out. Unique was found, I was so excited to find the little bee house store in a middle of suburbia, when I'm in there, I feel like I was entering a tiny bee world! In addition to this cute experience, I am so impressed with the taste of Bens Bee honey and the honeycomb! The honeycomb did not have a price tag on it, I wasn't sure of how much it was and I have never bought honeycomb before, after I got home I messaged Bens Bee and felt I was paying too little. They messaged me back and said I don't have to pay extra as a thank you for a first customer. I thought, wow this is such a rare business and with the honesty system, I'm feeling so much passion from Bens Bee. I'm definitely making Bens Bee my new ritual and part of my new healthy lifestyle. Thank you Bens Bee for your uniqueness, passion, generosity, and talent for making such delicious and characteristic products. P.s. I still will pay the difference next time I come by to your little bee house cos I'm def coming back! :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mr Radu 2. 1 year ago on Google
    P Today, I had the opportunity to visit with Bens Bees in search for the smoothest raw honey I could find. The experience was just outstanding, the honey is truly mouthwatering and amazing in taste and richness. We are a family that loves everything nature has to offer, but we can skip all the preservatives and products that undergo mass production processes...altering the original taste and nutrients. We are confident that we have found the ideal honey for our family. Thank you Bens Bees and keep taking good care of the Bees!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kalai G. 2 months ago on Google • 35 reviews New
    Thank you Ben for service provided .. much appreciated .. we had Wasps problem which needed attention.. thank you for coming out Vani

  • 5/5 Bridget H. 1 month ago on Google • 31 reviews New
    Ben and their staff member Cal were absolutely fantastic. Easily identified wasps for us, we were booked in within a few days and they did a great job getting rid of them. They even offered to come back again for free if the wasps were not completely gone in 48 hours. Excellent customer service, great knowledge and price, plus we got a jar of honey as a calling card. You cannot go wrong with this team, thanks everyone!

  • 5/5 Carly S. 1 month ago on Google • 16 reviews New
    Quick, clear communication. Let me know what to expect and a 3 month guarantee. Awesome!

  • 5/5 Callum C. 3 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    I became super interested in Bees and Apiculture so I decided to shoot Ben a message to itch my scratch. The legend took me out for a day, visiting a few of his sites that he keeps, showing me a day in the life. Super generous and passionate about Bee’s & nature. And ovcourse sent me home with some delicious honey!!

  • 5/5 ross c. 2 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Thanks for your time today Ben! I had an amazing time meeting you and talking about how you go about your business. It seems like beekeeping is your life and your whole persona and I respect that a lot about you. Also I recommend anyone to buy the leatherwood honey that is available from his shop, it’s one of the best I have ever tasted. All the best for the future! Cheers, Chris

  • 5/5 Lisa C. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    What an incredible service Ben and his team provide! We have had several wasp nests in recent years and have called on Ben’s Bees every time. Ben is super responsive to initial message and immediately organises to take care of the problem. After having Ben attend to a wasp nest recently we discovered another nest on our property. Ben was quick to have Ashley come out who took care of the problem immediately and insisted it would be at no cost. I seriously have never come across a more efficient, friendly and professional business as Ben’s Bees, I cannot recommend them highly enough! Their “business card” jar of honey is a lovely touch and very much appreciated and enjoyed! Thank you Ben and team 🐝

  • 5/5 Simone K. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Ben's service was excellent, the job was completed quickly and effectively, I would highly recommend!

  • 5/5 indium d. 3 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Ben has been a pleasure to deal with and an invaluable help in setting up my new hive. A false start with a nuc was dealt with efficiently and he's been on hand since to answer all my newbie questions quickly and patiently. He really cares about his customers, their experience and the wellbeing of the bees he sells. If you're new to beekeeping I'd recommend Ben's Bees without any reservation.

  • 5/5 Reeham H. 6 months ago on Google
    Ben was quick to respond. He asked me to send a video and was quick to identify that I had wasps rather than bees! Someone came the next morning and resolved things. Very happy :)

  • 5/5 Ben R. 5 months ago on Google
    Ben’s Bees have completed 2 jobs for me now and they are professional, friendly and do an amazing job. I could not recommend them more, they protect both your home and the bees. If you’re having bee problems and want the job done with excellent service go with Ben, you won’t regret it. Thanks for your help!

  • 5/5 Chloe T. 4 months ago on Google
    We discovered a swarm of bees right outside our second story home yesterday evening and initially contacted someone who said it would be difficult to remove. However, when we contacted Ben's Bees this morning via their website, Ben responded via email almost immediately. Within 2 hours, Cal arrived to assess how the bees could be safely removed (despite it being a difficult area to reach). He was so cheerful, polite and patiently explained a few possible solutions! The job was done in about an hour, with little hassle and with no mess at all. Relieved us of our stress so quickly and also gave us a jar of honey at the end of the job (a very pleasant surprise!). Thank you to the team at Ben's Bees for saving the bees and me from the stress :D

  • 5/5 kwan t. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a problem with a large bee try to make nest behind our brick wall. Ben answer phone very quick and send Ash and her team came out in the same day.They were very friendly and professional. Highly recommend also they give us a jar of honey for gift.We try today and love it.Thank you for help us.We definite visit your shop.

  • 5/5 S C. 6 months ago on Google
    Cal was punctual, very friendly and helpful with removing a small wasp nest growing on my balcony. Even checked other areas of my house and treated likely places nests may reappear. Loved the bonus jar of honey as a business card! Definitely was a great experience :) thanks guys!

  • 5/5 S W. 6 months ago on Google
    I called Ben's Bees and they came out the next day (under 24 hours) - Ash was really nice and explained everything to me. She answered all my questions and removed a large swarm in under 2 hours I really appreciated their service and would highly recommend them to anyone :)

  • 5/5 Sylvia H. 6 months ago on Google
    Ben’s Bees has the most delicious honey, I would recommend the creamed honey in particular. The owner was super friendly and knowledgeable, overall I was so impressed with their service & the quality of their product. Can’t recommend them enough!

  • 5/5 A W. 9 months ago on Google
    Hi Ben, i received a lovely bee candle today for my birthday which smells devine and looks great

  • 5/5 sgcar001 2 years ago on Google
    We bought a Nuc from Ben in June 2021. That Sept/Oct having also bought two boxes, with waxed frames from Ben, we set up the hive - transferring the bees from the Nuc to the new - freshly painted hive boxes. A very easy and uncomplicated process. The assistance provided was excellent. Subsequently bought another box to use as a Super. Put in a Queen Excluder between the second and third box. Like everyone else, the Spring was less than ordinary. Had some small harvests of honey through the Summer, about 3 kilos. End of March Ben loaned me the spinner to deal with the combs from the second brood box - no larvae etc., so just a good honey harvest - 12.6 kgs. With the spinner, harvesting was easy - Thank You Ben. Looking forward to 2022/23.

  • 5/5 Sarah A. 10 months ago on Google
    I am a massive supporter in buying and supporting local produce. Ben’s honey is the most amazing tasting honey!!!! Love that he uses glass jars and recyclable cardboard on the candles. The hive is unique and always swinging past to stock. The best part is that BEN is an absolute legend!!!!!!

  • 5/5 Stephanie G. 7 months ago on Google
    I contaced Ben's Bees about wasp removal and they replied almost immediately (on a Sunday!) and had someone out the next day. Excellent and friendly service - highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Jess L. 8 months ago on Google
    Just had one of my favourite things, crumpets with honey! Ben's honey is a staple in our house and my go to alongside other local honey purchased on road trips ❤️ We love visiting the little hut or grabbing some at our local Cafe (Battle on Diana drive). Thank you and the bees for making the best honey 🐝🍯🍞

  • 5/5 J W. 5 months ago on Google
    Such a nice guy and great service. Would highly recommend them. Giving some " Ben's Bees" honey is a 6-star thing; The extra mile. Thanks for the extra- ordinary service

  • 5/5 Paul M. 1 year ago on Google
    Highly recommend Ben and Cal at Ben's Bees! Cal attended a couple of times to remove a bee community that had taken up residence in our possum box. They responded very quickly so that our backyard would be safe for a family Christmas. We care for our bee community and it was great that they were able to take the hive away to preserve the bees. On top of which we even got some delicious honey! Excellent work.

  • 5/5 Nick S. 1 year ago on Google
    I bought a nuc full of bees and brood from Ben this spring. The weird weather has made bee keeping challenging for a beginner, but Ben’s Bees has supported me with their expertise and continue to go above and beyond setting me and my bees up for success. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Kelly R. 1 year ago on Google
    Ben at Ben’s Bees was so amazingly helpful! We had hundreds of bees descend on our property yesterday. Ben kept in contact with me throughout the afternoon into the evening. The bees were still around this morning, after contacting Ben I had someone out to help within 45 minutes. Ben’s Bees were incredibly professional, friendly and helpful. The pot of honey was a lovely touch. Thank you! 🐝

  • 5/5 Silvia Z. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the best honey I have had in my whole life. It’s extremely pure and flavour and texture are just amazing. I love the way Ben looks after the bees, he is a dedicated, passionate and extremely knowledgeable beekeeper. The custom care is also great. I couldn’t recommend them more!

  • 5/5 Liam W. 2 years ago on Google
    I had the most outstanding experience with Ben who helped me out treating some nasty wasps that had moved in to my house. Not only is he professional and very knowledgeable but he is a genuine, down to earth bloke who really cares about doing the right thing. I am so grateful to him for going above and beyond to help me out in a tricky and stressful situation. I’m also really pleased to support a business producing local honey and supporting Australian bees. Thanks Ben!

  • 5/5 Moo B. 10 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    The best honey in Melbourne!!! We use Ben’s Honey and Honeycomb on top of our natural made soft serve. They both are full of flavour and is simply delicious! Thanks Ben for being amazing support and allowing us to showcase your amazing products and love for bees.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 bridgette l. 5 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    11/10 Bens bees are amazing! They promptly responded to our request and turned up within 12 hours! The lady who arrived was friendly and informative! She completed the job quickly and with no hassle! Also a bonus that it doesn’t harm the bees, pets, or humans! 10/10 would recommend
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary G. 3 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Amazing service and comparatively well priced! Efficient and very knowledgeable about anything to do with bees and wasps. We would recommend Ben's Bees to anybody wanting to remove hives or find out about hives, bees and wasps. Ash, who came to remove our wasp hives was professional quick and delightful. She checked all around our property to make sure there weren't any other hives hiding. And, we were gifted a delicious jar of honey from Ben's Bees.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 OHD T. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Great service, helped me out with a school project, absolutely recommend.

  • 5/5 Oliver D. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Stand up person. I messaged Ben regarding a school stall, and without hesitation he donated to help me run a Mother’s Day stall to raise money for breast cancer.

  • 5/5 Oneil B. 1 month ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Ben and his team are amazing. He's helped us out of many pointy situations with wasps. Super helpful, prompt and professional! Also a very nice person.


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