[header] How to get rid of a beehive [title] Call a professional if the hive is large or difficult to access. [substeps] Honey bees will typically have from 10 , 000-50 , 000 or more bees in a hive. You may only see a small portion but the hives can be deeply hidden in walls, trees, chimneys, roofs, etc. 
Some bees are more aggressive than others and will swarm or sting if the hive is threatened or if someone gets too close. Yellow jackets, though not a bee, will do this.