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Stinging Insect Control
Bee & Wasp Removal
Professional nest removal and humane bee relocation. Don't risk getting stung—let the experts handle it.
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DO NOT Attempt DIY Removal
Why Stinging Insects Are Dangerous
🐝 Multiple Stings
Unlike honeybees, wasps and hornets can sting repeatedly. A disturbed nest means dozens of aggressive attackers.
💉 Allergic Reactions
Stings cause severe reactions in many people. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention.
🔍 Hidden Nests
Wasps build inside walls, attics, eaves, and even underground. You may not see them until it's too late.
⚠️ Rapid Growth
Nests grow rapidly in summer. Early removal prevents massive infestations with thousands of insects.
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Common Stinging Insects We Handle
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Yellow Jackets
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Aggressive and territorial. Build nests in ground cavities, wall voids, and attics. Most common cause of stings.
Aggressive
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Paper Wasps
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Build open-comb nests under eaves and overhangs. Sting when threatened but less aggressive than yellow jackets.
Moderate
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Hornets
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Large and powerful stingers. Build football-shaped nests in trees and shrubs. Highly defensive of nest area.
Very Aggressive
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Honeybees
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Essential pollinators we protect! We relocate honeybee colonies to local beekeepers instead of destroying them.
Protected
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Carpenter Bees
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Bore holes into wood structures. Males are territorial but cannot sting. Females rarely sting unless handled.
Wood Damage
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Mud Daubers
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Build mud nests on walls and ceilings. Generally non-aggressive and rarely sting. Beneficial predators of spiders.
Low RiskIdentify Your Pest
Honeybee
Size:1/2 inch
Color:Golden-brown with dark bands, fuzzy body
Key Fact:Essential pollinators; non-aggressive unless threatened
Yellow Jacket
Size:1/2 inch
Color:Bright yellow and black bands, smooth shiny body
Key Fact:Highly aggressive; stings multiple times
Paper Wasp
Size:3/4 to 1 inch
Color:Reddish-brown with yellow markings, long dangling legs
Key Fact:Builds open umbrella-shaped paper nests under eaves
Carpenter Bee
Size:1 inch
Color:Black with shiny, hairless abdomen; resembles bumblebees
Key Fact:Bores round holes into wood structures
Mud Dauber
Size:1 inch
Color:Black or metallic blue with thin, thread-like waist
Key Fact:Non-aggressive; builds mud tube nests; preys on spiders
Did You Know?
Honeybees communicate food source locations by performing a "waggle dance" that conveys direction, distance, and quality of nectar — one of nature's most sophisticated communication systems.
Bees pollinate roughly 80% of all flowering plants and one-third of everything we eat. Without them, many fruits, vegetables, and nuts would vanish.
Wasps invented paper millions of years before humans. They chew wood fibers into pulp to build intricate nests — ancient Chinese papermakers learned by observing them.
Honeybees can count to four, recognize human faces, and understand the concept of zero. Their million-neuron brains solve complex navigational problems.
Honeybees keep their hive at precisely 95°F year-round. Workers fan their wings in summer and cluster together vibrating in winter to regulate temperature.
Japanese honeybees form a "bee ball" around giant hornets, vibrating until the temperature hits 117°F — cooking the invader alive while surviving just below their own lethal limit.
What You Can Do
Keep garbage cans tightly sealed. Wasps and yellow jackets are drawn to sugary drinks, meats, and food scraps in open bins.
Inspect for gaps around eaves, soffits, and siding. Seal cracks where wasps might build nests inside walls or attics.
Keep flowering plants away from doorways and seating areas. Plant bee-attracting flowers in a far corner of your yard instead.
Check eaves, overhangs, and sheds for small nests in early spring. Small colonies are much easier for professionals to remove.
At barbecues and picnics, keep food covered and use cups with lids. Yellow jackets are drawn to sugary drinks and ripe fruit.
Bright or floral-patterned clothing can attract bees that mistake you for a flower. Stick to neutral tones and skip strong perfumes outdoors.
What to Avoid
Hitting a nest triggers a mass attack. Wasps release alarm pheromones that signal the entire colony to defend — resulting in dozens of stings.
OTC wasp sprays rarely reach the queen deep inside the nest. The colony rebuilds, and you've made them more aggressive.
Burning or flooding a nest is extremely dangerous. It rarely works and can cause property damage or drive insects deeper into walls.
Honeybees are essential pollinators protected in many areas. Contact a professional who can relocate them to a beekeeper instead.
⚠️ Important Warning
Respect the Stinger
Wasps can sting multiple times and release pheromones that signal others to attack. Never attempt DIY removal—professional equipment and expertise keep your family protected.
Our Removal Process
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Locate All Nests
We thoroughly inspect to find all nest locations, including hidden colonies in walls, attics, and underground.
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Evening Treatment
We apply targeted treatment at dusk when all insects have returned to the nest for maximum effectiveness.
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Physical Removal
After elimination, we physically remove the nest to prevent attracting other pests and future colonies.
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Entry Prevention
We seal entry points and apply deterrents to prevent new colonies from establishing in the same location.
Sweet Results from Conservation
When we relocate honeybee colonies to local beekeepers, they continue pollinating our gardens and producing delicious local honey.
🌻 We Protect Honeybees
Bees pollinate 80% of flowering plants and are essential to our ecosystem. When possible, we use vacuum removal and relocate honeybee colonies to local beekeepers instead of destroying them.
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Eco-Friendly Approach
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Beekeeper Partnerships
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Relocation Not Elimination
Emergency Nest Removal
Active nest near your family or pets? We provide same-day emergency service for stinging insects.
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Ensure all children and pets stay inside and away from the treatment area during the entire service visit.
Mark every nest location you've found so the technician can address them all in one visit.
Don't spray, poke, or attempt to remove nests. Disturbing them makes insects more aggressive and treatment harder.
Shut all windows and doors near nest locations to prevent displaced insects from entering your home.
Bring in pet food bowls, water dishes, and bird feeders from the treatment area before the technician arrives.
If you need to be outside, wear light colors. Stinging insects are more attracted to dark colors and floral patterns.
Your technician will guide you on arrival.
Professional Stinging Insect Control
40+ years protecting Bay Area families. EcoWise certified with satisfaction guarantee.
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