How do I find a professional to remove active bee colonies?

• <div><p>To choose a reliable and reputable bee removal specialist, you could start by searching Angi’s database of <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/wasp-bee-removal/">bee removal specialists</a>. Also, look into local organizations and beekeepers associations. </p></div>

Do imitation nests work to prevent yellow jackets?

• <div><p>Probably not. Many imitation nests are meant to be hung from trees or other tall places, but not all yellow jackets nest up high—most species, such as the common yellow jacket and the southern yellow jacket, build nests in the ground. </p></div>

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Q: Should I hire an animal removal specialist instead of calling my local municipality?

• <div><p>You might be tempted to call your local municipality to remove animals from your property, such as a groundhog burrowing in your yard or raccoons getting into your trash cans. However, they typically only remove domestic animals like dogs and cats from properties, or sick and injured wildlife that pose a public safety risk or health threat, such as a rabid animal. They typically do not capture or remove healthy wildlife.</p><p>Animal removal professionals have the tools, knowledge, and skills to trap and remove wild animals adequately and humanely. They also can relocate them correctly.</p></div>

Q: Can hiring a pro ensure safe bee removal practices?

• <div><p>Yes, they apply humane techniques, prioritizing environmental balance while addressing bee concerns.</p></div>

Q: Why trust a professional with bee removal?

• <div><p>Professional removal preserves bee populations and ensures safe, effective hive relocation, protecting you from stings.</p></div>

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Last update on December 02, 2025

Reviewed in December 2014
We have a terminally ill dog. We have been going to Mt. McKinley Animal Hospital since the late 1970's. We have owned several dogs and cats and we would go nowhere else. We see Dr. DeLeon and admire her greatly. Her knowledge, the time she takes with her clients, her compassion, and her...
Mt McKinley Animal Hospital
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Reviewed in October 2014
We've used Throw Me a Bone for about a year now. First it was just the occasional need but I recently began working more and now use them on an almost daily basis. They let my dog out for a mid-day break during the work day and when we go on vacation, we use them to come in several times a day...
Throw Me A Bone Pet Sitting & Dog Walking
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Reviewed in May 2014
I use them all the time. They're very good. They diagnosed my animals very well but they didn't go crazy. Other vets give drugs and do tests. They're very conservative in their approach. Their office and staff were amazing. They called me right back. They called me for test results. They got us...
GOLDEN HEART VETERINARY SVC
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Reviewed in February 2014
It would have had a better rating simply for the dawg wash but Blue Ribbon is not the best. you can hear the dogs in the kennels while washing your dog, she get frustrated and loud and a bit forceful with the animals being groomed. the Dawg Wash is Great though everything you need is there for...
Blue Ribbon Grooming and Dawg Wash Salon
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Reviewed in September 2013
he came in a timely manner, removed the stumps filled in the holes,
Fairbanks Stump Grinders/Yellow Snow Plowing
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Reviewed in December 2012
Very well. My cat was stubborn enough to tear off his bandaids and pull out a stitch. They called me and told me about it and wanted to keep him another night to make sure he was okay. They did not charge me for the extra night. They are a very good animal clinic.
AURORA ANIMAL CLINIC
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Reviewed in June 2012
They schedule your dogs appointment so you don't have to wait long at all. However, if an emergency comes in they will ask you to wait until that is handled. I don't have a problem at all with that. The vet is very kind and sweet to the dogs. The dogs know her very well now, but at the beginning...
ANIMAL HOUSE VETERINARY HOSP
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Reviewed in April 2012
She took time to talk with us and Dr James and her staff went the extra mile to make sure that my rescue animal did not feel threatened. She did not try to push extra services on us that weren't needed. I appreciate that. As we were leaving and even though it was close to closing, they were...
BLANCO CROSSING VET HOSP
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Reviewed in June 2009
Wonderful! She visited so we could get to know her & the animals could get familiarized.
HAPPY TAILS PET & HOUSE SITTING
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Pied Piper Pest Control

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Pied Piper Pest Control

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Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

Pied Piper (formerly Paratex Pied Piper) is a full service Pest Control Company. Alaska owned, started in 1965, covering all of the State. Our service people are covered by Worker's Comp while on your premises (unlike "owner operators and subcontractors)! We carry a minimum of 4 times the State Mandated Liability Insurance.

"I was very satisfied."

Milena S on May 2019

"I was very satisfied."

Milena S on May 2019

Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

You might be tempted to call your local municipality to remove animals from your property, such as a groundhog burrowing in your yard or raccoons getting into your trash cans. However, they typically only remove domestic animals like dogs and cats from properties, or sick and injured wildlife that pose a public safety risk or health threat, such as a rabid animal. They typically do not capture or remove healthy wildlife.

Animal removal professionals have the tools, knowledge, and skills to trap and remove wild animals adequately and humanely. They also can relocate them correctly.

Yes, they apply humane techniques, prioritizing environmental balance while addressing bee concerns.

To choose a reliable and reputable bee removal specialist, you could start by searching Angi’s database of bee removal specialists. Also, look into local organizations and beekeepers associations.

Probably not. Many imitation nests are meant to be hung from trees or other tall places, but not all yellow jackets nest up high—most species, such as the common yellow jacket and the southern yellow jacket, build nests in the ground.

Professional removal preserves bee populations and ensures safe, effective hive relocation, protecting you from stings.

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