Should I try to remove a bee's nest myself?

• <div><p>You should never try to remove a bee's nest yourself because it can be extremely dangerous. The amount of bees that can live in a hive depends on the type of bee, but <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-get-rid-honey-bees.htm">honey bees</a> can have up to 80,000 bees living in a hive. People who are allergic to bees can have life-threatening reactions from a single sting. So, it's best to leave bee nest removal to the professionals who have the knowledge and equipment to do so safely.</p></div>

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Q: Can I remove animals myself?

• <div><p>DIY animal removal is rarely a good idea and is not advised for many reasons. First, these types of animals can carry diseases and, therefore, pose a health risk to you, your family, and your pets if mishandled. Second, depending on your city or municipality, it may be illegal to remove or handle wildlife yourself. </p><p>Sealing your home against these animals yourself is also a bad idea. Trapping an animal under your house will cause odor and insect problems when it passes away. </p></div>

Q: How many times can a human be stung by a yellow jacket?

• <div><p>Whereas a honeybee can only sting you once, a yellow jacket can sting you multiple times because they don&rsquo;t leave stingers in the skin. In the unfortunate case that you get stung by a yellow jacket, it&rsquo;s important to react calmly and quickly. Immediately ice the affected area until the swelling subsides. You may also take an antihistamine if necessary. If you experience an allergic reaction to a yellow jacket sting or have been stung several times, seek medical care right away. </p></div>

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: What steps are taken post-removal to prevent future issues?

• <div><p>Ensure proper ventilation, address leaks, and conduct regular inspections.</p></div>

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Last update on November 24, 2025

Reviewed in April 2024
They did a great job on removing our old fence and installing a new fence. The fence is well built and they finished it in a timely manner. We also had a couple of small projects completed after the fence install and we are so pleased with everything they did! We would highly recommend Jordan...
Jordan Fencing and Handyman Work
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Reviewed in June 2014
The staff at Betty Brite is always friendly, professional and courteous. They do an excellent job of removing stains and cleaning garments. They have a green bag initiative where you can bring in a bag provided by them and your clothes come back in it to save plastic. I like that they are a part...
BETTY BRITE CLEANERS
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Reviewed in February 2013
Large gum tree and small pear removed and cleaned up and hauled away. Dave also trimmed two next door the next day and everyone is well pleased with the work
Dave's Tree Service
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Reviewed in February 2013
Called to make an appointement. Got in in less than a week. Belinda is very kind and loving toward the animals. My dog was shaking and nervous and she spent lots of time calming and talking to her.
Animal Medical Center
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Reviewed in July 2012
The experience with Bob was fine. He used subcontractors. It was only okay. The workers complained about how hard it was to remove the floor.
BOB'S CARPET & TILE
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Reviewed in July 2012
Never having wood flooring before, I used products that were recommended to me or had seen on TV. After using these products, my dog would walk (or run) across the floor and leave horrible white scratches. Not knowing any better, I would try and cover them with more and more product. What...
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Reviewed in March 2007
I contacted Eddie's for an estimate on removing one set of 3 stumps (because I was afraid it would be cost prohibitive to remove all of them). Someone came by within two hours and left an estimate for removing all thirteen stumps at $100 over what I had expected to pay for removing the one set....
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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

DIY animal removal is rarely a good idea and is not advised for many reasons. First, these types of animals can carry diseases and, therefore, pose a health risk to you, your family, and your pets if mishandled. Second, depending on your city or municipality, it may be illegal to remove or handle wildlife yourself.

Sealing your home against these animals yourself is also a bad idea. Trapping an animal under your house will cause odor and insect problems when it passes away.

Whereas a honeybee can only sting you once, a yellow jacket can sting you multiple times because they don’t leave stingers in the skin. In the unfortunate case that you get stung by a yellow jacket, it’s important to react calmly and quickly. Immediately ice the affected area until the swelling subsides. You may also take an antihistamine if necessary. If you experience an allergic reaction to a yellow jacket sting or have been stung several times, seek medical care right away.

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.

Ensure proper ventilation, address leaks, and conduct regular inspections.

You should never try to remove a bee's nest yourself because it can be extremely dangerous. The amount of bees that can live in a hive depends on the type of bee, but honey bees can have up to 80,000 bees living in a hive. People who are allergic to bees can have life-threatening reactions from a single sting. So, it's best to leave bee nest removal to the professionals who have the knowledge and equipment to do so safely.

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