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: 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>

Q: Are ground bees bad for my yard?

• <div><p>No, ground bees are not detrimental to the health of your lawn. In fact, the small holes created by ground bees can actually offer beneficial aeration which moisturizes and nourishes the ground. Additionally, ground bees are highly regarded as vital pollinators, meaning they help plants to reproduce. Unless you&rsquo;re battling a severe infestation, leaving ground bees undisturbed can boost the health of your yard and the environment.</p></div>

Q: How long does removal take?

• <div><p>Removal typically takes 30 minutes to 1 hour per item, depending on accessibility and size.</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>

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It went really good. Endless Summer Pools (Kyle) had a great crew performing the work. They removed the existing plaster and replaced with Stone Scapes Mini pebbles finish (pool and adjacent spa). They added Abalone to pool finish and glass step trim tiles to steps and benches. Installed...
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Reviewed in September 2014
The lead tech was very professional, they came in my house and put my mind at ease. They were very quick and removed all the water throughout my entire home. They were able to dry the majority of the damages to the drywall which made it possible to move back into my house in less than 2 weeks!...
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Reviewed in February 2014
I called this guy on Saturday Feb 15, 2014 because a friend recommendation him when I asked if he knew of someone who could come and remove some debris of a friend, I explained that I needed him to remove some debris that are getting in the way of my backyard remodeling. He said he could come on...
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Reviewed in December 2013
It's a rental house so we were not around to supervise/inspect the job. A month later after the next heavy rain renters told us house still had water coming inside, worse then before. Went by house and saw removed tiles were never re installed. Called Barajas a number of times, left...
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Reviewed in September 2013
Repaired difficult to get to engine seal that was leaking oil. Had to remove several items under the hood. Determined that water pump was going out, and replaced. Otherwise, would have had to pay labor a second time to get to it. Ernie and his brother, Jose, are honest, hard-working, and...
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Reviewed in August 2013
Moving in to our new home we had a wasp problem. We hired terminix to remove a few wasps and nests from our house and yard. It was also infested with black widows. ( since our house was empty for many months) they removed all the spider webs too. We kept the month to month service because we...
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Reviewed in June 2013
Mr. White was brought in by the flood restoration company. He presented a card that showed him as licensed to do construction work. The job replacing the dry wall, outside of some odd dents in the wall, was at least reasonable. He obtained baseboard that was half the width of the original, so...
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Reviewed in November 2012
They were quick to respond to my request for a bid on the projects, and the written estimates were detailed and matched what had been stated during our conversations. The insurance and license numbers were included, as well as three contact phone numbers. There were three occassions when...
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Reviewed in September 2012
Excellent company. This is the second time I have used their services on my 2 acres. This time all day and they did an amazing quantity of tree removal and chipping. Once again several trees right next to my home were removed without any damage to the home or deck. Great family business,...
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Payne Pest Management is a full service termite and pest control company that services everything from general pests, termites, rodents, birds, live bee removals to gophers, damaged wood repair, mosquitoes, ground squirrels & live wild animal trapping. We service both residential and commercial properties as well!

"The technicians were knowledgeable the work was done very well and I haven’t seen ants all summer long!"

Patrick B on September 2022

"The technicians were knowledgeable the work was done very well and I haven’t seen ants all summer long!"

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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

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

No, ground bees are not detrimental to the health of your lawn. In fact, the small holes created by ground bees can actually offer beneficial aeration which moisturizes and nourishes the ground. Additionally, ground bees are highly regarded as vital pollinators, meaning they help plants to reproduce. Unless you’re battling a severe infestation, leaving ground bees undisturbed can boost the health of your yard and the environment.

Removal typically takes 30 minutes to 1 hour per item, depending on accessibility and size.

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.

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.

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