Are bees in a wall dangerous?

• <div><p>Some species of bees (not to mention hornets) are aggressive and dangerous to have in your walls. If they swarm in anger or defense, they could badly hurt people in your home. Other species of bees are largely harmless and many people live in close proximity to them.</p><p>Either way, bees making hives in your walls usually causes damage. It can contribute to moisture problems, and attract other pests. Those problems get even worse if honeycombs build up. So we strongly suggest you find a way to keep bees from taking up permanent residence.</p></div>

Are there any kinds of non-fruiting trees that attract yellow jackets?

• <div><p>Any tree that emits a sap or resin can attract yellow jackets. They are particularly attracted to the tree of heaven (<i>Ailanthus altissima</i>), which emits a sweet sap that both yellow jackets and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-get-rid-spotted-lanternfly.htm">spotted lanternflies</a> love.</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: Do bees come back after removal?

• <div><p>Some bees may return after the nest is removed. These are called &quot;straggler&quot; bees, and it may take them a couple of weeks before they leave. The reason is the nest may have been removed while the bees were away. These bees don't typically survive long once the nest is gone, so you may want to contact a beekeeper to help relocate them elsewhere.</p></div>

Q: Why shouldn't I try to remove a bee hive on my own?

• <div><p>DIY removal risks harming bees and you. Professionals offer safe and effective solutions protecting both parties.</p></div>

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Last update on October 19, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
Hired to mow mac not orchard, remove 3 dying trees, and trim dead branches on everything visible. Most of the slash was power mulched and spread out, simply disappeared. Larger stuff removed. On time, efficient, and all within estimated cost, no surprises. Highly recommended.
Big Island Yard Works
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Reviewed in January 2025
Tyrone was awesome and came to help us remove debris from a fence and two trees that a car crashed into in our yard in Hilo. He came at a moments notice to look at it and was there the next day to clean it up with his crew and did an amazing job I would highly recommend his services.
precision Landcare
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Reviewed in November 2024
Thank you for doing an amazing job of tree cutting. The quality of service is A+. The crew who worked on this project were dedicated to doing the best job possible. They were professional, efficient, and friendly. They impressed us with their consistent hard work. They went the extra mile to...
Shaka Tree Care LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
Fast and efficient! Did a clean out of our back yard and dead tree removal. Will hire again
Elite Landscaping and Irrigation
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Reviewed in February 2017
Adam arrived within a couple of hours of my initial telephone call. He set about finding the leak. He did a marvelous job of repairing the leak in such a way that stress was removed from the pipe. He was cordial, friendly, happy; and the final cost was well below the initial estimate.
Keith Shigehara Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in September 2013
About half of my large backyard had become overgrown with ivy and brush. Aaron's removed all the ivy and brush thoroughly. The ivy was pulled out by the roots, not just cut down. They worked very hard to remove all the debris and i was very satisfied with the completed job.
Aaron's Yard Care
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Reviewed in August 2013
we met with them to talk about taking care of our cats, they were very nice and really seemed to care about animals
Aloha Veterinary Center
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Reviewed in September 2012
Arrived exactly on time as promised. Extrication/removal required about 4 hours of work. I was warned that grinding may ruin sprinkler lines. Luckily, all went perfectly and no water sprinkler lines were affected. I was most pleased with the work and the price was less than I had expected! ...
STOCKTON TREE SURGERY CO
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Reviewed in August 2012
Dr Woodley is the best veterinarian I have ever dealt with and I've had pets for 40 years. She uses conventional as well as alternative medicine to treat pets. I was recommended to her by my previous vet. She is very knowledgeable and competent. My animals really like her. The office and...
Kapa'au Veterinary Center
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Reviewed in April 2012
I had to take my dog back every week for six weeks to replace the splint and that experience was really good. She is all better now. I did have a negative experience with one of the vets there. He wouldn't allow the staff to treat her. I felt that since he was a vet he should be able to treat...
East Hawaii Veterinary Center
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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

Some species of bees (not to mention hornets) are aggressive and dangerous to have in your walls. If they swarm in anger or defense, they could badly hurt people in your home. Other species of bees are largely harmless and many people live in close proximity to them.

Either way, bees making hives in your walls usually causes damage. It can contribute to moisture problems, and attract other pests. Those problems get even worse if honeycombs build up. So we strongly suggest you find a way to keep bees from taking up permanent residence.

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.

Some bees may return after the nest is removed. These are called "straggler" bees, and it may take them a couple of weeks before they leave. The reason is the nest may have been removed while the bees were away. These bees don't typically survive long once the nest is gone, so you may want to contact a beekeeper to help relocate them elsewhere.

DIY removal risks harming bees and you. Professionals offer safe and effective solutions protecting both parties.

Any tree that emits a sap or resin can attract yellow jackets. They are particularly attracted to the tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima), which emits a sweet sap that both yellow jackets and spotted lanternflies love.

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