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>

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Q: How can I distinguish between bees and wasps?

• <div><p>Bees usually have thicker, fuzzy bodies, while wasps have slender, smooth bodies. Behavior and nesting also differ.</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: Do honey bees sting?

• <div><p>Yes, honey bees can sting, but they typically only do it when they feel their hive is threatened. When honey bees are away from their hive, they&rsquo;re focused on foraging for pollen and nectar, making them unlikely to sting. Only female honey bees, called workers, have stingers, and they will die if they need to use them. Generally, if left undisturbed, honey bees will leave you alone.</p></div>

Q: What happens if you seal bees in a wall?

• <div><p>If you seal bees in a wall and don&rsquo;t leave them any way to escape, they may make one of their own. Otherwise, they&rsquo;ll die inside the wall, and that creates many additional problems. It takes a long time, and the bees will start rotting, which can make your home smell miserable. All the dead bees and any honeycombs they may have created will also attract a number of bugs or other pests to your home. That&rsquo;s why we suggest removing the bees entirely, and not trying to seal them away.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2020
Quick removal, left the area in good condition, cleaned up the waste. Very happy with the quality and value.
Top Notch Tree Service Inc
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Reviewed in December 2015
Removed stains I didn't think would be able to be removed!!! We will definitely use him again!
All Shine Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in November 2015
He responded to a phone call from my husband to try to remove hair dye from our living room carpet and on the stairs. He showed up, explained the process, and then proceeded to remove the stain. He was quite personable and very thorough!
Medalist Cleaning & Restoration
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Reviewed in July 2015
Great visit, as usual. Dr. Crystal is wonderful with the animals and people alike. Caring staff, quick responses when needed. Reasonable fees. So glad we found Dr. Crystal for our pets needs.
ALAMEDA PET HOSPITAL
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Reviewed in May 2015
I would never take my animal to a vet at Alta Animal Hospital. They killed my dog this year. She charges people way too much and she has very poor judgment.
Alta Animal Hospital
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Reviewed in February 2015
On the day of installation, they were prompt, the installation was very professional, they cleaned up the mess and ensured they let me know when they were finished. One of the reasons I chose John's Paint & Glass is the owner's involvement in Corporate Social Responsibility - with his...
JOHN'S PAINT & GLASS INC
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Reviewed in September 2013
It went very well, other places I have had my dog to have not been what I would like, my dog would shy away and go hind but not with this place! He enjoys it and her. She is very good with the animals from what I have seen. I will keep taking my dog to her.
LUCKY DOG
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Reviewed in August 2012
He was on time and did very good work on the hornests and wasps that I had. And he also gave me some very good advise on my lawn that I damage. I have hornet and wasp nests under my front poarch and he sprayed and killed a lot of bee's. He also used a spray that was good for the enviorment...
A-1 PEST CONTROL
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Reviewed in July 2012
The 2 doctors at this clinic are outstanding. They both relate well with the animals and offer excellent care. My cat purrs so loudly that they have difficulty hearing his heart, but it's just because he is so comfortable at the clinic.Doctors suggest annual care to keep the animals healthy, but...
Community Animal Hospital PC
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Reviewed in March 2012
It is very convenient, because they come out and they take care of it right here, and I don’t have to haul the animals somewhere. I think their price is right in the ballpark. I would use them again in the future; I have lined it up for the spring too.
Anderson Custom Pack
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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.

Bees usually have thicker, fuzzy bodies, while wasps have slender, smooth bodies. Behavior and nesting also differ.

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.

Yes, honey bees can sting, but they typically only do it when they feel their hive is threatened. When honey bees are away from their hive, they’re focused on foraging for pollen and nectar, making them unlikely to sting. Only female honey bees, called workers, have stingers, and they will die if they need to use them. Generally, if left undisturbed, honey bees will leave you alone.

If you seal bees in a wall and don’t leave them any way to escape, they may make one of their own. Otherwise, they’ll die inside the wall, and that creates many additional problems. It takes a long time, and the bees will start rotting, which can make your home smell miserable. All the dead bees and any honeycombs they may have created will also attract a number of bugs or other pests to your home. That’s why we suggest removing the bees entirely, and not trying to seal them away.

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