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: 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: 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: 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: Are there certain times of the year when bee removal is more effective?

• <div><p>Early spring or late fall removals are ideal when bees are less active, and hive removal is safer.</p></div>

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Last update on October 21, 2025

Reviewed in November 2023
You wonâ t find a better group of guys to work with. The job was done right, completed on time, and in the budget. They removed walls, installed a new tub, installed tile on backsplash and floor, repaired our outside dormers and more. They can do it all.
STEWART'S HELPING HANDS, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2016
Javier came out and looked at the trees that needed to be removed and others that need to be topped off as well as removing the dead branches. He gave the estimate and was able to schedule the next day. Javier and his team arrived on time (bright and early). They were expeditious, extremely...
Yorkshire Tree Service Inc
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Reviewed in March 2015
Creative Concepts is temporarily not in business due to health reasons. Please remove them from your ANGIE LISTINGS! Thanks.
Creative Living Concepts
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Reviewed in December 2014
I have been using them for 27 years. I have been using them for 27 years. One time they came out here and put something at the bottom of the house so animal can’t go under there. I was confused because I had no dogs and no animals was not going under the house.
ALLSTATE INSURANCE CO
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Reviewed in June 2014
A technician performed an inspection of our air conditioning system, which had stopped blowing cold air. He then spent the next 20-30 minutes on the phone, we assume, with his bosses. Before he told us what the problem was, he repeatedly attempted to sell us an annual service contract. He then...
Cheeks AirWorx
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Reviewed in October 2013
This was a disaster. He didn't do all of the work that he was supposed to and left an absolute mess. I ended up having to pay another company $500 to finish the job and yet another company $125 to clean the yard up and remove the debris. I recommend staying far away from them.
Classic Tree Service
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Reviewed in July 2013
Very good vet practice. We take all our animals to this facility. Staff is nice, professional and always willing to assist. Price is a little higher than the area, but worth the extra money. They take really good care of your animals.
Lefebvre Veterinary Medical Center
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Reviewed in February 2013
Their service was really good. The quality was great—after they were through with it, they removed all of the debris that I asked them to. They were very accommodating and did leave me some to use as firewood.
Zeigler's Tree Cutting Service
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Reviewed in October 2012
The guy wanted to sell me a maintenance package more than provide services that were already paid for. He also told me more about what won't be removed than will. Overall I do not recommend. Also, I had to play phone tag for 3 days.
Critter Control of Greater Orlando
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Reviewed in February 2012
They love their animals. They know their animals. They know their customers. They serve their customers and no questions. It is more like a personal service. They don't try to sell me something that I don't need.
PINE HILLS VETERINARY HOSPITAL
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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.

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.

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.

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

Early spring or late fall removals are ideal when bees are less active, and hive removal is safer.

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