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>

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: 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>

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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Great work, quick response time and fast and efficiently done. Items moved into the room, assumed, trash removed, and placed in desired area. I will be using Dylan again for future projects!
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Reviewed in December 2013
advised against removing the glands. His experience is to wait until the liquid turns milky and then it is time for them to come out otherwise the cat will have other (bowel) problems if removed prematurely. What he explained made perfect sense and I will follow his advice. He is probably the...
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I have been taking my dogs over the years to Dr. Mike since 1975 or so. He has always been right on target with all my dogs. He tells you what to expect or what needs to be done with professionalism. I recommend Grand Ave Animal Hospital 100%! I truly dread the day he retires.
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The tech was quick and professional. He performed the tune-up, cleaned the furnace filters, and removed all debris from the AC unit. I was pleased with his work and will call this company again.
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Reviewed in April 2013
They provide other services such as dog day care as well as animal clinic. You can a pay a little extra so they can go out and play with your dog. They give the dogs extra attention. They are really good with the animals, and they treat them well.
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Franktown Animal Clinic was wonderful. I left a great vet behind when I moved to Castle Rock and was concerned about finding one in the Denver area. They looked at both dogs and gave each documented reviews. (I love that - its like a report card of my dogs' checkups) Bulldogs are known for...
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She is an excellent vet. She is very reliable, very responsive, very punctual. She is a decent human person. When you can't bring your animal to her she will come to your home and help you with your animal. She is a lovely doctor. She works with you. She is willing to listen to you. Her staff...
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We have used Circle of Life for over 12yrs for all of our animals. They have the utmost concern for the animals and are very gentle. I do most of the care for my pets but for rabies shots, emergencies and the end of life care there are no better vets than Circle of Life.
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They have always treated my animals with the greatest care. They are gentle and caring. My dog has never been afraid to go there.
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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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