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>

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: 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: What time of year are bees most likely to swarm?

• <div><p>Honey bees are most likely to swarm during spring and early summer, typically from April through June, as colonies expand and prepare for new growth. Swarming occurs when a hive becomes overcrowded, prompting the queen and a group of worker bees to leave in search of a new nesting site. During this time, you may notice a temporary increase in bee activity around your property.</p></div>

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>

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Last update on November 24, 2025

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I had 7 huge trees removed, and 5 large bushes. They came right away to take a look at the job, and give a bid, then returned within a couple weeks to get it done. His clean up of the property was WONDERFUL! Very professional, and very kind!
Diamond K Tree & Landscape LLC
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Reviewed in June 2025
They showed up on time quoted a fair price to have 3 trees removed and one tree trimmed.
Textbook Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2025
TL;DR: Craigo lost a legal suit against me and has refused to pay. I contacted Craigo on a referral that he could cut a door in the basement of our house. Though I only got him to talk on the phone once, he agreed he could do the job and then communicated primarily over text after that. He...
CRAIGO CONSTRUCTION & RMDLNG
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Reviewed in April 2025
Scott was a wonderful rep. He came to our home & spent over 2 hours with us. Not just explaining the product but we had a lot in common , so good fellowship as well. We were impressed with how the sliding glass door would perform. We went ahead & ordered the door. It was originally scheduled for...
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Reviewed in April 2020
Justin and his crew were great to work with. We had several weather delays but the crew made sure everything was water tight and wind proof before they left the site. They did an excellent job keeping the work area clean and took extra care to protect our lawn when they removed the shingles...
The Works, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2016
From the time we walked into the Superior Fireplace and Garage Door showroom until the work was finished, we knew that this family run business was going to be a good experience to deal with and one that we could count on for quality work. One might wonder how we could know that even before...
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Reviewed in October 2014
Arrived early. Visited awhile.I asked about carpet protector.. Is it worth it?Yes it is because I have a dog and we do not remove our shoes when we come in...her assistant started vacuuming.. Then went to work on stairs..LeAnn pretreated small area rugs. I had to leave for 45 mins. Came back and...
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I answered an personal ad on a local garage-sale site. This young man works by himself, trying to get business up and running as a self-employed roofer. He beat me to the two sites I needed inspected! I was on time, he was early. We had a pretty good hail storm, and I needed to know if two...
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RED LODGE GLASS WINDOW AND DOOR REPLACED AN INSULATED 68x56 PICTURE WINDOW, CRACKED BECAUSE OF PREVIOUS INCORRECT INSULATION BY ANOTHER CONTRACTOR. RED LODGE GLASS REMOVED THE OLD TOO TIGHT INSTALLED GLASS, DISPOSED OF IT OFF SITE, CORRECTED THE INSULATION, INSTALLED THE NEW GLASS AND WERE VERY...
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Denine served as a buyers agent in a real estate deal for me. She knows real estate law and ethics by heart and had to quote it to the sellers agents several times. She is smart and knows the market better than any other agent I have met. The deal she was helping on involved the sellers being...
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Bees usually have thicker, fuzzy bodies, while wasps have slender, smooth bodies. Behavior and nesting also differ.

Honey bees are most likely to swarm during spring and early summer, typically from April through June, as colonies expand and prepare for new growth. Swarming occurs when a hive becomes overcrowded, prompting the queen and a group of worker bees to leave in search of a new nesting site. During this time, you may notice a temporary increase in bee activity around your property.

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

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.

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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