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: How do I know if I have a bee infestation?

• <div><p>Look for consistent buzzing sounds, visible hives, or increased bee activity around your property.</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: 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: How long does removal take?

• <div><p>Removal typically takes 30 minutes to 1 hour per item, depending on accessibility and size.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2023
Jimmy and his team were great. They did a great job removing lots of weeds and trimming grass in my front and back yard. Communicative and fairly priced. Daniel even went the extra mile to remove my dogs poop (gross, I know). Will be getting on a regular yard maintenance schedule with Yardian...
Yardian Angels
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Reviewed in March 2017
She was good, but I haven't used her on a regular basis. Everything was great with her and the prices were fabulous. I just started using her, so I will likely continue. Thus far, I was pleased with the service. I don't remember the prices but they were quite reasonable. I was really happy...
SHARI'S PAMPERED PETS
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Reviewed in December 2016
They did not have a tall enough ladder. Left paper towels in yard - and I was unaware that I had to remove screens.
H & M Cleaning Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2014
I bought the tub- they removed old tub and replaced it. They were ontime- professional and charged a fair price.
Phc - plumbing and heating
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Reviewed in June 2014
The staff was friendly and efficient. We waited about 10 minutes, not bad at all. The doctor and staff were kind and understanding that my dogs were anxious. I was impressed with the cleanliness of the office and exam room, they see a lot of animals and it was obvious that they care about the...
Parker Animal & Bird Clinic
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Reviewed in March 2014
They used a special device and removed almost all of the stain. Their work is well worth the price.
Chem-Dry of Albuquerque and New Mexico
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Reviewed in March 2014
Ron Frosch is the Technician who came to my house in the backwoods to bait and set traps. Then for next 4 days he returned to check traps and re-bait. Ron is a great guy who is fun to speak with because he knows everything about animals and their habits and has great love and respect for...
Critter Control of Santa Fe
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Reviewed in July 2011
It was just one person, and she was fine. She did what she said she was going to do and took care of the animal. She did everything I asked her to do including bringing in the paper and the mail. I had no complications. I would rate her highly and would use her again in the future if necessary.
Delicate Paws & Whiskers Inc
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Reviewed in December 2010
Suzie Whiting did a great job for the two weeks that we were out of the country; she asked lots of questions, made more than one visit before we left, met all the animals and was very concerned about their welfare, she communicated by e-mail on a daily basis. I could not have asked for a better...
Peace Of Mind Pet Sitting
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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

Look for consistent buzzing sounds, visible hives, or increased bee activity around your property.

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.

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.

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.

Removal typically takes 30 minutes to 1 hour per item, depending on accessibility and size.

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