Will bees go away on their own?

• <div><p>In certain cases, yes, the bees may go away on their own, but it’s a risk. Some bee types, such as bumblebees, create seasonal nests and then die out as their new queens seek homes elsewhere. But in most cases, you can’t count on the bees leaving naturally. It’s also not a great idea to leave openings in your walls any longer than you have to, which can attract other pests or cause moisture damage.</p></div>

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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>

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>

Q: Are ground bees bad for my yard?

• <div><p>No, ground bees are not detrimental to the health of your lawn. In fact, the small holes created by ground bees can actually offer beneficial aeration which moisturizes and nourishes the ground. Additionally, ground bees are highly regarded as vital pollinators, meaning they help plants to reproduce. Unless you&rsquo;re battling a severe infestation, leaving ground bees undisturbed can boost the health of your yard and the environment.</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>

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Reviewed in August 2021
Very professional and responsive and courtesy customer service. The two employees were friendly and attentive. They did an amazing job on the kitchen. You may need to remind them of a few things in the bathrooms. Wonderful on removing dust and mopping. Will use them again!
Germinator USA
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Reviewed in March 2021
Remove: existing tile. Install: wood flooring, tile, baseboards. On time, excellent craftsmanship. We are extremely happy with the result. Very polite, and friendly. I would recommend them to anyone with a flooring project. They are just great!
Sr & Jr Interiors, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2019
They called me back quickly. Unfortunately, I was not present when the cleaned my gutters. They left a mess. Lots of mud splatter on the gutters.
Sharp's Rodent Prevention, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2018
Installers were on time, polite, and cleaned both inside and outside at completion. They Lead installer demonstrated how the windows worked and was very thorough. The job required removal of window guards on a stucco sided house and interior drywall repair due to rain damage from prior window...
Dreamstyle Remodeling
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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 2013
They were very friendly and very helpful. They took time to answer all the questions, and did a thorough check. I have heard some bad things about animal hospitals in Hobbs, New Mexico which is where I am located at right now. Andrews is a quick drive and has a good reputation.
Andrews Veterinary Clinic
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Reviewed in February 2013
Nowlin was paid $300 to do landscape design and drawings for submittal to ABQ Landmarks architect. Nowlin was unable to do appropriate drawings to scale for submission. Owner had to take design and translate into scaled drawing for submittal. Nowlin refused to rebate any of the cost paid for...
Landmark Landscapes of NM
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Reviewed in May 2011
He told us that he would fix anything that went wrong. He even went so far as to say he would guarantee his work for up to 10 years. However, there was a leak in the roof that caused an 8 foot section of the sheet rock to collapse after a large storm in July 2010. The reason that the roof was...
A Custom Construction & Roofing
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Control and removal of nuisance wildlife including gophers, skunks, racoons, squirrels, birds, predators, snakes and other nuisance wildlife. All work is guranteed. No poisons are used. Permited through the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

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

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

No, ground bees are not detrimental to the health of your lawn. In fact, the small holes created by ground bees can actually offer beneficial aeration which moisturizes and nourishes the ground. Additionally, ground bees are highly regarded as vital pollinators, meaning they help plants to reproduce. Unless you’re battling a severe infestation, leaving ground bees undisturbed can boost the health of your yard and the environment.

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.

In certain cases, yes, the bees may go away on their own, but it’s a risk. Some bee types, such as bumblebees, create seasonal nests and then die out as their new queens seek homes elsewhere. But in most cases, you can’t count on the bees leaving naturally. It’s also not a great idea to leave openings in your walls any longer than you have to, which can attract other pests or cause moisture damage.

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