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: Can hiring a pro ensure safe bee removal practices?

• <div><p>Yes, they apply humane techniques, prioritizing environmental balance while addressing bee concerns.</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>

Q: What happens to the bees after professional removal?

• <div><p>Bees are relocated to safe habitats, ensuring their continued role in pollination without risk to your home.</p></div>

Q: Will bees leave on their own?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re dealing with a bee colony on your property, you might wonder if they&rsquo;ll leave naturally over time. The answer depends on their circumstances. Bees often relocate if the hive becomes overcrowded, food is scarce, or they face a threat. With that said, if a hive&rsquo;s location is safe, warm, and with plentiful food sources, they are unlikely to relocate on their own, and the hive may persist for many generations.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2023
They do really good job am happy with there work
Select Pros Construction, LLC
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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 April 2020
They removed a large Ash tree for us in our front yard. They arrived on time and explained what they were going to do. We had another company tell us that it would take up to four days to get it done. These guys had it down in about two hours. They cleaned up the area very well and were very...
Tree Experts LLC
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Reviewed in February 2018
Jay Perkins removed and replaced our counter tops and did a great Job, He helped me pick up the materials for the job. He is very experienced in what he does, I would highly recommend him.
Jay Perkins
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Reviewed in May 2015
Great! The workers were very careful in their efforts to remove the undamaged tiles w/o cracking them. We knew this would be very difficult and they saved as many as possible. We didn't have enough tiles to replace those tiles removed, so we purchased a large medallion which they installed. The...
Professional Contracting
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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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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

Yes, they apply humane techniques, prioritizing environmental balance while addressing bee concerns.

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.

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

Bees are relocated to safe habitats, ensuring their continued role in pollination without risk to your home.

If you’re dealing with a bee colony on your property, you might wonder if they’ll leave naturally over time. The answer depends on their circumstances. Bees often relocate if the hive becomes overcrowded, food is scarce, or they face a threat. With that said, if a hive’s location is safe, warm, and with plentiful food sources, they are unlikely to relocate on their own, and the hive may persist for many generations.

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