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The Bee Hunter

Pest Control

About us

The Bee Hunter, Jim Abraham, is an experienced bee removal professional with over 25 years of experience. I am located in Pittsburgh, PA and specialize in the removal of stinging insects, such as wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, bumble bees, honey bees, carpenter bees, and ground bees. No subs. No travel charges. Costs determined by the job. Additional DBA - Bee Con Inc. Super Service Award winning. The best way to contact the Bee Hunter is always by phone (412)965-2448.

Business highlights

27 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Removal, Control & Prevention - Bees, Hornets, Wasps & Yellow Jackets.

Services we don't offer

General Pest Control- Termites, Carpenter Ants & Wildlife.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

5.0280 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
98%
4
2%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 176-200 of 280 reviews

Nancy G.
08/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
A positive experience. Quickly responded to my call and showed up as promised.
Description of Work: Dressed in an appropriate "bee suit," Jim sprayed our yellow jacket nest to aggravate them so they would come out. Then he sprayed them sufficiently that when they went back into the nest, they die. A "brave fellow" and 1,000 dead yellow jackets.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

Erica D.
08/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Called Jim, described situation & location. Unfortunately location too far for immediate attention. Suggested another provider to help.
Description of Work: Very thankful that Jim, Bee Hunter, answered the phone on Sunday morning after we awoke to a powder room full of Yellow Jackets. He was informative & professional. Although couldn't provide services in our area, recommended another service provider due to reputation and larger fleet of service providers. Much appreciate his time to listen to our situation and provide another provider.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Catherine S.
08/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Called Jim on 8/3 and he returned my call within an 1/2 hour. Told him I was having an outdoor picnic on 8/6 and it needed to be done by then. Due to the rain, his schedule was pushed back by one day, however, to fit my needs he still fit me in on 8/5.
Description of Work: Sprayed two wasp nests. 8/6 would not have been feasable since 24 hours of inactivity was need after spraying. Thus I would have had to try to get someone to do it by 8/5.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

Michael & Cynthia H.
08/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The Bee Hunter arrived promptly and was knowledgeable and courteous. He provided a quotation as requested. Another service provider was used, however. I would call the Bee Hunter again.
Description of Work: Hornets made a home in under the small roof that is over the "bump-out" for our kitchen. The insects were becoming a nuisance and the problem would have continued to worsen.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Douglas B.
07/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I was having a fence installed and the fencing contractor stated that he could not finish the job due to an infestation of bees in my basement window well near where some of the fence posts were going. I called a few places, and the Bee Hunter was the only one available for same day service. Not only did he come within hours, he was reasonably priced, had a guarantee and took care of the issue. The bees were gone and the fence installation was able to continue. The Bee Hunter called back a few days later to verify that the bee problem was solved. It's been a few weeks now and there still have been no problems.
Description of Work: The Bee Hunter assessed a bee infestation that I had in some rotting railroad ties that were aoprt of my basement window well. He stated the bees were actually in the ground behind the wood. He killed the bees, removed some of the wood and dug into the ground to remove the nest, which he took with him to dispose of. He came within hours of me calling, gave me a guarantee and followed up via phone a few days later. Very professional and prompt.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

Amy C.
07/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They were able to come and take care of our bee problem the same day. We were not able to be home but Jim took care of the problem and called to let us know what he did. We are very satisfied. Jim returned my call and said he could be there to take care of the bees that day. Even though we were not home, he came, called, took care of the bees, and then called again to let us know that the work was done. Very good!
Description of Work: The Bee Hunter exterminated carpenter bees that were drilling into the wood framing around 3rd floor windows. Treatment of 3rd floor windows with bee infestation. Filled holes and treated wood to prevent return.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

TOM G.
06/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Came when promised, on time, exterminated the Bees, have not seen a bee since.
Description of Work: Had a Bee problem at our office, Bee Hunter came out and exterminated.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Kristine A.
06/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Due to the rainy weather of the past 3 weeks, it took time to dry out for Jim to be able to spray. But he kept in contact with me, & gave me an estimate, ASAP. Jim is very friendly & professional, & once we agreed upon a date & time, he was punctual & had the job done in a timely manner.
Description of Work: Sprayed outside of the house & inside of the attic to eliminate bees, wasps, & hornets.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$480

MICHAEL O.
05/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Jim came out the same day I called. He identified the type of bee and a plan of action. He answered all my questions and was one of the most courteous service providers I've deal with in some time.
Description of Work: Sprayed for mason bees.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Bernadette M.
04/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I saw some wasp building a nest outside the window.Jim came that same day and took care of it!
Description of Work: Jim the Bee Hunter killed a nest of wasps outside a window of our home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Sandy B.
03/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It was good work. There were no problems. He was very professional, knowledgeable and took care of the problem. There have been no issues with those insects.
Description of Work: He got a rid of a couple of nest around our porch including wasp, bees and yellow jackets.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Brigitte S.
03/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
When we removed plaster work, we realized there was a wasp nest up there. We called The Bee Hunter in, and he identified that it was a wasp nest. He removed it and told me that it wasn't an active nest. The wasps ate the plaster up. He came out the same day I called him. He was very responsive and articulate. He runs his own business. He was just a pleasure to work with.
Description of Work: He came out to remove an inactive wasp nest.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Chintan A.
01/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I have absolutely no complaints. If bees ever show up in my yard again, I'll call Jim immediately.
Description of Work: Jim got rid of an in-ground basketball-size hornet's nest next to our house. We scheduled the work a couple days ahead of time and he was very accommodating to my schedule.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

Jeffrey B.
11/2010
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Very quick response. I talked to Jim mid-morning, and he came out the same afternoon. Very pleasant and professional. The price seemed a little bit high, given that I pointed out exactly where they were entering the house, then it was a fairly quick job to do the spraying. But I guess one must consider the experience that goes into it, and the fact that there must be down time in that business (i.e., it's not like he's chargeable 40 hours / 52 weeks per year). Overall he did the job I needed done in a pleasant, professional manner.
Description of Work: Had bees coming in at the edge of a basement window. Jim applied a substance to ultimately kill the nest.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

MIKE AND TRUDY R.
10/2010
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
My experience with The Bee Hunter was excellent. I got through to jim on the first call. He agreed to come out to our house the next day and arrived promptly. He was very professional, explained what he would do, and his price was very reasonable. He performed the service on the spot and left the site clean. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: They removed a large hornets nest from an evergreen over the front walk and sprayed the tree to prevent hornets from returning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$187

David S.
09/2010
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Jim happened to be nearby when I dialed him, and he arrived within two hours of my call. He ws finished in an hour, and the wasps were gone. I was very happy to have the problem solved so quickly, but the price did seem high.
Description of Work: Eliminated yellow jacket nest under front steps.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

Sandy B.
08/2010
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Terrific; Jim came the same day and took care of both problems; very knowledgeable and professional.
Description of Work: bee and wasp extermination

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

James Y.
07/2010
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Very good experience. Jim was very easy to get a hold of and when I left him a voice mail on one occasion he called back within a few minutes. Jim took the time to answer my questions and was able to get out to the house the next day to spray the nest. He does not charge a trip fee so I could have refused his service after he arrived and gave us an estimate which was a plus.
Description of Work: Yellow jacket nest tucked between the roof shingles and the gutter about 30 feet up on our house. Jim Abraham put his protective gear and climbed up a ladder and sprayed the nest. Within a day or two of the treatment there was no further signs of yellow jackets. As of a few days ago which was about 3 weeks since the treatment there are still no signs of any yellow jackets. The treatment Jim used obviously worked.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Brian S.
06/2010
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
He was able to come after work, give a quote, and perform the service immediately, even though it meant working into the evening.
Description of Work: Jim sprayed our entire house for all bees, hornets, wasps and yellow jackets.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Amanda L.
06/2010
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Jim Abraham returned calls with in the same day, came with in a couple days to give an estimate, then returned a couple days later to do the job. His price was comparable to the other estimate we got - we chose him because of his friendliness and attitude.
Description of Work: The Bee Hunter exterminated a sever infestation of carpenter bees in the eaves of the garage in the rear of our house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$425

paula C.
06/2010
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Jim was nothing short of fantastic. He's knowledgeable and professional. He was on time, priced fairly and a pleasure to work with. We will definitely have him back next year. Goodbye bees.
Description of Work: The Bee Hunter treated an infestation of carpenter bees at out log home in the Laurel Mountains.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$950

paula C.
06/2010
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Jim was nothing short of fantastic. He's knowledgeable and professional. He was on time, priced fairly and a pleasure to work with. We will definitely have him back next year. Goodbye bees.
Description of Work: The Bee Hunter treated an infestation of carpenter bees at out log home in the Laurel Mountains.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$950

Lori B.
05/2010
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Don't know yet, will write another review after he comes back to finish the job. The first part turned out fine.
Description of Work: We had bees (wasps) around our window and door. He came out to spray the first dose and is returning for the second dose in May.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Janet R.
04/2010
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Jim visited and looked over the building. Interior, exterior and roof. He could not find any obvious nests or see any insects. He determined that we had yellow jackets based on ones we had killed. He discussed what we have seen and was very thorough. No obvious nests found, so no exterminating was needed. Excellent service, prompt and courteous. He seemed to very well informed.
Description of Work: We called the Bee Hunter to visit and determine what type of insect and if there was a nest.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

PEGGY K.
04/2010
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I discovered a yellow jacket nest the hard way when weeding. Called The Bee Hunter and he came out very promptly and eliminated the nest.
Description of Work: Eliminated an in ground yellow jacket nest which was right by the garage

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$171

Contact information

1275 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221

http://www.thebeehunter.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Pest Control

FAQ

The Bee Hunter is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

The Bee Hunter accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, The Bee Hunter does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, The Bee Hunter offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, The Bee Hunter offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, The Bee Hunter offers emergency services.
Yes, The Bee Hunter offers warranties.
The Bee Hunter offers the following services: Removal, Control & Prevention - Bees, Hornets, Wasps & Yellow Jackets.
General Pest Control- Termites, Carpenter Ants & Wildlife.

Contact information

1275 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221

http://www.thebeehunter.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM