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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
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 51-75 of 280 reviews

Lisa H.
09/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I called Jim on 9-8-15 and he promptly and personally answered the phone. Arrangements were made for him to come by today 9-9-15. He said it would be in the afternoon and he would text me when he was on his way-which he did. He arrived 10 minutes ahead of schedule. He assessed the situation and determined that the bee nest was gone. Apparently some wild animal (raccoon) had eaten the nest. There were some bees still hovering about and flying in and out of the hole. He treated the hole with pesticide. He answered all of my questions. Very knowledgeable. Extremely responsive. Very polite. I appreciated the fact that he only charged me for an inspection vs. the regular charge of treatment. I apologized that I had wasted his time. I had no idea the nest was gone since I could still see bees going in and out of hole. Very gracious in accepting apology.I highly recommend this service provider. I hope I don't need his services in future, but would definitely call him again if the situation warranted.
Description of Work: Called The Bee Hunter because we had a large nest of ground bees in our yard. My husband is allergic to bees. I needed these bees gone.

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
$75

Keith M.
09/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We were very happy with The Bee Hunter. He was in our area when I called and was able to come over a few hours later to address some swarming yellow jackets that had built a ground nest. He was very professional and took time to explain what he was doing. We would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: He took care of a ground yellow-jacket 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
$200

Christopher P.
09/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Jim came out the next day after I called him. He kept me updated on his estimated time of arrival. He arrived on time. Jim was a pleasure to deal with - a very intelligent businessman who knows a great deal about his profession. He exterminated three massive yellow jacket nests and within a couple of days there were no more yellow jackets to be seen. It has been over a month now and there have been no more problems. Jim made sure all of my questions were answered and he explained everything to me. Jim is a great guy to deal with. We will always use Jim in the future. We highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Jim took care of a massive yellow jacket infestation in the wall of the home, another in a hole in the ground, and a third in a retaining wall.

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
$400

George N.
09/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I noticed the nest yesterday so I checked Angie's List for Exterminating Services. I found several but "The Bee Hunter" has consistently received high grades for his work. I copied his number and planned to call him today. While running an errand, I noticed his truck in my neighborhood. I called Jim and he came to my house in about 10 minutes. He observed the wasps and explained what he would do. He did exactly what he said he would do and eliminated the nest. Jim is very professional and courteous. I would recommend Jim to anyone who needs extermination servicers.
Description of Work: Removed a wasp nest in a 2nd story exhaust vent.

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
$192

Andrew D.
09/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Jim was AWESOME! He was on time and explained the entire process. He had the the nest sprayed, removed and cleaned up with in an hour. I would recommend Jim the Bee Hunter to everyone.
Description of Work: Removed a small yellow jacket nest that was inside my sun room wall.

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
$374

Amy R.
09/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Jim was able to come to my home the same day that I called him. He was very thorough in explaining what he would do, how nests form, and signs to look for in the future. Jim is very friendly and was extremely helpful. I would recommend The Bee Hunter to anyone!
Description of Work: Removed two bee nests under ground in the yard and a single hornet nest inside a railing.

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

Steven P.
07/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Found a yellow jacket nest after we came back from vacation. Called the Bee Hunter and he was there the next morning to take the nest out. Quick and good work. He was a really nice guy and really knows his stuff. Definitely worth not getting stung trying to remove it myself.
Description of Work: Removed an externally hanging yellow jacket 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

Kimberly S.
07/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I had called The Bee Hunter last summer and was very happy with his service. So when I found a new yellowjacket nest in my yard, I called him again. The result was just the same. He came the next day despite my saying 'no hurry'. He gave me a rough ETA and then a firmer time when he was on his way. He quickly and professionally removed the nest. Pleasant, professional, quick, no mess - I would definitely recommend him.
Description of Work: Removed a ground nest from my yard

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

GERALD B.
07/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I checked Angie's List and of course I was surprised how expensive it is for this kind of work. Well I wanted someone reliable and after reading through the list and reviews I settled on the Bee Hunter. The Hunter, Jim Abraham, talked to me on the phone that morning and said he could probably do the job that day. Sure enough he arrived in his well equipped Bee Hunter truck that afternoon. We talked about the problem and what he would do and the price. I said okay. He donned his super Bee Hunter suit, got out the ladders and spray and climbed into the fray. Hewas engulfed in yellow jackets but he won the battle. Soon after Jim rode off into the sunset on his Bee Hunter truck. (A week later the yellow jackets have not returned.). Vielen Dank!
Description of Work: Got rid of yellow jackets that were swarming in and out of my attic near a rain gutter.

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
$295

RICHARD G.
07/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
. WIt went very well . Work is guaranteed so he will return if the hornets rebuild the nest.
Description of Work: Removed a large hornets nest from a tree adjacent to our house....about 15 feet above ground. Then sprayed the tree to kill the remaining hornets. We called him late Sunday morning and he was at our home the same afternoon. He was excellent....professional and thorough. Would certainly use him again . We really appreciated his prompt response!

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
$241

Nicole C.
04/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
He responded very quickly. He fits you in promptly. He is friendly and extremely thorough. He provides a guarantee and is willing to come back later if necessary at no cost. He is expensive but compared to what you are looking for the same service cost, he seem appropriate.
Description of Work: We used The Bee Hunter for pest control. It was yellow jacket nest that was within our wall and our roof.

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

Maral T.
04/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Went very well. I've used the Bee Hunter twice before. He was very thorough in his explanation of what he was going to do, what the warranty would cover and how he would perform the service. He was here about an hour and covered the entire perimeter of my home, the attic and large deck and under deck shed. His price was reasonable considering the area he was covering. Would recommend him for a service award
Description of Work: Performed a Spring 2015 Stinging Insect Preventive Treatment to protect my home (including attic) and yard against the nesting of any stinging insects anywhere on my property.

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
$535

William K.
04/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
He treated, filled holes and haven't seen any since. He did a very good job.
Description of Work: He got rid of my carpenter 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
$150

paula C.
01/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I wouldn't hire anyone else to do this work. Jim is very responsive, courteous, proactive and accommodating. His knowledge about this line of work is vast. He takes the initiative to keep me posted on when my next treatment is due and when it needs to be done by (there is a window for treatment effectiveness). Given this is a second home (on well water), we don't keep the water turned on. Jim requires water for his services and brings it with him which allows him to access our property whenever he can and doesn't require us to be there. He truly takes care of his customers. I would recommend his services to anyone.
Description of Work: We have been using Jim's service once a year for the last 3 or 4 years. We own a log home and spray the entire exterior to prevent and rid our logs of carpenter bees. Each visit Jim closely inspects the exterior for any signs of carpenter bee holes. During his first visit, several years ago, he found numerous holes which he treated and plugged. He was also kind enough to plug up a few gaps between the logs and roof where we think mice were getting in. Since then, we haven't had a problem, as his yearly treatments have prevented bees from continuing to burrow. As an added bonus, we don't see many insects in or around our house at all and we live on a 3 acre, wooded lot.

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
$900

Erica D.
11/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Smooth. No problems. He came out, looked at the nest, quoted us a price, we agreed & he went to work. All said & done within an hour, despite a mini rain shower.
Description of Work: Removed a large hornets nest from the front 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
$200

MIRANDA T.
10/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
He explained what he was going to do and made sure he was properly protected against the yellow jackets. He successfully applied the materials he needed to remove the yellow jackets and within a day they were gone.
Description of Work: Jim (the Bee Hunter) was great. He came to our property to fix an issue we were having with yellow jackets getting in our house through a nest that was under our roof.

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
$330

Dan R.
10/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We called Jim in the morning, and he removed the nest for us a few hours later. He was very professional and knowledgeable. Also, he guarantees his work and will come back if the problem persists. We haven't seen a yellow jacket in our yard since that day.
Description of Work: Removed a yellow jacket nest from my yard.

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
$241

David T.
09/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Jim was great. He accommodated my scheduling difficulties and was able to come out and quickly assess the situation. He gave me the price in advance and explained what he was doing at each step. He's friendly and polite and very easy to deal with. I will recommend him to anyone I know who has a bee or wasp problem.
Description of Work: Treated home for wasp infestation.

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
$267.5

Larry R.
09/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I discovered a Bee problem in my shed on 6-22-2014.Called the Bee Hunter that same day.He got right back to me and was able to come out the same day.He gave me an approximate cost over the phone.He arrived that afternoon and looked at the problem and gave me a price less than his estimate over the phone.He completed the work,removed the nest and sprayed for any residual problems.He was extremely knowledgable and professional.I was completely satisfied with his work and the price.I would highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Removed active bee nest in my outdoor utility shed.

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
$214

louis C.
09/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Jim came out twice and didn't quit until he was sure my bee problem was resolved.It wasn't an easy job but he did it at a fair price. I would definitely use him again if needed.
Description of Work: Removed bumble bees from two feet underground in my front yard

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

Kristine A.
09/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Called The Bee Hunter yesterday -- answered my call immediately. Set up the appointment for the next day. Called to let me know that he was on the way. Explained what he was going to do, removed the nest, told me what to expect over the next 24 hour period. I like that the person who showed up is the owner, seems knowledgeable & was professional.
Description of Work: Removed a yellow jacket nest that was in the ground.

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

Bob M.
09/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Called Jim at 9 AM with concerns that I have 3 nests around my home. He said since I am an Angies list member I get priority and he will be out later in the day. He arrived at 3 and called me to inform me that the nests don't need tended to and are dormant. He didn't charge me a thing either! Jim is very professional and keeps you up to date on his status and location throughout the day so you can plan accordingly. Thanks so much Jim!
Description of Work: Inspected Bees nests around my home and determined that they were abandoned. Did not charge me anything for the trip.

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

ROCKLYNN D.
09/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The Bee Hunter was great! We had noticed the "flying things" moving in & out of the peak of our house, near our son's bedroom window. We got Jim's name from Angies list & from friends of ours who had used his services a few years ago. We called him from the turnpike & left a message. He responded within 1 hour & said he thought he could be at our home between 6pm & 7pm, but if not definitely the next day. By 6:30 we didn't really expect him that day but then he called, said he was on his way & would be there by 7. Jim pulled up, checked out the area of interest, diagnosed the insects as wasps & gave us a price. We agreed & asked him to put us on his calendar. Then he said " I can do it now." All we needed to do was provide a water supply. He hooked up to our hose and was able to exterminate the nest. He cleaned up and was gone by 8pm - the actual extermination took less than 30 min. Plus, we got the Angies List discount - BEST CONTRACTOR EVER. He gave us some follow up instructions - things to look for & a recommendation to have a roofer seal the open area. We were more than pleased - would use him again & heartily recommend him to anyone with stinging insect problems.
Description of Work: Diagnosed a wasp infestation in the soffit &fascia of our house, then exterminated them.

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
$187.5

STEPHANIE R.
09/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Jim answered immediately. He cam out right away, explaining all the steps that would be taken. He checked the basement of our home to make sure they weren't nesting in a crawl space. He got them on the first try. Good to know we can enter our front door safely again. The work was guaranteed, but there was no need for a return visit.
Description of Work: We had yellow jackets flying in at the foundation 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
$220

Patricia W.
09/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
He took my call at 7:30 on Saturday night. Showed up at 9:30 Sunday morning, removed the nest from the attic, and was on his way. He was professional' explained what he was doing. For those who find it important, he was kind to my pets.
Description of Work: Remove 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
$300

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