Are bees in a wall dangerous?

• <div><p>Some species of bees (not to mention hornets) are aggressive and dangerous to have in your walls. If they swarm in anger or defense, they could badly hurt people in your home. Other species of bees are largely harmless and many people live in close proximity to them.</p><p>Either way, bees making hives in your walls usually causes damage. It can contribute to moisture problems, and attract other pests. Those problems get even worse if honeycombs build up. So we strongly suggest you find a way to keep bees from taking up permanent residence.</p></div>

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Q: Do honey bees sting?

• <div><p>Yes, honey bees can sting, but they typically only do it when they feel their hive is threatened. When honey bees are away from their hive, they&rsquo;re focused on foraging for pollen and nectar, making them unlikely to sting. Only female honey bees, called workers, have stingers, and they will die if they need to use them. Generally, if left undisturbed, honey bees will leave you alone.</p></div>

Q: How many times can a human be stung by a yellow jacket?

• <div><p>Whereas a honeybee can only sting you once, a yellow jacket can sting you multiple times because they don&rsquo;t leave stingers in the skin. In the unfortunate case that you get stung by a yellow jacket, it&rsquo;s important to react calmly and quickly. Immediately ice the affected area until the swelling subsides. You may also take an antihistamine if necessary. If you experience an allergic reaction to a yellow jacket sting or have been stung several times, seek medical care right away. </p></div>

Q: What happens if you seal bees in a wall?

• <div><p>If you seal bees in a wall and don&rsquo;t leave them any way to escape, they may make one of their own. Otherwise, they&rsquo;ll die inside the wall, and that creates many additional problems. It takes a long time, and the bees will start rotting, which can make your home smell miserable. All the dead bees and any honeycombs they may have created will also attract a number of bugs or other pests to your home. That&rsquo;s why we suggest removing the bees entirely, and not trying to seal them away.</p></div>

Q: Are there scheduling flexibility options for removal services?

• <div><p>Yes, many companies offer convenient options to accommodate service timing needs.</p></div>

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Last update on November 25, 2025

Reviewed in August 2024
They removed the broken attic access ladder and replaced it with a new aluminum one. The project was completed beautifully and expertly. They cleaned up everything and left it cleaner than when they began.
MJL Remodeling
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Reviewed in May 2023
They removed a hot tub for us. They were fast, efficient and reasonable. Would definitely call them again!!! Also very friendly & courtes .
Junk, Be Gone
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Reviewed in September 2016
Love them. They are so good with animals. My dachshunds loved them. The vet (Sarah ) took each dog and spent time with them and bonded with them. I was extremely impressed.
HOPE VETERINARY CLINIC
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Reviewed in December 2015
We used Ramon based on the reviews on Angie's List. He came promptly for an estimate, giving us an estimate if we were to do the removal of the old tile. When we found the adhesive hard to remove, I called him back and asked for an additional price to remove the adhesive. He quoted me the...
Ramon Perez
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Reviewed in June 2015
Provided estimate in April and started work on 5/10/15- promised to remove popcorn ceiling, texture and paint ceilings, remodel sunroom, texture walls, repair tile under the washer, remove and pour concrete for new driveway- worked sporadically, asked for advances for materials and pay for sub...
CR Remodels
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Reviewed in June 2014
excellent, the receptionist, aides, and vets were all very friendly and handled the animals with care
LAKE PET HOSPITAL INC
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Reviewed in August 2013
It went wonderful. When I returned from my vacation my animals were in good spirits and Milo was just fine. He would not have been happy with a vet boarding and I could not have taken him to a kennel. I would not have put him into anyone's care except Dodie's . She has pets of her own and her...
Hailee's Helping Hands Pet Sitting
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Reviewed in February 2013
They are good and I have no qualms about them; they are very professional. There is a veterinary clinic for small animals is adjoined to the kennel, in fact, the vets own the Tails Inn kennels. I was satisfied with the way my animal was treated.
TAILS INN
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Reviewed in November 2011
I have been taking my dogs to Charlotte for over 5 years. They have this "esp" thing going and just know the day they get to go to Need us- bark us!! The experience for them is very good. They are treated with love and care. The care and concern this business has for animals is wonderful.
NEED-US BARK-US
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Reviewed in November 2011
After removing old door discovered wood rot due to water. removed old siding, box beam and replaced, including plywood , tivek, and clapboard. Repaired deck and replaced old decking with trex.
Palmer Remodeling
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Bugs Burney Pest Control is a family owned & operated business that has been west texas’ premier pest control service since 1955. Licensed and insured, we expertly serve the texas panhandle area and specialize in the unique needs of this area. Additional phone numbers - (806) 273-6113, (806) 665-0395 & (806) 341-7742. Additional contact name - Norma Burney. Additional address - PO Box 31321, Amarillo, TX 79120.

Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

Yes, honey bees can sting, but they typically only do it when they feel their hive is threatened. When honey bees are away from their hive, they’re focused on foraging for pollen and nectar, making them unlikely to sting. Only female honey bees, called workers, have stingers, and they will die if they need to use them. Generally, if left undisturbed, honey bees will leave you alone.

Whereas a honeybee can only sting you once, a yellow jacket can sting you multiple times because they don’t leave stingers in the skin. In the unfortunate case that you get stung by a yellow jacket, it’s important to react calmly and quickly. Immediately ice the affected area until the swelling subsides. You may also take an antihistamine if necessary. If you experience an allergic reaction to a yellow jacket sting or have been stung several times, seek medical care right away.

Some species of bees (not to mention hornets) are aggressive and dangerous to have in your walls. If they swarm in anger or defense, they could badly hurt people in your home. Other species of bees are largely harmless and many people live in close proximity to them.

Either way, bees making hives in your walls usually causes damage. It can contribute to moisture problems, and attract other pests. Those problems get even worse if honeycombs build up. So we strongly suggest you find a way to keep bees from taking up permanent residence.

If you seal bees in a wall and don’t leave them any way to escape, they may make one of their own. Otherwise, they’ll die inside the wall, and that creates many additional problems. It takes a long time, and the bees will start rotting, which can make your home smell miserable. All the dead bees and any honeycombs they may have created will also attract a number of bugs or other pests to your home. That’s why we suggest removing the bees entirely, and not trying to seal them away.

Yes, many companies offer convenient options to accommodate service timing needs.

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