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: 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>

Q: Can I remove animals myself?

• <div><p>DIY animal removal is rarely a good idea and is not advised for many reasons. First, these types of animals can carry diseases and, therefore, pose a health risk to you, your family, and your pets if mishandled. Second, depending on your city or municipality, it may be illegal to remove or handle wildlife yourself. </p><p>Sealing your home against these animals yourself is also a bad idea. Trapping an animal under your house will cause odor and insect problems when it passes away. </p></div>

Q: Are there certain times of the year when bee removal is more effective?

• <div><p>Early spring or late fall removals are ideal when bees are less active, and hive removal is safer.</p></div>

Q: Why shouldn't I try to remove a bee hive on my own?

• <div><p>DIY removal risks harming bees and you. Professionals offer safe and effective solutions protecting both parties.</p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2025
We had a house full of trash, furniture and appliances that needed to be removed from a house. They worked nonstop for hours until their truck was full. We still have more to be removed. They should be back soon.
Adequate Moving Services
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Reviewed in April 2024
David and his crew were very efficient, courteous and knowledgeable. They removed four large elm trees ground the stumps and did all of this on schedule at a good price will not hesitate to recommend them or use them again.
New Growth Landscaping
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Reviewed in November 2023
We are very satisfied with the Tree removal on our backyard. It was done on time and the site was thoroughly cleaned, We thank Youð ð ð
S & S Tree Service
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Reviewed in December 2012
Mike Riedel began working on our home to rectify and remediate the Behr Paint problem exacerbated by Matthews Painting on July 13, after having accepted a contract with Behr Paint addressing multiple issues on July 10, 2012. On Friday, July 13, he scheduled Carpet Tech to come to our...
Riedel Wallcoverings
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Reviewed in November 2011
I would not use them for plumbing and finally ended up doing it by myself but I drove by their building recently and saw that it was for sale. I think probably they are no longer in business. They were replacing pump that pump is a little tank where my kitchen sink drains and one bathroom drains...
Larry's Plumbing Heating & AC
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Reviewed in May 2011
Mr. Gonzales was hired over other contractors because he had told me he could replace my old kitchen cabinet top with a new custom-built pre-formed top from Home Depot. After Mr. Gonzales was hired and the work started, he told me there was an error in the ordering and we had to install a...
G &G Remodeling & Construction
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Reviewed in April 2010
Spoke to J Garza regarding having a tree cut down. I asked him how much he would charge. He said he would charge $70 plus 'cleaning up the back yard'. He called back later and said he would only charge $50 for the tree and cleaning up the yard. He called me later the next day saying that the...
G & G Landscaping
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Reviewed in August 2008
Old very steep concrete steps were removed. New steps went from the porch down to a landing and then down to the sidewalk. The new steps are much less steep and look very nice. There have been many compliments from the neighbors.
J & H CARPENTRY CONTRACTORS
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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

DIY animal removal is rarely a good idea and is not advised for many reasons. First, these types of animals can carry diseases and, therefore, pose a health risk to you, your family, and your pets if mishandled. Second, depending on your city or municipality, it may be illegal to remove or handle wildlife yourself.

Sealing your home against these animals yourself is also a bad idea. Trapping an animal under your house will cause odor and insect problems when it passes away.

Early spring or late fall removals are ideal when bees are less active, and hive removal is safer.

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.

DIY removal risks harming bees and you. Professionals offer safe and effective solutions protecting both parties.

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