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MERRIMACK VALLEY WILDLIFE

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MERRIMACK VALLEY WILDLIFE

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36 years of experience

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED.

"Paul is a true professional. I own a few rental properties and he continues to be my first call for pest issues. He actually cares about solving your issue in the most cost effective, efficient, timely, and humane manner. After dealing with the major corporate chains for years, I'm glad I found Merrimack Valley Wildlife."

Matt B on September 2025

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED.

"Paul is a true professional. I own a few rental properties and he continues to be my first call for pest issues. He actually cares about solving your issue in the most cost effective, efficient, timely, and humane manner. After dealing with the major corporate chains for years, I'm glad I found Merrimack Valley Wildlife."

Matt B on September 2025

Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

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

Any tree that emits a sap or resin can attract yellow jackets. They are particularly attracted to the tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima), which emits a sweet sap that both yellow jackets and spotted lanternflies love.

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.

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.

No, ground bees are not detrimental to the health of your lawn. In fact, the small holes created by ground bees can actually offer beneficial aeration which moisturizes and nourishes the ground. Additionally, ground bees are highly regarded as vital pollinators, meaning they help plants to reproduce. Unless you’re battling a severe infestation, leaving ground bees undisturbed can boost the health of your yard and the environment.

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