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: Can an outdoor mister protect against other bugs?

• <div><p>An outdoor mister can help repel certain bugs like mosquitoes, flies, and other pests. However, not all pesticides can be applied using a misting system. Mosquito treatments are particularly effective when applied this way because the insecticides that are inside of the water droplets dispersed through the area land in the places where mosquitoes (and their larva) are most likely to congregate. </p></div>

Q: What attracts fleas to humans?

• <div><p>Humans attract fleas with their body heat, the carbon dioxide (CO2) they exhale, body odors, and movement. Fleas love hiding in warm, dark places like hair and scalps, armpits, and groin areas. Fleas prefer to feed on pets and wildlife, but they do bite humans when other warm-blooded mammals aren&rsquo;t available. </p></div>

Q: Is it worth calling an exterminator for ants?

• <div><p>While it may cost more to hire an exterminator than trying to treat the problem yourself, a professional is worth hiring if you have a major infestation. If the problem is severe and the ants are causing damage to your home, then DIY methods may not be as effective as a professional treatment. Plus, if you have carpenter or fire ants it&rsquo;s best not to risk the damage they can cause to your home.</p></div>

Q: How hot does it need to be to kill bed bugs?

• <div><p>A temperature of <b>131 degrees Fahrenheit</b> for 72 minutes will kill bed bugs. Research suggests several different ranges, but many suggest starting at 120 degrees Fahrenheit and maintaining that heat for at least two hours. Steam cleaning is an exception because steam comes so hot it can quickly kill bed bugs and their eggs, making it a good option for fast extermination.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2026
He did a great job on replacing part of my porch you can not tell were the old porch starts and the new one begins. He did a great job blending it together. I would hire him again to do work for me. He was on time and finished it when he said he would.
CARMACKS CUSTOM BUILDS LLC
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Reviewed in May 2026
We couldn?t be happier with how our kitchen remodel turned out. The team was professional, patient with our ideas, and kept everything on schedule. The quality of work really shows in the details. They made the whole renovation process feel smooth and stress-free from start to finish.
Etapettit builders and home repairs
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Reviewed in April 2026
Very fast and dependable tore off my roof and put the new one on that same day very clean work. Very happy customers
East valley roofing llc
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Reviewed in July 2025
I wanted to thank this duo couple for giving my walnut tree life again. The tree was in desperate need of trimming. Full of dead branches. So much weight on the branches that some were bent over the fence or touch the ground, the high winds broke off some of branches and was just hanging...
DHM TREE SERVICE LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
They were very responsive and had great customer service. I have retained them to maintain my yard.
J's Landscaping and Services
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Reviewed in May 2023
They were wonderful to have come into our home and complete several projects from tiling to carpentry work to 2nd story eve repairs. They were on time, clean and hard workers. Very respectful of our home and animals. Helped us with decision making and were able to get the job done fast....
D & J Constructive, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
Excellent experience-all staff from sales to scheduling to installation were very professional! My install crew was Jason and Nico. They arrived on install day and did an amazing job on my windows. I live in an older (1940) home and they were replacing some original casement windows. It...
Renewal by Andersen of Washington
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Reviewed in March 2023
James was very personable and easy to work with. He did an excellent job of pressure washing our brick patio area and applying a treatment to retard moss from growing in the future. We would highly recommend his service to anyone needing this type of work.
All Pro Exterior Cleaning, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
He is an exceptionally good worker, reliable, and reasonably priced. He is very communicative. It gives perfect wood. He is also highly skilled in concrete, plumbing, and remodeling. He has worked extensively for me and does exceptional work. I am very happy with his customer service.
Poor Man Woodworking
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Reviewed in July 2022
Very hardworking, attention to detail and very personable! Small company but dedicated to the job and doing what the customer wants accomplished. Knowledgeable about what&#39;s best for the trees/shrubs in question and will educate the home owner. Listens and respectfully responds to the...
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Top-Rated Pest control specialists in Brewster - Updated Nov 2026

Terminix® Pest Control

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Serving Brewster, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1927

Free estimates

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"Very knowledgeable guy who seem to know what he’s doing. Don’t know results of spraying. Have had much rain since. Will have to see if it worked. Terminex will spray again the beginning of next month."

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Recommended by81%of homeowners

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Serving Brewster, WA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Very friendly and very efficient! Even gave my puppies a treat he carries in his pocket."

Pest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - Termite

Serving Brewster, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

"Explained kind of problem was having and how to control it."

Recommended by17%of homeowners

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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Serving Brewster, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

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"United Air Temp was able to procure a replacement furnace controller board in a couple of days and Zachary was out within 4 days of the initial visit. The furnace now works very well."

Recommended by65%of homeowners

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Wayland Pest Control LLC

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Serving Brewster, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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Offers commercial services

We pride our company in performing high quality work and always use the highest quality of materials. At Wayland Pest Control, we service the greater Chelan County area, for all sorts of pest control and Handyman services. We know the anthropology of how bugs work, allowing us to provide effective long term service. We use higher quality products to ensure client satisfaction. Give us a call today at 509-699-5604 We look forward to working with you!

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Pest Control FAQs, answered by experts

An outdoor mister can help repel certain bugs like mosquitoes, flies, and other pests. However, not all pesticides can be applied using a misting system. Mosquito treatments are particularly effective when applied this way because the insecticides that are inside of the water droplets dispersed through the area land in the places where mosquitoes (and their larva) are most likely to congregate.

Humans attract fleas with their body heat, the carbon dioxide (CO2) they exhale, body odors, and movement. Fleas love hiding in warm, dark places like hair and scalps, armpits, and groin areas. Fleas prefer to feed on pets and wildlife, but they do bite humans when other warm-blooded mammals aren’t available.

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.

While it may cost more to hire an exterminator than trying to treat the problem yourself, a professional is worth hiring if you have a major infestation. If the problem is severe and the ants are causing damage to your home, then DIY methods may not be as effective as a professional treatment. Plus, if you have carpenter or fire ants it’s best not to risk the damage they can cause to your home.

A temperature of 131 degrees Fahrenheit for 72 minutes will kill bed bugs. Research suggests several different ranges, but many suggest starting at 120 degrees Fahrenheit and maintaining that heat for at least two hours. Steam cleaning is an exception because steam comes so hot it can quickly kill bed bugs and their eggs, making it a good option for fast extermination.

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