Should I try to remove a bee's nest myself?

• <div><p>You should never try to remove a bee's nest yourself because it can be extremely dangerous. The amount of bees that can live in a hive depends on the type of bee, but <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-get-rid-honey-bees.htm">honey bees</a> can have up to 80,000 bees living in a hive. People who are allergic to bees can have life-threatening reactions from a single sting. So, it's best to leave bee nest removal to the professionals who have the knowledge and equipment to do so safely.</p></div>

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Q: Should I hire an animal removal specialist instead of calling my local municipality?

• <div><p>You might be tempted to call your local municipality to remove animals from your property, such as a groundhog burrowing in your yard or raccoons getting into your trash cans. However, they typically only remove domestic animals like dogs and cats from properties, or sick and injured wildlife that pose a public safety risk or health threat, such as a rabid animal. They typically do not capture or remove healthy wildlife.</p><p>Animal removal professionals have the tools, knowledge, and skills to trap and remove wild animals adequately and humanely. They also can relocate them correctly.</p></div>

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: Are there scheduling flexibility options for removal services?

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

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Reviewed in March 2019
Requested an estimate and Tom was responsible and flexible in scheduling a time to walk thru the project. He gave an estimate, provided an easy-to-understand contract, and contacted me when the weather broke to begin the work. He arrived with equipment and got right to work. In two days the job...
Tom Jones Construction
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Reviewed in January 2016
The receptionist said they had "a guy who would be in the area already" so he could stop by to do the install. Once he arrived, with another workman, they did the install in less than 20 minutes and were extremely nice and professional. All that was necessary was replacing an existing...
B & B ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in September 2013
We transferred our 2 dogs to Grace after 2 years w/another local vet clinic, & am so happy that we did. Like other reviewers stated the office is immaculate, service was prompt & friendly, & both Dr's spent a lengthy amt. of time w/our dogs. When the decision was made to have surgery performed...
Grace Animal Hospital
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Reviewed in October 2012
I recently hired Dan for some handyman services, which included: replacing lighting throughout our home, removing carpeting, installing ceramic tile in two bathrooms, hanging towel bars, window blinds, etc. Dan was extremely pleasant, punctual and completed the job in a timely matter. Dan does...
Johnson Home Improvement Services
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Reviewed in July 2012
Would not let me remove
WALLACE MOVING & STORAGE
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Reviewed in March 2012
They are a bunch of uninformed people who don’t know what they are doing and charge huge prices for terrible work. He does not tell the truth, charges exorbitant prices and he is a minister. I needed a hand rail and they put in a pipe of an inch and a half for about 10 feet and charged me...
Faith Construction
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Reviewed in September 2011
The are great. Only place I take my animals (2 cats and 2 dogs)
Audubon Animal Clinic
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Reviewed in May 2010
The service and price (including a discount for being a Angie list member) was quality one. The team took their time, and made sure all the clean up was completed. We were very satisfied with the work performed and will contact them again for additional tree and limb removal!
Eds Tree Service Inc
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Since 1928, Ehrlich Pest Control has been providing homeowners and business owners with customer service excellence and trusted pest control solutions.

Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

You should never try to remove a bee's nest yourself because it can be extremely dangerous. The amount of bees that can live in a hive depends on the type of bee, but honey bees can have up to 80,000 bees living in a hive. People who are allergic to bees can have life-threatening reactions from a single sting. So, it's best to leave bee nest removal to the professionals who have the knowledge and equipment to do so safely.

You might be tempted to call your local municipality to remove animals from your property, such as a groundhog burrowing in your yard or raccoons getting into your trash cans. However, they typically only remove domestic animals like dogs and cats from properties, or sick and injured wildlife that pose a public safety risk or health threat, such as a rabid animal. They typically do not capture or remove healthy wildlife.

Animal removal professionals have the tools, knowledge, and skills to trap and remove wild animals adequately and humanely. They also can relocate them correctly.

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.

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

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.

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