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>

Are there any kinds of non-fruiting trees that attract yellow jackets?

• <div><p>Any tree that emits a sap or resin can attract yellow jackets. They are particularly attracted to the tree of heaven (<i>Ailanthus altissima</i>), which emits a sweet sap that both yellow jackets and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-get-rid-spotted-lanternfly.htm">spotted lanternflies</a> love.</p></div>

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Q: What happens to the bees after professional removal?

• <div><p>Bees are relocated to safe habitats, ensuring their continued role in pollination without risk to your home.</p></div>

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: How can I distinguish between bees and wasps?

• <div><p>Bees usually have thicker, fuzzy bodies, while wasps have slender, smooth bodies. Behavior and nesting also differ.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2024
Gage and his crew did a fantastic job removing 2 very large poplar trees. They showed up each day at the same hour, got to work and finished on day 3. His ground crew cleaned up very well and removed all of the wood blocks and debris. They left nothing behind but sawdust in the back yard. Gage...
Mountain State Tree Service LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
They were on time everyday, their equipment is top notch and they know what they’re doing. They did a great job removing a giant sycamore tree near our house . They did a great job with the cleanup as well. I highly recommend them.
NRV Tree Pro, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
I hired Kurtz's construction to rebuild a fence that high winds had torn down. They took the fence down panel by panel, removed the concreted in 4x4s. They dug holes and put in new 4x4s in concrete and rebuilt my fence panel by panel including gates. They did all of this in minimal time...
Kurtz Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2013
Contract signed for one amoount of $18,000. But when jobs were done. Ended up costing approx. $37,000. Remodeled bathroom, kitchen, and built Room addition. Alot of carpentry mistakes on finishing touches in kitchen. A roof vent in room addition that goes nowhere. Oh left a window in...
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Reviewed in July 2012
Would not let me remove
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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

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

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.

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.

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.

Bees usually have thicker, fuzzy bodies, while wasps have slender, smooth bodies. Behavior and nesting also differ.

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