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: Why trust a professional with bee removal?

• <div><p>Professional removal preserves bee populations and ensures safe, effective hive relocation, protecting you from stings.</p></div>

Q: How long does removal take?

• <div><p>Removal typically takes 30 minutes to 1 hour per item, depending on accessibility and size.</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>

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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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...
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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.
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Reviewed in April 2020
Wasnâ t able to get the tree removed when I wanted, do to so much rain. Contractor kept in touch, though and he was able to remove it this past Saturday. Cleaned up the area really well and we would definitely recommend him. Very professional and friendly.
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Reviewed in March 2018
We purchased Hunter Douglas silhouette blinds for the main floor of our ranch style home and HD plantation shutters for the basement guest bedrooms and entertainment area as well as HD wood blinds for our garage windows. Excellent experience in every area. Ray was quick to respond and work...
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Reviewed in October 2015
I first contacted this provider in June to remove bees' nests from underneath my deck railings. Chris removed 8 nests and explained thoroughly what he was doing. In October, when having my furnace maintenance completed, the technician removed a pipe to clean a sensor and found a nest with active...
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Reviewed in September 2014
Material arrived on Friday 9/5/2014. Paid half of contract price. Rain prevent start until Mon. 9/8/2014. Four man Crew arrived 8am and immediately began work. Removed sections of old 30x30 foot garage roof with drip edge and check sheathing. Were well equipped for task having proper tools and...
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Professional removal preserves bee populations and ensures safe, effective hive relocation, protecting you from stings.

Removal typically takes 30 minutes to 1 hour per item, depending on accessibility and size.

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

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.

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.

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