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Alford Pest Control

6316 MacCorkle Avenue
5.00(
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•Approved Pro

Alford Pest Control

6316 MacCorkle Avenue
5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
100 local quotes requested

Alford Pest Control Inc is a 3rd generation, family owned company that has serviced the Tri-State area since 1963. As West Virginia's first QualityPro company, we take great pride in servicing our customers. QualityPro is a national accrededation that ensures that companies with that badge are the best in the industry. Our technicians are well trained and versed in all pests that you may deal with. One great benefit that sets us apart is that our technicians are Universal. This means that they will be the one to inspect, diagnose, and offer protection options, as well as be your ongoing technician for all of your future needs. One point of contact keeps things simple for you and ensures that we can meet and exceed your expectations. Our goal is to protect your two most valuable assets, your home and your family. We look forward to earning your trust and being a long term partner in pest prevention.

"They were super friendly, accommodating, professional and made my appointment per my schedule. I would definitely refer them to everyone!"

Jaucelyn E on September 2024

Alford Pest Control Inc is a 3rd generation, family owned company that has serviced the Tri-State area since 1963. As West Virginia's first QualityPro company, we take great pride in servicing our customers. QualityPro is a national accrededation that ensures that companies with that badge are the best in the industry. Our technicians are well trained and versed in all pests that you may deal with. One great benefit that sets us apart is that our technicians are Universal. This means that they will be the one to inspect, diagnose, and offer protection options, as well as be your ongoing technician for all of your future needs. One point of contact keeps things simple for you and ensures that we can meet and exceed your expectations. Our goal is to protect your two most valuable assets, your home and your family. We look forward to earning your trust and being a long term partner in pest prevention.

"They were super friendly, accommodating, professional and made my appointment per my schedule. I would definitely refer them to everyone!"

Jaucelyn E on September 2024

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Mountain State Wildlife Removal

2197 Tugfork Rd
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Mountain State Wildlife Removal

2197 Tugfork Rd
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1 years of experience

Mountain State Wildlife Removal offers complete home exclusions and quality trapping sessions to humanely remove pests in your home. We strive to ensure quality work and customer satisfaction. Licensed and Insured

Mountain State Wildlife Removal offers complete home exclusions and quality trapping sessions to humanely remove pests in your home. We strive to ensure quality work and customer satisfaction. Licensed and Insured

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Ehrlich Pest Control

706 Crim Ave
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Ehrlich Pest Control

706 Crim Ave
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97 years of experience

Since 1928, Ehrlich Pest Control has been providing homeowners and business owners with customer service excellence and trusted pest control solutions.

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

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.

Ensure proper ventilation, address leaks, and conduct regular inspections.

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.

In certain cases, yes, the bees may go away on their own, but it’s a risk. Some bee types, such as bumblebees, create seasonal nests and then die out as their new queens seek homes elsewhere. But in most cases, you can’t count on the bees leaving naturally. It’s also not a great idea to leave openings in your walls any longer than you have to, which can attract other pests or cause moisture damage.

Honey bees are most likely to swarm during spring and early summer, typically from April through June, as colonies expand and prepare for new growth. Swarming occurs when a hive becomes overcrowded, prompting the queen and a group of worker bees to leave in search of a new nesting site. During this time, you may notice a temporary increase in bee activity around your property.

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