Exposed honeybee nest in a wall, using vacuum for extraction. Asbestos siding had to be removed in order to get to this nest.
At Attic Kings, we specialize in providing professional and safe removal services for a variety of bees and wasps. Our team of experts understands the importance of protecting both your property and the essential role these insects play in our ecosystem. With our extensive knowledge and experience, we ensure a thorough and humane removal process.
Honey Bees
Honey bees are vital pollinators and play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and agricultural productivity. These social insects are typically non-aggressive unless their hive is threatened. Honey bees can become a problem when they establish a hive in or around your home, potentially causing damage and posing a risk of stings.
Yellow Jackets
Yellow jackets are known for their aggressive nature, especially when their nest is disturbed. These wasps are often mistaken for bees due to their similar appearance but can be identified by their distinct black and yellow markings. Yellow jackets commonly build nests in wall voids, attics, or underground, posing a significant threat due to their painful stings and potential for multiple stings.
Wasps
Wasps are typically less aggressive than yellow jackets but can still pose a threat when they nest near human activity. These insects build distinctive papery nests, often found under eaves, in attics, or on trees. Their proximity to living spaces can lead to unwanted encounters.
Hornets
Hornets are the largest type of wasp and can be particularly intimidating due to their size and aggressive behavior when defending their nests. Commonly found in trees, bushes, and occasionally in attics, hornets build large, football-shaped nests that can house hundreds of insects. Their stings are painful and can be dangerous to those allergic to insect venom.
Beehives & Nests
Beehives and nests near or attached to the home can be a huge safety issue, especially to those who are allergic. If you have a hive or nest around your home, call the Attic Kings. We’ll remove the hive and keep your family safe.
Bees typically build their hives in trees or underneath some structure for it to hang. Their hives have hexagon-shaped combs made from wax. This is very different from a hornet’s nest which looks more like paper and is gray. Bees also do not travel inside their hive like hornets do.
The Removal Process
Removal of white faced hornet’s nest from a tree.
When we remove a hive, we try our best not to harm the bees. Bees are pollinators and are very important to our ecosystem.
To remove the bees, we’ll come out in protective clothing and take the hive away from your home. We can use smoke to calm the bees and soapy water to slow them down. Then we can vacuum them up and relocate the hive away from your home.
For ground bees and hornets, we may use a plastic tinting to suffocate them. After they are all dead, we can then safely remove the nest.