Wasp and Yellow Jacket Removal
Wasps and yellow jackets are not honey bees. They defend a nest hard, and we put safety first on every nest.
Wasps do not move on the way a swarm does. The nest stays until someone takes it down.
People and pets stay well back while a nest comes down. That part is not optional.
Nest calls come in on weekends, and we take them then.
Nest calls run across the same valley cities as the bee work, out of the Murrieta office.
Wasp nests are removed, not relocated.
The nest comes down, and the area is usable again.
Wasps and yellow jackets, or honey bees?
The species decides how this gets handled, so check these signs before anything else.
A grey papery nest under an eave, in a shrub or on a structure.
Paper wasps hang the nest out in the open and defend the space around it.
Insects going in and out of a hole in the ground.
That is usually yellow jackets, and a ground nest is nothing to poke at.
Repeated stings around one area of the yard.
Stings clustering in one spot mean a nest close by, even if you cannot see it yet.
Turned out to be honey bees? Start here
If there is wax comb or a hanging cluster, you have honey bees. Live removal, not extermination.
Swarm Removal
Honey bees packed in a ball on a branch or a fence, with nothing built yet. Collected live and relocated.
About swarm removal ->
Beehive Removal
Comb made of wax means honey bees have set up a hive, and the comb leaves with the colony.
About beehive removal ->
Bees in Structures
If they are disappearing into the building instead of hanging on it, the colony is inside. Locating it comes first.
About bees in walls ->From first call to nest gone, in four simple steps.
Wasp and yellow jacket nests get removed, not relocated, and the job runs in this order.
Send a photo or call
Tell us what the nest looks like and where it is. A photo from a safe distance is enough.
Get a clear estimate
You get a range and what could change it, before anyone goes anywhere near the nest.
Treat the nest
The nest is treated and taken down, and people and pets stay clear of the area while we work.
Check for others
We look over the rest of the property, because one nest on a house is very often not the only one.
What moves the price on a wasp job
Nests vary in size, height and number, and the price follows. These are the things that decide it.
Size and number of nests
One nest and five nests around the same property are two very different jobs.
Height and access
An eave, a second story and a hole in the ground each need their own setup.
Where the nest is
Out in the open, tucked inside a void or underground below the lawn.
Time of year
A colony in spring is a fraction of the size of the same colony in late summer.
4.9 ★★★★★
"Kris did an amazing job! He was quick and efficient at removing a yellow jacket nest on our property. Afterward he even walked our property to make sure we didn't have any other nests. It's been a few days and I haven't seen any more. Great job!!"
"Chris is great. He really is knowledgeable and is very professional. His prices are very fair, and I highly recommend him."
"Christopher is great. Very efficient. I was having a hard time not getting other people that advertise their business but doesn't respond. Not only did I get a fast response but also a fast wasp removal."
See the work yourself
The nest work comes from the same crew as the bee work. This is the record behind it.
Serving Since 2017
Bee Removal Pros has been serving this valley since 2017.
Same-Day Help
We are open seven days, and a nest by a door can often be handled the same day.
Millions of Bees Relocated
Millions of bees relocated, and hundreds of customers served.
Wasp and yellow jacket questions
Still have a wasp question? Call and ask, advice is free.
Are these honey bees? +
Almost certainly not. Honey bees build wax comb and the colony holds together in one mass. Wasps and yellow jackets build grey paper, either an open comb under an eave or a closed nest in a void or a hole in the ground. If the nest is papery, you are not looking at bees.
Do you relocate wasps and yellow jackets? +
No. Live relocation is what we do for honey bees, because a honey bee colony can be rehomed and kept. Wasps and yellow jackets are handled as a safety problem instead: the nest is treated and taken down, and the area is kept clear of people and pets while that happens.
Why did they show up so suddenly? +
They usually did not. A nest is often weeks old before anybody notices it, and the colony keeps growing through the season, so what feels like a sudden arrival is a nest that finally got big enough to see. Late summer is when most of these calls come in.
Is it safe to knock the nest down myself? +
It is not worth it. Wasps and yellow jackets defend the nest hard, and knocking one down puts you in the middle of that with no gear on. Leave it where it is, keep people and pets back, and call. The advice is free either way.
Do you handle nests in the ground? +
Yes. A ground nest needs its own setup, since the colony is under the lawn rather than up on an eave, and everyone stays well back while it is treated and cleared.
We do this job all over the valley
Closer to one of these cities? Start there.
Not sure whether we come out to you? Call and ask, advice is always free.
Nests do not clear themselves. We do.
Tell us what you are seeing and we will tell you what it takes to deal with it.