A honey bee swarm on the house often draws immediate attention. A swarm is a temporary cluster of bees resting on a branch, bush or wall while scouts look for a new home. In most cases, swarms move on within a day or two. However, a colony that moves into a wall, roof or utility box builds comb there. A settled colony requires a different approach from a swarm simply passing through. We evaluate the activity on your property to determine what kind of situation you have and what steps to take.
When to call instead of using the form
Certain situations require a phone call. We tell customers to call instead of using the form for a stinging insect swarm on or in the home, or wasps or bees inside living space. The office fits urgent calls in when a technician is available. We never promise a response time, but calling allows us to assess the schedule and see when we can reach your house. If you submit the online form, we respond during business hours, generally the same business day.
Inspections for bees and wasps
A proper visit starts with looking at the whole picture. Our professional examines the interior and exterior to identify the insect, track down where they enter and find the conditions supporting them. You do not need to know which flying insect you have. Simply describe what you see, and the professional identifies it. Paper wasps build open, umbrella-shaped paper nests. They often place these nests under eaves and on shrub branches. People are usually stung while trimming shrubs or clearing nests from eaves. The Quarterly Home Pest Plan covers wasps’ nests within reach. This plan includes a first service inside and out, then exterior visits every three months. Free re-service is included between visits if covered insects return.
Treatment and removal from structures
The type of insect dictates the treatment. We handle wasp and hornet nest treatment and removal. When it comes to honey bees, a hive built into the structure of your home presents a unique challenge. We treat and remove honey bee swarms and hives in or on structures. We evaluate the wall or roofline to see how the bees enter. We explain what we found and give you a clear plan to resolve the hive. You agree to the price quote before we start any treatment. Once you approve the plan, we proceed with the treatment and removal of the hive from your structure.
Working with local beekeepers
We do not offer live relocation for bees. When a honey bee swarm lands on a tree branch or a movable object and can be collected, we refer the job to local beekeepers. Beekeepers have the equipment to gather a swarm and move it to an apiary. If the bees have already moved inside a wall cavity or roofline, treatment and removal is the path we take. We never do damage repair. Any structural repairs go to a licensed contractor. Your professional explains the difference between our work and a contractor’s work during the inspection.
Next steps for stinging insects
Finding a large group of bees on your property requires attention. We send written preparation and reentry instructions prior to your treatment appointment to keep your family clear of the work area. Read more about our bee and wasp control services for homes in the Las Vegas valley.
