
A close-up of a wasp nest with multiple aggressive wasps defending it, highlighting the risk of stings and potential injury from attempting DIY nest removal without proper protection or professional help
DIY Bee Removal: Is It Worth Trying?
Did you know that an average of 72 people die from hornet and bee stings each year? Meanwhile, stings account for at least 220,000 emergency room visits in the U.S. annually.
One of the most common reasons for these stings is attempting DIY bee removal. Many bees are beneficial insects that pollinate our plants and secure our global food supply. However, bees in residential homes and yards create legitimate hazards and can put your family and neighbors at risk.
Precise Termite & Pest Control explains the dangers of bee removal DIY methods and offers a better alternative for professional help.
Identifying the Type of Stinging Insect
Before considering DIY bee hive removal, it is a good idea to identify the type of hive you’re dealing with.
For example, hornets hide in tree hollows or wall voids, and yellowjackets in attics or underground burrows. Knowing the type of bee you have in your yard can help determine the best course of action for eradication.
However, identifying a nest may require getting dangerously close to it. That’s why we offer free inspections to confirm what type of hive you have and then chart the best course of action for removing it.
The Importance of Understanding Bee Behaviors
Another crucial thing to understand before attempting bee removal DIY methods is how bees behave so that you can predict what happens when you destroy their habitat.
Swarming is common among bees but can be a very scary experience for amateur exterminators. Bee swarms are masses of bees that move together through the air when they must shift locations. Human disturbances are major causes of bee swarms, as they respond to your actions and flee to safety.
At Precise, we often receive panicked phone calls from homeowners due to bee swarms after DIY attempts. Fortunately, we’re just a quick call away when you’ve gotten in over your head with DIY bee removal.
Other bee behaviors to be mindful of include foraging for nectar and pollen, guarding the entrance of hives, and defensive actions like loud buzzing and flying close to your face. Once you notice unexpected bee activity, take note of when and where they are most active to inform your local exterminator when you call for help.
Contact Us Instead of DIY Bee Removal
The best approach to handling a bee situation in your yard is to skip the DIY bee removal attempts altogether and call Precise at the first sign of a problem.
We specialize in New Jersey bee removal to take the stress out of discovering a bee hive and keep your family safe. Our services are especially essential if anyone in your household or neighborhood is allergic to bees and at a heightened risk of an adverse reaction after a sting.
Our team of bee removal professionals will safely and effectively eliminate bees from your property, using proven methods to ensure the problem is resolved. Whether you have bumblebees, hornets, or yellowjackets, we are here for you whenever you have a bee emergency.
Now that you understand the risks of DIY bee hive removal, please contact us online or call us at 866-971-2847 whenever you notice increased bee activity in your yard.