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Paper Wasp
PAPER WASP REMOVAL PITTSBURGH Paper wasps, the long skinny wasps that build upside down umbrella nests, are the plague of decks, gazebos, and play areas. Wasps will nest in virtually any spot that will offer protection including grills, lights, swing sets, mailboxes, under decks and railings, eaves, peaks, overhangs, or attics. Paper Wasp Extermination A very distinctive feature is the wasp’s very obvious long legsContinue reading
Yellowjackets
YELLOWJACKET REMOVAL PITTSBURGH This insect is fairly easy to recognize by the distinct yellow and black stripe-like pattern (may be confused on occasion with one of the skinnier paper wasps found in several states including Pennsylvania.) Mature Yellowjacket nests (colonies can contain 1000-2000 adults) and are commonly found in residential areas. Yellowjackets may often be referred to as ground bees. Yellowjackets attack rapidly and aggressivelyContinue reading
Ground Bee
GROUND BEE REMOVAL PITTSBURGH Ground bee is the common name for several species of insects that make their nests in the ground. More often than not, ground bee is the common name used locally to describe a species of yellowjackets. A mature yellowjacket nest (colony) can contain 1000-2000 adults. This insect is fairly easy to recognize by the distinct yellow and black stripe-like pattern. SafeContinue reading
Cicada Killer
CICADA KILLER REMOVAL PITTSBURGH Cicada killers are a larger black or rusty brown wasp (1 to 1 1/2 inches long) with yellow bands that gets its name from the fact that it hunts cicadas as food for its young. Cicada killers are referred to as solitary wasps because, unlike yellowjackets, hornets, and bees, they do not live in colonies or nests. However, in suitable environments,Continue reading
Honey Bee
HONEY BEE REMOVAL PITTSBURGH Honey bees of the stinging insects much maligned because of other stinging insects, are by far the most placid. Providing that they are not abused, they will go about their very important business. Honey bees are a protected species and are dealt with in conjunction with local bee-keeping associations. The goal, whenever possible, is to preserve these beneficial insects. Honey bees areContinue reading
Bumble Bee
BUMBLE BEE REMOVAL PITTSBURGH Bumble bees are large (approximately 1″ in length), bulbous and hairy, with distinctive yellow bandings on the thorax and abdomen. They build disheveled nests underground, very often in abandoned chipmunk burrows or in ceilings/walls of basements. Bumble bee nest populations can exceed 100 fairly often and while not as aggressive as yellowjackets, wasps or hornets, they will defend their nest with vigorContinue reading
Bald Faced Hornet
BALD FACED HORNET REMOVAL PITTSBURGH Bald faced hornets generally build globular nests in trees, shrubs, under decks or on the exterior of buildings. These insects are approximately 1″ in length, black in color with vivid white markings on the face and abdomen. They can be very aggressive and, like the yellowjacket, will attack in numbers when threatened directly or when discerning vibration or movement fromContinue reading
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FEEL FREE TO CALL US 24 HOURS A DAY – 7 DAYS A WEEK Pittsburgh: 412-765-0335 Contact Bee Control Pittsburgh Today Bee Control is proud to offer a Certified Master Beekeeper on staff who specializes in the live removal and relocation of honey bee colonies from structures. With the decline in the honey bee population in recent years, the preservation of this beneficial insect is top priority for BeeContinue reading
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BEE CONTROL SERVICE AREA Bee Control helps people across the Greater Pittsburgh area and Southwestern Pennsylvania get rid of and prevent hornets, wasps, yellowjackets, honey bees, carpenter bees, cicada killers, ground bees, and many other stinging insects. Our approximate service range is within a 35 mile radius of downtown Pittsburgh. Our team of skilled technicians offer professional 24 Hour Emergency Service and Preventative Services toContinue reading
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BEE CONTROL REVIEWS FROM CLIENTS “Bee Control has been helping me for many years by keeping the pesty wasps & bees away from my house. The first job that they helped me with was to take out some wasp nests. The yearly spraying helps and if any problems come up, Bee Control addresses the problem immediately!” – Judy, Pittsburgh, PA “Been with Bee Control forContinue reading
