Wasp nest and bee removal in Canoga Park

Wasps vs bees

• Paper wasps build open, umbrella-shaped nests under eaves, patio covers and in shrubs.
• Yellow jackets often nest in the ground, in wall voids or in old rodent burrows, and become aggressive near the nest and around food in late summer.
• Honey bees may arrive as a hanging swarm (a cluster resting on a branch, often moving on within a day or two) or build an established hive inside a wall, meter box or attic.

Safety first

Africanized honey bees are present in Southern California and defend their hives more aggressively than other honey bees. You can't tell them apart by sight. Keep children and pets away, don't spray or knock down a nest yourself, and avoid running a mower or trimmer near an active nest.

Removal options

• Wasp and yellow jacket nests are typically treated and removed by a pest control provider, often in the evening when activity is lower.
• Bee swarms and hives: many homeowners prefer live removal by a beekeeper or a company that relocates bees. Established hives inside walls require opening the structure and removing the comb and honey; leaving comb behind can attract pests and cause staining.

When you call, say whether it's wasps or bees, where the nest is, and roughly how big it is so the right provider is connected.

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