OUR HIVE REMOVAL SERVICES

Welcome to our page dedicated just to Johns Creek Hornet Removal Services. We started removing hives over 15 years ago when we started our company Southern Wildlife Management right in Johns Creek, Georgia (then it was Alpharetta). We are a FAMILY BUSINESS, every member of our company on your property is a partner in the company and related. We have a vested interested in our success with your job… this isn’t a job for us it is our ENTIRE family’s livelihood.

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We do all types of hornet nests, yellowjacket hives, and we are also Certified for Honeybee Hive Removal. No matter how high on a house, no matter how big the hive is, no matter if it requires cutting into a wall… we will do everything in our power to do a complete removal without breaking the bank.

We spend more time identifying the insect by it’s hive location & behavior over the phone and explain in many cases why they should not pay us to come out to attempt removal. This might help you to understand What & When:

  1. Bald-Faced Hornets:
    • Nesting: Bald-faced hornets are social wasps that build large, paper-like nests that hang from trees, shrubs, or buildings. They are quick to identify as looking like a “paper mache” (common spelling) mummy head. These nests can house hundreds of individuals.
    • Professional Removal: Yes, professional removal is recommended due to their aggressive nature when disturbed. The attack based upon an invisible flight path being broken versus vibrations. They black hole on the hive usually has Sentries standing guard.
  2. Yellow Jackets:
    • Nesting: Yellow jackets are social wasps that build nests in various locations, including underground burrows, wall voids, and eaves. Colonies can range from a few hundred to several thousand individuals. Most commonly a hive dig-out from the ground or a cut-out from the wall void.
    • Professional Removal: Yes, professional removal is often necessary due to the risk of stings from large colonies and several exits on the hive. It can quickly get out of control if not done right.
  3. Honey Bee:
    • Nesting: Honey bees are highly social insects that live in colonies. They build their nests in cavities, often inside hollow trees, walls, or man-made beehives.
    • Professional Removal: Yes, NOW it is the law that only CERTIFIED BEE HIVE REMOVAL COMPANIES are allowed to attempt the removal and relocation of a honey bee colonies.
  4. European Hornet:
    • Nesting: European hornets are social wasps that construct large, spherical nests in hollow trees, wall voids, or other enclosed spaces. Colonies can contain hundreds of individuals. Often found in soffit boxes & attic spaces.
    • Professional Removal: Yes, professional removal is recommended due to the size and location of their nests.
  5. Mason Bees:
    • Nesting: Mason bees are solitary bees that nest in pre-existing holes or cavities, such as in wood or reeds. Each female constructs and provisions her own individual nest.
    • Professional Removal: Not applicable, as they are solitary and do not build communal hives. Plus they are polinators so we highly recommend just leaving these alone.
  6. Miner (Digger) Bees:
    • Nesting: Miner bees are solitary bees that create burrows in the ground, often in sandy or loose soil. Each female excavates her own tunnel and provisions it with pollen and nectar. These are quickly identified over phone because there are a large number of them hoovering (dancing) 12″ about the ground and arer completely non-aggressive.
    • Professional Removal: Not applicable, as they are solitary and do not form hives. They ritualistic dance is done only during mating season and then they go away once the pupae hatched. Be patient.
  7. Cicada Killers:
    • Nesting: Cicada killers are solitary wasps that dig burrows in the ground to lay their eggs. They often paralyze cicadas and place them in the burrows as food for their larvae. They typically are not aggressive to humans unless you are aggressively trying to kill it or accidentally step on it.
    • Professional Removal: Typically not necessary, as they are solitary and do not build hives. However, professional advice may be sought if their presence becomes problematic. Since they are solitary a Lawn & Ornamental Pest Control Company would have to treat with broadcast pesticides but in our humble opinion it will kill off too many beneficial insects and is irresponsible to do.

For homeowners, it’s important to be cautious around hornets and social wasps, especially if their nests are in close proximity to living spaces. If you suspect a hornet or wasp infestation, it’s generally safer to consult a professional Johns Creek Pest Control Expert for removal and relocation of the hive. Solitary bees and wasps are usually less aggressive and less likely to require professional intervention.

Whether it is a Bald Faced Hornet Nest protruding from your home at the peak, a yellow jacket hive under shrubbery in the ground, or a hornet flying in and out of a hole in the soffit or wall. We remove this kinds of hives every single day, multiple times a day during the hornet season.

We offer some of the most AFFORDABLE prices for hive removal especially when they get tricky and require us to be in bee suits on a ladder. Yes, we do that!

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(678) 850-9520